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heads up on my profile before getting started Post Tue Apr 17, 2012 12:06 am
Hi, I am Sandip Tarafdar from Bangalore India.
I am in my final year of Engineering(biotech)and harbor the dream of pursuing my MBA from a well renowned college from USA. I would be getting started on my GMAT soon and will take the exam by the end of this year so I would like a heads up on what are my chances for a good b-school provided I get a 720+ in the GMAT.

MY PROFILE
1) 10th standard 89.4%
2) 12th standard 89.2%
3) BE (Biotechnology) GPA 7.5/10
4) Work ex: just started as project engineer at IT major WIPRO, would continue work for 3 years
The catch here is that I have done my Engineering in biotechnology but I am working in IT domain,(as is the case with most non IT engineers in INDIA) will this be a hindrance in pushing my candidature through??? And moreover I would want to pursue MBA in finance.
I would also be taking up CFA exams starting next year so if I have passed level 1 and level 2 by the time I apply, would that be an added advantage to push my candidature for MBA finance ?????
5) Hypothetical GMAT score 720+
Please help ......

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Post Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:25 am
Sandip,
Thanks for reaching out. The good news is, you are starting early, so you are providing ample time to build yourself into a quality MBA candidate. The other good news is that it seems as though you have taken care of business in your undergraduate program, which is fantastic. A few things to keep in mind over the next few years to prepare yourself for top MBA program:
    * Perform well on your GMAT. As an Indian candidate, you will be going up against other Indian candidates with really high GMAT scores, so your focus should be at or above the median GMAT score of your target schools
    * Get involved outside of work. There are various opportunities for your to make an IMPACT outside of work. Look for leadership opportunities (i.e. taking on an initiative, leading a team, etc.) in the local community -- find something that interests you so you will have a special incentive to get involved
    * Perform well at your job. Promotional history is an indication of future success, so focus on working hard and getting promoted. Take on the jobs that others may not want to take on to show your willingness to learn and experience new things
    * If you have an interest in finance, show it. Maybe take a class or two in finance, accounting, etc., or take on a role in the community where you can begin building your finance skills (i.e. treasurer of a non-profit)
    * Show interest. If the schools are coming to India to give a presentation, attend the presentation and begin to formulate your opinion and build your understanding of each school. Talk to people and network. The earlier the better.


Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any other questions. I hope that helps.

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Post Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:51 am
Hi Eric thanks a ton for taking out time to enlighten me. Although you have made the picture clear I still wanted to ask for doing MBA in finance is it mandatory to have work ex in finance???

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Post Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:15 am
No. Lots of career changers in FT MBA programs. It would be ideal if you could show interest in Finance, though, as I mentioned in my previous post.

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Thanks Eric appreciate your effort

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