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Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:03 am
Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:03 am
QuoteHurray there we go!! Indian IT Males huh! 8) oh yeah! I know we have bunch of them on this forum, perhaps the largest proportion among all the active members belongs to this category & that's why I am initiating this thread.
If you're applying for MBA this season (for class 2011/ for course begin in fall 2009) join in!
Share your profile, your experience, the list of b-schools you're applying to, and anything you want to mention.
Lets sail through this procedure together! We are here to support each other, right? that's where the forums comes in.
Join the league.
...To warm myself up for this topic, I published an article on my blog .
Don't make wrong conclusions after reading it… I am in no way discouraging you. & my intention of starting this thread is not to frighten or demoralize you. In fact I want to let you know that I am with IIMs, (I mean I am with Indian IT Males) & in this thread I'll try to address some common issues MBA applicants with "Indian IT" background face during application process.
I might also request some of our resident MBA consultants to scribe the general tips for this pool of applicants here.
In mean time, join the league.
P.S.] Female applicants too can join
no restriction, I used male term because it shortens to IIMs nothing against females 
If you're applying for MBA this season (for class 2011/ for course begin in fall 2009) join in!
Share your profile, your experience, the list of b-schools you're applying to, and anything you want to mention.
Lets sail through this procedure together! We are here to support each other, right? that's where the forums comes in.
Join the league.
...To warm myself up for this topic, I published an article on my blog .
Don't make wrong conclusions after reading it… I am in no way discouraging you. & my intention of starting this thread is not to frighten or demoralize you. In fact I want to let you know that I am with IIMs, (I mean I am with Indian IT Males) & in this thread I'll try to address some common issues MBA applicants with "Indian IT" background face during application process.
I might also request some of our resident MBA consultants to scribe the general tips for this pool of applicants here.
In mean time, join the league.
P.S.] Female applicants too can join
no restriction, I used male term because it shortens to IIMs nothing against females _________________
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Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:26 am
This space(post#2) is reserved for my article dedicated to you guys.
Unfortunately I am signing off right now. …something came up which will keep me away from the forums (and the cyberspace in general) for two weeks. I promise I'll be back, & bring some experts' advices.
Looking forward to see sea of IIMs here
Unfortunately I am signing off right now. …something came up which will keep me away from the forums (and the cyberspace in general) for two weeks. I promise I'll be back, & bring some experts' advices.
Looking forward to see sea of IIMs here
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Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:21 pm
Hi Aim and other experts,
I'll be applying for R2s of various b-schools this year.
I want suggestion on which b-schools I should apply to increase my probability of selection.I'm looking for switch from IT to Marketing / Consulting in different industry.
My Profile:
*26
*Indian / IT / Male
*Around 4 yrs of total work exp / 2.5 in India / 1.5 yrs in US.
*IT Project Management,Planning,Co-ordination exp.
*Strong recommendations from some of the American managers from client company.
*Avg acads ...Dont have 4 yrs under-grad.Its 3 yrs Bsc (Computer Sci) + 6 months Post Graduate Diploma
*Done some social work in US for NGO related with immigrants and refugees , thier job search
*Was doing part-time MBA at Symbosis Istitute of Business Management,Pune.Left it in between because of US onsite opportunity.
I'll be giving GMAT 2nd time around mid-nov.If my GMAT score is avg (550-600) which bschools are best for me ?
Some schools in my mind
From my research till now, I've short-listed following schools :
*Queens Canada (http://www.business.queensu.ca/mba_programs/mba/index.php)
*Invy Canada (http://www.ivey.uwo.ca/)
*HULT ,US (http://www.hult.edu/index)
*Aim , Manila , Philippines (http://www.aim.edu.ph/index.asp)
*NUS,Singapore (http://bschool.nus.edu.sg/NUSMBA/tabid/304/Default.aspx)
*S P Jain ,Dubai , Singapore (http://www.spjain.org/)
Let me know your suggestions.
Thanks,
Ajay
PS : I need to change my signature now.
I'll be applying for R2s of various b-schools this year.
I want suggestion on which b-schools I should apply to increase my probability of selection.I'm looking for switch from IT to Marketing / Consulting in different industry.
My Profile:
*26
*Indian / IT / Male
*Around 4 yrs of total work exp / 2.5 in India / 1.5 yrs in US.
*IT Project Management,Planning,Co-ordination exp.
*Strong recommendations from some of the American managers from client company.
*Avg acads ...Dont have 4 yrs under-grad.Its 3 yrs Bsc (Computer Sci) + 6 months Post Graduate Diploma
*Done some social work in US for NGO related with immigrants and refugees , thier job search
*Was doing part-time MBA at Symbosis Istitute of Business Management,Pune.Left it in between because of US onsite opportunity.
I'll be giving GMAT 2nd time around mid-nov.If my GMAT score is avg (550-600) which bschools are best for me ?
Some schools in my mind
From my research till now, I've short-listed following schools :
*Queens Canada (http://www.business.queensu.ca/mba_programs/mba/index.php)
*Invy Canada (http://www.ivey.uwo.ca/)
*HULT ,US (http://www.hult.edu/index)
*Aim , Manila , Philippines (http://www.aim.edu.ph/index.asp)
*NUS,Singapore (http://bschool.nus.edu.sg/NUSMBA/tabid/304/Default.aspx)
*S P Jain ,Dubai , Singapore (http://www.spjain.org/)
Let me know your suggestions.
Thanks,
Ajay
PS : I need to change my signature now.
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Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:17 pm
@ajaypatil
your list of colleges are impressive, aim higher for GMAT buddy, you deserve more
& yes you should change that sign & be flexible. Sometimes doing MBA from US is not the best option.
your list of colleges are impressive, aim higher for GMAT buddy, you deserve more
& yes you should change that sign & be flexible. Sometimes doing MBA from US is not the best option.
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Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:38 am
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Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:35 pm
Sundeep_Kumar wrote:
ah Bangalore!! you're hard-core IIM then Hi,
I am planning to give GMAT in mid-nov.
i want to go for 1 year programmes.
may i know the deadlines[for 2009] for colleges offering 1 yr programmes.?
BTW,
i am another IIM(indian it male) from bangalore.
-Sandy.
I am planning to give GMAT in mid-nov.
i want to go for 1 year programmes.
may i know the deadlines[for 2009] for colleges offering 1 yr programmes.?
BTW,
i am another IIM(indian it male) from bangalore.
-Sandy.
I used to follow clearadmit blog on its left column there are all application deadlines mentioned. Most of traditional MBA programs in USA are of 2 years.
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Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:33 am
Errr Am another Indian IT Male
2 years of work exp
Yet to give GMAT
2 years of work exp
Yet to give GMAT
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Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:44 pm
synfist wrote:
welcome to this thread buddy.
Errr Am another Indian IT Male
2 years of work exp
Yet to give GMAT
2 years of work exp
Yet to give GMAT
that reminds me of the space I've kept @post#2 for my article... sigh!
I'll write it soon. Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:48 am
Aaah !! Please write that soon 
Well , no more IIM's ? guys how do you differentiate your profile here ??
Ok , you have worked/working for top IT companies , 3-5 years of exp . Good GMAT score and good recos . some social/NGO service .
So what ???
Well , no more IIM's ? guys how do you differentiate your profile here ??
Ok , you have worked/working for top IT companies , 3-5 years of exp . Good GMAT score and good recos . some social/NGO service .
So what ???
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Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:40 am
VP_MBA_Guru wrote:
Nikhil, thanks for jumping in.
Hey Indian IT Males -
While you face an uphill battle (since your applicant pool is SO competitive), really think about how to best differentiate yourself. What makes you different from the thousands of Indian IT/Eng applicants that will apply to the same schools with similar stats, profiles, overall greatness!
Best of luck... and let us know if you have any specific questions.
Regards,
NP
While you face an uphill battle (since your applicant pool is SO competitive), really think about how to best differentiate yourself. What makes you different from the thousands of Indian IT/Eng applicants that will apply to the same schools with similar stats, profiles, overall greatness!
Best of luck... and let us know if you have any specific questions.
Regards,
NP
I was about to ask you to post here...
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Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:11 pm
Hello All.... good that I have found you guys.. I was in serious dillema for GMAT...
I appeared GMAT June 2008 .. got 660
(Pretty low). that was only 2 days of prep....
I knew this was the worst I can secure and the only way from here for me is UP... ....
So decided to give another try .. better prepared......
Some info about me
3.1/5 Undergrad score
IT exp. 2 yrs 5 months
Onsite (UK) 1 yr (till date)
Currently doing some consultancy and providing Process implementation, feedback and inputs.
Comp Sc. Btech.
Working with one of the top 3 Indian IT comp.
Client is UK's largest Insurer. Average understanding of Life insurance products. Customer service etc...
If not great doing good at Job front...
Now I know I need to score atleast the 730-40 mark to get a call in the top 10 US college...
for this I deferred my plans for class of 2011. I am now planning for 2012 CLass ... to be very honest here I am plannin to appear again march/apr 2009 but to join in 2010 Sep... as I have still not got over of the last misery of june.(660 score)
I have a thought of applying
- UCLA
- Duke
-Haas
-NYU stern
-Tuck
Non US (just got in love with europe)
-LBS
-IMD
-ISB hyderabad.
now the dilemma is how to remove the cold feet for appearing, when and the challenge of being a common IIM.
this place is great expect some help !!
I appeared GMAT June 2008 .. got 660
(Pretty low). that was only 2 days of prep....
I knew this was the worst I can secure and the only way from here for me is UP... ....
So decided to give another try .. better prepared......
Some info about me
3.1/5 Undergrad score
IT exp. 2 yrs 5 months
Onsite (UK) 1 yr (till date)
Currently doing some consultancy and providing Process implementation, feedback and inputs.
Comp Sc. Btech.
Working with one of the top 3 Indian IT comp.
Client is UK's largest Insurer. Average understanding of Life insurance products. Customer service etc...
If not great doing good at Job front...
Now I know I need to score atleast the 730-40 mark to get a call in the top 10 US college...
for this I deferred my plans for class of 2011. I am now planning for 2012 CLass ... to be very honest here I am plannin to appear again march/apr 2009 but to join in 2010 Sep... as I have still not got over of the last misery of june.(660 score)
I have a thought of applying
- UCLA
- Duke
-Haas
-NYU stern
-Tuck
Non US (just got in love with europe)
-LBS
-IMD
-ISB hyderabad.
now the dilemma is how to remove the cold feet for appearing, when and the challenge of being a common IIM.
this place is great expect some help !!
Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:11 pm
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