Ask Stacy Blackman

Currently, I am a student pursuing my final year of Engineering in National Institute of Technology, Surat in India. I shall be graduating in 2017.

Basic academic details are: 1) current percentage is 73%, which is distinction. I scored 95% in 10th and 12th grade both.

Apart from this, I have a very strong extra-curricular background.

I was the head boy in school, apart from being the editor of school magazine. I have won a National Award, awarded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, for Creative Writing. Apart from this, I have other National level certificates for Debating and Quizzing. I've also worked with the local radio station during my school days.

In college, I am currently the chief editor of campus publications, and a member of the literary and debating society. Apart from this, I've worked for 1.5 years with the international student body AIESEC, serving a full 1 year term as the city chapter's Vice President.

In Social Work, I am currently working with an NGO, as its content head, which is aimed at social and political awareness. Apart from this, I work with the local children creative development center, as a mentor for creative writing workshops. I've been a mentor for the same at a regional level too.

I've undertaken 3 internships so far: One as a marketing intern, one as a business development intern, and one in an education consultancy firm.

My target colleges are the early entry programs of Harvard and Stanford, and certain Masters in Management programs. I am preparing to give my GMAT again in the near future, as my first attempt score turned out to be 660. Is there any specific area I need to work upon and what are my current chances to get into any of the top 10 colleges?

I'm attaching my CV for further reference. Please let me know what areas I can work upon, and how can I increase my chances for HBS and Stanford deferred admissions.