Profile Evaluation Request: GMAT 720 Work Ex 4.5yrs

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Hi,

My GMAT score is 720(Q49/V40).
Engineering - 78.2% from non-IIT, non-REC institute.

I would like to apply to a full time MBA program for FALL 2014.

A few more details about my profile:-

I will have close to 5yrs of experience as an IT Business Analyst (Big 4) by the time i start the MBA program. I lead a team of 4 and will be promoted in 6-8 months to the level of Assistant Manager. Quite a few professional awards. No certifications.

I have some leadership experience in NGOs in Hyderabad. I have also won awards at national level technical competitions during engineering.

Why MBA - I want to get into the Management/Strategy consulting line. B-schools which have tie ups with BCG, Bain, McKinsey, etc will help me achieve this. Or, if a B-school is located in a city with good consulting companies, that would do too. IT consulting would be my backup option.

My current list of schools:

Darden, UVA (Gen Management, Consulting)
Fuqua, Duke University (Consulting)
National Univ of Singapore (Singapore Location)
Goizueta, Emory University (Consulting, Career Services)
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (At Home)
McDonough, Georgetown Univ (DC location)
Kelley, Indiana Univ (Happy Students, Alum Network)

It would be great if you can let me know which of these institutes are reach/achievable.
I would also appreciate it if you could recommend any other schools. Do i need to add a few more reach schools or safe schools?

Please do let me know if you require more info.

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by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:20 pm
I think you have a reasonable list of schools here and have done your homework on consulting recruiters and curricula. Of course your applicant pool is deep especially given your IT experience, which is very common in the Indian appicant pool. What you have going for you of course is the bulge bracket experience, which will help you rise to the top of the list of IT professionals. You must still articulate why you deserve a seat over someone else with a similar background. This is how you should position your application, since it's exactly what the adcoms will be looking for. Don't wait for them to read this between the lines, but be explicit in how you differentiate yourself against similar applicants as yourself. Let us know if we can be helpful. We have specialists who graduated from many of your target schools and can provide some good insight for you.
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