Dear Sir/Madam,
Thanks for the service that you have been extending to students at large. Shall be thankful if you could evaluate my profile.
Work Ex- 4.5 years at one of the worlds top 4 Steel industry in India in a Strategy related role.
GMAT - 690 ( Q 47 , V 38 )
CGPA - My univ uses the Percentage system. My Average is 68%.
Work Profile -
2010 Dec to 2012 October - Was working in the steel plant at the manufacturing unit as an Electrical Automation Engineer.
2012 Oct to Present - Working as Technical Assistant to the top most level executive at the company . Have been associated with the top level management and work on various areas including that of strategy and operations.
Extra Curricular -
1. An active Rotarian . Have been the secretary of the local Rotary Club and awarded with the Best Secretary in the zone award.
2. A Paul Haris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation.
3. Have organised various blood donation camps and other social activities at rural level.
4. Winner of the Squash Tournaments at the company for the consecutive two years.
5. Represented the state once in a National Level Squash Tournament.
6. Have headed the cultural committee while at college and have organised national level student events.
7. An environment Champion at work place. Its a title given to those who have contributed towards the environment conservation.
I shall be applying for Fall 2015 admits and shall be completing 4.5 Years of work ex by then. The B-schools that I have shortlisted as of now are
1.University of Texas, Austin - McCombs School of Business
2.University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School
3.Indiana University -Kelley School of Business
4.Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
5.Emory University -Goizueta Business School
please advice me as to are these universities within my reach or not. Also,do you advice that I retake the GMAT?
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Hello Steelmen,
Thank you for your post!
In regards to your GMAT score, it is on par and competitive with the schools you have listed. Most fall at an average of 690, with a noted range of 620 to 740 for the class profiles. So, your GMAT score would be considered solid for these programs, but if you want to stand out in this area, it would be ideal to report a 700+. In regards to your undergraduate record, it would help to know which institution you attended in weighing this factor.
While engineers tend to be an oversubscribed group in the MBA applicant pool, I see some potential for you to stand out in the application process. Your work in strategy and operations, for instance, would set you apart. Be sure to quantify your achievements as well as highlight your persuasive and interpersonal skills in your most recent role. Additionally, your community involvement would help offset the stereotype that engineers lack interpersonal skills and possibly direct management experience (depending on your direct leadership in your community). In regards to your student leadership, these could be mentioned in your résumé and data forms; however, given that they took place nearly five years ago (at the time of your application), they will not be the best to discuss in your essays. The adcom will be looking for more recent examples of your community leadership and impact. So, consider what leadership earned you recognition as "environmental champion," as well as your ongoing involvement in the Rotary Club.
Overall, I can see potential for your success at the programs you list. If you would like to discuss your candidacy or next steps further, please contact us: https://www.clearadmit.com/services/free-consultation/.
Thank you for your post!
In regards to your GMAT score, it is on par and competitive with the schools you have listed. Most fall at an average of 690, with a noted range of 620 to 740 for the class profiles. So, your GMAT score would be considered solid for these programs, but if you want to stand out in this area, it would be ideal to report a 700+. In regards to your undergraduate record, it would help to know which institution you attended in weighing this factor.
While engineers tend to be an oversubscribed group in the MBA applicant pool, I see some potential for you to stand out in the application process. Your work in strategy and operations, for instance, would set you apart. Be sure to quantify your achievements as well as highlight your persuasive and interpersonal skills in your most recent role. Additionally, your community involvement would help offset the stereotype that engineers lack interpersonal skills and possibly direct management experience (depending on your direct leadership in your community). In regards to your student leadership, these could be mentioned in your résumé and data forms; however, given that they took place nearly five years ago (at the time of your application), they will not be the best to discuss in your essays. The adcom will be looking for more recent examples of your community leadership and impact. So, consider what leadership earned you recognition as "environmental champion," as well as your ongoing involvement in the Rotary Club.
Overall, I can see potential for your success at the programs you list. If you would like to discuss your candidacy or next steps further, please contact us: https://www.clearadmit.com/services/free-consultation/.
Eliot Ingram
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