Hi,
Can you please evaluate my profile and comment on my choice of schools?
- Indian Male (US permanent resident)
- 700 GMAT
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering from top 30 US university. GPA: 3.83. Dean's List. 9 publications. 1 patent pending. Presented at 7 international conferences. Secured research funding from National Science Foundation.
- Undergrad with First Class Distinction in Mechanical Engineering from top 30 engineering school in India.
- 3 years (till date) in US as Senior R&D Engineer working for the world's largest chip maker. Led 4-6 person teams in delivering manufacturing innovations. Won distinguished employee awards including the highest award given in the business unit. Interviewed PhD candidates for internships and full-time positions. Mentored new employees.
- Professional volunteer activities: Helped organize 4 international conferences
- Passed CFA Level 1
- Managing a personal investment portfolio, which has outperformed the market index
- Post-MBA goals: Investment research and management
- Target Schools: Wharton, Booth, NYU, Darden , Tuck and UNC
Thanks a lot!
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Hi Doppel,
Great profile here. Only thing that I'm wondering about is your GMAT, which is low for your demographic. You didn't post the Q/V breakdown: is there a balance between the two, or is one of the two a weak area? For your choice of schools, you're running a bit behind the competition in this area, so if you're targeting Wharton, we'd want to see you at 720 or above. Is a GMAT retake on your horizon?
For engineers, even with a PhD, leadership becomes a crucial factor in differentiating you from the pack. We'll want to see your leadership in the workplace, and also see you take a leadership role in local community involvements here in the US. A stronger GMAT and community leadership would round out your profile nicely, making you a strong competitor for top MBA programs.
Good luck!
Margaret Strother
Great profile here. Only thing that I'm wondering about is your GMAT, which is low for your demographic. You didn't post the Q/V breakdown: is there a balance between the two, or is one of the two a weak area? For your choice of schools, you're running a bit behind the competition in this area, so if you're targeting Wharton, we'd want to see you at 720 or above. Is a GMAT retake on your horizon?
For engineers, even with a PhD, leadership becomes a crucial factor in differentiating you from the pack. We'll want to see your leadership in the workplace, and also see you take a leadership role in local community involvements here in the US. A stronger GMAT and community leadership would round out your profile nicely, making you a strong competitor for top MBA programs.
Good luck!
Margaret Strother
