I am a 24 year old engineering student male from India. I would appreciate it if you could go through my profile and help answer the questions at the bottom.
1> Education:
"¨Top 10 Engineering College, Computer Science Major, Percentage(64% ~ 3.5 GPA), First Class, 2010-2014
2> Work Ex(3 years at matriculation): "¨
I was selected for a selective rotational program in financial analytics in a top British Bank. I was promoted within a year, and was selected to present my project to the CRO.
I decided to leave the job to work on a technology based logistics startup, from its inception, as a core team member. The startup has grown to a valuation of 1 million USD in a year and is backed by a renowned accelerator. My work was operations development, business development/strategy and fundraising assistance.
3> Extra Curriculums:"¨
I have worked in a non-profit organisation for more than 6 years, focussing on social welfare issues such as education, women empowerment and sanitation.
I have had 2 small stints at non-profits for homeless children.
I have also worked in CSR activities to help increase employability of young adults.
I was involved in organising of a model G20 Summit in College.
4>Test Scores:
"¨GMAT : 740(Q50 V38 AWA5 IR8) TOEFL: 113
5>Goals:"¨
Immediate - Top 3 Management Consulting
"¨Long Term - Entrepreneurship/VC in a technology sector that can also take initiatives for social change
6>Other Info:"¨Inflicted by many injuries and ailments in undergrad which affected GPA at the time. Improved academic performance post improvement. Underwent surgery to continue playing tennis and run half-marathons. "¨Selected in a deferred admission program for a top 3 B-School in India, starting from 2017.
Q : Due to my deferred admission, I am in a situation where I need to apply for top US Business Schools at a slightly younger age. What are my chances at top B-Schools such as Harvard,Stanford,Wharton,Sloan and Kellogg?
Q : Should I mention my ailments in the optional essay for my not-so-stellar GPA? (My grades improved post surgery + I ran a half-marathon to retain lost fitness)
Q: Should I mention my deferred admission in my applications. Is it more likely to support or hurt my application?
Thanks a lot in advance!
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Hi Savior2207,
You've got some great stuff in your background -- your GPA, which you apologize for, is actually pretty high, and your GMAT is excellent. Three years of work experience at matriculation is on the slim side for top business schools, but the global employer can be a strong add if everything else aligns well.
The biggest missing piece here is leadership: presumably you didn't lead teams at the British bank, but since you joined the startup, are you leading others? In your community service work, do you lead teams? Did you have a leadership role in extracurriculars, or in sports, in undergrad? Your application may hinge on these points.
Should you discuss your injury and its impact on your grades? Possibly, if that is borne out by the arc of your GPA. But I wouldn't discuss the deferred admission issue; that's just an extra ace in your pocket, if necessary.
So, leadership is the big question mark here. Top MBA programs will expect you to have been at the head of some initiatives, and had some tangible impact, wherever you go.
Hope this helps!
Margaret Strother
You've got some great stuff in your background -- your GPA, which you apologize for, is actually pretty high, and your GMAT is excellent. Three years of work experience at matriculation is on the slim side for top business schools, but the global employer can be a strong add if everything else aligns well.
The biggest missing piece here is leadership: presumably you didn't lead teams at the British bank, but since you joined the startup, are you leading others? In your community service work, do you lead teams? Did you have a leadership role in extracurriculars, or in sports, in undergrad? Your application may hinge on these points.
Should you discuss your injury and its impact on your grades? Possibly, if that is borne out by the arc of your GPA. But I wouldn't discuss the deferred admission issue; that's just an extra ace in your pocket, if necessary.
So, leadership is the big question mark here. Top MBA programs will expect you to have been at the head of some initiatives, and had some tangible impact, wherever you go.
Hope this helps!
Margaret Strother
