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profile evaluation Post Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:04 am
Hi, I am Sandip Tarafdar from Bangalore India.
I am in my final year of Engineering(biotech)and harbor the dream of pursuing my MBA from a well renowned college from USA. I would be getting started on my GMAT soon and will take the exam by the end of this year so I would like a heads up on what are my chances for a good b-school provided I get a 720+ in the GMAT.

MY PROFILE
1) 10th standard 89.4%
2) 12th standard 89.2%
3) BE (Biotechnology) GPA 7.5/10
4) Work ex: just started as project engineer at IT major WIPRO, would continue work for 3 years
The catch here is that I have done my Engineering in biotechnology but I am working in IT domain,(as is the case with most non IT engineers in INDIA) will this be a hindrance in pushing my candidature through??? And moreover I would want to pursue MBA in finance.
I would also be taking up CFA exams starting next year so if I have passed level 1 and level 2 by the time I apply, would that be an added advantage to push my candidature for MBA finance ?????
5) Hypothetical GMAT score 720+
Please help ......

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Post Fri May 04, 2012 4:03 pm
Hi Sandip,

Thanks for your post. Congratulations on nearing the end of your degree program.

In regard to your post, are you planning to work for a couple of years prior to applying to bschool? It's a bit unclear if you are planning to apply this fall without full time work experience or if you plan to work a few years and then apply? I will say this much, applying to a top US MBA program without work experience is challenging and the odds of admission are low. I strongly encourage you to seek out full time work experience for 2-3 years before you apply.

In regard to wanting to get an MBA in Finance. Many (if not the majority) of MBA applicants are seeking an MBA in order to change careers, therefore your situation is not uncommon. In addition, while taking the CFA is a great accomplishment, I don't think it will do much to enhance your candidacy. The CFA is a wonderful professional accomplishment, but unfortunately it doesn't tend to boost applicant profiles in the eyes of adcom members.

Regards,

Stacey

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