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PostSun Oct 26, 2008 7:09 pm
Hello,

I would appreciate a profile evaluation. I am applying to Wharton, Kellogg, Michigan and Stern. Should I also apply to two "safety" schools? Which schools would fall in that category given my profile?

I am planning to specialize in Strategy and Marketing, and return to the industry as a Technology Strategy Manager.
Sorry for the long post.

Personal: 24 year old Indian Female.

Academics:
1. UC Berkeley Extension - International Business Management, took two course so far and received an A in both.
2. UT Austin - B.S in Computer Science with overall GPA of 3.94.
Minor in Business with 4.0 GPA
3. Community College- took some summer course work to transfer to UT. These courses did not affect my UT GPA. But my GPA at the community college is dismal - 2.9
4. Was among the top 3 students in grade X exams (among 10,000 students)
GMAT - 740 (97percentile), Verbal 42 (95 percentile), Quant (92 percentile, AWA 5.5

International Experience:
Born in India, Grew up in Oman, High School Exchange in U.K, Undergrad and working in U.S, brief work experience in U.K.
Traveled to S.E Asia.

Work Experience:
3+ years as a Software Engineer at a Media and Entertainment company.
One promotion so far.

Community Service:
1. Volunteer at a non-profit Women's organization for the past 14 months.
2. International Student Volunteer for a brief time at UT.
3. Did some volunteer work in High School
4. Signed up as a volunteer at an SPCA (will start in December)

Hobbies:
Dance, Painting, Reading

I really appreciate your insight.
Thank you
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PostWed Oct 29, 2008 1:22 pm
Hello,

From your information it does appear that you are qualified and competitive for the programs you mention. Of course, some are tougher admits than others among them, and they're all "reach" for anybody to a certain extent. But I would consider them to be reasonable reaches for you.

You should apply at a safety school or two if you feel you must get in this year. One such program might be Georgetown. Others would be Kelley (Indiana) and Marshall. Also, consider some of the excellent European programs, such as IMD. Good luck with your MBA plans!

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PostSat Nov 01, 2008 9:35 pm
Thank you for the feedback. I guess I would rather wait another year and apply again to the top 10 programs. Thank you.
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