the "dreaded" Indian/IT applicant pool

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Topic: the "dreaded" Indian/IT applicant pool
PostWed Oct 14, 2009 9:33 am
Hey,
Just wanted to clarify ... what exactly is this "dreaded" Indian IT pool. Does it refer to Indian (international) applicants who are working in the software engineering industry, or all electrical/computer engineers (residents/citizens) in the US as well? I'm a product engineer (Radio Frequency engineering) working in a reputable company near Philadelphia. I have a BSEE/MSEE (dual degree) in Electronics (BSEE) and Electrophysics (MSEE). Will I be considered a part of that overrepresented applicant pool?
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PostTue Oct 20, 2009 1:28 pm
Hi...I have been sitting on your question for a few days wondering how to answer it and realized I probably can't. I know I was quoting someone else with the word "dreaded" but it was probably a mistake to do so. The Indian IT population is heavily represented in business school admissions, but so are other populations (e.g. consultants, investment bankers) and every year, candidates from those pools get accepted. Does it make the process a bit more competitive? Yes. But it is not something that can be changed, and should not be described as dreaded. Beyond that, I don't believe there is a rigid definition and each admissions member could look at the applicant pool differently. Just focus on writing the strongest application you can, representing multiple dimensions of your personality and showing self-reflection, leadership, results, confidence and initiative.

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Hey,
Just wanted to clarify ... what exactly is this "dreaded" Indian IT pool. Does it refer to Indian (international) applicants who are working in the software engineering industry, or all electrical/computer engineers (residents/citizens) in the US as well? I'm a product engineer (Radio Frequency engineering) working in a reputable company near Philadelphia. I have a BSEE/MSEE (dual degree) in Electronics (BSEE) and Electrophysics (MSEE). Will I be considered a part of that overrepresented applicant pool?

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