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Hi,

First of all let me congratulate and thank everybody on this awesome website for being a rockstar! I have gained immensely over the last 6 months while I prepared for my GMAT.

I would be really thankful if any of the experts(or even multiple of you folks!) would help guide me in further assessment of myself as a potential MBA candidate for the top 20 schools in USA of the Fall of 2014.

Provided below is a snapshot of my resume, the link to which is-: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/arjun-jalan/15/332/575

Personal Background-:

Indian
25 yrs
Male

Educational Background-:

10th ICSE -:90%
12th ISC -:95%
B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, Class of 2011- 3.29 GPA ,Recipient of the merit scholarship
GMAT - 700 Q47 V 40, still awaiting AWA and IR scores.

Professional Work Experience-:

Worked as a student consultant for a leading manufacturer of plumbing valves and fixtures- 1 Semester ( 4 months)
Worked for a major agricultural machinery manufacturer as a Product Development/Testing Intern throughout senior year-1 year Part time
Working as an executive assistant in my family logistics business -1.5 years

Extracurriculars-:

Resident Advisor at IIT, Chicago-2008-2010
Desk Assistant+ Desk Assistant Team Leader- 2008-2010
Tutor at the college academic center- 2010
DJ at college radio- 2009-2011
College band guitarists, helped organized multiple events.
Arranged Intramural Futsol tournaments every winter.
Keen Debater and quizzer all throughout High school.

Kellogg, Booth and LBS are among my dream schools. I am still in the shortlisting phase, I would greatly appreciate if any of the experts can give me some feedback on all the aspects of my credentials.
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by Askgened » Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:27 am
Hi Arjun,

You've got good acads and decent GPA/GMAT. The list of your b-schools should be within your reach. Other than these b-schools, you may also target: Duke, Kellogg, Ross, Cornell, Emory, McDonough, Darden, CMU-Tepper, McCombs, Kenan-Flagler, Cambridge, Judge, ISB, Nanyang, and NUS. You can try your chances in b-schools by clicking https://tinyurl.com/c6b6qcu

To convert your chances from application to admission, you must skillfully write application essays and showcase leadership skills, achievements in and outside work place and other aptitudes.

Let me know in case of other queries you might have. You can PM your details to discuss profile in detail or selection of b-schools.

Best
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Richa


arjunjalan wrote:Hi,

First of all let me congratulate and thank everybody on this awesome website for being a rockstar! I have gained immensely over the last 6 months while I prepared for my GMAT.

I would be really thankful if any of the experts(or even multiple of you folks!) would help guide me in further assessment of myself as a potential MBA candidate for the top 20 schools in USA of the Fall of 2014.

Provided below is a snapshot of my resume, the link to which is-: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/arjun-jalan/15/332/575

Personal Background-:

Indian
25 yrs
Male

Educational Background-:

10th ICSE -:90%
12th ISC -:95%
B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology, Class of 2011- 3.29 GPA ,Recipient of the merit scholarship
GMAT - 700 Q47 V 40, still awaiting AWA and IR scores.

Professional Work Experience-:

Worked as a student consultant for a leading manufacturer of plumbing valves and fixtures- 1 Semester ( 4 months)
Worked for a major agricultural machinery manufacturer as a Product Development/Testing Intern throughout senior year-1 year Part time
Working as an executive assistant in my family logistics business -1.5 years

Extracurriculars-:

Resident Advisor at IIT, Chicago-2008-2010
Desk Assistant+ Desk Assistant Team Leader- 2008-2010
Tutor at the college academic center- 2010
DJ at college radio- 2009-2011
College band guitarists, helped organized multiple events.
Arranged Intramural Futsol tournaments every winter.
Keen Debater and quizzer all throughout High school.

Kellogg, Booth and LBS are among my dream schools. I am still in the shortlisting phase, I would greatly appreciate if any of the experts can give me some feedback on all the aspects of my credentials.
GMAT-730: Work-exp: 10 yrs.MBA-Top 15 FT ranking b-school: Undergrad-Top 5 College in India

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by ivyctor2010 » Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:30 am
Hi

I would consider your international under-graduation and extra-curricular activities as area of strength. GMAT score is good enough to get I/V calls provided essays come good.
Considering choice of school - LBS may not be a good fit as median work experience of their class is around 5 years.
You have spent 1.5 years in family business and I am sure that you would have touched upon all functions (finance, strategy, marketing, Ops) and gained insights. Which of all these is of maximum interest to you.
Do share your career goal - we can help you out with specific advice.
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