Hello world,
I took the test on 12/14 and scored a modest 660. Though i do not like the score a lot (expected to score atleast 720) but think i would do myself a bigger favor by concentrating on my LORs and SOPs, instead of taking another test just to raise the score by another 50 point which, given the nature of the test, may not happen after all.
Can any guru out there please evaluate my profile for admission chances and suggest me some schools where I still stand a chance of acceptance (and financial aid)? I know Stanford and Kellogg are not going to accept my application, but whats the best i can get?
Here's my profile.
GMAT:
660 (Q48, V34, AWA awaited)
Professional Exp:
Total 4.8 years of Experience, currently working in a leading IT firm in India (Infosys) in banking domain. Have worked on projects for major international Banks (cant disclose the names here, but they are under top 10). My responsibilities include leading a team, interacting with clients, and providing technical solutions. Have got a consolidated yearly ranking 1 (1-4, 1 being the top) throughout my career in Infosys. Have cleared a couple of certifications in Banking and Financial Services domain. Joined as trainee, promoted to Software Engineer, and now Technological Analyst in my career of 4 years in Infosys.
Prior to Infosys, worked for IBM, where my responsibilities included communicating with US clients to assist them with their technical issues.
Academic Profile
B.Tech (Information Technology) RGTU, Bhopal, India - 71%
(Indian equivalent of 4.3 GPA, source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_India)
Senior Secondary School, India - 68%
(Indian equivalent of 4.0 GPA, source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_India)
High School, India - 68%
(Indian equivalent of 4.0 GPA, source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_India)
Extra Curricular:
Used to participate in various activities at school level like NCC (National Cadet Corps), Science Exhibitions, various "nerdy" contests organised by various academic clubs in the city (have certificates too, thank god i saved them
), etc.
At Infosys, became a part of adventure Club, Adventura, and was involved in the events like organizing and managing wild (forest and mountain) treks for a team of 15-30 people, publicizing and promoting the club activities, route exploring expeditions etc.
Creative writing is my another skill which has not been professionally used and i never tried getting anything published, but i sure do have my anthalogy. I am not sure if I should add this in my essay, any word of advice to that end would be heartly appreciated.
I am looking forward to have my concentration in Finance and would like to opt for the schools where they assist students with jobs/internships and some financial aid. I plan to attend the class of 2010.
Please suggest.
Thanks and Regards,
Vaibhav
([email protected])
I took the test on 12/14 and scored a modest 660. Though i do not like the score a lot (expected to score atleast 720) but think i would do myself a bigger favor by concentrating on my LORs and SOPs, instead of taking another test just to raise the score by another 50 point which, given the nature of the test, may not happen after all.
Can any guru out there please evaluate my profile for admission chances and suggest me some schools where I still stand a chance of acceptance (and financial aid)? I know Stanford and Kellogg are not going to accept my application, but whats the best i can get?
Here's my profile.
GMAT:
660 (Q48, V34, AWA awaited)
Professional Exp:
Total 4.8 years of Experience, currently working in a leading IT firm in India (Infosys) in banking domain. Have worked on projects for major international Banks (cant disclose the names here, but they are under top 10). My responsibilities include leading a team, interacting with clients, and providing technical solutions. Have got a consolidated yearly ranking 1 (1-4, 1 being the top) throughout my career in Infosys. Have cleared a couple of certifications in Banking and Financial Services domain. Joined as trainee, promoted to Software Engineer, and now Technological Analyst in my career of 4 years in Infosys.
Prior to Infosys, worked for IBM, where my responsibilities included communicating with US clients to assist them with their technical issues.
Academic Profile
B.Tech (Information Technology) RGTU, Bhopal, India - 71%
(Indian equivalent of 4.3 GPA, source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_India)
Senior Secondary School, India - 68%
(Indian equivalent of 4.0 GPA, source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_India)
High School, India - 68%
(Indian equivalent of 4.0 GPA, source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_India)
Extra Curricular:
Used to participate in various activities at school level like NCC (National Cadet Corps), Science Exhibitions, various "nerdy" contests organised by various academic clubs in the city (have certificates too, thank god i saved them
), etc.At Infosys, became a part of adventure Club, Adventura, and was involved in the events like organizing and managing wild (forest and mountain) treks for a team of 15-30 people, publicizing and promoting the club activities, route exploring expeditions etc.
Creative writing is my another skill which has not been professionally used and i never tried getting anything published, but i sure do have my anthalogy. I am not sure if I should add this in my essay, any word of advice to that end would be heartly appreciated.
I am looking forward to have my concentration in Finance and would like to opt for the schools where they assist students with jobs/internships and some financial aid. I plan to attend the class of 2010.
Please suggest.
Thanks and Regards,
Vaibhav
([email protected])
