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Profile evaluation.

by vishrules » Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:06 am
1) Indian Male - 21

2) Undergrad - BE(Hons). Electrical and Electronics engineering from BITS - Pilani, Dubai - Distinction - Ranked second in a batch of 110 EEE engineers. Graduation date: June 2011

4) I have scored 740 in GMAT. My CGPA is 9.85/10.

4) Experience - Zero.

5) Extra Curricular:
I have been actively participating in Dramatics, Debate, Public speaking, Dance etc. Have won numerous inter and intra college accolades for the same. Organized many college events and fests. Have been involved in various student councils and committees.


6) Why MBA ?

I am interested to major in Finance/Consulting. I want to base my career on strong foundations and I feel that just engineering skills are not good enough to obtain a job wherein you can channelize the company decisions and influence the organizational strategy. Also, MBA gives you rapid growth.

Also, a job after MBA would expose me to bigger responsibilities, greater intellectual involvement and stimulation and more interaction with others.

MY question:

How many years of work ex should I obtain before I start applying to top B schools. I took my GMAT on 6th September 2010.
Also, can you suggest me B-Schools considering my profile.

Thanking you.
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by Tani » Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:29 pm
Your profile looks great until you get to the "experience - zero". You are right to plan to get work experience before applying. If you have not already identified a position, look for one that will give you maximum exposure to a broad range of functions. Most schools are looking for at least three years of experience before matriculating. That amount of time gives the candidate a chance to find what fits his or her interests and skills and to prove that he or she has the potential to succeed in business.

It's way too early to be pinpointing schools. Find out what you want and what you are good at and then find a school that will give you the education and networking that will jump-start your career.

Good luck,
Tani Wolff