I want to apply for R1 Sept 2010. I would like to know what my chances are for the top 5 schools (specifically H/S/W), and how to improve my profile before I apply.

Chinese Canadian (1st generation immigrant), male, 26

Gmat: 760 (Q49, V45)
GPA: 2.80, top Canadian University, Engineering program
I have an alternate transcript with 11 business courses, including Accounting, Statistics and Marketing from another university with GPA 4.00.

I will be getting a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification soon through my employer. I may also be able to get the Professional Engineer designation in about 6-7 months.

I have 3 years work experience in the public sector. Promoted twice. Working mostly on Public health systems (food safety, safe drinking water). Started off as an IT guy (developer), but after promotions, I am doing mostly project/systems management.

I have a lot of extracurricular activities. I am President and Founder of a small social enterprise online that supports charities with causes in Africa. I have been profiled by a newspaper, an alumni magazine, a TV reporter, and at least a half dozen blogs.

I am a script writer for a weekly radio program on a prominent radio station for an ethnic minority.

I lead various activities for my church. (Youth and young adult related events for 200 or so participants)

In college, I held executive positions in student organizations such as IEEE student branch and FROSH Week.


Please advise. Thank you.