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Hi,

Please Evaluate my profile as per the details listed below:

Nationality : Indian
Work Experience :
Years(as of now):- 3 years 4 months
I am working with one of the Big 4 professional services Firm as a Consultant.
I work specifically on Enterprise Resource Planning review & implementation projects as a Functional Consultant.
Worked as Lead consultant in 4 different projects across different functions ( Supply Chain, Financials, Manufacturing)
I have worked only for Indian clients and worked at 15 client locations. Therefore I have been exposed to real time functioning of both manufacturing and Services Firms.( I find it very dynamic and interesting)
Mentored 3 Junior consultants.
Active in Company recruitment drives.
Also involved in Business Development activities. ( Preparing Proposals, responding to Client queries and giving presentations to C-Level executives)

GMAT : 710 ( VA 33, QA 51). AWA : 4.5

Academics:
Engineer from a Top 15 engineering College, GPA: 7.7/10
Topper : High School Examinations (91%)
Achieved Rank within 2% of 170000 in engineering entrance exam.
Had my High school education in 9 different cities spread across 5 different states. ( Being a Govt. of India Employee, My father gets a new posting every 2-3 years.)

Certifications:
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) (91%)
Candidate: CABM ( Certified Associate Business Manager)

Extracurricular:
Very Strong at College level: leadership positions, Community service.
Vice Chairman of Most active club at College.
Coordinator- Biggest Technical symposium at college
Member, College Lawn tennis team

Post Graduation:
Have been actively working with an NGO( education initiative) for past 1.5 year.

Personal Info:

I am an avid reader: world politics, History, Biographies.
Interests: trekking, road trips. I have done really long road trips : Driven across the highest motor-able road in the world( Ladakh, India) and many more.

Career Goals: Management Consultancy in Emerging Markets. Focus towards reviving struggling firms by identifying inefficiencies and introducing best practices.

Concern: Enterprise Resource Consulting is in fact IT Consulting( which puts me in the most common group). But being a functional consultant, I have faced client issues in person and in the process had great learning of processes. What should be the action plan to distinguish myself.

Also, please let me know ..
1. Is my profile competitive enough for Top 10 US B Schools? What are the major loop holes in my candidacy?
2. Do I need to Retake the GMAT. I have just 67% in Verbal and 4.5 in AWA. Can these be red flags?
3. Should I focus more on extracurricular activities beyond work?

Thanks!!

Hi,

Thanks for your post. Please see my response to your questions below:

Also, please let me know ..
1. Is my profile competitive enough for Top 10 US B Schools? What are the major loop holes in my candidacy?

Yes, you do seem to have a solid profile and can be competitive for admission at top 10 US programs. However, it's important to keep in mind that your work experience and GMAT score aren't very different or unique when it comes to bschool applicants. Try to find a way to stand out in the pool using something recent (within the last 3 or so years).

2. Do I need to Retake the GMAT. I have just 67% in Verbal and 4.5 in AWA. Can these be red flags?

Your verbal score could be a red flag. I would not suggest retaking the GMAT at this point given the limited amount of time between now and round 2 deadlines. You'll want to assemble top notch essays and perfect data forms. A solid interview will also convince the adcom that you have the communication skills necessary to succeed.

3. Should I focus more on extracurricular activities beyond work?

Extracurricular activities are a great way to stand out in the applicant pool. If you have solid leadership or teamwork examples from outside of the office I encourage you to use them in your essays. This will help the adcom remember you!
A huge part of getting into bschool is getting remembered by the adcom - don't get lost in the crowd!

Regards,

Stacey