Good Professional achievements but low GPA.. ?

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Hi..

First of all a brief introduction.. I am one of the usual Indian IT employees applying for a B school in 2011..

Professional Achievements
3 Yrs Experience with IBM in Telco Sector for a Eurpoean Telco Giant.. Job profile ranging from Consulting to Development , also on the interview panel for recruiting new ppl.. Participating in CMMi Audit for the Company and many other laurels achieved during work.. Technical Certifications..Training new joiness functionally and technically...
Decent extracurriculars during Professional life ..

Community service
Active participation in community service including awareness in rural areas about HIV/AIDS , Blood donation for Thalasimic Patients , Opium Deaddiction camps etc , Also a member of a Teaching campaign for underprivilaged children for a short duration..

Downside being my Academic achievements ..
Cumulative GPA - 7.04/10 though from a reputed and well known Pvt University.. 3 Arrears ( Repeats) in subjects during undergrad.. but cleared in the first repeat.. No significant extracurriculars during undergrad.. Just a few to mention..

At higher secondary level (10+2 in india) . dismal score of 58.2 % ..

GMAT - TBD (14th July) - But right now scoring in the range of 650-670 ..

So assuming the above score to be my final score.. What chance do i stand to crack, thought not the best , but above average to good Bschools with my average to below average academic achievements..

Targetting Primarily southeast asia.. Cost is an important factor..

NUS and NTU Singapore
CEIBS China
SP Jain Dubai/Singapore
HKUST Hongkong..

Europe..
RSM Erasmus Netherlands..

And more if anyone here could suggest .. Primarily 1 year MBA Programs..


Experts please advice..

Thanks..
Peeush
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