sheetal.nadkarni wrote:Hello,

I would appreciate if someone could evaluate my profile. Thanks in advance.

Profile:
Indian, Female, 32yrs
Diploma in Fashion Designing (local college)
Bachelors in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Pune University - India (Top
20 colleges in the Country)
Post Graduation in Hospitality and Business Management - IHMES, Isle of Man, UK

I am aiming to cross the 650 mark for GMAT.

Work Experience:
Worked in the Family business of establishing and growing a Garment Boutique to support the family.
Part Time - 48 months

Hilton Edinburgh, Airport
Food and Beverage Supervisor
21 Months

SAS Radisson, Edinburgh
Sr. Food and Beverage Supervisor
06 Months
Bella Italia, Edinburgh
Deputy Manager
33 months

Paprika (Restaurant), Pune, India
General Manager - Partner
50 months
Was involved right from conceptualization to launch and successfully running the property.


Major achievements:
Won Award for Best Sales Idea at Hilton, Edinburgh
Won Award for Best Healthy Food Idea at Bella Italia, Edinburgh

Would like to know if I could pursue the Top 10 - 20 Universities for my MBA.

Appreciate the help.

1. The fact that you've mostly stayed in the F&B space is good. You have not mentioned your post-MBA goals - so not sure why and when you felt the need for it? In general though, non-common experiences, provided they are supported by a strong rationale for the MBA, do grab adcom eyeballs.
2. Not to raise you expectations, but a relatively low GMAT may not be a deal breaker for you - read here. That said, you would always do well to hedge your risks and apply to a few safer schools too. A higher GMAT obviously helps.
3. You have to be aware of the age/experience factor. Make sure you take that into consideration as you make your school selection.