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by sofia Anup » Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:40 am
Hi,

I am Sofia from India.I am preparing for 2012 fall admit for US MBA program. I need your help for profile evaluation and also suggest what can i do to make my chnaces better in the top 10 B schools.

My Profile

Gender- Female
Number of yrs of experience - 5.5 yrs + 1 yr of internship ( worked in diverse profile and with a few top indian and US MNC's)
Field - Environment and Sustainability
Masters in Environmental Science- Mumbai University ( 2nd in Mumbai University with 76%)
PG in Environmental Law- National Law school bangalore ( B+ grade)
Bachelors in Chemistry- Mumbai University (all all degrees below 60+%)

I have been involved in lots of NGO work including teachiong students spensing time in orphanages, working with rotarty club etc, however i dont have any certificate.

I currently work as Projec t Lead - Leading 5 people and many projects in a US based MNC in the field of product sustainability.

I have certifications in pranic healing and a trained Tarot card reader.

Pls help me what all should I become competitive for top 10 US B schools. I plan to appaer for my Gmat in the month of june. I am hoping to have a 700+ score.

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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:36 am
Dear Sofia,

Admission to a top 10 MBA program is highly competitive and fierce for any applicant. It is critical you find a way to positively distinguish your application from the applicant pool and make a compelling case for your admission. With the large number of applicants from India, you will want to score well on the GMAT--definitely in the 700s and ideally 730+. Your education and work experience are a bit different from the majority of Indian applicants, so use that to your advantage in the application process. Being able to show your post-MBA career goals are realistic and related to your past experience is imperative. Finally, you will want to identify aspects of your personal background that are memorable and unique that you can highlight in your application. Perhaps your work with the NGO or other interests? If you use every component of the application to shine, then you will give yourself the best chance at any MBA program.

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by paulsbodine » Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:25 am
Sofia,

I like your profile. Your environmental focus, education in the law, gender, leadership experience, and even your extracurriculars (Pranic + Tarot) will help you stand out from the pack. With a 700+ GMAT you should have a shot at a top 10-15 B-school. You don't need certifications for your community work. The best thing you can do for yourself now is to ace the GMAT.

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by sofia Anup » Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:48 am
Hi Paul,
Thanks a ton for taking time to read my profile and providing your expert comments :)

Best Regards

Sofia

paulsbodine wrote:Sofia,

I like your profile. Your environmental focus, education in the law, gender, leadership experience, and even your extracurriculars (Pranic + Tarot) will help you stand out from the pack. With a 700+ GMAT you should have a shot at a top 10-15 B-school. You don't need certifications for your community work. The best thing you can do for yourself now is to ace the GMAT.

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by sofia Anup » Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:57 am
Hi Lisa,

Thank you so much for evaluating my profile. :)

Best Regards

Sofia


Lisa Anderson wrote:Dear Sofia,

Admission to a top 10 MBA program is highly competitive and fierce for any applicant. It is critical you find a way to positively distinguish your application from the applicant pool and make a compelling case for your admission. With the large number of applicants from India, you will want to score well on the GMAT--definitely in the 700s and ideally 730+. Your education and work experience are a bit different from the majority of Indian applicants, so use that to your advantage in the application process. Being able to show your post-MBA career goals are realistic and related to your past experience is imperative. Finally, you will want to identify aspects of your personal background that are memorable and unique that you can highlight in your application. Perhaps your work with the NGO or other interests? If you use every component of the application to shine, then you will give yourself the best chance at any MBA program.

Good luck,
Lisa
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by sofia Anup » Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:15 am
Hi Lisa,

Thank you so much for evaluating my profile. :)

Best Regards

Sofia


Lisa Anderson wrote:Dear Sofia,

Admission to a top 10 MBA program is highly competitive and fierce for any applicant. It is critical you find a way to positively distinguish your application from the applicant pool and make a compelling case for your admission. With the large number of applicants from India, you will want to score well on the GMAT--definitely in the 700s and ideally 730+. Your education and work experience are a bit different from the majority of Indian applicants, so use that to your advantage in the application process. Being able to show your post-MBA career goals are realistic and related to your past experience is imperative. Finally, you will want to identify aspects of your personal background that are memorable and unique that you can highlight in your application. Perhaps your work with the NGO or other interests? If you use every component of the application to shine, then you will give yourself the best chance at any MBA program.

Good luck,
Lisa
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