dkanjani wrote:Academics:
GMAT: First attempt: 640 (Q42, V36); Second attempt: 660(Q47, V35)
Undergrad: BE-IT
Sardar Patel Institute of Technology
Mumbai University
Aggregate: 62%
H.S.C: 83.17% (PCM: 88.67%)
S.S.C: 87% (2nd in school)
School class topper
Best student award in school
Work Experience:
- 3 yrs work experience (currently 2 yrs) in Technology Consulting at Deloitte Consulting, Mumbai.
- Currently working in an Oil and Gas project as an OBIEE Developer. Built and tested Oracle reports and RPD as part of a huge application requested by the client. Also received applause award in this project for year-long contribution.
- Previously worked in Healthcare projects as both OBIEE and Informatica Developer.
Leadership/Community Involvement:
- Active core committee member of Aadhaar, a community initiative at Deloitte. As part of Aadhaar, I undertook the following activities:
"¢ Ideated and led an initiative to spread awareness about personal hygiene at the slum areas of Kalwa, Mumbai, alongwith an NGO called REAP. We had organized street plays followed by a medical health check - up camp with the help of an NGO called Umang Foundation.
"¢ Led an initiative on Greening at three different slum areas in Mumbai, together with an NGO called REAP.
"¢ Organised an intiative on Patriotism for physically handicapped children at an NGO called Aadhaar.
- Active volunteer of the Times of India Teach for India thread at Deloitte. Taught at schools to less privileged students, for 3 months. Received a Teach for India certificate for the same. Also, assisted school staff in setting up libraries and decorating classrooms during summer holidays.
- Received Community Involvement Applause Award.
- Organised a session on Windows Movie Maker at a school for orphans at Karuna Welfare.
- Led a team of 18 and organised a 'Treasure Hunt' on the streets of Mumbai.
- Organised fund raising and sponsorship program from corporate companies like CTV, Spykar and JAMMAG, as active member of Finance Team in college.
Certifications:
- Completed Certificate Program in Management Skills conducted by S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
- Completed Harvard Certification on Leadership & Management Skills, Deloitte.
- Completed Level 1 industry certification in Oil & Gas industry, Deloitte.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Completed seven years in Bharat Natyam and completed the "Prarambhika" examination with an A Grade, from the reputed "Nalanda Dance Centre and Nrityakala Mahavidyalaya", affiliated to University of Mumbai
- Was a member of the Interfaculty Girls Throwball Team and Long Jump
- Was a member of the intercollege Dance team. Won prizes.
- Passed Elementary and Intermediate Drawing exam held by Government of Maharashtra, in the year 2000 and 2001 respectively
QUESTIONS:
1) I am planning to apply to the following bschools:
- Booth
- Haas
- UCLA
- Duke
- Ross
- UNC
- CMU
- Marshall
- Kelley
- Emory
- Austin
- TAMU
- Rice
- Wisconsin
- Rotman
I would like to go for a course in which I can learn a mix of Marketing and Entrepreneurship. While my short term goal is to do a Marketing Job(Branding, New Product Development) in Lifestyle/Hospitality firms(eg. restaurant chains) ,my long term goal is to be an entrepreneur. Could you evaluate my chances in getting in the above universities.
2) Are these unis good from the point of view of mktg and entrepreneurship? Could you suggest any other?
3) I was also thinking of applying to Singapore unis. But how are the job prospects there? Esp. for the kind OF profile I am looking for?
Hi,
Your profile looks good and well balanced. Consulting experience, Deloitte brand, sport, bharatnatyam and other extra currics will make the story interesting.
But top 5 universities in your list
- Booth
- Haas
- UCLA
- Duke
- Ross
are difficult. Your GMAT score will pull you down. Others look more achievable.
Even Singapore schools might be little tough at 660.
Would recommend retaking GMAT if you can to get 690+ or keeping more achievable schools in the list.
Feel free to contact us for any queries.
Apphelp Team
