GMAT 640 + 3 yrs work exp.

Hi,

Thanks for your post. Overall you have a strong profile for your selected schools. Your background in luxury brand management is unique and will certainly help you stand out from the rest of the applicant pool. It's also great to see you have a lot of extracurricular activities. This is often a weak spot for many applicants. I strongly suggest finding a way to incorporate your involvement in these activities into your essays. It could be a great way for you to highlight your leadership skills, especially if you haven't had a lot of opportunities to lead in your job.

Regards,

Stacey

Hi Stacey,

Thank you for a prompt reply.

Your response is highly motivating. I would also like you to suggest other top 1 year international mba programs that would fit my profile.

Do you think my work experience and extra curricular activities can to an extent overshadow my comparatively average GMAT score of 640?

Although I have already submitted my application to Ivey before the second deadline, I would still like to know whether it is tough getting through as compared to if I had submitted before the 1st deadline?

Thanking you once again for your response.

Regards,

Arnab.

Hi,

I think you've compiled great list of schools and I honestly don't have any additional ones to add. In regard to your Ivey application. Round 1 is always ideal because it has it's strategic advantages. However, if you put together a solid application and essays, then round 2 is just fine as well. As long as you put your best foot forward you will be competitive for admission.

Best,

Stacey

Hi,

My profile is as follows:

GMAT: 630 (Q:48, V:28)
GPA 6.1 on 10 (From Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - ranked in the top 10 universities in India)
Work Experience: Currently working as an ERP(PeopleSoft) Consultant with a company in the BIG4. Have completed 1.5 years and am currently leading a client project (Team of 8 people).
Have experience in the Non-profit sector in various social organizations and NGOs.
Extra-curricular activities:
Have played Field Hockey for my college
Have won various business plan competitions

Colleges i wish to apply
1) Richard Ivey School of Business; University of Western Ontario (Apr 2013)
2) Rotterdam School of Management; Erasmus University
3) IE Business School (Sept 2012)
4) IESE Business School (Sept 2012)


I would request your feedback on my profile and my chances of getting through the above mentioned schools.

Thanks and Regards,
Shekhar.

PS: Please find my resume attached.