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Hi,

I would be glad to receive my profile evaluation. I am putting forward my brief resume here, which shall help to get brief picture of my profile.

Thank You.



Current:
- Working with NMDC Ltd (Navratna PSU) as Assistant Manager (Mining Engineer) - since Aug'09 (3 years)
- Voluntary involvement (but very little) with an NGO (The Kishkinda Trust) to help it start 'Rural Tourism' operations - since Feb'12

Past:
- Participated in an annual train journey 'Jagriti Yatra' which intends to awaken social entrepreneurship spirit in minds of Indian youth ( https://www.jagritiyatra.com/about/ ) - Dec'11
- Completed PG Diploma in Sustainable Rural Development from National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad - May'10 to April'11 (1 year)
- Executive Development Program and Management Development Program at Administrative Staff College of India - as part of training in NMDC Ltd. - Jan'10 and May'10
- B-Tech in Mining Engineering from IIT-BHU, Varanasi (GPA 7.5/10 or 2.5/4)- July'05 to May'09

Leadership Experience:
- Camp Leader for Sar Pass (Kullu Dist.) National Himalayan Trekking Expedition conducted by Youth Hostels Association of India - May'09-June'09
- General Secretary for Cultural Wing in IIT-BHU, Varanasi
- Jt. Secretary for Fine-Arts club in IIT-BHU, Varanasi
- Voluntary involvement in various IIT-BHU activities

Extra-curricular Activities:
- Voluntary involvement in Rural Tourism activities of an NGO called The Kishkinda Trust
- Trekking/ Travelling
- Photography

Future Plans (Post MBA):
- To use 'Rural Tourism' as a means to rural development in India (primarily) and other developing countries

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My SWOT Analysis:

* Strengths:
- Good exposure to rural challenges and ongoing projects in India through PG Diploma in Sustainable Rural Development and Jagriti Yatra
- Good Leadership experience in IIT-BHU, both - as a team member and team leader
- Mining Engineering Profession - because it is rare
- On personal side - I can assure strong urge to use 'Rural Tourism' as means of Rural Development, and I follow never-say-die attitude for whatever responsibilities I undertake.

* Weaknesses:
- Though having exposure to rural challenges and academic qualification, have not created any impact so far
- Bad GPA of 7.5/10 or 2.5/4
- GMAT score - 680 (planing to take another attempt to get 750)
- No out-of-routine achievements in profession
- No strong exposure or qualification in 'Rural Tourism'

* Opportunities:
- International Business Network of US B-schools' Alumni
- International Exposure
- Developing Social Entrepreneurship Skills

* Threats:
- Financing US MBA might be difficult

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Other QUESTIONS:

1. What are the best B-schools for developing Social Entrepreneurship skills?

2. How do you take my undergrad GPA of 7.5/10 (2.5/4) as?

3. I cannot conceal my weaknesses. What possibly can I do to improve my strengths to make these weakness negligible? (I do have a strong urge to develop rural India through Rural Tourism)

4. What can possibly make an application a success in Stanford/Wharton/Harvard? (Stanford has always been my dream school as is for all other MBA aspirants)