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abhijit_s_2000: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 20; Joined: Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:15 pm

by abhijit_s_2000 » Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:06 am

Hi,

I really need help in building a good profile for MBA application. I am a software Engineer from India. My Education and academic background is as follows:

GMAT Score: 690 AWA: 6.0
Education: B.E REC, Nagpur.( 70%, GPA: 2).
Extra Curicullar Activities: Part of organizing committe for Cultural gatherings in College.

I have been working in TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) since 2000. I have performed roles such as Project Leader, Technical Leader etc. I know that I don't have enough extra curicullar activities, however I would like to know how can I make a better profile for MBA applications in next year.

I didn't get shortlisted for interviews at ISB. I wondering what could be the reason. Should I join some NGO on a part time basis to improve my profile.

Any help in this regard will be appreciated.

Regards
Abhijit

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by Amy » Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:51 pm

Hi Abhijit,

Without reading your essays, I can imagine that extracurricular activities would help, along with very clearly articulating your goals and expressing your leadership and management potential.

I would spend the next year working very seriously on a extracurricular that has meaning for you, either personally or as part of your career goals, and trying to take a leadership position with the organization.

Good luck!

Amy

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abhijit_s_2000: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 20; Joined: Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:15 pm

by abhijit_s_2000 » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:21 am

Hi Amy,
Thanks for the reply. I request you to mail me your comments about my application essays. I will mail my applications essays to you. May I know the address where I can post/mail my essays.

Regards
Abhijit

abhijit_s_2000: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 20; Joined: Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:15 pm

by abhijit_s_2000 » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:33 am

Hi Amy,

I am planning for a GMAT retake. Will a score of 730-740 help in the application process??

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by Amy » Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:45 am

Hi Abhijit,

A higher GMAT score never hurts. I wouldn't neglect the leadership and volunteering aspect for a higher GMAT however, but if you can do both, it certainly can help.

abhijit_s_2000 wrote:Hi Amy,
Thanks for the reply. I request you to mail me your comments about my application essays. I will mail my applications essays to you. May I know the address where I can post/mail my essays.

Regards
Abhijit

Please contact Stacy Blackman consulting about essay review, we provide a variety of services that may be of use to you:

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Good luck!

Amy

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