BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

Could you comment on my profile pls?

Launched April 26, 2006
This topic has expert replies
Post new topic Post Reply
Previous Topic Next Topic
Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:34 am

Could you comment on my profile pls?

by maverick27 » Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:21 am
Hi,

Appreciate if you could evaluate my profile:

i'm indian male. undergrad from india (iit) and postgrad from singapore (nus), both in engineering with above average grades.

Work exp: 1 yr as an engineer, 2.5 yrs in a sovereign wealth fund in research/ portfolio management. both in singapore.

GMAT: 730 (Q=49 V = 41, AWA =4.5)

Extra-curricular: not much of note except for a few small things in college. No community service experience either.

Do you think my profile is unique enough to not be classified under "indian male with engineering background" category?

I have already applied to INSEAD. Do you think I have a realistic shot at top 10 schools in US?

Many thanks!
Top
Source: — Ask Stacy Blackman |

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
MBA Admissions Consultant
Posts: 3845
Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pm
Location: Houston, TX
Thanked: 442 times
Followed by:148 members

by Lisa Anderson » Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:12 pm
Dear maverick27,

You will still be considered in the subset of applicants from India, but I do think your work experience will help you to stand out a little from the pack. You have a competitive profile, but I would suggest broadening your school list outside the global top 10. I think you have a shot at many schools and think you should apply to those that are a good match, but it is always a good idea to apply to at least one schools as a backup plan. Regardless of where you apply, what makes the difference for any applicant is how well you put your application together. It is imperative you present a strong rationale for why you want a MBA, how it fits into your overall career plan, and why the school you are applying to is a good match for you. Likewise, you must distinguish yourself from the competition and demonstrate successful leadership experiences/evidence of leadership potential.

Good luck,
Lisa
Lisa Anderson
Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting

Learn more about me
Top
Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:34 am

by maverick27 » Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:10 am
Thanks Lisa! appreciate your thoughts.

If I could trouble you a bit more, which schools do you think would be more interested in my kind of experience/ profile?
Top
Post new topic Post Reply
• Page 1 of 1