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by gulliver » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:15 am
Hi,

I need help on my profile evaluation.

Background: Indian Chemical Engineer
GPA: 8.9/10 (graduated third in class)
Extra Curricular Activities: President of Chemical Engineering Society at university, organized various cultural events, published technical newspaper at university etc

Work Experience: 3.5 years as of now (3 years of international experience in 4 different countries)
Work Profile: Technical Consulting in Energy Sector

Gmat Score: 700 (Q 48 and V 38, both around 82 percentile)

I am plan on applying for full time MBA in 2011 to decent US schools. I do have very good GPA and but average GMAT score.

Which schools should I target? Do i stand good chance at top 10 US schools? or should i re-take GMAT. I think even if I re-take, i will be able to get around 720 (definitely not 740+). are 20 points going to make much difference?


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by Tani » Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:49 pm
Hello,

20+ points on your GMAT will not make the difference since you are already at 700. Instead you should concentrate your efforts on getting the best possible essays and recommendations. Recognize that there are thousands of engineers from India with 700+ GMAT scores applying to the top US schools. That makes for a very competitive applicant pool. If you are determined to go to school in the US next year you should include a couple of safety schools: schools for which your GPA and GMAT are higher than their averages.

You say your experience is in 4 countries. If that means four different employers you will have difficulty explaining the moves. If those reflect assignments by a single employer that would be a strength. You should consider using an admissions consultant to put together the most persuasive possible essays, highlighting your strengths. Focus on those things that set you apart from others with your technical background.

You should also look for schools that have a focus on energy. See which employers interview at and hire from the specific schools. A school that is rated 15th but places its graduates in top energy companies could be a better bet for you than one that ranks 5thm, but has no energy alliances.

Good luck,
Tani Wolff
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