Lisa - Kindly Evaluate My Profile

Expert replies

farrukhq: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 7; Joined: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:46 am; Location: Karachi, Pakistan

by farrukhq » Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:27 am

Dear Lisa,

Please evaluate my profile and recommend 3-B Schools each of US, Canada, Australia and Singapore, which match my Profile, as per the attached grid.
I intend to apply for 2009 Fall Full-Time MBA Programme. Although I have not yet decided about MBA concentration, but preferentially I will go for 1-Year MBA with Finance.

Candidate Profile:

Name: Farrukh Qamar

Nationality: Pakistan

Age: 26 Yrs.

Education: BS Computer Engineering (4-Years Degree Programme)

UnderGrad Institute: Sir Syed Uni. of Engg. & Tech., Karachi, Pakistan

Grad. Year: March 2005

CGPA: 3.35

Work Experience: 3 Yrs (will be 3 Yrs+ till Fall of 2009)

Industry: Enterprise Communications / IT / Networking

Current Employer: Siemens Enterprise Communications Pvt. Ltd.

Job Desc.: Pre Sales and Project Management

Employment Duration: Jan 2006 - Present

Previous Employer: SITA

Job Desc.: Field Service Engineer

Employment Duration: Oct 2005 - Jan 2006

Target GMAT: 600 - 620

Regards,
Farrukh Qamar

You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

farrukh

Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Stacy Blackman | Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:27 am

GMAT/MBA Expert

Lisa Anderson: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 3845; Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pmFollowed by: 148 members; Location: Houston, TX; Thanked: 442 times

by Lisa Anderson » Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:04 am

Dear farrukhq,

Researching and identifying schools is an important step of the application process. Only you know what you are truly looking for in a program, so only you can truly determine what schools to apply to. If you are trying to identify programs by where you stack up on measures such as GMAT/GPA/years of work experience, then you are approaching this step in the wrong manner. Schools want to admit applicants that have done their due diligence and determined that their school is the best match, both in terms of curriculum and career opportunities. I strongly encourage you to visit our sticky on school selection and spend some time doing some research.

Good luck,
Lisa

Lisa Anderson
Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting

Learn more about me

farrukhq: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 7; Joined: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:46 am; Location: Karachi, Pakistan

by farrukhq » Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:27 pm

Dear Lisa,

Thanks for your valued input. Your point is noted, however the only reason, to keep my GPA/Test Scores/Exp in perspective, while searching for the right school, is to have a realistic view of my chances of getting into a business school, as per the parameters given in the most recent class profile of that b-school.
As per your advice I have shortlisted few MBA Programs which suits my criteria. The problem is that I can't get required info about MBA job prospects in the city / country, of respective business school.

Please consider following factors while responding my query:

1) Job Prospects for International Students (In General) (Please mention any peculiarity, in case of applicant's origin from Pakistan)

2) Grant of Work Permit (easy or cumbersome )

3) Any other factor which you deem appropriate while considering job prospects

My B-School List: (All Australian Institutes)

Monash University
Uni. of Queensland
Aus. National Uni.
The Uni. of Adelaide
The Uni. of Western Australia

Regards,
Farrukh Qamar

farrukh

GMAT/MBA Expert

Lisa Anderson: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 3845; Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pmFollowed by: 148 members; Location: Houston, TX; Thanked: 442 times

by Lisa Anderson » Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:50 pm

Dear Farrukh,

I am afraid I can't be of much help to you as I'm not familiar with Australia's job market and how it relates to international students. My expertise is quite US-centric. Perhaps the school's have some information on their websites or you can contact the career services offices of these institutions? Or other readers are familiar with Australia?

Best of luck,
Lisa

Lisa Anderson
Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting

Learn more about me

GMAT Course Reviews

563 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (563 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review