Hello, I am new to BTG & also to the MBA-IN-THE-US scenario.I am from India and currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering.My fourth & final year will be over by May,2011(I am appearing for my 6th semester exams this month).
I have not given GMAT yet but I think I would be able to score 690-720 on the test.
I have a grade point of 6.9/10 (I am trying hard to increase it to 7.2 or so).My percentage in 10th standard was 73% & in 12th standard,it was 74%.I have always been exceptionally good in computer science.To support this I have won several competitions in programming,cyber-olympiads,hacking competitions,etc).Also,I am an SCJP(Sun Certified Java Programmer)(Planning to appear for Sun Certified Web Component Developer exam after a month).Gone through internship from HP with an A+ grade.
I assume that I have a good command on English,both written & spoken.I also have good grades in French too(I opted it over German as one of the required foreign languages) but I can hardly speak a line or two in it.
For the last 2 years I have been working for a small scale IT company as a developer along with my engineering classes(9-2 college, 3-10 job,I know I've lost those best days of my life,but still I like programming & development work a lot).My work counts to somewhere around 42 hrs a week and I wish to continue working there to make my work experience 3 years when I apply to various universities.
I have a gap of a year after standard 12th as I was preparing for admission into some good engineering college.
Please evaluate my profile.I am aiming for the top 15 B-Schools in the US.
I would be grateful if you could recommend universities where I have a realistic chance.
*My main concern is:
How will this work experience effect my chances of getting through the top 15 B-Schools?Will it be counted as valid work-experience?Will it be a plus or a minus?
Thanks a lot for your valuable time.
I have not given GMAT yet but I think I would be able to score 690-720 on the test.
I have a grade point of 6.9/10 (I am trying hard to increase it to 7.2 or so).My percentage in 10th standard was 73% & in 12th standard,it was 74%.I have always been exceptionally good in computer science.To support this I have won several competitions in programming,cyber-olympiads,hacking competitions,etc).Also,I am an SCJP(Sun Certified Java Programmer)(Planning to appear for Sun Certified Web Component Developer exam after a month).Gone through internship from HP with an A+ grade.
I assume that I have a good command on English,both written & spoken.I also have good grades in French too(I opted it over German as one of the required foreign languages) but I can hardly speak a line or two in it.
For the last 2 years I have been working for a small scale IT company as a developer along with my engineering classes(9-2 college, 3-10 job,I know I've lost those best days of my life,but still I like programming & development work a lot).My work counts to somewhere around 42 hrs a week and I wish to continue working there to make my work experience 3 years when I apply to various universities.
I have a gap of a year after standard 12th as I was preparing for admission into some good engineering college.
Please evaluate my profile.I am aiming for the top 15 B-Schools in the US.
I would be grateful if you could recommend universities where I have a realistic chance.
*My main concern is:
How will this work experience effect my chances of getting through the top 15 B-Schools?Will it be counted as valid work-experience?Will it be a plus or a minus?
Thanks a lot for your valuable time.
