Stacy,
What do you think about my profile and my chance of getting into a top10 school?
Background
Yes, I am yet another Indian engineering graduate. Graduated from a Regional Engg. university. I cannot convert grade into GPA but I was ranked in the top 15 (class of 70).
Masters in Electrical Engineering from state school in US(ranked in Top30 in EE). GPA: 3.5
GMAT
730 (Q49-89%, V40-89%) Overall - 96%
Work Experience
7 yrs in top semiconductor company. Currently, I am a senior design engineer.
Community work & extra-curriculars
Involved with my company's social outreach program. Participated in tutoring program in a local school last semester. Will be continuing with the same student this semester. Mentored a group of middle-grade students in a engineering outreach program.
Raised funds and organized concerts for a music association in college.
Awards, Papers
Received a Regents tuition scholarship for my Masters degree.
Published technical papers during undergraduate studies
Sports, Hobbies
I am an avid skier. I've also played Table Tennis at school & collegiate level. Other hobbies including cycling (in summer) & building PCs(desktop computers). I sold a few early on but not anymore.
Career Goals: I have 7 yrs of tech experience, so I would love to leverage it in some way. I plan to focus on Product Management or Management Consulting career post-MBA.
Target schools: I think that only a FT MBA from the top10 would be justified as I will be giving up a well paying job to shift careers.
I am still shortlisting the schools. So, any suggestions are welcome.
Primary concerns:
Age - 31. Is it considered too old?
The "Why now question" - Product cycles in my field are extremely long ~1-2yrs. The last two took 3.5 yrs on my career. But the experience I gained in seeing it through the complete cycle is invaluable to me. I would like to shift from a contributing role to a managerial or advisory one. Hence, MBA.
Thanks in advance.
What do you think about my profile and my chance of getting into a top10 school?
Background
Yes, I am yet another Indian engineering graduate. Graduated from a Regional Engg. university. I cannot convert grade into GPA but I was ranked in the top 15 (class of 70).
Masters in Electrical Engineering from state school in US(ranked in Top30 in EE). GPA: 3.5
GMAT
730 (Q49-89%, V40-89%) Overall - 96%
Work Experience
7 yrs in top semiconductor company. Currently, I am a senior design engineer.
Community work & extra-curriculars
Involved with my company's social outreach program. Participated in tutoring program in a local school last semester. Will be continuing with the same student this semester. Mentored a group of middle-grade students in a engineering outreach program.
Raised funds and organized concerts for a music association in college.
Awards, Papers
Received a Regents tuition scholarship for my Masters degree.
Published technical papers during undergraduate studies
Sports, Hobbies
I am an avid skier. I've also played Table Tennis at school & collegiate level. Other hobbies including cycling (in summer) & building PCs(desktop computers). I sold a few early on but not anymore.
Career Goals: I have 7 yrs of tech experience, so I would love to leverage it in some way. I plan to focus on Product Management or Management Consulting career post-MBA.
Target schools: I think that only a FT MBA from the top10 would be justified as I will be giving up a well paying job to shift careers.
I am still shortlisting the schools. So, any suggestions are welcome.
Primary concerns:
Age - 31. Is it considered too old?
The "Why now question" - Product cycles in my field are extremely long ~1-2yrs. The last two took 3.5 yrs on my career. But the experience I gained in seeing it through the complete cycle is invaluable to me. I would like to shift from a contributing role to a managerial or advisory one. Hence, MBA.
Thanks in advance.
