Hi Stacy/Amy,
Even before you read further, I would like to thank you for reading this. Thanks a lot for your time.
Background:
I am 28 year Indian male
5+ years Work-ex with IBM including 3.5 yrs of international exp (US).
GMAT 740
Bachelor of Engg(4 yrs) with Overall 72% ( 8 semesters ) and 80% in final year ( last 2 semesters ) - Not sure how this translates into GPA.
Extracurricular and social Activities:
- Was lead for all the extra curricular activities at school.
- Was champion at both junior level and senior level.
- Involved in Lots of other activities - skits, debates etc.
- Have done social service with Rotary Club.
- Was elected as class rep from peers and was actively involved in the cultural commitee.
- At college level was involved in several community services like organizing blood donation camps etc.
- Had started a home based free coaching institute for those poor kids who were not getting proper education from govt. schools and could not afford to goto other private coaching institutes. This helped them a lot to pass their exams.
- Was involved in Tsunami relief team and collected money, cloths and all other essentials for the affected people.
Mangement and Team leading activities:
- Was lead for all the extra curricular and social activities at school.
- Have led a team of 6 at the age of 13 for a project on environment. Received a National award for the project. Was one of the 20 kids who were selected for national level from my state.
- Have been involved in family business since i was 15 and assited both my father and grandfather in decision making and execution. Have learnt a lot from them and in many cases ( most of them were after I joined college ) they went with my thoughts and decision making and that turned out to be a very profitable one's.
- In current organization, I have led team of size 12-15 in a project where we had to make a mark and had to struggle for existance. We successfully completed that project with many recognitions.
- There was a case where my manager was kicked out of the team(some reasons) and suddenly I had to manage the team of 20-25. It was a typical managerial role which came to me early in my career for which I was not at all prepared. But I did that job so spendidly that the position was never replaced. I was also recognized for that.
- Have organized and hosted several outdoor team events for a group of 40-60 and each one of them was a great fun.
Academics and work exp:
- Was always top performer in the school. Was among the top 1% of the whole state when I came out of high school.
- At college Was elected as class rep from peers and was actively involved in the cultural commitee.
- Was always among the top 5 of the class.
- Overall 72% ( 8 semesters ) and 80% in final year ( last 2 semesters ).
- Currently have 5+ years of experience in IT working with IBM out of which 3.5 years being international experience (US).
- Even though working in IT, I have always worked with top 5 US banks, Insurance and Mutual funds institutions. Working for the Business Intelligence department in IBM which deals with implementing solutions for financial institutions. Have been heavily involved in providing solutions which involves business decision making and implementing it.
- Currently working on implementing solution for a well known financial institution.
- Have been recognized by IBM as one of the Top talent for the current year which is for recognizing future leaders and encouraging them to be the best of breed.
- Have also been recognized by clients for outstanding performances, innovation and dedicated hard work.
Short term goal after MBA
To work with a finacial institution to better understand the busineess.
Long term objective
To be the CFO of a well reputed organization.
MBA specialization
Would like to pursue in Finance.
My GREATEST questions -
1. What is your first impression about my profile ? Is it anywhere different from a typical applicant from my geography ?
2. Kindly put yourself into adcoms shoes and tell me what do you think about my profile.
3. What are my chances at top 10 B-schools in US ? If I dont fit for top 10 then what are my other chances ?
4. Kindly let me know what do you think would be better - Top 11-20 B-schools in US or IIM in India ?
Once again thanks a lot for your time.
Even before you read further, I would like to thank you for reading this. Thanks a lot for your time.
Background:
I am 28 year Indian male
5+ years Work-ex with IBM including 3.5 yrs of international exp (US).
GMAT 740
Bachelor of Engg(4 yrs) with Overall 72% ( 8 semesters ) and 80% in final year ( last 2 semesters ) - Not sure how this translates into GPA.
Extracurricular and social Activities:
- Was lead for all the extra curricular activities at school.
- Was champion at both junior level and senior level.
- Involved in Lots of other activities - skits, debates etc.
- Have done social service with Rotary Club.
- Was elected as class rep from peers and was actively involved in the cultural commitee.
- At college level was involved in several community services like organizing blood donation camps etc.
- Had started a home based free coaching institute for those poor kids who were not getting proper education from govt. schools and could not afford to goto other private coaching institutes. This helped them a lot to pass their exams.
- Was involved in Tsunami relief team and collected money, cloths and all other essentials for the affected people.
Mangement and Team leading activities:
- Was lead for all the extra curricular and social activities at school.
- Have led a team of 6 at the age of 13 for a project on environment. Received a National award for the project. Was one of the 20 kids who were selected for national level from my state.
- Have been involved in family business since i was 15 and assited both my father and grandfather in decision making and execution. Have learnt a lot from them and in many cases ( most of them were after I joined college ) they went with my thoughts and decision making and that turned out to be a very profitable one's.
- In current organization, I have led team of size 12-15 in a project where we had to make a mark and had to struggle for existance. We successfully completed that project with many recognitions.
- There was a case where my manager was kicked out of the team(some reasons) and suddenly I had to manage the team of 20-25. It was a typical managerial role which came to me early in my career for which I was not at all prepared. But I did that job so spendidly that the position was never replaced. I was also recognized for that.
- Have organized and hosted several outdoor team events for a group of 40-60 and each one of them was a great fun.
Academics and work exp:
- Was always top performer in the school. Was among the top 1% of the whole state when I came out of high school.
- At college Was elected as class rep from peers and was actively involved in the cultural commitee.
- Was always among the top 5 of the class.
- Overall 72% ( 8 semesters ) and 80% in final year ( last 2 semesters ).
- Currently have 5+ years of experience in IT working with IBM out of which 3.5 years being international experience (US).
- Even though working in IT, I have always worked with top 5 US banks, Insurance and Mutual funds institutions. Working for the Business Intelligence department in IBM which deals with implementing solutions for financial institutions. Have been heavily involved in providing solutions which involves business decision making and implementing it.
- Currently working on implementing solution for a well known financial institution.
- Have been recognized by IBM as one of the Top talent for the current year which is for recognizing future leaders and encouraging them to be the best of breed.
- Have also been recognized by clients for outstanding performances, innovation and dedicated hard work.
Short term goal after MBA
To work with a finacial institution to better understand the busineess.
Long term objective
To be the CFO of a well reputed organization.
MBA specialization
Would like to pursue in Finance.
My GREATEST questions -
1. What is your first impression about my profile ? Is it anywhere different from a typical applicant from my geography ?
2. Kindly put yourself into adcoms shoes and tell me what do you think about my profile.
3. What are my chances at top 10 B-schools in US ? If I dont fit for top 10 then what are my other chances ?
4. Kindly let me know what do you think would be better - Top 11-20 B-schools in US or IIM in India ?
Once again thanks a lot for your time.
