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Hi Jon,

My Gmat score is : 700(Q50, V33,IR 5/8,AWA 5.5)

I have spent 40 months in a reputed software firm(Aricent), and have performed well
-Work domain involves ownership of Feature Assignments(Enhancements in Software functionality), Maintainence and support for the existing framework
-The teams faith in my performance- increased responsibility in a very short time, have been handed out two promotions in a short span of 2.5 years
-Have led(Sprint Master) the team to successful completion of 3 assignments.
-Worked with different teams to meet deliverable.
-Have been assigned as mentor of freshers, who joined the team this year.
-Have been involved in planning and executing Knowledge transfer sessions for the client and new-joinees.


-ECs <present>
-I am part of the skit committee in my current firm. Being part of this, I have directed, written the scripts, and led a team of 14 to successful execution of 2 well-received skits in company's cultural events.
-As part of this committee, I have worked closely with company's management in organizing the cultural events.



ECs[past]
-Co-founder of a Non-Profit Organisation(7 members) whose work was appreciated/recognized by Mayor of the city(Capital) and was covered in 7 newspaper dailies(during my graduation). {can arrange LOR from commissioner(Head, IAS) of municipal corporation too.}
-Co-founder of a departmental committee, whose work included publishing fortnightly technical newsletters and holding seminars on technical topics.
-Winner of Inter-department badminton championship for 3 consecutive years.
-Winner of Inter-department Cricket tournament.

Graduation Info:
B.Tech(Electronics and Telecommunication, National Institute of technology, Raipur)
CGPA : 8.95/10
12th : 79% (CBSE)
10th : 85% (CBSE)

I am targeting ISB Round 1.

Please advise whether to retake GMAT, considering ISB as primary target school?

Please let me know other schools, which I can apply to on the basis of my current profile.

Hi Jon,

Thanks for the reply. On the mocks, I have scored in 710-730 range, so not sure whether I can improve drastically on GMAT in a short span. As I am targeting the Round 1 admissions, should I apply with a 700 and try to concentrate more on the profile with strong essays.

Can you please suggest some of the improvements in the profile that can help in the admission process.I know it will be tough to stand out among the large pool of engineer applicants, but maybe some improvements that can capture the panel's attention.

Also, will a 20 point improvement in GMAT score make a huge difference?

Thanks

Thanks a lot John

Regards