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Profile evaluation

by dhruvmangal » Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:47 pm
Dear All,

I want help to evaluate my profile for top 20 B-schools in the US.


Name: Dhruv Mangal
Nationality: Indian
10th Grade Marks: 91.0%
12th Grade Marke: 93.2%
Undergraduate CGPA: 7.54/10 (Computer Science Engineering, BITS Pilani Goa Campus)
Work Ex.: 2 years as Venue Technology Manager at Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010
GMAT:760(First Attempt)


I have been working at the Organizing Committee, Commonwealth Games Delhi since January 2009. Six months of it was a paid internship (part of my college curricular). Can this internship period be added to my work ex?

As a Venue Technology Manager in the Commonwealth Games I was handling technology infrastructure of one of the biggest stadium , used for the Opening and Closing ceremony and athletics during the games. I was also incharge of technology operations followed at the venue during the games. I got to work with international consultants from all over the world and got to be a part of the biggest international games after the Olympics.

I have been actively involved with community service all though college. I headed the ocal chapter of an NGO during college. I was actively involved in starting some employment generation plans for women and primary education project in an industrial slum. Even today I actively participate in activities of the NGO, although due to time constraints havent been as active as before.

I want to pursue MBA in Operations Management.

Please help me in accessing my profile for the top 20 b schools in the US and also furthur points that will help strengthen my profle since I have atleast a 6 months or more before I apply anywhere. I would also be interested in a scholarship and need pointer on that as well.

Thanks
Dhruv
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by Stacey Oyler » Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:38 pm
Hi,

Thanks for your post. Academically you are in good shape and certainly on par with the averages at top 20 US schools. My concern lies in your work experience.

Given you started in January 2009 and the first 6 months of the year were an internship (this will not count towards your full time work experience), you will have just over 2 years at the time of your application. While plenty of people apply for and attend MBA programs with just 2 years of experience, it could make the process a bit more challenging. Your goals essay will be key in convincing the adcom that you indeed do need an MBA and that now really is the best time for you to get it.

In terms of programs, this really depends on several factors. You should consider a few criteria as you develop your list of schools. I encourage you to think about size of the program, location, course offerings (to be sure they have the needed courses for achieving your post MBA goals), and career placement statistics (to be sure the kind of company you wish to work for hires at the school).

Lastly, in terms of scholarship, this is really hard to predict as each school has their own set parameters on how scholarships are distributed. Many have a place in their applications where you can check a box to be considered for a particular scholarship. This is something you will want to research after you select your list of schools.

Regards,

Stacey
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