I am a 24 year old engineering student male from India. I would appreciate it if you could go through my profile and help answer the questions at the bottom.
1> Education:
"¨Top 10 Engineering College, Computer Science Major, Percentage(64% ~ 3.5 GPA), First Class, 2010-2014
2> Work Ex(3 years at matriculation): "¨
I was selected for a selective rotational program in financial analytics in a top British Bank. I was promoted within a year, and was selected to present my project to the CRO.
I decided to leave the job to work on a technology based logistics startup, from its inception, as a core team member. The startup has grown to a valuation of 1 million USD in a year and is backed by a renowned accelerator. My work was operations development, business development/strategy and fundraising assistance.
3> Extra Curriculums:"¨
I have worked in a non-profit organisation for more than 6 years, focussing on social welfare issues such as education, women empowerment and sanitation.
I have had 2 small stints at non-profits for homeless children.
I have also worked in CSR activities to help increase employability of young adults.
I was involved in organising of a model G20 Summit in College.
4>Test Scores:
"¨GMAT : 740(Q50 V38 AWA5 IR8) TOEFL: 113
5>Goals:"¨
Immediate - Top 3 Management Consulting
"¨Long Term - Entrepreneurship/VC in a technology sector that can also take initiatives for social change
6>Other Info:"¨Inflicted by many injuries and ailments in undergrad which affected GPA at the time. Improved academic performance post improvement. Underwent surgery to continue playing tennis and run half-marathons. "¨Selected in a deferred admission program for a top 3 B-School in India, starting from 2017.
Q : Due to my deferred admission, I am in a situation where I need to apply for top US Business Schools at a slightly younger age. What are my chances at top B-Schools such as Harvard,Stanford,Wharton,Sloan and Kellogg?
Q : Should I mention my ailments in the optional essay for my not-so-stellar GPA? (My grades improved post surgery + I ran a half-marathon to retain lost fitness)
Q: Should I mention my deferred admission in my applications. Is it more likely to support or hurt my application?
Thanks a lot in advance!
1> Education:
"¨Top 10 Engineering College, Computer Science Major, Percentage(64% ~ 3.5 GPA), First Class, 2010-2014
2> Work Ex(3 years at matriculation): "¨
I was selected for a selective rotational program in financial analytics in a top British Bank. I was promoted within a year, and was selected to present my project to the CRO.
I decided to leave the job to work on a technology based logistics startup, from its inception, as a core team member. The startup has grown to a valuation of 1 million USD in a year and is backed by a renowned accelerator. My work was operations development, business development/strategy and fundraising assistance.
3> Extra Curriculums:"¨
I have worked in a non-profit organisation for more than 6 years, focussing on social welfare issues such as education, women empowerment and sanitation.
I have had 2 small stints at non-profits for homeless children.
I have also worked in CSR activities to help increase employability of young adults.
I was involved in organising of a model G20 Summit in College.
4>Test Scores:
"¨GMAT : 740(Q50 V38 AWA5 IR8) TOEFL: 113
5>Goals:"¨
Immediate - Top 3 Management Consulting
"¨Long Term - Entrepreneurship/VC in a technology sector that can also take initiatives for social change
6>Other Info:"¨Inflicted by many injuries and ailments in undergrad which affected GPA at the time. Improved academic performance post improvement. Underwent surgery to continue playing tennis and run half-marathons. "¨Selected in a deferred admission program for a top 3 B-School in India, starting from 2017.
Q : Due to my deferred admission, I am in a situation where I need to apply for top US Business Schools at a slightly younger age. What are my chances at top B-Schools such as Harvard,Stanford,Wharton,Sloan and Kellogg?
Q : Should I mention my ailments in the optional essay for my not-so-stellar GPA? (My grades improved post surgery + I ran a half-marathon to retain lost fitness)
Q: Should I mention my deferred admission in my applications. Is it more likely to support or hurt my application?
Thanks a lot in advance!
