profile evaluation - early career

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profile evaluation - early career

by ankut » Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:43 am
I have the following profile, and would like to have it evaluated by you:

GMAT: 740
GPA: 6.8 on a scale of 10 (frankly, quite mediocre in my college)
Doing my Undergrad in engineering from a Top-10 engineering institute in India
Extras: I was a national level sportsman, and have won numerous individual gold medals at the national level
I have been selected to represent the country in (and will be attending) the 5th World Youth Congress and the 20th International Youth leadership conference this July
I am an active member of the marketing team of the Indian Youth Climate Network
I am the batch representative & active member of my college debating team
I am the manager of the master of ceremonies (MOC) team at various fests in college

I am extremely interested in social entrepreneurship, and have interned at a startup social enterprise for a month before. I intend to do a fellowship (roadtrip for social change) and a project on social entrepreneurship under a suitable professor this summer.

Anyway, that's the long & short of my profile. I intend to apply for an MS in management in top European B-schools and some select MBA programmes in the US which encourage early career applications. What would you suggest? And would you suggest I do some a good course in a quantitative subject to better showcase my academic abilities?

Thanks in advance

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by Scottie@VeritasPrep » Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:27 pm
If you plan to invest the time and money it takes to earn a US MBA, then you should aim for a top program. However, that means you will need some full time work experience and also a stronger academic record. Your GMAT is already strong however your GPA can be enhanced by taking some quantitative courses as you mentioned. Taking those courses will show that you can handle the rigors of MBA quant courses. Other than that,your profile looks good. You are well rounded, involved in many activities and seem to be clear about your career goals.
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