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Danishka16
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- Joined: Wed May 02, 2012 11:14 am
- Location: United States
- GMAT Score:650
Hello,
I'm currently looking into a few MBA programs to start within the next 3-4 years and I'd like to get a feel for how competitive my profile is. My top choices are INSEAD and LBS. However, there are a number of US schools that I am also interested in.
I'm a 28 year old American with 5+ years of international work experience. I have a B.S. in Economics and B.S.B.A. in Finance with an overall GPA of 3.4 (3.8 in Business). My GMAT score was 650 overall (6/6 for the AWA). I also hold a number of professional certifications in Project Management and Cost Engineering. My extracurricular activities have been minimal because most of my career has been spent doing project work with a standard 80-90+ hour work week. However, while I was a full-time student, I was very active in sports and professional organizations and also worked part-time (not sure if this has any value considering how long ago that was).
To expand on my work experience, I've spent almost all of my time with major Engineering & Construction firms on large-scale multi-billion dollar projects; including my current role. I've held positions managing 7-9 people on average, but did have periods managing many more while we transitioned senior roles. An interesting facet of my last role was the diversity of my staff - there were 9 individuals from 8 different countries. I've worked in 5 countries, including a year in the United States, and traveled to almost 50. I'm going with a 3-4 year outlook because that is how long my current assignment is anticipated to last. Only then will I have time to do an MBA program full-time. Also, having a few years to work with gives me time to build my profile as well as improve in other areas, such as the GMAT, if necessary.
For my post-MBA career, I plan to continue in the field of Project Management, though I've contemplated making a move to Corporate Finance or Investing later in my career.
Would somebody be kind enough to give their assessment of my current profile, and if possible, share any thoughts on what will make it more competitive (additional certifications, volunteer work, etc.) when it comes time to apply?
Thanks!
I'm currently looking into a few MBA programs to start within the next 3-4 years and I'd like to get a feel for how competitive my profile is. My top choices are INSEAD and LBS. However, there are a number of US schools that I am also interested in.
I'm a 28 year old American with 5+ years of international work experience. I have a B.S. in Economics and B.S.B.A. in Finance with an overall GPA of 3.4 (3.8 in Business). My GMAT score was 650 overall (6/6 for the AWA). I also hold a number of professional certifications in Project Management and Cost Engineering. My extracurricular activities have been minimal because most of my career has been spent doing project work with a standard 80-90+ hour work week. However, while I was a full-time student, I was very active in sports and professional organizations and also worked part-time (not sure if this has any value considering how long ago that was).
To expand on my work experience, I've spent almost all of my time with major Engineering & Construction firms on large-scale multi-billion dollar projects; including my current role. I've held positions managing 7-9 people on average, but did have periods managing many more while we transitioned senior roles. An interesting facet of my last role was the diversity of my staff - there were 9 individuals from 8 different countries. I've worked in 5 countries, including a year in the United States, and traveled to almost 50. I'm going with a 3-4 year outlook because that is how long my current assignment is anticipated to last. Only then will I have time to do an MBA program full-time. Also, having a few years to work with gives me time to build my profile as well as improve in other areas, such as the GMAT, if necessary.
For my post-MBA career, I plan to continue in the field of Project Management, though I've contemplated making a move to Corporate Finance or Investing later in my career.
Would somebody be kind enough to give their assessment of my current profile, and if possible, share any thoughts on what will make it more competitive (additional certifications, volunteer work, etc.) when it comes time to apply?
Thanks!
-M
