I would like you to evaluate my profile. Here are the details-
Nationality: Indian
Age/GMAT: 25/F
Education Background: BE (Civil) from a top 20 university in India
GPA: 7.4/10
Work experience:
- 3 years in IT with role changes from Test Analyst (Quality Assurance) to Developer (Software Programmer) at a very respected IT services company. I was working for the company’s major pharma client.
- 6 months of gap due to relocating to a new place, had to be with my mom who has undergone ankle surgery. During this time I was involved with a local NGO that spread awareness about global warming and climate change.
- 1 year as an Academic Associate at a world renowned b school, assisting a Marketing professor with researching on courses/case studies, designing curriculum etc. I chose this over an IT job because I want to align my pre-MBA experience with post-MBA goals.
Total work ex on matriculation: 4 years
GMAT score: 700 (Q49, V35), AWA 5.5
Extra Curricular:
- Have been a member of my college magazine
- Have won prizes in singing at college level
- Headed a 15 member publicity team at inter-university cultural & technical event
- Know basic level Spanish
- Been a member of winning cricket team
- Participated in various cultural events in the company
- Involved with an NGO
Why MBA: I am looking at a career switch from IT to marketing. Although I do possess the raw skills such as creativity and good communication and people skills that are prerequisites for a successful career in marketing, an MBA degree will help me refine them further.
Short-term goals: To make a foray into IT services marketing sector graduating into product/brand management roles. My initial interest would in leveraging IT services in pharmaceutical/life sciences field as I have gained ample domain knowledge in the same.
Long-term goals: I want to extend my marketing expertise into the retail sector (FMCG). My ultimate goal would be getting exposed to major business dynamics and work my way up in a general management role.
Schools short listed: Kenan-Flagler, McCombs, Kelley, Emory.
Questions:
- Do you think I stand a fair chance at the above schools? Please recommend a couple of more schools that would be in line with my career aspirations. Would schools like Ross, Cornell long shots for me? Can you suggest some more schools?
- How do I project my 6-month work gap in a positive light?
- Will my experience as an Academic Associate work against me?
Regards,
Claret
Nationality: Indian
Age/GMAT: 25/F
Education Background: BE (Civil) from a top 20 university in India
GPA: 7.4/10
Work experience:
- 3 years in IT with role changes from Test Analyst (Quality Assurance) to Developer (Software Programmer) at a very respected IT services company. I was working for the company’s major pharma client.
- 6 months of gap due to relocating to a new place, had to be with my mom who has undergone ankle surgery. During this time I was involved with a local NGO that spread awareness about global warming and climate change.
- 1 year as an Academic Associate at a world renowned b school, assisting a Marketing professor with researching on courses/case studies, designing curriculum etc. I chose this over an IT job because I want to align my pre-MBA experience with post-MBA goals.
Total work ex on matriculation: 4 years
GMAT score: 700 (Q49, V35), AWA 5.5
Extra Curricular:
- Have been a member of my college magazine
- Have won prizes in singing at college level
- Headed a 15 member publicity team at inter-university cultural & technical event
- Know basic level Spanish
- Been a member of winning cricket team
- Participated in various cultural events in the company
- Involved with an NGO
Why MBA: I am looking at a career switch from IT to marketing. Although I do possess the raw skills such as creativity and good communication and people skills that are prerequisites for a successful career in marketing, an MBA degree will help me refine them further.
Short-term goals: To make a foray into IT services marketing sector graduating into product/brand management roles. My initial interest would in leveraging IT services in pharmaceutical/life sciences field as I have gained ample domain knowledge in the same.
Long-term goals: I want to extend my marketing expertise into the retail sector (FMCG). My ultimate goal would be getting exposed to major business dynamics and work my way up in a general management role.
Schools short listed: Kenan-Flagler, McCombs, Kelley, Emory.
Questions:
- Do you think I stand a fair chance at the above schools? Please recommend a couple of more schools that would be in line with my career aspirations. Would schools like Ross, Cornell long shots for me? Can you suggest some more schools?
- How do I project my 6-month work gap in a positive light?
- Will my experience as an Academic Associate work against me?
Regards,
Claret
