Today, I took my GMAT and bit disappointed with the result. I was hoping to get 700 as I studied hard in the last 8 weeks. Little bit pressurized in verbal section. Though, I was getting good number of corrects in OG12 and Verbal Supplement 2nd ed, when worked under no time pressure.
Final score 650 (Q49, V30) - waiting for AWA score (hoping to get above 4.0).
My description is very narrative so that someone can give me honest opinion.
Please go through my profile and advise me, whether I have a good chance with GMAT score of 650 or should I re-take GMAT to touch 700 or 720?
My profile
I am 39 year (Male ) working in USA for the last 11 years. I am from India.
I am highly motivated to pursue fulltime MBA in one of the top 5 business schools (Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, Kellogs and Booth) .
Bachelors Degree
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from regular University (in India)
Bachelors grades
74% ( may be equivalent to 3.2 to 3.5%) - It is called First Class with distinction.
Masters Degree Masters in Foundry and Forge Manufacturing Technology
(equivalent to MS)
Masters grades 8.6/10.0 CGPA (may be equivalent to 3.5) this includes 6 months project work at industrial site.
Elementary & High school Rudimentary rural schools with a little focus for higher education. But, provided tremendous joy, I love remembering what I learnt. But, I did hard work to become what I am today.
Work experience
WE1 3 years in reputed Engineering company ,in India , as a Technology Engineer ( Role Manufacturing process planning related Turbine parts manufacturing and assembling).
After the initial experience, I made a career change into by acquiring ERP and computer skills.
WE2 1 year in India as ERP Consultant implementing Manufacturing modules for Engineering manufacturers (Implementation Role Training of ERP modules, Process mapping, GAP analysis and filling etc.). In this role, I was utilized for ERP pre-sales activities. Serviced 5 ERP customers at various stages of implementation.
WE3 18 months in Dubai(UAE) as Sr. ERP Technical consultant (Designing and developing solutions for ERP customers and managing 1st line support) . This job involved some travel to Saudi Arabia. I serviced around 7 customers.
During this job, I acquired proficiency on Java programming skills
After this experience I made a career change into Java and other Microsoft technologies
WE4 18 months in USA as Technical Analyst/lead. I used to lead a team of 6
developers for Web application development. This role involved a blend of duties
such as Business Analysis, Tech spec development, offshore co-ordination,
Testing etc. Active member to initiate development of Pocket PC based products for products for the company.
Due to .Com bust I went back to ERP career for a stable job.
WE5 9 years in USA as Sr. ERP consultant for food manufacturer(Role
Implementation , support and enabling data exchange systems for new
customers and suppliers ).
As I gained my experience as subject matter expert, my compensation increased to low six figures. Right now, only career shift towards top management provides me satisfaction.
Entrepreneurship ( apart from fulltime job - 4 years )
1. Co-Founder of a ERP services company (4 years old) predominantly IT Staffing. This company doubled its staffing revenues every year since 2007. Somewhat successful so far and experiencing usual slow down. Total 30 people work for this company (this number fluctuates) due to starting and ending of new projects.
2. Co-Founder of a product development company in 2010 ( 1 year old) . We bagged 3 software projects. In one product, we developed software for a startup and we became investor in that startup too. We also acquired majority of stake in India based small software company , which is 13 year old and have several references.
In my entrepreneurship role, I worked as a technical recruiter, director, mentor, investor, software developer, dealmaker, HR executive, marketer etc. Working more than 30-40 hours a week apart from fulltime engagement, I gained tremendous confidence in the last 4 years. Every hour of the day utilized to balance between the tasks at hand.
Entrepreneurship taught me several lessons through repeated failures and gave me courage to pursue.
Social work
Somewhat Involved Works (no documented proofs)
1.In Bachelors, I co-founded a small school for the children of quarry workers.
We built a small hut and appointed unemployed youth as a teacher with a monthly salary of $30. Surprisingly, we could not afford to run the school as we could not collect the monthly donations and keep the motivation of children. The school was finally closed in 18 months.
2.Collected 100 Kilograms of cloths, blankets etc. from friends and families in Dubai and shipped to India earthquake victims.
3.Several small 1 day or 2 day events
4.Collected funds for Hospital maintenance in my hometown.
Just a financial contribution(proof)
5. Currently my company supports 6 orphan children ( take care food, cloths, shelter and education) in India for last 2 years. No direct involvement other than money contribution from my company. Did small work in the beginning of evaluation of the care and children. Receiving a periodic progress.
With the motivation I got from entrepreneurship and years of experience, I want to see myself in a leading role in bigger organization. Top B-School MBA can give me that knowledge, boost, credential to claim my candidature.
Thank you for looking into my profile.
Please advise me.
Final score 650 (Q49, V30) - waiting for AWA score (hoping to get above 4.0).
My description is very narrative so that someone can give me honest opinion.
Please go through my profile and advise me, whether I have a good chance with GMAT score of 650 or should I re-take GMAT to touch 700 or 720?
My profile
I am 39 year (Male ) working in USA for the last 11 years. I am from India.
I am highly motivated to pursue fulltime MBA in one of the top 5 business schools (Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, Kellogs and Booth) .
Bachelors Degree
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from regular University (in India)
Bachelors grades
74% ( may be equivalent to 3.2 to 3.5%) - It is called First Class with distinction.
Masters Degree Masters in Foundry and Forge Manufacturing Technology
(equivalent to MS)
Masters grades 8.6/10.0 CGPA (may be equivalent to 3.5) this includes 6 months project work at industrial site.
Elementary & High school Rudimentary rural schools with a little focus for higher education. But, provided tremendous joy, I love remembering what I learnt. But, I did hard work to become what I am today.
Work experience
WE1 3 years in reputed Engineering company ,in India , as a Technology Engineer ( Role Manufacturing process planning related Turbine parts manufacturing and assembling).
After the initial experience, I made a career change into by acquiring ERP and computer skills.
WE2 1 year in India as ERP Consultant implementing Manufacturing modules for Engineering manufacturers (Implementation Role Training of ERP modules, Process mapping, GAP analysis and filling etc.). In this role, I was utilized for ERP pre-sales activities. Serviced 5 ERP customers at various stages of implementation.
WE3 18 months in Dubai(UAE) as Sr. ERP Technical consultant (Designing and developing solutions for ERP customers and managing 1st line support) . This job involved some travel to Saudi Arabia. I serviced around 7 customers.
During this job, I acquired proficiency on Java programming skills
After this experience I made a career change into Java and other Microsoft technologies
WE4 18 months in USA as Technical Analyst/lead. I used to lead a team of 6
developers for Web application development. This role involved a blend of duties
such as Business Analysis, Tech spec development, offshore co-ordination,
Testing etc. Active member to initiate development of Pocket PC based products for products for the company.
Due to .Com bust I went back to ERP career for a stable job.
WE5 9 years in USA as Sr. ERP consultant for food manufacturer(Role
Implementation , support and enabling data exchange systems for new
customers and suppliers ).
As I gained my experience as subject matter expert, my compensation increased to low six figures. Right now, only career shift towards top management provides me satisfaction.
Entrepreneurship ( apart from fulltime job - 4 years )
1. Co-Founder of a ERP services company (4 years old) predominantly IT Staffing. This company doubled its staffing revenues every year since 2007. Somewhat successful so far and experiencing usual slow down. Total 30 people work for this company (this number fluctuates) due to starting and ending of new projects.
2. Co-Founder of a product development company in 2010 ( 1 year old) . We bagged 3 software projects. In one product, we developed software for a startup and we became investor in that startup too. We also acquired majority of stake in India based small software company , which is 13 year old and have several references.
In my entrepreneurship role, I worked as a technical recruiter, director, mentor, investor, software developer, dealmaker, HR executive, marketer etc. Working more than 30-40 hours a week apart from fulltime engagement, I gained tremendous confidence in the last 4 years. Every hour of the day utilized to balance between the tasks at hand.
Entrepreneurship taught me several lessons through repeated failures and gave me courage to pursue.
Social work
Somewhat Involved Works (no documented proofs)
1.In Bachelors, I co-founded a small school for the children of quarry workers.
We built a small hut and appointed unemployed youth as a teacher with a monthly salary of $30. Surprisingly, we could not afford to run the school as we could not collect the monthly donations and keep the motivation of children. The school was finally closed in 18 months.
2.Collected 100 Kilograms of cloths, blankets etc. from friends and families in Dubai and shipped to India earthquake victims.
3.Several small 1 day or 2 day events
4.Collected funds for Hospital maintenance in my hometown.
Just a financial contribution(proof)
5. Currently my company supports 6 orphan children ( take care food, cloths, shelter and education) in India for last 2 years. No direct involvement other than money contribution from my company. Did small work in the beginning of evaluation of the care and children. Receiving a periodic progress.
With the motivation I got from entrepreneurship and years of experience, I want to see myself in a leading role in bigger organization. Top B-School MBA can give me that knowledge, boost, credential to claim my candidature.
Thank you for looking into my profile.
Please advise me.
