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Hi experts!
I'm an Indian male and I'll be 24 at the time of matriculation. I am currently researching MBA programs in the US to apply for the fall '14 intake. I've spent 2+ years in manufacturing domain in operations management roles and I'm looking to move on to consulting or general management roles in the manufacturing/product development after my MBA.

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Undergrad - Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from a top-ranked government engineering college in India. Graduated first-class with distinction (8.58/10).

Work experience - 26 months (3 years upon matriculation) with Caterpillar in its Indian plant. Was recruited for its 3-year leadership and technical development program in manufacturing. Have worked in 3 different functions within the plant as a part of the rotational program. Currently heading a production team as a section manager. Spent one year in the facilities planning department and led capital investment projects and another year in quality control where I managed the daily operations of a team.

Have led quite a few projects and developmental initiatives at work.

GMAT - 730 (50/38) IR-7 AWA-4

Other Details - Decent extra-curriculars. Have volunteered for social service initiatives while in college. Have been involved in organizing symposia in college.
I'm an avid quizzer and I've had a successful stint in robot-building contests. Was the editor of a college magazine.

I'm targeting the following schools:
Rotman (Round 1)
Booth (Round 2)
Tepper (Round 2)
Kellogg MMM (Round 2)

Would like to know more about my chances of admission into these schools. Are there other suitable schools that I should consider?

Hi Jennifer!
Thanks for the response. After my MBA, I would like to take up a internal consulting role in a manufacturing firm or an operations consulting position in a consulting firm catering to manufacturing companies. Long-term goal is to venture into agribusiness in India. Are there other schools that I should be considering?