Hello
I intend to apply to business schools this fall and would request a preliminary evaluation of my profile.
Work Experience
- Engaged in the family business of transportation in India since the last two years. In an executive role, I manage roles in Business Development, Office Administration, Human Resource Management, Finance, Accounting and control. Reduced inefficiencies by 30% on an average (considering time and cost). Developed new clients which increased turnover by over 40%.
- Prior to this, I worked with a Global Investment Bank as a Trainee in the finance controller division. After the year long training, I was offered a full time position in a team based on performance on a certain project.
- I worked with a public accounting firm for a year and a half before taking up the role of a trainee as noted above. Here I gained experience in management accounting, audit procedures and taxation matters.
Education
- Chartered Accountancy Course, India (Equivalent of US CPA) - currently in the final level - cleared the first two levels with distinction and was ranked 29th across the country in the first level
- CFA (US) Level 2 candidate 2013
- Bachelors in Commerce, Delhi University - cleared with 75.5% - First Class with distinction
Major Extra curriculars
- Volunteer for a national entrepreneurship promoting group. Individually organised and managed events including seminars, monthly meetups and the like. Worked with first generation entrepreneurs in the Healthcare and IT sectors by providing inputs on business development, accounts and taxation matters.
- Volunteered at Greenpeace to promote awareness about environmental issues in schools and colleges.
- Active member of the School Alumni Association
- Held the position of Vice President in the Commerce Society in college. Held positions in the editorial board of the college magazine. Led the Social Assimilation Team of the National Service Scheme in college to conduct several surveys and studies.
GMAT Score
Total 710 (92%)
Quantitative 51 (98%)
Verbal 34 (69%)
AWA 5.0 (57%)
Target Schools
Round 1: Stanford GSB, Kellogg, Chicago Booth, Tuck
Round 2: Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross, Darden
Areas of interest:
Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Post MBA plans
Short Term - pursue a career in a consulting/business development role in the supply chain management sector in an emerging nation
Long Term - Return to the family business to use experience for expansion
Queries
1. While selecting the business schools to apply to, I restricted my search to business schools in the US. However, I am open to business schools in other regions too. I would appreciate it if you could provide me a few non-US business schools considering my interests and goals.
2. I am apprehensive to take the GMAT again. However, my verbal scores are not up to the mark. Given that I come from an over-represented country in the application pool and considering my profile, do I NEED to take the GMAT again?
3. A general evaluation of my profile would help me prepare my application in the months ahead.
Thanks in advance.
I intend to apply to business schools this fall and would request a preliminary evaluation of my profile.
Work Experience
- Engaged in the family business of transportation in India since the last two years. In an executive role, I manage roles in Business Development, Office Administration, Human Resource Management, Finance, Accounting and control. Reduced inefficiencies by 30% on an average (considering time and cost). Developed new clients which increased turnover by over 40%.
- Prior to this, I worked with a Global Investment Bank as a Trainee in the finance controller division. After the year long training, I was offered a full time position in a team based on performance on a certain project.
- I worked with a public accounting firm for a year and a half before taking up the role of a trainee as noted above. Here I gained experience in management accounting, audit procedures and taxation matters.
Education
- Chartered Accountancy Course, India (Equivalent of US CPA) - currently in the final level - cleared the first two levels with distinction and was ranked 29th across the country in the first level
- CFA (US) Level 2 candidate 2013
- Bachelors in Commerce, Delhi University - cleared with 75.5% - First Class with distinction
Major Extra curriculars
- Volunteer for a national entrepreneurship promoting group. Individually organised and managed events including seminars, monthly meetups and the like. Worked with first generation entrepreneurs in the Healthcare and IT sectors by providing inputs on business development, accounts and taxation matters.
- Volunteered at Greenpeace to promote awareness about environmental issues in schools and colleges.
- Active member of the School Alumni Association
- Held the position of Vice President in the Commerce Society in college. Held positions in the editorial board of the college magazine. Led the Social Assimilation Team of the National Service Scheme in college to conduct several surveys and studies.
GMAT Score
Total 710 (92%)
Quantitative 51 (98%)
Verbal 34 (69%)
AWA 5.0 (57%)
Target Schools
Round 1: Stanford GSB, Kellogg, Chicago Booth, Tuck
Round 2: Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross, Darden
Areas of interest:
Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Entrepreneurship
Post MBA plans
Short Term - pursue a career in a consulting/business development role in the supply chain management sector in an emerging nation
Long Term - Return to the family business to use experience for expansion
Queries
1. While selecting the business schools to apply to, I restricted my search to business schools in the US. However, I am open to business schools in other regions too. I would appreciate it if you could provide me a few non-US business schools considering my interests and goals.
2. I am apprehensive to take the GMAT again. However, my verbal scores are not up to the mark. Given that I come from an over-represented country in the application pool and considering my profile, do I NEED to take the GMAT again?
3. A general evaluation of my profile would help me prepare my application in the months ahead.
Thanks in advance.
