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I would like to get some feedback on my profile. I want to apply to INSEAD.


Nationality: Spanish

Academics:
Industrial Engineering Master's Degree in Mechanical-Construction GPA 7.5/10
I studied in one of the top engineering schools in Spain.

CFA Level 1 (December 2012)

GMAT: 710 (82% Quantitative / 83% Verbal)

Work Experience

5+ in Heavy Civil Construction Projects.
First 1.5 years in Spain.
Last 3.5 years in USA

The last 3.5 years in USA:

1 year in New York:
Economic and technical analysis of different projects during the bid phase. Awarded with two contract ($500 million & $1,350 million)

2.5 years in Seattle:
Project Engineer in large project ($ 1,400 M).
Implementation of the cost control procedures (reporting, work flow,...)
Quarterly economic forecast.
Adaptation of the company's Economic Planning Software to the American market.
Negotiation and supervision of subcontractors (payments, contract terms, etc)[/list]

Extra curricular activities: I practice a lot of sports (climbing, skiing, scuba diving, soccer, tennis) but I don't belong to any club or association.

Lot of travel but only in Europe (11 countries) & USA (12 states)

I've started working on an on-line platform with a business partner but we are just starting and it will take us time to have something tangible.

Languages: Spanish (Native) English (Fluid) French (very basic)

If INSEAD is a long shot, any other options?

Thanks in advance!

Hi,

With 5+ yrs. of work experience including international exposure, you are in ideal phase of your career which most of the b-school look for. You have some remarkable professional achievements with good GMAT scores. All these are crucial while writing application essays. You must also showcase leadership skills, maturity, professionalism and ability to work with others during final interviews. If you are able to skillfully frame application essays and work hard hard on interviews then you would stand a chance in b-school(s). With the given information, INSEAD should be within your reach. You may gauge your chances in b-school(s) by clicking https://goo.gl/lhc05

Let me know in case of further queries. You may PM your details for school selection or discussion in length.

Regards
Erina

petur wrote:Hi

I would like to get some feedback on my profile. I want to apply to INSEAD.


Nationality: Spanish

Academics:
Industrial Engineering Master's Degree in Mechanical-Construction GPA 7.5/10
I studied in one of the top engineering schools in Spain.

CFA Level 1 (December 2012)

GMAT: 710 (82% Quantitative / 83% Verbal)

Work Experience

5+ in Heavy Civil Construction Projects.
First 1.5 years in Spain.
Last 3.5 years in USA

The last 3.5 years in USA:

1 year in New York:
Economic and technical analysis of different projects during the bid phase. Awarded with two contract ($500 million & $1,350 million)

2.5 years in Seattle:
Project Engineer in large project ($ 1,400 M).
Implementation of the cost control procedures (reporting, work flow,...)
Quarterly economic forecast.
Adaptation of the company's Economic Planning Software to the American market.
Negotiation and supervision of subcontractors (payments, contract terms, etc)[/list]

Extra curricular activities: I practice a lot of sports (climbing, skiing, scuba diving, soccer, tennis) but I don't belong to any club or association.

Lot of travel but only in Europe (11 countries) & USA (12 states)

I've started working on an on-line platform with a business partner but we are just starting and it will take us time to have something tangible.

Languages: Spanish (Native) English (Fluid) French (very basic)

If INSEAD is a long shot, any other options?

Thanks in advance!

Your academic background is sufficiently strong.

Within your professional experience try to tie the strength of your economic analysis to the awarding of the contract. Showcase your leadership and managerial skills within your professional experience and negotiating competencies with subcontractors beyond merely stating that you have done this.

I think you are competitive for INSEAD. What are your post-MBA goals? It would be easier to advise you on other schools with that information?

Good luck,

Petur,

Un saludo desde Los Angeles. Vivi en Madrid durante 3 anos trabajando en Johnson & Johnson antes de HBS. Siempre es un placer dar consejo a los Espanoles!

Your work experience is very solid. Has it all been for the same large company? It will be important to highlight how many people have reported to you on some of the larger projects.

And your GMAT is good enough for INSEAD and balanced in terms of the splits.

Are you just considering Euro schools?

Alex

Hi Petur,

To understand more about b-school application process and get inputs from top b-school grads, kindly attend the webinar conducted by b-school alumnus. For more information and to register your name, click https://goo.gl/onTKu. Let me know in case of further queries. You may PM your details for school selection and profile evaluation in length.

Regards
Erina