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insane_chants
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- Joined: Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:36 pm
- Location: Mumbai, India
Dear Amy,
I would be glad if you could suggest few target schools/ profile match at top B schools, based upon the following details...
-MBA from a premier top 7 B school in India - top 10% of class
* I am aware certain schools frown upon a 2nd MBA, but a few of my batchmates from b-school have done a 2nd MBA from Chicago GSB and LBS. Also, i am clear that my 2nd MBA would be for a focussed career switch into consulting.
- Undergraduate in Commerce -65-70% score.
* This is my academic score during undergrad. Did my undergrad from a top 10 commerce college in India. The acad score is not very high, but slightly above average (top score would be 78%)
* I was involved in a few extra curriculars during this time, viz. editing the campus magazine, member of college social events board, served as treasurer in my final year. Also, took a computer science course during this time. Will these explain my low acads?
* I have also represented my school/ college in various sports from cricket, football (soccer) and hockey. I was also a national level youth-parliamentarian in school. My team came 2nd at teh nationals. Besides, i have quite a few school and district level debating awards, during school and college. Have also presented paper on Central Bank Economic policies, at a education seminar during undergrad. Was voted as the 2nd best paper.
- Work Exp - I have worked with top cos. post MBA including ITC (an FMCG major), Citigroup and IDBI Bank
* I have been working since 2002. I have worked extensively in retail assets teams within the banks. Started of in sales, portfolio grew from a small territory (approx 10 reportees) to currently handling sales and marketing for all retail products for a major Indian State. I have been promoted on fast tracks throughout, including a promotion in 6 months within the bank (the fastest in the company till date)
* Though my vertical and horizontal gwth has been extensive, i have worked only in India and also changed 3 jobs in the last 5 years. Will my growth, balance the job changes?
* I have been asked by a communications startup to head their national sales. I will be part of the senior mgmt team and the job is very entrepreneurial in nature. And is something i want to evidence in my applications. This could be my differentiating factor?
Community/ Volunteer
I havent actively done such work. During school I did some donation collection work for Soceity for the Blind, but this was an initiative of the school and cant be termed "voluntary".
I plan to apply to B schools in 2008, for the fall 2009 intake. Have spoken to a few volunteer organisations and intend to be actively involved in Educating the homeless/ street children.
- GMAT scored
* I am preparing for my GMAT currently. Initial scores in preparatory tests hover around 690-700. But, i have just started serious preparations and am confident that by the time i give my GMAT in march, i shall be scoring atleast 730.
I hope the lengthy treatise has not put you to sleep yet! I just wanted to provide as much information as would enable you to suggest me a best course of action.
As i said earlier, i am keen in a career in consulting and will be applying to schools in 2008. With this in mind, do you suggest what my target schools can be and/or any suggestions that i can work upon in building my profile over the next 12 months?
Thanks for the patience. Best Regards.
I would be glad if you could suggest few target schools/ profile match at top B schools, based upon the following details...
-MBA from a premier top 7 B school in India - top 10% of class
* I am aware certain schools frown upon a 2nd MBA, but a few of my batchmates from b-school have done a 2nd MBA from Chicago GSB and LBS. Also, i am clear that my 2nd MBA would be for a focussed career switch into consulting.
- Undergraduate in Commerce -65-70% score.
* This is my academic score during undergrad. Did my undergrad from a top 10 commerce college in India. The acad score is not very high, but slightly above average (top score would be 78%)
* I was involved in a few extra curriculars during this time, viz. editing the campus magazine, member of college social events board, served as treasurer in my final year. Also, took a computer science course during this time. Will these explain my low acads?
* I have also represented my school/ college in various sports from cricket, football (soccer) and hockey. I was also a national level youth-parliamentarian in school. My team came 2nd at teh nationals. Besides, i have quite a few school and district level debating awards, during school and college. Have also presented paper on Central Bank Economic policies, at a education seminar during undergrad. Was voted as the 2nd best paper.
- Work Exp - I have worked with top cos. post MBA including ITC (an FMCG major), Citigroup and IDBI Bank
* I have been working since 2002. I have worked extensively in retail assets teams within the banks. Started of in sales, portfolio grew from a small territory (approx 10 reportees) to currently handling sales and marketing for all retail products for a major Indian State. I have been promoted on fast tracks throughout, including a promotion in 6 months within the bank (the fastest in the company till date)
* Though my vertical and horizontal gwth has been extensive, i have worked only in India and also changed 3 jobs in the last 5 years. Will my growth, balance the job changes?
* I have been asked by a communications startup to head their national sales. I will be part of the senior mgmt team and the job is very entrepreneurial in nature. And is something i want to evidence in my applications. This could be my differentiating factor?
Community/ Volunteer
I havent actively done such work. During school I did some donation collection work for Soceity for the Blind, but this was an initiative of the school and cant be termed "voluntary".
I plan to apply to B schools in 2008, for the fall 2009 intake. Have spoken to a few volunteer organisations and intend to be actively involved in Educating the homeless/ street children.
- GMAT scored
* I am preparing for my GMAT currently. Initial scores in preparatory tests hover around 690-700. But, i have just started serious preparations and am confident that by the time i give my GMAT in march, i shall be scoring atleast 730.
I hope the lengthy treatise has not put you to sleep yet! I just wanted to provide as much information as would enable you to suggest me a best course of action.
As i said earlier, i am keen in a career in consulting and will be applying to schools in 2008. With this in mind, do you suggest what my target schools can be and/or any suggestions that i can work upon in building my profile over the next 12 months?
Thanks for the patience. Best Regards.
