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Educational Background:
BS, Electronics and Communication Engineering (GPA:3.5, Non-IIT Univ India)
MS, Electrical Engineering, Top 40 US University (GPA: 3.8)
Indian Male - 28yrs

Work Experience:
Total 4 years - Technology/Business Consultant for a US based medium sized Telecom Consulting Firm. Ongoing engagement for 4 years at Fortune 100 Cable client, USA
Supported and/or managed multiple IT Projects spanning Network Engineering, Service Delivery, Customer Care, Sales and HR Organizations.

4 Promotions in 4 years (Entry level analyst to Sr. consultant)

Managed international teams and mentored many junior employees to professional success.

GMAT: 740

Extra Curricular:
Founder member/Treasurer of professional organizations at College and Grad school

Target Schools:
Wharton, NYU, Columbia, Booth, Tuck

I have come across the argument about most profiles similar to mine falling into an "over-represented Indian IT male" pool. But I am also led to believe that the truly gifted (read Ivy League's, Top 5 Consulting/Banking, Angelina Jolie grade volunteer) do not really need an MBA to change status quo. Will compelling essays sway a decision from Adcoms in my favor?

Thanks for your response!

Beetlesky

Hello, Beetlesky,

Being in an overrepresented group makes it harder to gain admission to the most competitive programs, but not impossible, and many such people are admitted to the likes of Wharton each year. They keys are to (a) be among the top in this group in terms of numbers and work experience, and (b) do an outstanding application that differentiates you. From the information provided I would conclude that you are most likely competitive for the programs you mention (given your strong GMAT, solid academic record, fast-track career record with advancement and presumably demonstrable impact). If you lack any extracurricular involvement post-school, it could be a drawback, though not necessarily a deal-killer. I would say you have a chance at the schools you mention - they'd likely be reasonable reaches.

Best regards,
Cindy Tokumitsu
Senior Editor, www.Accepted.com

Hi Beetlesky,

I agree with Cindy, it makes it challenging but not impossible to apply to these schools. If you are still in a dilema whether to apply or not apply to an MBA program - feel free to contact me and we can schedule a call. I was in the same boat and I've talked many people out if at that point they seem not ready or do not see a point of getting a degree in MBA.

Cheers,
-S

Although you still might gain acceptance to one of your target schools, you should still diversify your school selection to also include less selective schools. You should also consider adding Cornell's Accelerated Option (https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/Academic ... d-MBA.aspx) intended for applicants with an advanced degree like yourself.

Good luck,