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by gmat4babu » Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:26 pm
Hi Lisa, Stacy-

I am targeting Haas Evening & Weekend Program in 2009. Could you please evaluate my profile?


Major : Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University, India
GPA : 77% - 1st Class with Distinction
GMAT with breakdown : Scheduled on 01/13 Targeting 740 (Q50 V40)

Career Path: Software Programmer> Senior Developer > Architect > Team Lead
Current Job: Working for the largest Communications Company in US as Senior Technical Team Leader in IT, managing a team of 30 Programmers & Architects to support ordering application. Expecting a double promotion to Senior Technical Director (skipping "Technical Director")
Experience: 10 Years in IT
Awards: Received my company's CIO Award in 2007

Extracurricular Involvements :
a. Toastmasters: Have been involved with Toastmasters for several years. Planning to complete "Competent Communicator" program before I apply.
Also, VP of Education of the club

b. Indian Association in the company : Executive Board member

c. Actively participate in Job Shadow program (https://www.jobshadow.org/)

d. Was Social Director in local chapter of Network of Indian Professionals


Interests: Tennis, Reading, Spirituality - Practice living in the moment,

Personal Facts:
-Grew up in a small town in a state called Assam in India.
-Founded a Cricket Club when I was 11 which still exists in my home town and doing very well
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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:36 am
Dear gmat4babu,

Assuming you score as expected on the GMAT, I think you have the foundation for a competitive application. What is critical for any weekend/evening program is to show a successful track record in your career, with demonstrated advancement, leadership and teamwork experiences. It is also important to present a strong rationale for why you want a MBA, why now, and why Haas as well as how your background plus a MBA are needed for your future career goals.

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by gmat4babu » Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:27 pm
Lisa,

Thanks again for your response! I wrote GMAT yesterday and scored 690 (Q50, V32). I would like to apply for 2009 fall (deadline March 6th). Would like to get your opinion whether I should re-take GMAT or not.
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by gmat4babu » Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:33 pm
By the way, I forgot to mention, yesterday I took GMAT for the second time. I had taken GMAT first time in last February and scored 610 (Q47 V27).

I do believe that I can score between 720-740 if take it 3rd time.
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by Lisa Anderson » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:29 pm
Dear gmat4babu,

Congratulations on your new GMAT score! If you want to get your application in soon (which I would recommend), I'm not sure you have time to take the test again. Also, I'm not sure increasing your score is worth the trade off in getting your application in later and perhaps with less focus on your essays. So I think you need to weigh the risk of delaying your application against the benefit of maybe a 20-30 point increase. If I were you, I think I would apply with the 690 and see what happens. But you need to choose whichever path you are more comfortable with.

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by ruchis_aug » Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:26 pm
Hi,

I need your help to evaluate my chances for getting into top 15 B Schools.

GMAT: 690
Work - Ex : 3+ years exp as a Pre-sales executive with an IT MNC
Acads : B.Tech 75% Class XII 79% Class X 83%
Have been active participant in sports & extra curriculum activities at school & college.

I had applied to ISB round 1 this year, but wasnt shortlisted for the interview. Please sugggest what i need to do in order to secure an admission for next years session.

Thanks.
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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:01 pm
Dear Ruchi,

I suggest you contact ISB to determine what the concerns are on your application. Then you will know what you need to address when you re-apply in the next cycle.

As for other schools, you might consider retaking the GMAT to get your score up 20-30 points. While a 690 is a strong score, your profile makes up a large percentage of the global applicant pool and many of them have the same degree/work experience but a GMAT >700. You should also make sure you are highlighting the right aspects of your work experience and conveying a solid rationale for why you want a MBA.

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by ruchis_aug » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:50 pm
Hi Lisa,

Thanx a million ton for your valuable advice :)

Regards,
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