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Should I try for HBS/wharton??

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by ddd » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:49 am
Hi stacy,
First of all, I would provide details.

GMAT score:750(50 M,40 V)
GPA : Bachlor degree B.E. in computers(around 3)
Masters (Masters in Computers) (4---Ist rank)
Experience: IT experience 6 years (India-4.5, USA-1.5)
Worked with companies Techmahindra, Siemens etc.
Publications: Published a research paper in japan university about robotics (My masters project was in robotics)
Times of india (Leading indian news paper) covered the same project with my info).
I was involved in different social/cultural activity in my school and college, though there is no certificate etc. to prove that.
I have done community service when i was in school but it was not with any established organizations, so I cann't have any proof.
I can have good recommendation letters.
Essays---English is not my native language, and being an engineering student, i don't think i can manage very effective essays myself.

Now my questions:
1) Do I have chance to get in the top 5 USA colleges??
2) I am ready to wait for 1-2 years, is there any way, I can improve my application in 1 year in order to achieve my dream to get into Harvard/wharton??
3)If I cann't get into top 5 usa universities, my next choice is ISB, india (20th rank by FT this year) because it is cheaper and duration is just one year. What do you suggest about that??


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ddd
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by Lisa Anderson » Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:17 am
Dear ddd:

It is always hard to distinguish yourself in the applicant pools at top 5 MBA programs as their pool is quite large. It can be even more challenging if you have a similar profile to a large percentage of the applicant pool as you do (700+ GMAT, engineer, India). You need to identify what makes you unique--experiences, goals, etc. and then find a way to highlight that in your application. Likewise, you need to take every opportunity to meet someone, admissions staff/alumni/faculty, from the schools you are targeting to gain some exposure.

There are many options for business school out there. I would encourage you to visit the sticky on school selection for tips on evaluating these programs to determine the best ones for you.

Good luck!
Lisa
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