Trying to figure out where I stand

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Trying to figure out where I stand

by immaculate02 » Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:17 pm
Hello Stacy/Amy,
I am considering applying to some of the top 10 MBA schools for Finance or Management program, especially something with an international focus. This may sound vague or all encompassing, since I am still in the process of nailing down the exact program.

I am trying to weigh my chances of getting into any top 10 program. Any input will be greatly appreciated. I will also like to know what is the process for availing your services through stacyblackman.com, specifically, I will like to understand the process for comprehensive and hourly services.
tHanks!

Here's my profile:

Male/25/Indian-American (Citizen)
Undergraduate: BS in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech - 3.69 GPA / 3.64 in major. Minors in Computer Science & Psychology.
Graduate - Currently pursuing MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering (part time via distance learning) at Georgia Tech. Expected Graduation - Spring 2008.

GMAT: 690/90th percentile, Quant: 47/81st perc., Verbal: 38/84th perc. AWA: 6.0/89th perc.

Work Experience: Program Manager, Microwaves, GE Consumer & Industrial. (Jul'06-Current)
- Recently completed $3MM project to make significant upgrades to a 3 year old microwave product line.
- Lead a global (India, China, Korea, Malaysia) cross functional team (design, quality, marketing, finance, supply chain). Managed Asian suppliers located in China, Korea and Malaysia.

Edison Engineer Development Program (EEDP), GE C&I - Jun 04 - Jul 06
- 2 year leadership program with 6 month assignments. Worked various roles in design, project management and testing. Also completed significant technical graduate level coursework .

Extracurricular
- Team leader GE Volunteers event - Fall 2006, Lead recruiter for GE C&I technology team at Virginia Tech. Louisville Science Center volunteer
College - Director of Relations, Student Engineers' Council, Engineering Open House liason, Tau Beta Pi.

Awards, patents, publications, etc...
Member - Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu honor socities
Managerial Award for successful project completions - Summer 2006, 2007

- interesting personal facts -
Born & raised in India (currently US Citizen)
Study Abroad - Spring 2002 - National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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by Amy » Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:36 pm
Hi immaculate02,

I would focus on gaining some additional volunteer work, especially anything that will give you a strong leadership role and expose you to people outside GE. I would also spend some time very clearly articulating your goals. Why do you need an MBA in addition to the MS you are in the process of completing? Etc.

Please contact the office to schedule a time for someone to talk to you about Stacy Blackman Consulting services - either through email at [email protected] or by phone at 866.667.8229.

Good luck!

Amy
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