Request to evaluate my profile

[nishanttheone]

Hi,

I gave my GMAT last week and received the scores today. Below is my profile information, can you please let me know what you think of my chances in getting into one of the top 10 US colleges?

- GPA : 3.5, major: Engineering, school: One of the top 20 engineering colleges in India

- GMAT with breakdown: V45/98% Q50/94% Total 770/99%
AWA - 4.5 really disappointed with the AWA score

- Industry experience
: 3.5 yrs of experience in an Indian IT company, got 2 promotions within 3 years
: 1 year of International experience (US) working for a marquee client account, taking part in business discussions and architecture sessions with client team.
: Currently leading a team of 7 members.

- Extracurricular Involvements
: Have written technical papers for my company magazine
: Have participated and won in debates and speech competitions.
: Write movie and DVD reviews regularly.
: Have organized team outings for my Project Team.
: Unusual interest - cooking. Unusual for a typical Indian IT male

Thanks,
Nishant

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear Nishant,

You have the foundation to be a competitive applicant. Whether or not you receive an offer of admission will depend on how strong your essays, recommendations, and interviews are. You need to have well-written essays that make a compelling case for you to be offered a seat over other applicants with a similar profile. What makes you unique? How will you contribute to the business school community? Likewise, you need to present a solid rationale for why you need a MBA and how it fits into your overall career goals.

Good luck,
Lisa