Profile Evaluation

[oops_rahul]

can you please evaluate my profile for 2012?
I am considering Judge, Said, Rooterdam, HEC, Insead and ISB.


Degree- Mechanical Engineering - 2001
Work Ex- 7.5 yrs of total experience.
6.5 yrs - (includes 5 years in US ) In leading Indian IT company
1 year in bank as probationary officer in India
I will have total 9 yrs of experience before start of 2012 batch.

Additional certifications - PMP, CSQA, banking domain certifications
ECs - 1) A member of US tennis association, won few championships in Inter-
company matches. Co-ordinated many events and big parties.
2) Volunteer and active member of Humane society, which works for welfare of animals

I took GMAT and got 690 (Q46 V39).

How is my profile? Should I take GMAT again?

[Stacey Oyler]

Hi,

You seem to have a solid profile. It's great that you have extracurricular activities. Your involvement with tennis and the Humane Society might give you some good examples for essay topics, which will certainly help your applications to stand out.

In regard to your GMAT, yes, I would strongly encourage you to retake the exam. Many of your peers in the applicant pool will likely have a higher GMAT 720+. In addition, it will be important for you to spend some time shaping your career goals. Given you have more years of work experience than the average applicant, it will be essential that your essay is convincing as to why now (and not 4-5 years ago) is the right time for you to pursue your MBA.

Best,

Stacey