What should i go for?

[napster87]

Hi BTGer,

I am a Software Engineer working with Infosys Technologies for the past 1.3 years and worked with Convergys as a Technical Support Officer for AT&T for 5 months before that.
I have recently started preparing for GMAT and i somehow get the feeling that i won't be able to gather all that's needed to get into one of the top notch B Schools in the world. I can prepare for the GMAT properly and chances are there that i am able to get a good score on my cards but i do not have much Strong of a Profile as of now neither would i be able to build one by the time of Application Deadlines which is in the current time, very much necessary in order to get into a top B School.

I thought about these things a lot lately and came up with something like, if i prepare well for GMAT and concentrate on my Work as well and rather then going for Admissions this Session, if i take up the GMAT somewhere in June next year, then by the time of the First Round Deadlines for the Class of 2012, i would have much more WorkEx and i will have time to build a much Stronger and Deserving profile which is going to help me a lot in getting into the B School of my choice.

Also, it came to my mind that instead of picking up a 2 year MBA Program if i go for the schools which Offer 1 year PGP(like ISB, LBS, Great Lakes, Wharton etc, that way i will be able to Save Time and also, i won't have to be Jobless for more than an year or something. I am aware of the fact that a 1 year PGP is quite demanding and needs a lot of Hard Work as compared to the 2 year program, but that can be dealt with, i hope i am right in saying this.

Need your Feedback on this. Any Suggestions, Corrections, or Alternatives would be highly Appreciated.

Regards,
napster87(Nishant)

[Bryant@VeritasPrep]

I think your stragegy is sound--focus on work, especially on taking on more responsibility and leadership opportunities. Your application pool is a large one, and you will generally be compared to others applying from a similar background. For this reason, it is paramount for you to distinguish yourself. How do you do this? Rise to the top. Be a standout among your peers and attract the attention of your superiors. This will be just as important as nailing the GMAT. Remember, it's not just about number of years WorkEx, it's about the quality and rigor of that experience compared to others with a similar background. You have plenty of time---good luck.