Profile Evaluation

[vrsandheepkumar]

Hi,

Please evaluate my profile and let me know the colleges that I can apply.

* I am looking at MBA in Finance in the US and Europe.
* My GMAT score is 730 (Q-51,V-36). I have decent acads. (High School - 91%, Under Graduate B.E in Manufactuing Engineering - 7.95/10)
* I am working in a consultancy firm and have a total Work Experience of 2.5 years. I am a Team Lead with 4 people under me.
* I work as a Business Analyst providing business solutions to Northern Trust, an US based investment bank. I am the Youngest Business Analyst in the Banking domain in my firm. I have taken 3 certifications in the National Stock Exchange, India.
* I have been involved in Social Service for the last 8 years and am an active volunteer for Social service groups.

Thanks,
Sandheep.

[Stacey Oyler]

Hi,

Thanks for your post. Based on the information you've shared, you seem to have a pretty solid profile. Your strong GMAT score combined with your work experience to date and your community service all make you a nice, well rounded bschool candidate.

There are plenty of schools for your to consider, but without knowing your post MBA goals, it's a bit difficult for me to make suggestions. I suggest that you decide on your goals and then look for schools that have solid programs/course offerings in that area. I also recommend looking at the career placement statistics for schools. Look to see if employers you are interested in working for recruit from your schools of interest.

Best,

Stacey

[vrsandheepkumar]

Thanks Stacey for the timely reply. I would be really glad if you could name a few schools cos I have no idea where to start now. I wish to pursue a career in the Equity Markets side in a reputed Investment Bank post MBA. I am predominantly looking at the US schools and was planning to apply for schools like Chicago Booth and Stanford. But their admission statistics worry me mainly for the fact I have a lesser than average work experience. Also please let me know how I could compensate for a lesser WE in my application.

[Stacey Oyler]

Hi,

Thanks for the additional information. I suggest you look at Chicago, Wharton and Columbia. These are the top US schools for Finance. While they are indeed competitive, your age/experience really won't be an issue as long as you have sound post MBA goals. If you can convince the adcom you're at a good place in your career to obtain your MBA in order to achieve your goals, then you need not worry about your experience level.

Best,

Stacey