Profile evaluation....GMAT 770 but 1.5 yr work ex in IT

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Hi Ma'am,

I am confused as to whether as to I should apply for fall 07 or wait. I have a good score of 770 but my work ex is no where near to the average.
I have a solid academic background as well. Please review my profile and suggest on :

1. list of probable schools for fall 07?
2. wait for some time? If yes...what should I work upon to better my channces next time and which schools for next time.

Also I am targetting only US b-schools.

Profile:

GMAT: 770 (50 Q, 45 VA, 5 AWA)
TOEFL: 109/120 ibt
UG: Indian Institute of technology, B.tech in textiles

Work ex: IBM Global Services India Pvt. Ltd
Designation: Associate System Engineer after a promotion.
Aug ’05 – Present (1.5 yrs)

Achieved IBM’s ‘BRAVO’ award for consistent performance, self motivated, passion driven team player.

IBM Training, Pune, India Software Engineer Aug ’05-Sept ‘05

ACADEMIC PROJECTS


Project Objective – Integration of ECG sensors onto textile for online and unobtrusive monitoring of heart functioning for patients

As a part of 2 members team completed the integration module of the project in 9 months. It was later exhibited at ‘I2Tech’ (IIT Delhi, 2005) and was also published in leading newspaper (Times of India) due to its ease of use and high usefulness. Prototypes have been in use at the prestigious, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (New Delhi, India)

INTERNSHIPS

Gontermann Peiper’s (I) Ltd, Himachal Pradesh, India May ’04 – July ‘04
Project title: To study the impact of doubling at different stages of spinning in yarn quality
Worked with several portfolios, like, Production, Maintenance and R&D for a 2 month period. Analyzed current system, devised solution and completed sample production achieving an increase of 14% yarn strength
Exceeded project goals and customer expectations through value added services and reduced unevenness in yarn (even below USTER specifications)

Technical University Of Liberec, Czech Republic, Europe May ’03 – July ‘03
Project title: A complex queue simulation in WITNESS software

Designed algorithm and complex queue simulation engine for Garment production assembly line
Optimized process by using Six Sigma techniques
Cut down cycle time by 20% as compared to the existing system


Positions of Responsibility
  • Cultural Secretary, Jwalamukhi Hostel, IIT Delhi (2003-2004)
    Representative of Fine Arts Society, Jwalamukhi Hostel, IIT-Delhi (2002-2003)
    Activity Head of the creative decoration team for Rendezvous-2002 (Annual Cultural Festival of IIT-DELHI)
    Activity Head for computer games event at Rendezvous-2002
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
  • 1st prize in pencil sketching, 3rd prize in calligraphy, consolation prize in All India Painting Competition
    Awarded for significant contribution to the B.R.C.A., IIT Delhi (2003-2004)
    Social Service:
    Member of blood donation camps
    Active participation in teaching programs for children in blind schools (National Association for Blind, Delhi) and slums (at Katha Khazana, Govindpuri, Delhi)
    2nd & 3rd in Lifestyles (Fashion Show), Rendezvous 2004 & 2003
    Best Fresher, Textile Dept., IIT Delhi (2001-2002)
    Interested in Computer Graphics And Animation: 3D STUDIO MAX, Lightwave, Cinema 4D XL
    Enjoy painting and sketching

....These are taken from my resume.

In anticipation of ur reply...

Thnaks.
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by Stacy Blackman » Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:20 pm
I suggest you wait. You will have more time to demonstrate leadership at work and in extracurriculars. Also, deadlines are so close that if you start now you may not have enough time to put together a very strong story. If you start planning now for next year, you will be setting yourself up for success.
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by mukul » Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:12 am
Thanx mam for ur suggestions...
yeah i guess i should wait...but I would really be very thankful if you could answer this question very briefly...

list of probable schools for fall 07?

I am applyin this time tho'...jus tryin my luck...i am thru wid my essays, recos, resume, transcripts...i am refining the essays...and will apply...gmat toefl scores already sent out...keepin my fingers crossed...and i think many of the colleges giv a feedbak...which may help me in my next attempt at it...

thanks again..

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by Stacy Blackman » Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:30 pm
Here are some schools for you to look at:
Georgetown
McCombs
Yale
UVA
Tepper

Good luck this year!
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by mukul » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:54 am
Thanx mam,

i have already applied to McCombs and i will apply to Yale & Tepper too.
Also I have applied to wharton :D tryin my luck here!! Duke and michigan too...

Thanks for the encouragement...
Cheers