Profile Evaluation Please (GMAT 780/GPA 2.8)

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Profile Evaluation Please (GMAT 780/GPA 2.8)

by rjenner » Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:19 am
Profile:
Age:23
GMAT:Male
Nationality: Indian.

Undergrad:
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (from a non-iit college),
GPA:2.8/4
GMAT:780
-While in my 2nd year of undergrad established an entrepreneurial society in the university was its founding president.This Society was later recognised as centre of excellence in the university..The membership of this society grew from 20-400 in just a year.
-Was the first employee and 6% stake holder of a startup started by bunch of universities alumuni..was its Director-HR and Marketing...we were mainly into retail market and online services,
Provided various marketing and business development strategies which boosted the revenue of the company...was later made CEO of the company's subsidary which sold Tee's,Hoodies and Merchandise...Increased the sales by 75% in a year.Did all this in my 3rd and 4th year of my undergrad.
-Later was hired as Business Analyst by a top-tier MNC in india.. worked there for 2 and half was heavily involved in the area of Asset Management was later elevated to the position of Sr.Business Development Exec. in just 2 years

Awards and Honors:
Super-performer of the year( For 2 consecutive years from the MNC),
Best Employee Award (from the MNC that i have been working for),
Young Global Entrepreneur (From Eenadu-a regional news paper).


Recommendations : Have 3 recommendations.. one from my professor who was part of the entrepreneur society... another from a CEO and a

I'm planning to apply for MBA program of MIT-Sloan,HBS,Stanford,UC:Haas,ISB-Hyderabad.

What are my chances??

PS: i am particulary worried about my low GPA, will that be a problem?

Would greatly appreciate your advice! Thanks
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by Deena@ClearAdmit » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:27 am
Hi RJenner and thanks for your post!

Your profile looks strong in many ways. Your GMAT is extremely strong, and your extra-curricular and entrepreneurial experience is great. I don't think that you should let your GPA concern you in terms of applying to B School programs. However, I would want to know more about your long and short term goals, in terms of your school choice, and also suggest that you expand your list a bit more. Keep in mind that beyond prestige, it is important to consider the fit of the program in terms of your industry of interest, your learning style, as well as the campus culture and location.
Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for a more detailed, personal assessment of your profile!
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Profile:
Age:23
GMAT:Male
Nationality: Indian.

Undergrad:
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (from a non-iit college),
GPA:2.8/4
GMAT:780
-While in my 2nd year of undergrad established an entrepreneurial society in the university was its founding president.This Society was later recognised as centre of excellence in the university..The membership of this society grew from 20-400 in just a year.
-Was the first employee and 6% stake holder of a startup started by bunch of universities alumuni..was its Director-HR and Marketing...we were mainly into retail market and online services,
Provided various marketing and business development strategies which boosted the revenue of the company...was later made CEO of the company's subsidary which sold Tee's,Hoodies and Merchandise...Increased the sales by 75% in a year.Did all this in my 3rd and 4th year of my undergrad.
-Later was hired as Business Analyst by a top-tier MNC in india.. worked there for 2 and half was heavily involved in the area of Asset Management was later elevated to the position of Sr.Business Development Exec. in just 2 years

Awards and Honors:
Super-performer of the year( For 2 consecutive years from the MNC),
Best Employee Award (from the MNC that i have been working for),
Young Global Entrepreneur (From Eenadu-a regional news paper).


Recommendations : Have 3 recommendations.. one from my professor who was part of the entrepreneur society... another from a CEO and a

I'm planning to apply for MBA program of MIT-Sloan,HBS,Stanford,UC:Haas,ISB-Hyderabad.

What are my chances??

PS: i am particulary worried about my low GPA, will that be a problem?

Would greatly appreciate your advice! Thanks
Deena Maerowitz
MBA Admissions Expert
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by rjenner » Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:39 pm
Hi Deena

First of all i want to thank you for providing your invaluable advice on my profile..during my undergrad and even after starting work as BA i kept investing in various startups and would work for them as an external consultant.... at present i have stake in few well established startups which is valued around anywhere near 10-12M USD... Now post my MBA.. i plan to dissolve about 60% of the stake and i am planning to float an asset management firm with few of my close buddies.

So what do you think of my profile? Will i be able to get into my target schools and if not can you help me out in expanding my list?

Regards,
Rex Jenner Lobo

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by rjenner » Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:41 pm
Hi Deena

First of all i want to thank you for providing your invaluable advice on my profile..during my undergrad and even after starting work as BA i kept investing in various startups and would work for them as an external consultant.... at present i have stake in few well established startups which is valued around anywhere near 10-12M USD... Now post my MBA.. i plan to dissolve about 60% of the stake and i am planning to float an asset management firm with few of my close buddies.

So what do you think of my profile? Will i be able to get into my target schools and if not can you help me out in expanding my list?

Regards,
Rex Jenner Lobo