Profile Eval Request

[anup.shesh]

Hi,

I would be glad to receive my profile evaluation. I am putting forward my brief resume here, which shall help to get brief picture of my profile.

Thank You.



Current:
- Working with NMDC Ltd (Navratna PSU) as Assistant Manager (Mining Engineer) - since Aug'09 (3 years)
- Voluntary involvement (but very little) with an NGO (The Kishkinda Trust) to help it start 'Rural Tourism' operations - since Feb'12

Past:
- Participated in an annual train journey 'Jagriti Yatra' which intends to awaken social entrepreneurship spirit in minds of Indian youth ( https://www.jagritiyatra.com/about/ ) - Dec'11
- Completed PG Diploma in Sustainable Rural Development from National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad - May'10 to April'11 (1 year)
- Executive Development Program and Management Development Program at Administrative Staff College of India - as part of training in NMDC Ltd. - Jan'10 and May'10
- B-Tech in Mining Engineering from IIT-BHU, Varanasi (GPA 7.5/10 or 2.5/4)- July'05 to May'09

Leadership Experience:
- Camp Leader for Sar Pass (Kullu Dist.) National Himalayan Trekking Expedition conducted by Youth Hostels Association of India - May'09-June'09
- General Secretary for Cultural Wing in IIT-BHU, Varanasi
- Jt. Secretary for Fine-Arts club in IIT-BHU, Varanasi
- Voluntary involvement in various IIT-BHU activities

Extra-curricular Activities:
- Voluntary involvement in Rural Tourism activities of an NGO called The Kishkinda Trust
- Trekking/ Travelling
- Photography

Future Plans (Post MBA):
- To use 'Rural Tourism' as a means to rural development in India (primarily) and other developing countries

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My SWOT Analysis:

* Strengths:
- Good exposure to rural challenges and ongoing projects in India through PG Diploma in Sustainable Rural Development and Jagriti Yatra
- Good Leadership experience in IIT-BHU, both - as a team member and team leader
- Mining Engineering Profession - because it is rare
- On personal side - I can assure strong urge to use 'Rural Tourism' as means of Rural Development, and I follow never-say-die attitude for whatever responsibilities I undertake.

* Weaknesses:
- Though having exposure to rural challenges and academic qualification, have not created any impact so far
- Bad GPA of 7.5/10 or 2.5/4
- GMAT score - 680 (planing to take another attempt to get 750)
- No out-of-routine achievements in profession
- No strong exposure or qualification in 'Rural Tourism'

* Opportunities:
- International Business Network of US B-schools' Alumni
- International Exposure
- Developing Social Entrepreneurship Skills

* Threats:
- Financing US MBA might be difficult

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Other QUESTIONS:

1. What are the best B-schools for developing Social Entrepreneurship skills?

2. How do you take my undergrad GPA of 7.5/10 (2.5/4) as?

3. I cannot conceal my weaknesses. What possibly can I do to improve my strengths to make these weakness negligible? (I do have a strong urge to develop rural India through Rural Tourism)

4. What can possibly make an application a success in Stanford/Wharton/Harvard? (Stanford has always been my dream school as is for all other MBA aspirants)

[Bryant@VeritasPrep]

Anup-

You don't really seem to have the right profile for H/S/W. These schools are of course everybody's dream schools, and therefore have the luxury of choosing among the most highly qualified applicants in the world. In order to take one of their seats, you will need to convince the committees that you have something different to offer. You need to be asking yourself not how can you impress the adcom, but how can you justify taking a seat from someone with a 750 GMAT with an undergrad from MIT and a 4.0 GPA. This is your competition. How can you improve your profile? Improving your GMAT score is an obvious one. Also, see if you can achieve something impressive in the rural tourism industry. Making an impact is the best way to draw attention to yourself at the super elites. My advice? target some programs in the mid to lower top 25 who have a good reputation for entrepreneurship (check out Olin, UT Austin, Kelley) as a backup.