Profile Evaluation - 710 (Q50 V35)

[crazy_aboutmba]

Hi,

Could you please comment on my profile and list at least five top schools to which I can apply?

Score:710 (Q50 V35, AWA - 5.0/6.0) - Third attempt
Nationality: Indian
Experience : 6 yrs IT including 21 months International Exp.
Extra Curriculars: Average
Hobbies: Photography

Please guide me about the top 5 schools that I can apply to.

Thanks

[shreerajp99]

Many criterias exist to select a bschool.Since u are from IT background,i assume u would like to venture into technology consulting.As far as i know,Haas is one of the best schools for technology management.
I would suggest u to check the rankings(FT/USNEWS/Poets and Quants),visit websites of colleges and seeing which school fits u the best.
It might be possible that a X college is highly ranked but it might be not highly ranked when it comes to ur area of interest.Also look at the placements scenario and students enter into which sector post graduation(finance,consulting)
Thanks,
Shreeraj

[crazy_aboutmba]

Actually, I am targeting schools like ISB(India), McCombs, Tuck, Booth etc. With respect to such colleges, how does my profile look so far. Is it good or just average? Do I stand good chances?

[Bschool2013]

Do I stand good chances?

There's no concrete answer here. One thing I can say is professionally, you come from the overrepresented "Indian IT guy" group. The key here is - how can you differentiate yourself from the rest of the pack? Applicants with your professional background typically have good grades and high GMATs.

Adcoms read hundreds to thousands of essays - you'll need to write about something that will leave a lasting impression.