Profile Evaluation Request

[shrus1989]

Hi All,

Request you to please evaluate my profile.

Male, 25, Indian.

Education :-
10th - 84%
12th - 77.8%
Btech from National Institute of Technology ( Quite Reputed )
CGPA : 7.49/10.

GMAT Expected : Around 680. (Writing the exam on 15th October)

Work Ex :
- Working as an Analyst in Deloitte Consulting since last 28 months.
- Working on a Niche project for a Health Care giant which got published as a case study in MIT Sloan Management Review and LA times for introducing analytics for strategic roles in health care.
Been in this project since its inception in the firm.
- Worked on various initiatives related to analytics in Social Networking sites and their business impact.
- Started an initiative and developed processes to help HR team during recruitment events. As a location lead, successfully managed lead more than 50 recruitment events with varied team sizes from 3 to 18 members.
- 6 months as a part time volunteer in NGO.

Extra Curricular:
- Green belt in Karate
- I play a little Harmonica.
- Cooking and travelling.
- Was among the top 1 % during my undergrad entrance exam, in which more than 4,50,000 students appeared.
- Won a few debate competitions in school.
- Runners up in a mock investment club competition in my firm.

Industry Targeted after MBA : Strategic Consulting / Financial Services ( Yet to decide on this ). Just want to ensure that my College enables me to have access to the top industry recruiters and best faculty for both.

Request you to please suggest some safe/moderate/Ambitious schools for my profile. I am planning to apply to 2-3 safe, 3-4 moderate and 2 ambitious colleges in US and Canada.
Also, what schools should I be targeting for a scholarship.

Thanks!

[Jon@Admissionado]

Hey there,
Well first of all, good luck on your retake!!!
I hope you get that score you are aiming for.

Now, with your current score, I'd say schools about 20-40 would be right for you. 10-20 would be your stretches, and lower than 40 would be about your safes. This CAN change of course with your improved GMAT, and can also change if you decide to push off till next year. You have VERY LITTLE work experience, and don't come from MBB, so applying with 28 months experience may not be the best choice for you, especially since you are going to be in a rush to do your GMAT and then write your applications.

Ultimately, you may have some very good reasons for applying now, but your application will likely be weaker if you do.

So you MAY want to reconsider.

Otherwise, in your extra curriculars I don't see any volunteer work, and I don't see any serious involvement (playing the Harmonica IS super fun, buuuuut it doesn't exactly qualify as an interesting EC for a B-school )


Best,
Jon

[shrus1989]

Hey Jon,

Thanks for the quick response.
I have done 6 months of part time volunteer work with an NGO.
The schools that I've shortlisted for now are :
- Kelley
- Rotman (First Preference)
- Kenan Flagler
- Marshall
Do you think they would be a stretch/ achievable with my current stats?

Thanks!

[Jon@Admissionado]

Hey,
Allrighty! 6 months of volunteer work is awesome!

Your school list is about right. Maybe a wee bit challenging, but it's all right. I mean you DO come from Deloitte! Although you may want to add one or two lower ranked schools to make sure you get in this year. (Unless you prefer a "Top or Bust" strategy).

Whatever you decide, good luck to you!!!

And here's a link for you that you might find useful!
https://admissionado.com/mba/resources/t ... b-schools/

Best,
Jon

[shrus1989]

Hi John,

I gave my exam and ended up with a 700(49Q, 36V). My IR is 7 and AWA is 4.5.
As of now, below is the of colleges that I have shortlisted to apply to for R2, could you please help me categorize them as Safe / Mod / Ambi. Also, please suggest few Universities that I can add to the list. I am hoping for a sure shot call this year and am planning to apply to 10 universities in total.

List of Colleges:
- Vanderbilt
- Kelley
- Rotman
- Schulich
- Smeal ( Hoping to get a scholarship)
- Rice (Jones)

Thanks in Advance,
shrus1989

[shrus1989]

Hi John,

Awaiting your response.

[Jon@Admissionado]

700! Mighty good!

Doesn't it feel great to surprise yourself?


Now, with a 700, I feel like your school list is mighty fair. It's about the right level for your score, and profile, with all the schools you have selected having good programs and good names.

I can suggest more, but then I need to understand your criteria, your goals, your target, and what you like and dislike.

But you are off to a good start!

Best,
Jon