Please help me to select my colleges 3 years of IT experienc

[Indradeep]

Stacy,
I am an Indian software engineer. I am providing my details below:

- GPA, major, school
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Got 90% and 94% in school for Class 10 and 12
75.4% from Kalyani University,India graduated in 2002 - first class with distinction.(Electronics and Telecommunications)
6.1/7 GPA from University of Queensland, Australia in 2005(Radio Frequency and Microwave Communications) - got Dean's commendation for High achievement in 2 semesters out of 4.
Had also got semester's waiver for my study at UQ.
Had obtained International Research scholarship funded by Australian Research Council
Have been PASS tutor for an electronic course for 2 semesters

- GMAT with breakdown
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Haven't taken it yet but expecting a score at least around 750

- resume highlights, including company name, job titles and promotions
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Working for 3 years for Interra Systems in the field of design and verification in VLSI industry
Have been promoted 2 times already in this time
Have been awarded Significant Contribution award for Business growth 2 years back to back - only person in the company to get so out of around 200 workers
Am currently Lead Engineer
WIll be able to get good reco letters from managers

- extracurricular involvements
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Got awards for table tennis, soccer, carrom at school level
Part of college cricket and football team
Part of UQ alumni
Member of Mensa India, USA and Australia
Have played couple of musical instruments at school level
Have been coaching for B school students in India for the past 3 years
Have taught at multiple places for school level, college level engineering courses as well


- awards, patents, publications, etc...
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Awards obtained at office and at Masters study at UQ
Paper published at client (Texas Instruments) side.


- interesting personal facts - countries lived in, challenges faced, unusual interests
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Lived in India(Kolkata and Bangalore); Australia(Brisbane); USA(Houston)
Like solving puzzles
Am also part of consulting students to go abroad for their MS study - have an article on the internet for GRE aspirers - free consultation to them

I am also attaching my resume in case you would want to have a look.

Can you please evaluate my chances in the top 10-20 colleges in US. I am also looking at some colleges in EU. Your thoughts on that?

Thanks,
Indradeep

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear Indradeep,

If you have spent anytime reading other threads on this forum, then you know you fall in a tough category for admissions. One of the largest populations in the global MBA applicant pool is engineers from India, specifically in IT or software. So you have a larger hurdle to jump in terms of distinguishing yourself than some other applicants. It all comes down to how well you market and position yourself in the application package. If you feel you have a compelling story to tell and can effectively convey your candidacy, then you should apply to any school you feel is a good match for your career goals.

Good luck,
Lisa

[Indradeep]

Lisa,
Thanks so much for pointing that out. However, I was already aware that Indian IT engineers comprise one of the largest international applicant pool. However, I just wanted to know if having done multiple things like Mensa and teaching and also having part time experience in managing restaurants and being a lettebox delivery person coupled with good GMAT scores and work ex were good indicators of whether I could be a potential good candidate for the top 20 US colleges.
I also understand that Essays are one of the most important part of my application process and I would try and make my candidacy stand out by using all my unique experiences.
Just wanted to have you walk through my profile a bit.
Regards,
Indradeep