Profile Evaluation Request

[Doppel]

Hi,

Can you please evaluate my profile and comment on my choice of schools?

- Indian Male (US permanent resident)

- 700 GMAT

- PhD in Mechanical Engineering from top 30 US university. GPA: 3.83. Dean's List. 9 publications. 1 patent pending. Presented at 7 international conferences. Secured research funding from National Science Foundation.

- Undergrad with First Class Distinction in Mechanical Engineering from top 30 engineering school in India.

- 3 years (till date) in US as Senior R&D Engineer working for the world's largest chip maker. Led 4-6 person teams in delivering manufacturing innovations. Won distinguished employee awards including the highest award given in the business unit. Interviewed PhD candidates for internships and full-time positions. Mentored new employees.

- Professional volunteer activities: Helped organize 4 international conferences

- Passed CFA Level 1

- Managing a personal investment portfolio, which has outperformed the market index

- Post-MBA goals: Investment research and management

- Target Schools: Wharton, Booth, NYU, Darden , Tuck and UNC

Thanks a lot!

[MargaretStrother]

Hi Doppel,
Great profile here. Only thing that I'm wondering about is your GMAT, which is low for your demographic. You didn't post the Q/V breakdown: is there a balance between the two, or is one of the two a weak area? For your choice of schools, you're running a bit behind the competition in this area, so if you're targeting Wharton, we'd want to see you at 720 or above. Is a GMAT retake on your horizon?

For engineers, even with a PhD, leadership becomes a crucial factor in differentiating you from the pack. We'll want to see your leadership in the workplace, and also see you take a leadership role in local community involvements here in the US. A stronger GMAT and community leadership would round out your profile nicely, making you a strong competitor for top MBA programs.

Good luck!
Margaret Strother

[Doppel]

Hi Margaret,

Thanks for the evaluation. My GMAT breakdown is Q47, V39 and I am considering a retake. I'll post again once I get my scores.

Thanks!