Help needed!

Expert replies

crackgmat007: Legendary Member; Posts: 882; Joined: Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:57 pmFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 15 times; GMAT Score:690

by crackgmat007 » Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:36 pm

Please rate my profile. Pls let me know which b schools can I apply and be confident about getting admission.

I am interested in applying to Indian School of Business or top 15 schools in the US. Your thoughts are really appreciated. Thanks much.

Work experience:

8 years in Audit and Compliance consulting services

Working at a Big 4 accounting firm in the US from 2007 Oct. Performance rating for year ending 2009: 2 (exceeds expectations)
Provided compliance consulting/audit services for fortune 100 companies

GMAT score: 640 (Q 46, V 31)

Academics:
Graduation & certifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Certified Internal Auditor

Academic achievements:
- First rank in high school & secured medal in both years(plus 2)
- First in college in under graduation & secured 4th rank at University level
- 21st rank in Chartered Accountancy final examinations - (top 0.01%)

Extra curricular activities:
- Board member at ASCEND leadership, Pan Asian leadership community
- Committe member for IIA conference committee
- Volunteer for community services hosted by my employer

Like this post

Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant | Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:36 pm

Bryant@VeritasPrep: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 1090; Joined: Wed May 27, 2009 4:06 amFollowed by: 68 members; Thanked: 175 times; GMAT Score:750

by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:48 am

Thanks for your post. Your strenghts will include your years work experience, the quality of your experience (big 4 firm) and potentially your recommendations (assuming something comes from a supervisor at big 4 firm). Weaknesses include GMAT (while it's a good score, it will fall below average for top 10 US schools),and potentially undergraduate degree (only because I do not know anything about your university---could be a strength if you graduated from a top undergrad university). As for the GMAT, don't be too discouraged, the averages posted at top schools is just that--an average. Many students get in with a below average score. You can certainly get into a top school with a 640 on the GMAT, but you will need to really shine in other areas. I would recommend you use a consultant to help with your essays to ensure you are on the right track. Hope this helps.

Bryant Michaels
MBA Admissions Consultant

Enroll now. Pay later. Take advantage of Veritas Prep's flexible payment plan options

Like this post

Post new topic Post Reply

• Page 1 of 1

GMAT Course Reviews

563 reviews

1168 reviews

431 reviews

359 reviews

147 reviews

5/5

5 Star (563 Reviews)

"Target Test Prep is the closest to the official version of the GMAT exam, about 99% accuracy in terms of the quality and quantity of information. The course has excellently created singular sets of focused lessons and tests for every possible topic that one could come across in the official GMAT exam."

"The TTP course maximizes the efficiency of the time you spend studying. It will take time and effort but I could almost guarantee that if you complete the course exactly as it is laid out you will get an amazing score. They also have a very responsive team willing to help with any questions you might have."

"TTP has two things that I think no other test prep company offers: A teaching approach that reinforces understanding and an attitude that will give you the mental preparedness needed to succeed on the test. TTP gives you a deep understanding of the concept you need to know while teaching you how to think."

Write a Review