[jhaprem]

Originally Posted by agvinod

Hi,

I need advice on my chances of getting into Great Lakes
A brief summary of my profile is:

Under-graduation: Bachelor of Engineering in Computers with Distinction (Highest grade) from PICT, Pune.
XII: 96.1 %, among toppers in the state, Andhra Pradesh State board (not sure though whether it matters)
GMAT: 640 (Q: 47 V: 31) AWA- 5.0/6.0
Work Exp: 2 years as of now.
Extra Curr: Good, core committee member of my company's CSR (Corporate social responsibilty) club

Job Profile: Working as a SAP-ABAP Consultant for MNC for past 2 years.

I have relatively low work experience and an average GMAT score, so how good are my chances of getting into Great Lakes.

Thanks in advance.

Vinod

Hi Vinod,
Your academic profile is really impressive. However, your GMAT score is on a lower side. I would suggest you to work on other aspects of your profile like extra curriculars, essays, work profile( appreciations etc..) and recommendations. Great Lakes evaluates a candidate on overall profile. If you intend to take GMAT again then you can apply with most recent GMAT score. All the best.

[agvinod]

Thanks Jhaprem for your candid response.

As of now i dont wanna retake the GMAT, but @ profile i feel i can build up a decent one, have good rappo with manager and team mates and i expect good recos from them, moreover my manager is inturn an IIM-Kol grad (dont know who much it matters).

[jhaprem]

Originally Posted by agvinod

Thanks Jhaprem for your candid response.

As of now i dont wanna retake the GMAT, but @ profile i feel i can build up a decent one, have good rappo with manager and team mates and i expect good recos from them, moreover my manager is inturn an IIM-Kol grad (dont know who much it matters).

All the best buddy. Look out for further announcements regarding Great Lakes on pagalguy and Great Lakes website.

[agvinod]

Jhaprem,

Can you please help me with info regarding the Essays required at GL??

Also i couldnt find the batch profile of 2009 classified in terms of GMAT score on the Website of GL, actually i want this to see the % of ppl with my GMAT score range getting in GL

[jhaprem]

Originally Posted by agvinod

Jhaprem,

Can you please help me with info regarding the Essays required at GL??

Also i couldnt find the batch profile of 2009 classified in terms of GMAT score on the Website of GL, actually i want this to see the % of ppl with my GMAT score range getting in GL

Essays are there to test your thought process and values. The topics keep on changing each year. Essays should be original and precise. There would be 3-4 essays. Hope that helps. New batch profile would be put up on website shortly. The average GMAT score is 690 for the current batch and average work exp is 47 months.

[jhaprem]

Register yourself for the "Meet the Dean " seesion for this year at GREAT LAKES INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, CHENNAI - INDIA.

Meet the dean seesion is conducted each year in major cities to have an interaction with prospective students. Dean and founder Prof Bala himself would be addressing students at various venues. This is an opportunity to know more about Great Lakes and life here.

[Mcnabb_ISB]

when would the Great Lakes admission cycle start for 2010?

[jhaprem]

Originally Posted by Mcnabb_ISB

when would the Great Lakes admission cycle start for 2010?

The process would start in mid-October.

[rsablok]

Hi,

Request you to please evaluate my profile for Great Lakes 2010 admission.

Educational Background - Mechanical Engg from NITK Surathkal (2003)
[First Class with distinction]
Experience - 6+ years in IT industry.
Current Role - Project Lead
Location - USA
Total Overseas Experience - 3+ years
GMAT - 700
ECs - Not much.

Also since I am currently deputed in USA, will it be possible for me to have a telephonic interview.


Thanks a lot for your help.
Rakesh

[jhaprem]

Hi Rakesh,
Your profile is impressive including your academics,work experience and GMAT score. I would suggest to work on other aspects like ECs, your achievements,essays and recommendations. Telephonic interviews have been conducted in past for people deputed overseas.
Please keep looking Great Lakes website and pagalguy for future communications regarding admissions and other related developments.