Phoren B-school Assistance Desk

[AbhishekChaudhr]

Hi Friends,

Well this is my first post on Pagal Guy. I have the most basic query. I would like to enquire what GMAT score would i require to get into top 10 colleges of USA with my profile which is detailed here:

X: 82%
XII: 80%
Engg: 70% (IT)
Work Exp: 1.5 yrs

Extra currics ok.
Learning a foreign language.

My preference of field is Marketting.

[ahmadazeem777]

Originally Posted by AbhishekChaudhr

Hi Friends,

Well this is my first post on Pagal Guy. I have the most basic query. I would like to enquire what GMAT score would i require to get into top 10 colleges of USA with my profile which is detailed here:

X: 82%
XII: 80%
Engg: 70% (IT)
Work Exp: 1.5 yrs

Extra currics ok.
Learning a foreign language.

My preference of field is Marketting.

Dude I am no Gyaani on this issue .... but for the resarch I have been doing for past 2 months tells me that you need a minimum of 670-680 score there are exception's to this but they have a sexy work profile and ages of work ex with them ( 5 years Atleast).... It seems that you have only 1.5 yrs which is below avg work ex for top b schools..... If I had been in your place I would be gunning for 730-740.....


Anyways Urmad, pg & Simba are more informed than me ...so if they have other opinion pay no heed to this msg..... I am giving u my opnion out of my research....

Hope its of use to you....

Azeem

[nagpalkunal]

Originally Posted by ahmadazeem777

Dude I am no Gyaani on this issue .... but for the resarch I have been doing for past 2 months tells me that you need a minimum of 670-680 score there are exception's to this but they have a sexy work profile and ages of work ex with them ( 5 years Atleast).... It seems that you have only 1.5 yrs which is below avg work ex for top b schools..... If I had been in your place I would be gunning for 730-740.....


Anyways Urmad, pg & Simba are more informed than me ...so if they have other opinion pay no heed to this msg..... I am giving u my opnion out of my research....

Hope its of use to you....

Azeem

I am not sure where you are leading the fellow. can make out this from what you wrote:
GMAT : Min 670-680
If GMAT < 670/680 then you shud have 5 years work ex
what if somebody score 750? 1.5 yrs work ex wud do?
this is too generic a question. let the chap get his hands dirty.
no offence meant but such general all embracing statements might turn the guy off or lead him the wrong way.

Abhishek i wud reallly suggest that you look around before seeking advice right away. it may be the easier way but then it is always second hand information.
ask the right questions : where can i find reading stuff on GMAT, where can i get some profiles, where can i get better resources for prep etc.

Hope you get the point

Cheers

Kunal

[anxg]

Hey junta,
I have one basic query...

When targetting top10 B Schools in US, wat is the contribution of my GMAT score? Suppose I get score in the range of 750-770 (which I wud within a fortnight and have a good academic background, and 2 yrs of workex... although the company is not so visible even in india...

so can my gmat score compensate for all this?

[ahmadazeem777]

Originally Posted by nagpalkunal

I am not sure where you are leading the fellow. can make out this from what you wrote:
GMAT : Min 670-680
If GMAT < 670/680 then you shud have 5 years work ex
what if somebody score 750? 1.5 yrs work ex wud do?
this is too generic a question. let the chap get his hands dirty.
no offence meant but such general all embracing statements might turn the guy off or lead him the wrong way.

Abhishek i wud reallly suggest that you look around before seeking advice right away. it may be the easier way but then it is always second hand information.
ask the right questions : where can i find reading stuff on GMAT, where can i get some profiles, where can i get better resources for prep etc.

Hope you get the point

Cheers

Kunal

Hi Kunal,

I agree with you.... but what he asked was a general marks band which is a sort of bare minimum.... as ISB avg mark is 680 ... I did'not see anything exceptional in his acad profile that is why I said aim for a high score such as 750..... In any case a high score would not hurt his chances.....

I told him because I screwd up GMAT first time .... I wanted to apply to
great lakes... but I had no idea as to what kind of score is required..... and finally i hardly prepared as I had no target in mind and ended up with a score of 590... I dont want others to make a similar mistake of not haivng a score in mind.... Moreover I think its utopian to think that anybody with a score less then what is said can make it (unless he has a good OVERALL profile)..... In any case its better to have a Sexy GMAT Score (which will definately improve one part of application Package.... Acad's & work ex anyways you cannot change .... only thing in your hand is Essay, SOP & GMAT and ofcourse the Interview, so why to take the risk if the work ex and acad record is not exceptional)....

So Abhishek what Kunal is saying is right .. start preparing for gmat but what I told you made sense to me and that is why I shared with you (i.e considering the work ex profile & Acads to have a min GMAT Score in region of 670-680, if you are aiming for top 20 b-schools )....

Finally let me repeat the DISCLAIMER :- I told earlier also that I am no gyaani on this issue ... what I told you is from the research I have done on the web and this is totally my personal opinion ... You asked for my opinion so I told you what I felt & what I am Aiming. Finally its you who have to take the call.... I would definately advise you to speak to ISB alumni as I did... the details are there on the web....

Ps:- here are some website you can use for preparing for GMAT :-
www.gmattutor.com
http://www.gmatter.biz/

Thankx

Azeem

[karob]

Hi Simba,
Need some advice.
I am currently doing my MBA from IIM, and i have a 3 yr IT experience (Comp Engg from Pune university). Except for IIM part, my acads are not all that great.
I am planning on doing a dual MBA (second one from one of the top 5 colleges of US). I have a very valid reason for the same too as i want to go into Forex and the contacts from a US B-school wil be very good in my later life in this field & IIMs even 2day do not have the a good enough Forex placement.
Assuming i get a score in proximity of 750 ( i have a decent Extracaricullar background, from sports to other college activities).. i want to know
1) How mch sense does it make to go for 2nd MBA directly after my first one? and if not MBA then wht other options (if you know).
2) if there is a chance for me get thru in the top B-Schools of US (likes of Harvard).

Thx in adv.
Regards
Harsh

[jsmba]

I read thro a lot of threads in this section and feel the need for a comprehensive country wise list as to which B-schools are most suitable for Indian students. I need to know in terms of country - how it is suited for the Indian temperament (which is a bit emotional, likes fun and is enthued & needs good food.. stuff like that ), work permits/visa regulations ease, getting a good job after the MBA course (not being driven back to India to pay off those 50 lakhs *horror*) & liberal scholarships given..

Can anyone who has done the research on this pls gimme this info. Maybe the following format can be used::

Country Name 1, 2 etc

School Name 1, 2 etc:

Cost of living: Cool, Manageable, Need to be very frugal, Just too much!

Work permits/Visa regulation:
Details about what to do and when to do to avoid any sort of trouble

Scholarships: Good chances, Partial schol, abt 25% chances, Very very less

Getting a job: within a month, within 3 months, within 6 months, Pack ur bags and return as a bankrupt desi

I would be really grateful if someone can put this for the following countries:

UK
France
Spain
Canada
Australia
US
Italy (?)
and any other destinations that is a hotspot for Indian students.

And regd the schools, pls put in atleast 2-3 top B-schools in each of these countries except the US.. for which if smone can put atleast 5 top-schools, it wud be great

I am requesting for this info because this would be really useful for anyone like me confused about which B-schools to apply to!

if the mods agree, I would like to start a new thread on this.. Posting it in the query area just to be sure..

[Salazar]

Originally Posted by jsmba

I read thro a lot of threads in this section and feel the need for a comprehensive country wise list as to which B-schools are most suitable for Indian students. I need to know in terms of country - how it is suited for the Indian temperament (which is a bit emotional, likes fun and is enthued & needs good food.. stuff like that ), work permits/visa regulations ease, getting a good job after the MBA course (not being driven back to India to pay off those 50 lakhs *horror*) & liberal scholarships given..

Can anyone who has done the research on this pls gimme this info. Maybe the following format can be used::

Country Name 1, 2 etc

School Name 1, 2 etc:

Cost of living: Cool, Manageable, Need to be very frugal, Just too much!

Work permits/Visa regulation:
Details about what to do and when to do to avoid any sort of trouble

Scholarships: Good chances, Partial schol, abt 25% chances, Very very less

Getting a job: within a month, within 3 months, within 6 months, Pack ur bags and return as a bankrupt desi

I would be really grateful if someone can put this for the following countries:

UK
France
Spain
Canada
Australia
US
Italy (?)
and any other destinations that is a hotspot for Indian students.

And regd the schools, pls put in atleast 2-3 top B-schools in each of these countries except the US.. for which if smone can put atleast 5 top-schools, it wud be great

I am requesting for this info because this would be really useful for anyone like me confused about which B-schools to apply to!

if the mods agree, I would like to start a new thread on this.. Posting it in the query area just to be sure..

Hey jsmba...

Firstly man...u heard Kunal....go get ur hands dirty. I know if this list is provided how helpful it can be....but I also feel the amount of info and perspective u will gain, by trying to compile this list on your own...will be invaluable.

These threads are gud because we can share info and experience, but I think visiting a few b-school websites will do u as much good as any of these forums. You will get a feel of wht you are out to pursue.

I say this because i've been doing my B-school research for the past 6months...and trust me....every bit of info presented in these forums has a source on some B-School website.

So enjoy researching...

Salazar

[ahmadazeem777]

Originally Posted by Salazar

Hey jsmba...

I say this because i've been doing my B-school research for the past 6months...and trust me....every bit of info presented in these forums has a source on some B-School website.

So enjoy researching...

Salazar

Could'nt agree more...

Azeem

[kgkid]

Originally Posted by jsmba

And regd the schools, pls put in atleast 2-3 top B-schools in each of these countries except the US.. for which if smone can put atleast 5 top-schools, it wud be great

I am requesting for this info because this would be really useful for anyone like me confused about which B-schools to apply to!

if the mods agree, I would like to start a new thread on this.. Posting it in the query area just to be sure..

If a list comes out then your lack of research will SHOW in the application. You need to know a school as much as you can before striking it off or applying there. Ofcourse there are at least 50% people who have absolutely know clue why and where they are applying. But, then use your own judgement.
If i say, you have the most indians in IESE barcelona. Wat will you do? go there.
What if all the indians out there are sons/daughters of business tycoons and you a IT nerd? Where will you end up?
It is a unique experience, feel it!