Phoren B-school Assistance Desk

[baccardisprite]

Originally Posted by cubicle_bound_m

Hi There, I am an Indian male working in IT and living in Chicago for last two years. I have a moderate GMAT score of 740. I have a doubt for which I googled a lot but still can not find no ans. Please help me. during applying for Visa how to show 'evidence of financial support' ? i will have at most $20-25K in savings but colleges(University of Madison,Purdue etc) I am targeting do not give Loans as co-signor. I do not know whether I will get a schol or not if admitted. Is there a way out. Someone please advise. Thanks,

You might want to check out the "Visa Experiences" thread where at least a couple of posters provide valuable insight into Visa requirements.

740 is a better than moderate score and if your profile and experience is half-decent, you can aim higher than Purdue & Madison-Wisconsin. A top 7-8 could mean a co-signor free loan. A strong application with well-drafted , succintly articulated why-MBA, why-now & what-career-after-MBA essays could even swing a partial scholarship...

Good luck.

[cubicle_bound_m]

baccardisprite,

Thanks a lot. I will do that but top schools are not for me as my only community work was bounded to taking part in office gossip and writing lyrics and providing rhythm guitar in a now extinct local rock band :P.

Anyway I will search that thread.

thanks,

[nagpalkunal]

Originally Posted by cubicle_bound_m

baccardisprite,

Thanks a lot. I will do that but top schools are not for me as my only community work was bounded to taking part in office gossip and writing lyrics and providing rhythm guitar in a now extinct local rock band :P.

Anyway I will search that thread.

thanks,

check out my signature. my extra-curr were only PG and half marathons in Delhi

its how you weave it not necessarily how you feel it buddy

Cheers

[baccardisprite]

Originally Posted by cubicle_bound_m

I will do that but top schools are not for me as my only community work was...

There's only one way to find out!

[prashantnakil]

Re: Phoren B-school 2009 aspirants - 21-07-2008, 01:01 AM

puys... which colleges should i target for my profile.

Edu:
10th 12th above 80%
Computer Engg: Aggre 60%

Work Ex:
3 years by 2009 Aug Business Analyst in a software firm

Gmat:
680 first attempt (50 Q, 32 V)
Toefl:
109/120

Looking for:
Marketing or consultancy
Colleges offering scholarship
total cost upto 15 Lac
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Please puys.. atleast let me know how do i do research on the colleges.. coz i m lost completely..

What do i need to get ready right now? do i join some classes for help with admissions?

[indrani12]

Hi!..
I completed my BCom in 2006. My acads are pretty strong as i scored over 75% in FY, SY and 86% in the final year. Also i cleared my CA Final in the first attempt.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether any B schools abroad would accept the 3 years of my CA articleship as relevant work experience since i started it after graduation and we totally work full time.
Almost a year of my articleship is with Deloitte. I dunno if my CA degree is even relevant outside India.

Hope someone can clear my doubts!....

[IMD2BI2IMA]

Hi ,

Based on my Profile, I would like to know the strength of my candidacy for the MBA program for FALL' 09.

GMAT score : 1st : 690( 50-Q, 34-V, 5.5 AWA) , 2nd: 700( 50-Q, 34-V, 5.5 AWA)


Degree : Bachelor of Engineering ( Information Technology )


Academics : Have an excellent academic record. Have consistently been a top ranking student through out my academic career.


Extra curricular activities : Winner at various inter collegiate events
Social Work & Responsibilities : Have worked for NGOs and have been involved in various social activities.


Work Experience : 4 years in leading Indian IT companies. Involved in a leadership role .Started my career as a Programmer and moved on to the Functional side. Currently working as a Sr Business Analyst. 0.5 years experience in teaching analytical topics and Maths


Career Goal: To be a Financial Analyst and move on to be an Entrepreneur. Keeping this in mind I've alligned my work experience to move on to the Analytical/ Functional side .

Entrepreneurial activities : Currently working on a business proposal based on GPS functionality.


Based on my profile above, I would like to know which B schools should I aim at. Or rather what category of B schools should I aim at.

Thanks.

[sogo]

Hi,

Without wasting ur time

Interested in : HRM/HRD or General Stategy and Management abroad. Could you please suggest some schools on those lines... (For an MBA for fall'09.)

GMAT:730
WORK EXP (As a technical engg: 2 years)
Expenses : upto 15 lacs. (not a major issue actually)

Thanks and Regards,
Sowmya

[vellatechie]

Engineering Management

Engineering Management & Entrepreneurship, Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University
and
UTS: Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework - International Students

both doesn't mention any work ex requirement in acads... Is this a good option right after btech?? I am not really looking to work as top exec in top comapany after this and wont mind if i get a job with coding

I will enter my final year of btech this time. So was wondering if engineering management will be a good option.

10th - 85%
12th - 70%
Btech - 72%
with loads of inter college competetion certifcates, was organizer in few college functions and i own a few websites and forums which are nicely ranked in googles first page . Thats all for co curricular

[just4anshul]

@sogo

Stretch: Tepper, NYU, Cornell
Realistic: UNC, UT Austin, Kelley, UMD Smith
Safety: WU St Louis, ASU Carey, UIUC

@IMD....

I would say you focus on schools with a focus on E-ship since that is your LT Goal

Stretch: UCLA, Tepper, UV Darden
Realistic: UT Austin, Cornell, UMD Smith
Safety: Arizona Eller, Syracuse Uni, UC Leeds