Please evaluate my profile and answer the questions. Thank you.
Profile Synopsis:
GMAT 710 ( QA: 50 VA 35 IR : 3 )
Graduation : 74% Electronics and Communications Engineering, DCE in 2011
X : 87 XII : 86
Work Experience : Starting from August 2011 till now : 4 years at a semiconductor company/software . It will be 5 years when the session begins next year.
Extra Curriculars :
- An award at workplace for good performance.
- Two promotions at work in 4 years.
- Interested in photography. Got some photos selected in annual company calender.
- A 2 month stint at a reputed NGO
- Participation in organization of a college fest event
- Nothing else
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Questions:
1) What are my chances at ISB's one year full time MBA program? As you see, I have a rather weak profile in addition to being not well rounded. To compensate for this , should I wait for round-2 ( which means 2 more months ) and try getting a higher score. I think I can reach 740 with some hard work. I want this attempt at ISB to be my best one. In addition, what are the steps, if possible, I can take to improve my profile. Will any short term activity help or will it end up acting against.
2) Do I have any chance with this profile at IIM's one year full time MBA program if I apply for next year via GMAT? Frankly, I am overwhelmed by applicant's profile there. Same question for xlri gmp and spjimr one year program.
3) Which international schools should I apply to? How can I generate a 'schools in reach' list. I have heard NUS is good. Unfortunately I can not afford schools who have fees Rs 40 Lakhs and above.
4) What can I do in next coming two months in extra curricular(s) to improve my chances, if I decide to apply in R2.
5) Post MBA, I want to get into product management in software/hardware domain. My work experience is of a individual contributor as opposed to managerial. I have interest in doing an MBA. Do people of my experience get through. (Sorry, this looks like (1)/(2) ). How do I put this through in my essays/interviews, that I want to continue in software field but in a managerial/sales role and move up higher the ladder.