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Can any one please tell what is the appropriate time to give gmat exam to get admissionin 2016 batch?

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I am a Mining Engineer with >4 years of experience. Kindly evaluate my profile and let me know the names of B schools, I should apply into.

X - 93% (100 in mathematics)

XII - 75%

Engineering - 62% (ISM Dhanbad; Top 10 institutes; Intake is through IIT JEE)

GMAT Score - 710 (Q-50, V-36, IR-8)

Experience - 4+ years of experience in mining industry.

Do I have a fair chance in ISB or any of the top 15 colleges in USA? Let me know the colleges I should target.

Hey guys! Are there any Free Online Mock CAT series present ? If so, Which is the best one to follow?

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Let N = 55^3 + 17^3 - 72^3. N is divisible by which number(s)??

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I am an electrical and electronics engineer with more than 3 years experience in automation, robotics and manufacturing industry. I am planning to do an MS.Can anyone suggest me best courses to apply for MS in the US keeping in mind job availability as the primary factor... I would like to continue in the manufacturing or automation industry after MS.

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I am a IT engineer with more that 3 years experience as a software engineer. I want to do an MBA. So far the consultants i have spoken to say i have a basic profile. So my question is how to present your essays so that you stand out? My major focus is ISB 

Can we follow this conversion table:

For Indian Undergraduate score(GPA - on 10) to 4 for taking GMAT test. 

http://i.imgur.com/IykXa2d.jpg

Please help.

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.

Hi, I want to know if there are any good test series for gmat which can help me to get a good score..

Planning to give GMAT in February 2016. Wish to start right away. Quite confused about how to start and where to start from.

Possible for someone to share a sort of study plan they followed for 5-6 months? Along side some books which are a must-have.

Thanks in advance!

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How many months before the academic year should we appear for GMAT/GRE ?

Usually when does the academic year starts in universities in US ?

For how many months is the GMAT/GRE score valid ?

Thanks in advance 😃

What are the one year MBA programs in India or the programs which accept GMAT scores. I have heard of PGCIM from SPJain, could you list out the similar programs. 

Work Ex : 3yrs Software

Is there Reservation for OBC in Executive Programs at IIMs ?Please suggest

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I will be grateful to you for suggesting me some programs in India along with some international program that suits my profile and interest.

GMAT Score: 670 (Q 48, V 34, IR3)

Grad: DGPA -  8.33 / 75.8% (B.Tech, Mechanical from West Bengal University of Technology)

12th: 77.2% (Science) (C.B.S.E)

10th: 82.4% (C.B.S.E)

Work-ex: 5 Years 1 Month in Manufacturing Sector (Steel & Power)

- Project Management and Execution (Industrial Construction)

- Operation monitoring and production analysis of integrated steel plant

**No International Work-ex

Extracurricular:

- School level achievements in Sports

- Social work at organisation level

Interests: Operations Management, Finance, Construction Management, Project Management

Current CTC: INR 8.2 LPA

Loan Capacity: INR 30 L

Hola everyone! I need some guidance by the experts

I am aspiring candidate looking to take an admit in 2017. Can someone please review my profile and help me with the pointers post my profile:

In chronological order

Male, 27 years

10th: 75% (ICSE)

12th: 55% (I know its poor, but I was not academically sound till about 2 years later)

Engineering: 64% - 1st class (Computer Science, Pune University, Top college of Pune)

MBA (yes, I already have an MBA): 70% (A decent score)

Extracuriculars: Uptill Engineering, nothing noteworthy. However, In my MBA:

- Was the President of my marketing club

- Pioneered and drove the marketing magazine for the college

- Headed various event and won many accolades for the same

- Won a couple of business case study events too

Work-ex: 3.5 years in consumer insights post my MBA (with global, reputed firms). I have been client consulting in the research domain for 3 years with 6 months spent so far on the client side. 

Work ex achievement:

- Youngest joinee to have given a client presentation

- Rank 1 in a particular research framework for the organisation

- Can get multiple strong recommendations right from MD, EDs in the firm for my exemplary work 

Reason for 2nd MBA

There are 3 reasons largely:

1) I am looking to shift my career to consulting with top firms (Mckinsey, Bain)

2) Looking to make a global career

3) Not happy with the current career progress. It is too slow for my liking

Colleges Aiming for (in order of preference):

- INSEAD

- LBS

- ISB

- One of the 3 IIMs (A/B/C)

I realise my profile may come accross as peculiar (or is it just a figment of my imagination?)

I need guidance on the below

1) What are my chances (I am yet to give the GMAT)

2) What additional do I need to do in the 1.5 odd years I have to further strenghten my candidature

3) Will be glad if I can have a F2F interaction as well with someone to discuss these things. If anyone can guide me on that, will be great!

Thanks in anticipation!

Rishi

Hi all 

I am an aspiring candidate for GMAT ,planning to take it in Jan 2016 .Can someone please review my profile and let me know about the areas i need to work on . Also i would like to know whether self-study will suffice or i'll have to join some institute for guidance . If yes,kindly suggest some in Gurgaon.

X - 85% (CBSE)

XII - 83% (CBSE)

B.TECH(CS) - 73%(UPTU)

GATE (2012) - 97 percentile

WORK EXPERIENCE (3.5 years)

Cognizant Technology Solutions- 1 year work experience as Programmer Analyst Trainee (Testing Domain)

Startup Company - 1 year work experience as Operations Manager

PSU Bank - Currently working as an Assistant Branch Manager for the last 1.5 year . 

I have worked in different places in Punjab , Tamil Nadu and now in Haryana . Worked in domains like credit ,public relationship ,marketing ,government policies implementation.

Successfully organized Blood donation camps,college fests.

I am thinking about ISB ,NUS and INSEAD . How much i need to score to get into one of these institutes .

Thanks 

Udbhav Dwivedi

Hi All

I am an aspiring candidate for GRE (MS in US) ,planning to take it in 3months .Can someone please review my profile and let me know about the areas i need to work on . Also i would like to know whether self-study will suffice or i'll have to join some institute for guidance . If yes,kindly suggest some in Delhi.

X - 76% (CBSE)

XII - 69.80% (CBSE)

B.TECH(CS) - 63.15 CGPA (GGSIPU,Delhi) (17Backs)

WORK EXPERIENCE (4 years)

Amdocs - 2.7 year work experience as Subject matter expert(Testing Domain,Testing+Infra+Dev)

RBS - 1 year work experience as Senior associate (Got promote last month) Informatica(DWH) development

I have worked in different places in Pune, Gurgaon,Noida. 

Successfully organized some camps,college fests.

Thanks 

Hemant Midha

Hi, I am looking for a GMAT Consultant( in Mumbai preferably) who can guide me from exam till the applications. I am not looking for very expensive hourly charging consultants but some quality ones who can help in the real sense. 

Hey, I have my exam on 8th Sept.

My GmatPrep scores are 640 (Q44 V34 IR 7) and 650 (Q48,V31 IR 7) If I score in the same range, What colleges can I target ?

Work Experience:

4 months in a production company as Graduate Engineer Trainee.

3 years 8 months in IT MNC in India.(+1 month of International assignment in Paris)

Roles: Developer, Service Management Office (SMO) lead for the project, Innovation Champ, Soft Skills trainer in company's club.

Other Roles: A member of team handling lean Six Sigma assessment, Tata Business excellence model assessment and Benchmarking activities.

Responsibilities: Ensuring process adherence in the team, data analysis, metrics reporting, Continuous Service Improvements .

Graduation: Mechanical Engineer (72%)

Why MBA: To change the stream from IT to Automobile Industry and to jump up the ladder.

Please guide.

Campuses of ISB:

1. Hyderabad Campus:

Hyderabad campus is on a beautiful site with large lumps, landscaped areas, open fields and lush greenery. Spread over 260 acres, the campus provides amenities required for a stay during the course. The campus architects have retained rocks formations and tree canopies, combining the elegant buildings and facilities with a scenic landscape.

2. Mohali Campus:

Mohali campus designed by the New York based Perkins Eastman. The campus is designed to fit the LEEDS gold sustainability criteria, with energy-efficient mechanical and electrical fixtures, rain water harvesting, maximized day lighting and motionless environment controls.  The campus spread over 70 acres and the campus is equipped with state-of-the-art learning infrastructure - lecture theatres, a 500-seater auditorium, high-definition video conferencing, seamless access to digital and online library resources, and cashless payments through use of smart cards.