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2201

Hey,

I am an entrepreneur working in a partnership firm for the past 2 years, and our company deals into assisting clients with security measures and equipment that provides utmost safety to their industrial working conditions, as per Government norms.

Graduated from an A grade college of Mumbai as an engineer (B.E), I pursued an IT career in one of the top IT firms of India. After serving the company as a software engineer for a little over 3 years, I planned on giving my career a boost by getting into entrpreneurship.

While being software savvy and closely associated with the online e commerce framework, i have put my skills into providing online marketing and promotion of my products that has helped my business grow.

However, now I want to scale up my capabilities and skills by doing an MBA in the sales and marketing sector.

I have given my GMAT in July 2011 and my score is 660. I wish to do an MBA abroad.

Kindly assist me with my course of action.

Thanks.

2202

Hi to all the fellow members. I am fairly new to this site and world of b schools too. I have certain queries which i need help on.Any help would be really appreciated. I have just started preparing for CAT 13 , now i know i only have 3 months while students take 1 year or so to prepare. I am a chartered accountant by profession and i have an exp of 1.5 years in a CA firm (not big four). I am from non maths background and i have fairly low scores in high school as i was not into acads at that that point of tym ( 10th : 65% 12th :57%) but i cleared CA in first attempts ( i guess i started njoyin acads). I am looking for a boost to my career so i have decided to pursue MBA, but only top 20 b schools is my aim. So my questions are :

1. With the fairly low scores in 12th and 10th can i think of being selected in top b schools..?

2. Can i prepare well for CAT 13 with the ltd time left...?

3. how much weightage is given to school marks by b schools...?

4. is my CA qualification and work-ex is at all considered anywhere in addmission process..?

i know its a long question... but i need help please....

2203
Hi,


I seek advice in my profile evaluation. Following are my details:

GMAT: 710(given recently); Verbal:37, Quant:50.

B.Tech from NIT Warangal, Computer Science(2008), CGPA:6.8/10

Work Experience: 5 years and 2 months - all in IT. Currently working in a startup in Kuala Lumpur from a year now. Joined as a first employee, managing Technology for them. Also have worked with a business partner in Copenhagen for a short time in 2010.

Extra curricular achievements: Play a variety of Musical instruments since school days, member of college band. Won first prize twice in folk dance competition in a national level college fest.

Career I want to pursue post MBA: Technology Consulting, Technology Management.


I prefer one year MBA course, have good recommendations, and I aim for following schools:
1. INSEAD

2. HKUST

3. MIT-SLOAN(SDM)

4. Rotterdam School of Management

5. ISB Hyderabad


Reason to go for an MBA: Have a world class experience of meeting awesome people around the world. Education is secondary.

I am also open to Management courses focussed specifically on Technology or Information Systems. You may recommend some. I know that few schools listed above would be out of my range, but if anything I could do to still target them, please let me know. Also you may give suggestions on other schools. I also plan to give GMAT again by October.


Thanks in advance!!!




2204

I'm a fresher and have Engineering IT background. Which of the following job in short term

( say 4-5 months ) will add an advantage to my profile for MBA abroad?


- IT recruiter job


- Customer service executive job in Non-Banking Finance Company


- Business manager job in group of companies

2205

GMAT score : 730 (Q51 , V38) (took it for the second time)

CGPA : 8.2/10 ( B.E. from one of the top 5 private colleges of India)

Work Experience :

Currently 25 months at one of the Big 4 Consulting firm working as an Analyst in a consulting profile .

Worked across various profiles like change management , PMO etc. and for many TOP 100 clients across healthcare , telecom , financial services domains.

Was awarded outstanding award for a forbes top 10 client's projects.

received a Personal letter of appreciation from Director of the firm.

Extra Curricular :

Finished among the TOP 5 bloggers from India in a blog competition to represent as the organisation Brand Ambassador for London Olympics.

started a quiz club which has a regular audience of around 100 people within the company along with 2 other members.

Have taken around 10-15 on-boarding session for campus / lateral hires with audience in the range of 20-50 people .

(Generally people at my level aren't considered experienced enough for this and have the official feedback results with me as instructor)

Have shot various short movies which have been well appreciated by leadership and audience alike.

Have conducted around 5 big quiz events with participation of more than 100 professionals.

At School and College level , have taken part and won at various national level quiz competitions.

At School level , made it to National Children's Science congress representing my state.

Volunteering work :

Have done around 80 hours of volunteering each in the last 2 years .

With a NGO to educate the children about life skills.

(Lead a team of 3-4 Volunteers).

Works as a Greening ambassador for my department and lead an event which was a major success as part of the earth day celebrations.

Goal ?

Want to make a career in strategy and operations and MBA from a good college is the just the jump start that my career requires right now.

I know i am in a bit of disadvantage belonging to the huge pool of indian candidates and with a less than average work experience.

So please suggest colleges which align with my career goals as i plan to make a switch from consulting to a more strategic role and the ones which provide financial aids and the tuition fees are on the lower side.


Thanks.

2206

Profile:

- Currently employed in India's largest IT company.40 months of manufacturing IT experince.My work profile involves order entry management and manufacturing execution systems.I have been good performer in an organization.
-I am also an equity investor since last 3 years.Though I am from Engineering background,I think,I have good knowledge about Accounting,equity research.
-Active participant across online equity research forums
-Acads:
10th -85%
12th -85%
Engineering aggregate - 64.5%(Electronics)
-I want to move to Investment banking,portfolio management service.I haven't taken GMAT yet.But I have taken CAT,CMAT and other exams and got good marks.So Target of 730 seems achievable if I carry on my prep.
My questions:
What are the top colleges I can apply?
Will premier colleges at all entertain my profile considering manufacturing experience?
What should I do to strengthen my application?

2207

Hello, My GMAT is scheduled on 19th August 2013. I am sure of getting a score around 700 (And not more than that..) I have completed my B.tech Metallurgy in 2011 and have an experience of 24 months till date in automobile sector. I am an average female engineer with few prizes in debates during my school and college days also I am a state level Pistol shooter.
I plan for an MBA in Asian schools.

1) Which are the B-schools I should target?
2) What is the total cost for an MBA in Singapore?
3) What are my chances of getting a job if I pursue my MBA from Singapore?
2208

I am facing a unique problem, recently I got my Surname added to my passport (which is actually a change of name) however my 10th, 12th and all the degree certificates just have my name. So would there be any issues while applying for B-Schools in India as well as abroad?

2209

without experience can we get an admission in isb through gmat score and academics score ?whats the score needed in gmat

my percentage in
10 th is 92.33
inter :92.2
engineering :9.1(CGPA out of 10)
gold medal in b-tech eee along with honors degree
suggest a school other than iims which provides me admission using these criteria , thanks in advance
2210

Hello,

I have scored 610 in gmat
have no wrk exp
i am a pharmacist
cgpa 7.8
should i pursue mba in us or try in india?
2211

Hi Team,

Kindly analyse my profile:

BTech in Electronics and Communication from ITM,Gurgaon with 77% (8.77 CGPA) overall. (2013 Passout)

12TH- 88.2%

10TH- 87%

Headed 2 societies at my college: 1) IEEE 2)WIE

Paper published in an international journal IJCA on Networking.

very active in extra- curricular activities at school as well as college level.

won various awards: Dr. J.K. Pal Award for showing IEEE's commitment, excellent academics and extra curricular activities.

Work Experience: Currently working as a Business Analyst at Gobindas Entertainment Pvt Ltd (2 months)

Kindly suggest what I should do and analyse my profile.

2212

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2213

Guyzz.. pls do help.. jz bak home ater a seminar on GMAT.. i really wanna give this a try.. i have 21 months work ex in a private consultancy in kerala...

this is my profile

Std X : 92%

Std XII: 91%

Btech: 59%

work ex : 21 months

Extra curriculars : college basketball and football team member,fine arts secretary of the college union,sub editor of the college magazine,placement cell convenor,NSS executive member,red ribbon club member,co-operative society member of college...

i was very much involved in college politics too...

what do you suggest is better for me?.. MIM or a global MBA... is NHH norway a worthy enuf bschool for applyin?.. can anyone enlighten me about the MIM programs in singapore...

and my main question,considering my profile,can someone guide me on which all colleges i should target...

thanks in advance...

2214

hey guys, I am looking for the admission in Fall 2014 batch in US in MBA Operations.
My Profile:-
10th- 80%
12th- 62%
B.tech Mechanical- 60%
Gmat- Pending/yet to Appear
Professional Experience- 3 years FT in Automobile Sector
Kindly suggest/Evaluate my Profile.

2215

Dear sir
I intend to apply for an MBA in energy finance at McCombs/Jones School of Business. I have chosen this because I want to stay in energy sector but want to pursue finance as a functional concentration.
profile
GMAT: 710 Q51 V35. AWA 4.5 IR 8
Work ex: Asst. Manager, National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.,India, 24 months (till july 31 2013)
Acads: 82.6%, BTech Electrical Engineering, Indian School of Mines. (on a four scale buds say it is around 3.8)
Recipient of Merit cum means scholarship in bachelors for all four years.
organized various national level sports,cultural and technical events.

I would be glad if you throw some light upon the following queries.

1)what are my chances at these institutions?

2) Are there any schools other than Mccombs and Jones that provide MBA in energy finance or energy management or an MBA that would help me establish a career in energy sector?

3) Would a skewed GMAT score have any bad impact on the admissions process and How can I know if I am eligible for a TOEFL waiver at some schools in advance?

2216

Hi,

I intend to go in for International Luxury Brand management from Essec Paris in Sept '14. I'm planning to give my GMAT by Feb'14. I'm an MBA from IIFT New Delhi. With a 2.5year work ex in a major FMCG company as Assistant Brand Manager.

I have been interested in Luxury since school time but as there aren't any (renowned) Luxury management courses in India I went ahead to do my MBA ( International Business) with specialization in Marketing.

I think now with 2 years spent in the FMCG sector in an highly reputed company, I' in a position to go ahead to fulfil my ambitions.

But leaving a secure present n to move to an unsure 1giant leap of faith.I welcome any comments to help me in deciding.

2217

Do B Schools in Europe/Asia have the criteria of 16 years education?I am a Grad from Pune Univ with a decent experience in Banking and finance with Citi. I want to appear for GMAT too but some posts have rendered me clueless.

2218

hi there. i am a Dentist from gujarat with 4 yrs of work experience. i have done my masters in dentistry. GMAT score is 680. want to know about B schools offering world class MBA in Healthcare. need info on European and US b schools offering healthcare MBA. heard that NUS SINGAPORE is good. inputs will be appreciated. thanks

2219

Dear Sir/Madam,

After working close to 8.5 yrs in IT with 3 years onsite experience, I am planning to apply this year for a 1yr MBA courses. I have been working in software delivery roles throughout my career with progress from tech lead, onsite lead to project leader handling team of strengths 10-12. My primary focus post MBA is to aim for IT consulting or senior positions in large scale Enterprise Solutions (thats an umbrella term for my core expertise - Enterprise Content Mgmt)

I am prepping for my GMAT and giving it in next 3 weeks, targetting a score of atleast 700. Assuming I am able to achieve that it gives me very few days to apply to IIMB/C; which might reduce my prospect since my essays may not be thorough. Post that there is ISB which would be a definite choice. Apart from these, what other programs/schools should I look into which would suit my profile? I am not very inclined to do a course in US/Europe firstly due to huge financial burden and secondly, I see myself advancing my career primarily in India or Asia Pacific. That said, I am open to ideas to ensure I am not limiting my choices for a well rounded MBA degree.

What would you suggest me for the same?

Appreciate your help.

2220

Hi frens,

I am aiming at MBA Operations.,2014.
Gmat:750, Btech+Mtech from IITMadras, 3 years work ex till now in operations profile at power PSU, Good extra-curr at college, and reasonable achievements at work.

After going through the discussions/reviews/consultation i have shortlisted some schools relevant to my profile. ISB, MIT-Sloan, Michigan Ross...

But i am confused on 2 more schools.. My queries are
1. INSEAD...Does INSEAD highly prefer international experience, how much weightage is given for it?
I have initially planned for INSEAD but dropped it because of international experience.
2. As 4 th univ I am confused between CMU tepper & Jhonson Cornell.
Some say CMU is more of research type, though operations is good. Some say Jhonson is good for finance and consulting. What is what? and which is more appealing to me?

Thank you,
Ravi kiran