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Hello
I am looking forward to beat GMAT in 2015.
Professional Qualifications : Self - employed
From Jun 2011- Jan 2012 ,i gained some used car business experience in Mahindra First Choice outlet.( Owned by Relative)
Then I started our own franchise in Mar 2012 with my Brother (He is the only Registered Owner on legal terms). Athough its our family business but last year I filed my ITR of only Rs 2.25 Lacs considering the tax liablities of above said company.This is the only proof regarding my employment.
My Academic Qualifications are stated below
1. 10th - 88.8 %
2. 12th - 81%
3. B.tech From Gitm Gurgaon -65.2%( with Distinction) (2007-2011)
4. Cat 2010 - 88.09 percentile( Although it is not required)
Extra Curricular Activities
District Level Winner - Badminton
Please assess my profile and recommend me what score in Gmat would be enough to get a call from ISB ,Hyderabad.
Is it a wise decision if i opt for a coaching institute as well.
Thanks in Advance
Hi.I get a call from Hult international business school .Can anyone suggest about it.Should i go ahead with this ?
Hi, I am Starting for GMAT prep. I already know the Basics because i prepared for CAT in 2012. I have no study circle of GMAT + I am not opting for Coaching. Please Suggest me a good plan , study material, etc .
I would be very Thankful to you guys.
Thanks Already.
Nitin
Hi, I am Shyam here, I am a serving Naval Officer with experience of 9 years as Technical officer in the Navy my Academic endeavours are as following:-
GMAT - 600
B.E. MECHANICAL- 74.5%
XII - 84%
X - 83%
I have shortlisted colleges such as S.P Jain GMBA, Alberta Univ, HKU, NUS. I am looking for admission in 2015 and I am presently pursuing Certificate Program in Business Management from NMIMS, which is scheduled for completion in Dec 14. Request Comments/suggestions pls
Which are the best business schools taking the score of GMAT
Hi,
Please evaluate my profile and chances of getting into any top B schools in US or UK
26 years, Male
10th CBSE-75 %
12th CBSE-69%
Bachelor of Engineering (IT) from MDU university- 80%
Currently working as a Software Engineer at Wipro (3.5 years experience till date).
Accolades from clients and manager, but No promotion as of yet.
Extra Curriculars : Represented my company at a basketball tournament. Associated with NGO for the past 3 years. Did an internship with NGO.
GMAT- 690 (5th attempt) AWA :6 IR:8. Yes i got the score in 5th attempt and this is a big red mark on my profile.
GMAT 1- 550 AWA 5.5
GMAT 2- 600 AWA 6
GMAT 3- 620 AWA 6
GMAT 4- 660 (q 49, v 34) AWA 6
GMAT 5- 690 (q 48, v 36) -->Latest
Please suggest whether to apply to any good B schools...
--Shiva
I have to join a gMat coacHing in delhi
wud any plz prefer me
wich one to choose
too confused
- Jambooree
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Following is a brief description of my profile.
Age: 25 GMAT: 710 (Q-48,V-38,IR-4, AWA-4)
Education: B.Com Honours (First Division), Delhi University. Currently pursuing second year of M.Com at IGNOU, Delhi through distance learning.
Extra-Curricular: Active volunteer at NGOs, Part time cricket coach Nationality: Indian
Target Schools: Tepper, McDonough, Darden, Kelley, Goizueta, Maryland Smith, Simon Rochester
Specialization Preference: Finance > Marketing
Work Experience: Ernst & Young - 27 Months, Family Business - 12 months (at present)
Current Work Profile: Working as Authorized Dealer for several top notch MNCs for executing government tenders/supply orders. Main clients include the Army, the Air Force, the Coast Guard, Power and Electricity PSUs, etc.
I will apply in R1 or R2 this admission season. Could someone give an honest feedback about my profile, my chances of getting through (with/without scholarship), and ways to enhance my profile before applying?
Regards,
Akarshan
Hi...
I am looking forward for MBA 2016 Fall. My academic scores are as follows :
X : 82%
Intermediate : 91%
B.Tech : 75%
Work Experience : 27 mnts at TCS.
Please answer my below query :
I am planning to quit my job and take a break for 6 months to prepare for GMAT and also get the grip over the Basic knowledge over the business.
I am personally interested to enter into business world.
So after 6 months I would like to enter marketing job where I would hone up my Business Skills.
* Can someone please advice whether I could proceed with the above perceptions...?
* What will be threat I would face in leaving TCS.
* Will taking a break for 6 months reduce my chances, getting admission into the colleges.
Please advice. Thanks everyone!!
Hi, shud i apply to isb with a gmat score of 600. I hve 4.7 years of IT exp n dis gmat i wrote 2 years back. Is there a chance i can get a call if not isb hyd how about mohali n how is it? Thanks in advance.
Hi
I don't know how but all my previous posts have disappeared from this thread !!
Anyways, In my last post I had asked whether applying in round 1 as compared to round 2 makes any difference to which I was informed that it would be better to apply in round 1.
I am planning to sit on Sep 21 for GMAT. Just wanted to know whether I would have enough time to write my essays and apply to colleges (primarily top 15)?
hey, i want to prepare for gmat but there are no good coachings in Indore(M.P.) for gmat! Should i start cat coaching to prepare for gmat?or else what can i do right now to prepare for gmat? Currently i m in 3 yr persuing my B.E.?plzz help
hi,
I want to prepare for GMAT. I am a 2010 engineering passout in ECE. JOined Infosys in July2010 and worked till Jan 2013. Joined a start up in feb Foetron INC till July 2013 and joined PTC in Aug 2013 -till date. 4 years in total. Engineering with 72% from Chitkara Institute in Punjab under PTU. 12th from CBSE with 76% and 10 from CBSE with 84. not a lot of extra activities . Please tell what is the score to get a good amount of scholarship ?
Hi! am going for GMAT after my MS.. for PGDM...no work ex.. I wanted to know what score would be needed so that I can compete with the other candidates who hv work ex..
Hi.I completed my chemical engineering in 2008 and currently working in a reputed Pharma company for the past 5 and half year. I have experience in production , planning , scale up (Co-coordinating with cross functional teams for the timely delivery of the project).I am planning to take my GMAT and apply for 2015 .Please suggest how to move forward .
Hello seniors, please evaluate my profile and let me know if it's good enough for top schools in the US.
Here's my profile:
GMAT - 710 (Q50, V35, IR5, AWA 5.5)
Nationality: Indian
Age: 27
Education:
UG: BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa, Delhi (considered the best college for HM in India) - 64% marks - 2008
PG: 2 year full time Post Graduate Program in International Business from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University - 68% marks - 2012
12th: 66% (Science stream)
10th: 80.4% (with 95 in maths and 88 in science)
Work Experience:
1) Assistant Supervisor (Catering) - Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, Delhi - 8 months (2008 - 2009)
2) Research Analyst - Egon Zehnder Information & Research Services Private Limited, Delhi - 1 year 10 months (July 2012 - May 2014)
Total work experience - 2.5 years
Extracurricular:
1) Was a part of the anti ragging squad in undergraduate college
2) Was also a part of Official Outdoor Catering team of the college, and member of the college football squad.
3) During graduate course, I was a non-executive member of Placement Committee and also an active participant of the Quizzing society.
4) Took on mentoring responsibility for 3 new joiners within 1 year of joining Egon Zehnder.
5) Took on additional responsibility for conducting English grammar practice sessions for team members.
6) Stood third in a general knowledge quiz held for the Research team.
7) Recognized as a GEM (Go an Extra Mile) in January 2013. This distinction is presented to those employees who take on additional responsibilities in addition to their routine duties.·
Targeted Post MBA Specialization: Consulting, Finance and Analytics
Please let me know which all colleges I could apply to with such a profile?
Regards,
Ankit Dayal
Hello sir/madam,
i have a small query..
what are the basic characteristics of work that can be considered as "work experience" for getting admission into a top business school in London?
Hi. I am a mechanical engineer and am interested in pursing MBA in operations management. please evaluate my profile and suggest some good B-schools where i can apply.
GMAT: 730
10th- 88%
12th-85%
b.tech- 78%
nationality: indian
age: 25 (female)
work ex: 3+ years in Fluor Daniels (working as a piping design engineer)
Extra Curricular: working with a NGO from past 2 years
participated in and won various inter school art competitions.
part of poetry club in school.
cleared Alliance Francais level A1 and A2.
part of robotics club in school.
member of toast masters.
member of amercican society of mechanical engineers(ASME)
trained classical singer.