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Originally Posted by abhiiparakh

Hello David,

Please access my chances. I am planning to apply in Oct-Nov-2006.

PROFILE

GMAT : 750 (Q49 V44)
TOEFL : yet to give
Nationality : Indian
Experience : 3 years in an IT MNC(by the time I join school in 2007.)

Academics:
Computer Science Engineer
GPA around 3.5 -(after conversion from percentage system in India) from one of the Top colleges in India

ExtraCirriculars:
1. Treasurer and later President of College Art/Culture Group, organized art workshops etc,
2. Won top prizes at National and state level Play competetions in College.
3. Won school-debating competitions

Experience:
Current : 1.5 years in an MNC in India
By the time I join school : around 3 years
I have decided to stay back and gain some more experience before I apply.
I have recieved excellent ratings and appreciation from client and have been promoted to TeamLead.

Extras:
1. Have travelled to around 13 countries (leisure not work-related). (Is this even worth mentioning during
applying?)
2. Have lived the first half of my life in the Middle-East and the second half at various cities in India.

WOW Factor: I dont know what in my profile can qualify as a wow factor. Can I somehow create a WOW factor in the coming 8-9 months by doing some community work etc?

Aiming for :
Top 10-15 B-Schools in USA

Questions:

1. Which round should I apply in?
2. Will it matter if I take some accounting related course before I join school?
3. Will it be worthwhile applying to the TOP 10-15 colleges or will it be a stretch given I belong to the hyper-competetive Indian pool?

Thanks in advance David

Hi and thanks for your inquiry.

1. Apply in the round when you're ready. Given your lead time, I'd hope you'd be able to submit at least 3 applications by the R1 deadline.

2. It depends on your story. Have you been able to demonstrate a sincere interest in business without taking the courses?

3. Plenty of Indians gain admission to the top schools. With decent extracurriculars and a good 'wow' factor -- which may or may not come from such activities, your chances should be as strong as any other applicants'. (This also assumes you submit well-prepared applications as the opposite will torpedo any application.)

Best of luck with your applications!

Sincerely,

David Petersam
DPetersam@admissionsconsultants.com
703.242.5885

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