Hello,
Firstly I've found this to be the perfect (and one of the rare) places to discuss this topic. So thanks to all!
Ok so here goes.
I'm a student from India. My profile is
Age : 23
Undergrad: BS Computer Science (not from the IITs, but decently high ranked program. Top 20% of class)
Postgrad: MBA (one of the top 3 IIMs in the country. Top 10 in graduating class and excellent grades. Courses in economics, statistics and finance with good grades)
Work Experience : None. But 2/3 internships at top level firms IT firms (think Oracle, Microsoft ...) and at an investment bank
Research: None (Aim to write a term paper with a professor in the coming few weeks)
GMAT:760
GRE: 1490 (Quant 800 + VA: 690)
LORs: I dont have any research. I can however convince three professors at IIM to write me strong
LORs. But I'm not sure if they are "connected".
My Plan:
I'm interested in applying to PhD programs at the really top schools in areas like entrepreneurship, strategy, innovation and ventuer capital. Basically something to do with strategy and computer science. My ideal program would be Sloan's Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship program or a similar program at Stanford GSB. I'm also thinking of applying to the top 2/3 european programmes like INSEAD and LSB because I see some professors working in this area. I'm also looking at CMU's Heinz school since they have a technology + public policy course.
So the schools I'm looking at, to summarize, include Sloan, HBS, GSB Stanford, CMU Heinz, INSEAD, LSB - maybe even NYU and Booth! I need to work on this list
What I need to know:
1. Am I dreaming? Do I really have any chance?
2. Should I report both my GRE and my GMAT?
3. What is the consensus on the programs at INSEAD and LSB? Do they match up to the top US schools?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,