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jumbo · 09-06-2007, 06:52 PM

Male (Indian)- 28 years

Works as a Software Engineer in an MNC in the US. Work Experience of 4 years, all in US.

GMAT: 670 (Q-48, V-35)

Academic Honors:
1) Ranked 1st in my entire university (not IIT) out of 400 students during all 4 years of
undergraduate study.
2) Gold Medallist in Computer Science Department in my undergraduate study.
3) GPA of 3.9 during Master's study in US.
4) Published various papers in different magazines during study and professional job.
5) Various IT certifications (non-job related).
6) Various awards during undergrad and grad study.

Extracurricular:
1) Class Representative during all 4 years of undergrad study (selected based on excellent
academic and leadership abilities)
2) Close to getting Black Belt in Taekwondo (Martial Arts).

Community Service:
1) Mentor to various students during undergrad study.
2) Member of a non-profit organization which works to provide education to underprivileged
childred in India.
3) Secretary in Board of Directors for a non profit organization which works to provide help to
senior and disabled people.

I am looking at top 10 universities. I think GMAT is below range. But please give your opinion?

GMATbong · 09-06-2007, 09:50 PM

Your GMAT is OK given its around 80%/80% split. However, your WE as software engineer puts you in a overcrowded IT field. This makes it very difficult for you to compete with others.

Black Belt if you get it, will be a good achievement. Comm. Service still needs some work to make it more substantial but it looks ok.

I guess it depends on lucks for top 10 schools. H/S will be difficult but W a maybe.

jumbo · 09-07-2007, 12:35 AM

What other top 10-15 universities would you recommend? How about INSEAD, LBS etc?

GMATbong · 09-07-2007, 09:47 AM

Insead is consider top 10 as well as LBS. I think the issue is you should pick which one you like and ask me if its a fit or not. rather than asking me which universities fits you.

Please do some due diligence and find out what do you like.

jumbo · 09-07-2007, 06:57 PM

ok..i know you already told about H/S/W.

How about MIT, Stern, LBS, Insead, and Kellogg?

GMATbong · 09-10-2007, 07:06 AM

LBS, Stern or Insead is more likely. MIT actually likes non tech folks these days. And Kellogg does like more soft skill folks.

jumbo · 10-11-2007, 03:46 AM

I just thought to ask you this...I have a feeling my GMAT score is not upto top 10 universities...do you suggest trying it again to bump it to 700+? I am just thinking how much will it help as I can easily show my acads through undergrad and grad performance.

09-06-2007, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
jumbo Eager! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 67	Profile Evaluation Please... Male (Indian)- 28 years Works as a Software Engineer in an MNC in the US. Work Experience of 4 years, all in US. GMAT: 670 (Q-48, V-35) Academic Honors: 1) Ranked 1st in my entire university (not IIT) out of 400 students during all 4 years of undergraduate study. 2) Gold Medallist in Computer Science Department in my undergraduate study. 3) GPA of 3.9 during Master's study in US. 4) Published various papers in different magazines during study and professional job. 5) Various IT certifications (non-job related). 6) Various awards during undergrad and grad study. Extracurricular: 1) Class Representative during all 4 years of undergrad study (selected based on excellent academic and leadership abilities) 2) Close to getting Black Belt in Taekwondo (Martial Arts). Community Service: 1) Mentor to various students during undergrad study. 2) Member of a non-profit organization which works to provide education to underprivileged childred in India. 3) Secretary in Board of Directors for a non profit organization which works to provide help to senior and disabled people. I am looking at top 10 universities. I think GMAT is below range. But please give your opinion?

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09-06-2007, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
GMATbong TestMagic Guru Verified Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,417	Your GMAT is OK given its around 80%/80% split. However, your WE as software engineer puts you in a overcrowded IT field. This makes it very difficult for you to compete with others. Black Belt if you get it, will be a good achievement. Comm. Service still needs some work to make it more substantial but it looks ok. I guess it depends on lucks for top 10 schools. H/S will be difficult but W a maybe.

09-07-2007, 12:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
jumbo Eager! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 67	What other top 10-15 universities would you recommend? How about INSEAD, LBS etc?

09-07-2007, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
GMATbong TestMagic Guru Verified Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,417	Insead is consider top 10 as well as LBS. I think the issue is you should pick which one you like and ask me if its a fit or not. rather than asking me which universities fits you. Please do some due diligence and find out what do you like.

09-07-2007, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
jumbo Eager! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 67	ok..i know you already told about H/S/W. How about MIT, Stern, LBS, Insead, and Kellogg?

09-10-2007, 07:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
GMATbong TestMagic Guru Verified Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,417	LBS, Stern or Insead is more likely. MIT actually likes non tech folks these days. And Kellogg does like more soft skill folks.

10-11-2007, 03:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
jumbo Eager! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 67	I just thought to ask you this...I have a feeling my GMAT score is not upto top 10 universities...do you suggest trying it again to bump it to 700+? I am just thinking how much will it help as I can easily show my acads through undergrad and grad performance.

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