Hi Guys, I am posting my UPDATED information again, with new GRE and latest GPA.
Test Scores (GRE): 324 (V157, Q167), Those who are not familiar with GRE, Quant: 94% and also this is equivalent to GMAT: 700
Undegrad: Computer Science and Engineering [Kind of like #1 IIT in my country]
GPA - 3.25, this is considered First class at my university, doomed in last two years, had problems
Good grades in Calculus I, II and discrete mathematics.
Graduate GPA: Master in Public Policy [Ongoing] On a fellowship.
GPA - 3.74
Research Experience:
In undergrad worked as Research assistant to multiple lecturers, wrote code in C, C++. I had to write code using Genetic Algorithm to optimize supply chain.
As a grad student worked for a political science professor for 6 weeks.
Published 2 small conference papers. Working on another one. [related to New media, non profits]
Working as a student consultant for a UN agency now. This is a 12 months long consultancy [heavy quantitative work, will require GIS, STATA] .
Teaching Experience: none
Work Experience:
*Worked for country's largest engineering R&D company for 3+ years.
*Founder of a non profit startup. Failed at three startups, accumulated a lot of connections and knowledge in the process.
*Interned with a Washington DC based NPO.
Concentration Applying to: Strategy /entrepreneurship. I call myself a Social Entrepreneurs, I do have a background in this, I would love to explore this field.
Number of programs planned to apply to: 6-8
Dream Schools: Haas, Insead, 2-3 T50 programs.
What made you want to pursue a PhD: I am quite curious. I like intellectually stimulating environment. Freedom as a professor.
Concerns you have about your profile:
#1) Nothing stands out in my profile
2) No research experience in Strategy/ Entrepreneurship.
3) Poor undergrad result in last two years.