Dear All,
I'm new to Urch, so Hello everyone!! :)
I am just starting out on my application process for a PhD in the US or in Asia.
Test Scores (GMAT): 740 ( Q50 V41)
Undegrad GPA: 3.24 - B.Tech from one of the top 10 universities in India
Graduate GPA: 2.80 - MBA from one of the top 5 MBA colleges in India
Research Experience: None
Teaching Experience: 15 months(at the time of application)
Work Experience: 5 years in corporate in marketing - brand management, digital marketing and services marketing
Concentration Applying to: Marketing / Strategy
Number of programs planned to apply to: 15
Dream Schools: PennState, University of Michigan, Duke, Insead
Other Questions:
What made you want to pursue a PhD?
To become an expert and a knowledge creator in my field
Questions or concerns you have about your profile?
I do not have any research experience to show in my application as we had no dissertations - I'm working on a research paper now, but I feel it is too late though(may not finish by the time the applications are done). I really want to get into a good PhD program to get the best exposure. How can I make my profile better given the application timelines?
Also my graduate GPA is relatively low, primarily due to poor performance in the first year - I had a 3.3 in the second year it but could not recover from the damage done in the first. How will this affect my chances?
Any additional specific questions you may have:
