Thought I will present my profile so you guys can comment on it:
Indian Male 28 Yrs Old
Exp. GMAT 750+
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication - GPA 3.95
M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan - GPA 3.7
Work Experience - 4 years (this year) in Agribusiness in India. 7 Months of internship in a tech company in US.
My profile is a little weird because after my electrical engineering I came to India to my family business of floriculture/horticulture. I don't know if this will give me an advantage or put me at a disadvantage. Any thoughts?
I am also married with a 7 month old baby! :)
The schools I plan to apply to are:
Harvard - Good but the average age seems very low
Stanford - Dream school. Again avg. age is very low.
Wharton - Avg. age is high and it is a solid program.
London Business School - Just because it is good and close to home.
Kellogg - No reason.
I am going to be applying in R1 to above and hope not to encounter R2.
I am unlucky in not being able to visit above school and also missing out on info sessions of all since I decided to plunge myself only 3 weeks back. You folks have any ideas?
a. Education should be sound
b. It should challenge me intellectually
c. Located in big city
d. Program should actively support partners
e. Wife should get a job easily (she is a CA)
f. I should get a job (preferably consulting) easily post-MBA
Indian Male 28 Yrs Old
Exp. GMAT 750+
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication - GPA 3.95
M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan - GPA 3.7
Work Experience - 4 years (this year) in Agribusiness in India. 7 Months of internship in a tech company in US.
My profile is a little weird because after my electrical engineering I came to India to my family business of floriculture/horticulture. I don't know if this will give me an advantage or put me at a disadvantage. Any thoughts?
I am also married with a 7 month old baby! :)
The schools I plan to apply to are:
Harvard - Good but the average age seems very low
Stanford - Dream school. Again avg. age is very low.
Wharton - Avg. age is high and it is a solid program.
London Business School - Just because it is good and close to home.
Kellogg - No reason.
I am going to be applying in R1 to above and hope not to encounter R2.
I am unlucky in not being able to visit above school and also missing out on info sessions of all since I decided to plunge myself only 3 weeks back. You folks have any ideas?
a. Education should be sound
b. It should challenge me intellectually
c. Located in big city
d. Program should actively support partners
e. Wife should get a job easily (she is a CA)
f. I should get a job (preferably consulting) easily post-MBA
a. Education should be sound- i guess you will have to research on what you want. Every school has a personality and that should match with your personality. You should have reasons for going to a particular school. Just because a school is close to home doesn't mean it will help you in realizing your dream. If that were true, the first pick for you should have been ISB. I hope you are getting my point.
ReplyDeleteb. It should challenge me intellectually
c. Located in big city
d. Program should actively support partners
e. Wife should get a job easily (she is a CA)
f. I should get a job (preferably consulting) easily post-MBA - I think INSEAD is a good option if you want to pursue a career in consulting. having said that, the b schools outside India DONOT guarantee placements. Its a very open market and everyone competes on a level platform.
I have already pushed out LBS from my list of R1 candidate schools :). It is down to H/W/S and a 4th lucky one.
ReplyDeleteINSEAD has always been an option but since it is a very short program, it is not ideal for someone who is looking for a career overhaul (me). Plus it would be difficult for my wife to get a job in a non-english speaking country.
Considering that I have doing B-school research over last 2 year or so and I have interacted with more than 150 students from 11 business schools, let me know if have any specific questions regarding your target schools. I might be able to help you!!
ReplyDeletePls stay in touch!!
Hi Sanket ! Thank you for the offer. Really appreciate it. Once my GMAT is done, I will be sure to ping you. Also, I don't know if I can help in any way but I will be glad if I can.
ReplyDeleteA lot of the off campus info sessions are happening now. They may hit your town prior to R1 deadlines so you can get a better idea of how a certain school will suit you. Also, look up the student ambassadors who are in the field you want to enter. Contact them and ask questions. Their responses will give you an idea of whether or not you'll fit with the student body. Also if you know any recent alums speak with them too. Looking at the student run clubs (via the website) is also a good way to learn more about life at the school. If there is an online chat with admissions try to participate in that as well. Hmm...that's all I can think of for right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton Cheetarah. Really helpful advice.
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