Updated on: Dec 26, 2011
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Jul 26, 2011
Jul 26, 2011
vasureddy18 wrote:Hey!!!
I am planning of applying this year. My GMAT score is 680 and i have 2 years of work experience. I work in a manufacturing company as a design engineer. And ya i am an Indian, but thank fully not from an IT back ground. I did my UG in a top engineering college with a CGPA of 8.
Can you suggest how i should go about my app process and is there a realistic chance of me getting accepted.?
Aug 2, 2011
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Aug 5, 2011
enkie wrote:Hey there
I am applying in R1 for Oxford. Can you give some insight on what sort of resources are available to aspiring entrepreneurs with a technology slant? Is there a strong student community centered around entrepreneurship and innovation?
Also, what are Oxford's strengths with regards to prepping its students for international business? I am interested in focusing on the Asia region.
Thank you in advance,
enkie
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Sep 9, 2011
maxmoju wrote:Hey wanted couple of clarifications. Have written an email to admissions committe too.
1. The second essay talks about "Which recent development, world event or book has most influenced your thinking and why". Does the word recent goes with world event too or only with development. In case i am looking at a world event that happened in 1990's would that be considered?
2. The second question is regarding TOEFL. Is it true that you have to give TOEFL to get admission into Said. I know the admission committee is the best place to ask this but may be you can help with your experience. I did my engineering from INDIA with medium of instruction being English. Have worked in US MNC's and have travelled to U.S also. Historically, does the school really waive off this requirement. Also in case i am supposed to give TOEFL, should the results reach school before i apply?
Sep 9, 2011
Anasthaesium wrote:I am kinda torn on whether to OX, with the new non EU work Visa rules and all. Can you give me some insights on how one's chances would be(non Eu ) if she decides to go for a front end IB role in LNDN in a bulge bracket bank, with no prior experience in Finance ( well maybe a Pre-MBA internship with PE/VC if I try really hard, starting after the admit decision)
Sep 9, 2011
rohitramaiah wrote:Hi,
Please find a brief profile of mine mentioned below.
Please let me know if I would make the cut to the Said Business School at Oxford:
GMAT: 670 Q49, V33
Male, 27 Years old, India
Educational Background: Bachelor of Engineering (67% Aggregate)
Work Experience: 6 Years in High-Tech Industry.
Designation: Technology Specialist.
Work Experience Details:
-- Worked for the first 2.5 Years in a leading Software Services Firm in India.
-- Worked with the HR Division for 4 months... >> This helped me gain insight into the hiring practices in large corporate firms.
-- Worked as a Consultant for the remainder of my term there. Worked onsite at customer sites, understanding their problems and translating them into technical requirements and built solutions to meet their needs.
Then moved to work with an American Software Product Company. (Have been working here ever since)
-- Worked as a consultant for 3 years. Main responsibilities were building and deploying software solutions for customers, relaying feedback to product engineers regarding feature requests and working with product development to evaluate new releases of the Software.
-- Moved to a Pre-Sales Role within the same organization. Have helped the company in deals totally worth in excess of 18M$ till date. My responsibilities include:
-- Responding to RFI's from customers.
-- Building Proof-of-Concept Solutions for customers.
-- Working closely with Sales to come up with strategies on positioning our products to potential customers.
-- Demonstrating key features of the product to customers.
-- Making executive and corporate presentations to customers.
-- Was the recipient of a Star award within the organization for being the best Sales Engineer during my first year in the pre-sales role.
-- Am only pre-sales engineer in the Country and have not only won deals in India but also across the globe.
-- International experience:
--Have traveled on work to liaise business in:
a) USA -- San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami
b) UK -- London
c) Brussels
d) Singapore
e) Australia -- Melbourne and Brisbane
f) Hong-Kong
-- In addition, I've also traveled to Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai within India on work.
-- All travel has been related to generate business for the company and have been part of the sales cycle.
-- Extra Curricular:
1) volunteer with a local NGO when I find the time to teach under-privileged kids.
2) Work with a local theater group where I'd trained in learning improve theater/acting.
3) Avid sports fan and voracious reader.
Sep 10, 2011
Oxfordgrad2012 wrote:rohitramaiah wrote:Hi,
Please find a brief profile of mine mentioned below.
Please let me know if I would make the cut to the Said Business School at Oxford:
GMAT: 670 Q49, V33
Male, 27 Years old, India
Educational Background: Bachelor of Engineering (67% Aggregate)
Work Experience: 6 Years in High-Tech Industry.
Designation: Technology Specialist.
Work Experience Details:
-- Worked for the first 2.5 Years in a leading Software Services Firm in India.
-- Worked with the HR Division for 4 months... >> This helped me gain insight into the hiring practices in large corporate firms.
-- Worked as a Consultant for the remainder of my term there. Worked onsite at customer sites, understanding their problems and translating them into technical requirements and built solutions to meet their needs.
Then moved to work with an American Software Product Company. (Have been working here ever since)
-- Worked as a consultant for 3 years. Main responsibilities were building and deploying software solutions for customers, relaying feedback to product engineers regarding feature requests and working with product development to evaluate new releases of the Software.
-- Moved to a Pre-Sales Role within the same organization. Have helped the company in deals totally worth in excess of 18M$ till date. My responsibilities include:
-- Responding to RFI's from customers.
-- Building Proof-of-Concept Solutions for customers.
-- Working closely with Sales to come up with strategies on positioning our products to potential customers.
-- Demonstrating key features of the product to customers.
-- Making executive and corporate presentations to customers.
-- Was the recipient of a Star award within the organization for being the best Sales Engineer during my first year in the pre-sales role.
-- Am only pre-sales engineer in the Country and have not only won deals in India but also across the globe.
-- International experience:
--Have traveled on work to liaise business in:
a) USA -- San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami
b) UK -- London
c) Brussels
d) Singapore
e) Australia -- Melbourne and Brisbane
f) Hong-Kong
-- In addition, I've also traveled to Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai within India on work.
-- All travel has been related to generate business for the company and have been part of the sales cycle.
-- Extra Curricular:
1) volunteer with a local NGO when I find the time to teach under-privileged kids.
2) Work with a local theater group where I'd trained in learning improve theater/acting.
3) Avid sports fan and voracious reader.
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First off, I will not be able to give you a comment on whether you will be able to make it or not. Not qualified to do so and not right to do so
But, I will give you advice as best as I can to help make your application stronger..
You have to keep in mind that a large percentage of applicants from India are from IT sector and the average GMAT score tends to be higher. So, I would say that it is important for you to work on your GMAT score and bump it into the 700's.
Also, given the large IT applicant pool, you will have to work hard to differentiate yourself and the essays are your best bet to do this. So, work hard on your essays and try, as far as possible, to highlight the non- IT aspects of the work you have done, your achievements, your volunteer work etc. Highlight your travel too, as this is an international course and it is important to show that you have worked with people from different cultures.
Overall, other than the GMAT score, your profile looks good and is something you should be able to work with.
Sep 12, 2011
rohitramaiah wrote:Oxfordgrad2012 wrote:rohitramaiah wrote:Hi,
Please find a brief profile of mine mentioned below.
Please let me know if I would make the cut to the Said Business School at Oxford:
GMAT: 670 Q49, V33
Male, 27 Years old, India
Educational Background: Bachelor of Engineering (67% Aggregate)
Work Experience: 6 Years in High-Tech Industry.
Designation: Technology Specialist.
Work Experience Details:
-- Worked for the first 2.5 Years in a leading Software Services Firm in India.
-- Worked with the HR Division for 4 months... >> This helped me gain insight into the hiring practices in large corporate firms.
-- Worked as a Consultant for the remainder of my term there. Worked onsite at customer sites, understanding their problems and translating them into technical requirements and built solutions to meet their needs.
Then moved to work with an American Software Product Company. (Have been working here ever since)
-- Worked as a consultant for 3 years. Main responsibilities were building and deploying software solutions for customers, relaying feedback to product engineers regarding feature requests and working with product development to evaluate new releases of the Software.
-- Moved to a Pre-Sales Role within the same organization. Have helped the company in deals totally worth in excess of 18M$ till date. My responsibilities include:
-- Responding to RFI's from customers.
-- Building Proof-of-Concept Solutions for customers.
-- Working closely with Sales to come up with strategies on positioning our products to potential customers.
-- Demonstrating key features of the product to customers.
-- Making executive and corporate presentations to customers.
-- Was the recipient of a Star award within the organization for being the best Sales Engineer during my first year in the pre-sales role.
-- Am only pre-sales engineer in the Country and have not only won deals in India but also across the globe.
-- International experience:
--Have traveled on work to liaise business in:
a) USA -- San Jose, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami
b) UK -- London
c) Brussels
d) Singapore
e) Australia -- Melbourne and Brisbane
f) Hong-Kong
-- In addition, I've also traveled to Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai within India on work.
-- All travel has been related to generate business for the company and have been part of the sales cycle.
-- Extra Curricular:
1) volunteer with a local NGO when I find the time to teach under-privileged kids.
2) Work with a local theater group where I'd trained in learning improve theater/acting.
3) Avid sports fan and voracious reader.
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First off, I will not be able to give you a comment on whether you will be able to make it or not. Not qualified to do so and not right to do so
But, I will give you advice as best as I can to help make your application stronger..
You have to keep in mind that a large percentage of applicants from India are from IT sector and the average GMAT score tends to be higher. So, I would say that it is important for you to work on your GMAT score and bump it into the 700's.
Also, given the large IT applicant pool, you will have to work hard to differentiate yourself and the essays are your best bet to do this. So, work hard on your essays and try, as far as possible, to highlight the non- IT aspects of the work you have done, your achievements, your volunteer work etc. Highlight your travel too, as this is an international course and it is important to show that you have worked with people from different cultures.
Overall, other than the GMAT score, your profile looks good and is something you should be able to work with.
Hiya,
Thanks for the feedback...
I don't think I can retake the GMAT coz I def want to apply in R1... As you said I already belong to the IT Indian Male cohort, so my best chance is to apply in R1...
With that said, I would def take your points on how to make my application stronger...
Is there anyway I can contact you directly to get feedback on my application once I've completed my essays?
Also, the other question I have in mind is, given the current state of the economy in UK and Europe and in the US... Is is worthwhile for me (an Indian) to spend close to 40,00000 Rupees to do an MBA in UK... The reason I pose this question is, I would like to understand my chances of landing up in a Job Post MBA coz I would have taken a huge loan over that 1 year... Would you have any placement statistics for people who have entered the Oxford Said MBA background with IT Indian Male profiles and found lucrative jobs in UK or elsewhere in Europe...
I would like to know this, because I want to evaluate the trade-off I would be making between continuing to work in my current job and pursuing an MBA abroad...
Any thoughts on the above would be much appreciated...
Many Thanks...
Rohit
Sep 12, 2011
Sep 13, 2011
hfiratozturk wrote:Do Top IB banks recruit on campus?What do you think about reputation of Oxford MBA in banking industry? I have not seen top companies in their last employment report , what is the reason behind that? I want to change career from operations side to finance side. Do you think Oxford help me as much as LBS do given that I am non-eu and no prior finance work experience?
Sep 20, 2011
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