mbaMissionMichael wrote:Hello Piyush, and thanks for your post.
The application process is truly holistic, and committees will look at your stats (GPA and GMAT), work experience, and extracurriculars.
Your GPA is pretty good and I would say about the average for your demographic. Your 680 GMAT is also decent, though compared to others in your demographic applying to those types of schools, it is slightly below the average. If you haven’t already, I suggest taking it up to 3-4 times. You have nothing to lose since schools will only look at your highest score. And even a slight increase can boost your profile. You may still want to illustrate to the schools that you have the academic ability to succeed in the classroom. You could showcase your quant ability in your resume, your recommenders could do the same in their recommendations, or – if you waited until next year to apply – you could even take a supplemental course such as stats or calculus.
It is hard to gauge your work experience without knowing your accomplishments and impact you have made there. It does not seem that you have significant leadership in your two roles, but hopefully you have some, and you should certainly emphasize it. It’s very important to show you have made an impact and demonstrated leadership at work. And ideally this will be supported by strong recommendation letters as well. It will also be important to explain why you want your MBA, and to also illustrate the skills you already have which are transferable. Be sure your story makes sense, and is realistic and specific. Your goal of “management role in Tech” should be more specific.
Regarding extracurriculars, also make sure to really emphasize your leadership roles you have taken on.
You do have a chance at most of the schools you listed, but I would look into a few others where your GMAT is above the average for that school. You could also look at schools like Rutgers, Boston College, and Boston University. Hopefully they will see that you have a compelling story and are someone who will add value to the classroom and community.
Good luck!
Hi I have updated my resume considering your review. Please evaluate my updated profile:
I am Piyush Gautam from India. I gave my gmat in August,2021 and scored Total: 680 / 81% (Verbal: 34 / 70% Quantitative: 49 / 74% AWA: 81% 4.0 / 18% IR:3 / 18%).
Please guide me :
I want to apply to following colleges for full time MBA:
1. Olin School of Business
2. Fisher College of Business
3. UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
4. Emory University's Goizueta Business School
5. Jones Graduate School of Business | Rice University
6. Simon Business School
7. Mendoza College of Business
8. Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
My resume:
Career Goal: Product Manangement in Technology sector post MBA.
Education: I completed my Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering in 2014. I scored 72% in B.Tech. In college I got National Cadet Corps - B Certificate, 2012 by V.K. Jaswal, Brigadier, Indian Army and I also led my team of arts which made paintings for Indian replublic day.
In high school and inter school I consistently managed to get top 5% class score of 90+ in Mathematics which included statistics and calculus also.
Work Exp:
1. Divisional Accountant at Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Government of India from April-2017 – Aug-2020. Role : To verify the expenses and transactions incurred on projects, Balance Sheet, monetary bills of State Public Works Department including financial planning and wealth management .
I passed the Divisional Accountant Grade examination during job which included accounting and finance.
Acheivement:
1. During election duty I was posted as Assistant Expenditure Observer and was incharge of whole Morena, Madhya Pradesh District and coordinated with Sub-Divisional Megistrate (S.D.M.) and looked after the management of rally of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh visiting Morena District.
2. I dealt with Members of Legislative Assembly of Madhya Pradesh when they came with certain bills and contracts of construction projects to be started in the district.
3. I led my staff of 40 employees and managed finance, budgets and accounts of 400 crore annual budget of public work department of Morena district area.
2. Tax Assistant at Income Tax Department, Government of India from Nov-2020 – Currently working. Role: Assessment of the income tax of an individual or a partnership firm or a company, Accompany the RAID team, Resolution of Public Grievances.
Acheivement: I reopened 12,000 cases in 4 months due to a Supreme Court Order and these coordinated with Income tax officer to submit reports to Principle Chief Commissioner of Income tax. In this process I led my team of 10 employees.
Extracurricular: I am awarded Meisner Technique in Acting Certificate, 2021 by Director of Indriyaan Theatre Group, Mumbai. I did 6 weeks Intensive workshop from November - December, 2020. I led my performance group of 5 artists and gave an acting performance in the theatre in front of huge crowd. I am also trained in Indian Classical Music and Singing.
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