profile evaluation

[khandelwalprashant]

Hi,

I plan to apply for fall 2010, despite having a low GMAT score. I have included here my shortlist of universities that I am planning to apply to. It would be a great help if you can evaluate my profile and can through some light on my chances of getting into listed univs.

Profile:
26yrs, Male, India
GMAT - 620 ( Q 49 , V 26 , AWA 4.0)
M.Tech.+B.Tech. ( Electronics and Communication) from IIT Bombay, India - CPI: 6.9/10
12th (CBSE) - 72%
10th (CBSE) - 69%

Work Ex:
3yrs, Assistant Manager, IT infrastructure
-Handling various Data-center operations
-Leading a team of 10-12 sysadmin+DBAs
-Evaluating feasibility of various technologies and recommending a subsequent purchase

Extracurricular (Positions of responsibilities) -
1. Overall Coordinator (Performing Arts Festival, 2007)
-Led a team of more than 100 students.
-Procured sponsorship and managed funds nearing 1 lakh rupees.
-Won awards for best screenplay and best sets.
2. Warden’s Nominee (Hostel 2, IIT Bombay) 2006-07
-Prepared and monitored an annual budget of 4 lakh rupees for hostel housing 300 students.
-Governed and ensured proper functioning of student council.
Extracurricular (Achievements) -
1. Awarded Roll of Honor for the outstanding contribution towards Performing Arts Festival, IIT Bombay’s annual cultural extravaganza, involving more than 700 students.
2. Awarded Organizational Citation, the highest level organizational award of the hostel for the period 2002-2007.

Univ ShortList:
1.SMU Cox
2.Mays business School, Texas A&M University
3.Georgia Tech
4.Rochester:Simon
5.Queen's (Canada)

Regards,
Prashant Khandelwal

[mbamission]

We specialize in the top 15 U.S. programs so I am not as familiar with some of the programs you listed. I do think the verbal portion of your GMAT score might raise a red flag about your ability to communicate in English. Is it possible for you to improve your score? If not, you will need to allay these concerns by writing strong essays and highlighting stories that underscore your communication skills.

I think your undergraduate grades are fine and you were quite involved as a student. However, you are missing current community involvement which can be a weak point in your application.

If you can address these concerns, you should be competitive at your target schools.

Best of luck!

Monica Okrah
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