Urgent - Profile Evaluation for Jan 2013 deadline

[ps123]

Hi,
I have posted my profile in various forums and have asked similar questions. But every time I post, there has been a change of plan (due to low GMAT score or ignorance abt schools etc etc) Now is the time to finalize.
I am thinking of applying for US B Schools for fall 2013 admit. I started late and hence could not gather much info. Before its too late, I need some input so that I can apply before Jan deadline.
Here is my profile..

I am an Indian IT Male 

Acads:
10th - 91.18% (Top 5 in the school)
12th - 96% (Top 10 in the school)
Engineering - 75.4 (First Class with distinction)
GMAT - 690 - Q48 V37

Work Ex:
- I have been working with an Indian IT Services company for the past 6 years.
- In my Current role as SME, I am mentoring a team of 15-20 members across different geographies
- I have been a module lead
- Have a couple of awards at my workplace. One of the youngest to get star of the month award.
- Have an international experience of 11 months. Have interacted with people from different cultures throughout
- Have been recommended for client facing role by each of my managers

Extra Curricular:
- Passed the HSK Level 2 Listening and Reading (an internationally recognized Mandarin Language Certification). This is equivalent to A2 in CEFR for languages. Also passed HSK Beginner spoken test
- Have worked with an NGO. Was the Centre Head for a team of 20 volunteers and 25 students
- Was the Vice Captain of Inter Corporate Cricket tournament
- Represented college in zonal level football competitions


Goal: To Switch from IT to Consulting

I have the following questions
1. Please evaluate my profile for UT Austin, Indiana Kelly, Emory, Kenan Flagler, USC Marshall.
2. What are my chances of scholarship at the schools mentioned above?
3. What are the other schools I should try?
4. If I improve my GMAT score in April/May, will these schools consider that for scholarship (after admission offer is made)?

Thanks.

[ps123]

Hi Mili,

A gentle reminder :)

[ps123]

Hi Mili,

A gentle reminder. After some research, I have selected some b schools. It will be helpful if you provide feedback.

The new list of schools are

1. Darden Virginia
2. Tepper
3. Emory
4. Mccombs
5. Georgia Tech

It will be helpful if you reply at the earliest.

Thanks :)

[mili]

Hi!

I'm very sorry for the delayed response and appreciate your patience.

Academically, I think you're in the average category. Nothing out of the ordinary here. I do think that professionally, you've had a lot more leadership experience than many applicants in your demographic, so this bodes well. Further, it seems like you have a higher level of community service leadership than other applicants in your demographic (but I can't say for sure based on the below - not sure how consistent your involvement was with the NGO). Other extracurriculars do not stand out.

I'd say that McCombs, Georgia Tech and Emory are good targets. Tepper and Darden are slight stretches, but are possible so I do encourage you to apply.

Best of luck and Happy New Year!
Mili

Mili Mittal
Senior Consultant
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