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Advice Please

by sarala Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:25 pm

I applied for LBS R3 and waiting on interview decision. Please take a look at my profile and advise on my chances.

29 Male India
GMAT: 690 ( 50Q, 34V)
Undergrad: BE in Mechanical Engineering (India), GPA: 8/10
Masters: MS in Mechanical Engineering (Purdue University, West Lafayette): GPA: 3.6/4.0
Currently working as Engineer in Product Development and Operations in Caterpillar Inc. in Chicago, IL ( 3years)
Worked as engineering consultant for a year after graduation
Would like to pursue MBA in Operations & General Mgmt

Extra Curricular Activities:
Chair, Caterpillar Diversity Team
Lead CAT recruiter at Purdue
Volunteer at local county jail for educational programs
Volunteer at old age home in West Lafayette
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Re: Advice Please

by MBA Mission Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:43 pm

Thank you for your inquiry.

Well, you are a part of the uber-competitive pack of Indian engineers, but fortunately for you, you have a variety of attributes which set you apart. First of all, you are working for a well-known American brand and one that is currently ascendant with the rebirth of the agricultural market. Second, you have the word "chair" and "diversity" in the same title - two words which b-schools love, which should bode well for you. Finally, your volunteer experiences outside of your workplace are unusual, particularly the education program at the county jail.

In an ultra-competitive year, you should have an opportunity to differentiate yourself. If you executed on your essays, you should have a decent chance of capturing the attention of the AdCom.

Sincerely,
Jeremy Shinewald
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sarala Wrote:I applied for LBS R3 and waiting on interview decision. Please take a look at my profile and advise on my chances.

29 Male India
GMAT: 690 ( 50Q, 34V)
Undergrad: BE in Mechanical Engineering (India), GPA: 8/10
Masters: MS in Mechanical Engineering (Purdue University, West Lafayette): GPA: 3.6/4.0
Currently working as Engineer in Product Development and Operations in Caterpillar Inc. in Chicago, IL ( 3years)
Worked as engineering consultant for a year after graduation
Would like to pursue MBA in Operations & General Mgmt

Extra Curricular Activities:
Chair, Caterpillar Diversity Team
Lead CAT recruiter at Purdue
Volunteer at local county jail for educational programs
Volunteer at old age home in West Lafayette