Hello Ankur / Kiran / Nitya and Kiran
Your discussions make interesting reading, and here I join with my thoughts on the subject:

[1] Non-IT / ITES background is a BIG advantage because ADCOM actively seeks diversity in the selected batch of students.

[2] We should not consider anything below 700 a guaranteed "shortlist-score". Guys, do retake GMAT to give yourself a better chance (and make life difficult for me :)

[3] My profile (not available on internet): 10 yr Work-Ex; 3 as manager || IT all the way || Engineer from IT-BHU with below average academic record || Scheduled to take GMAT on 21-July (previous GMAT score = 680) || Have attended PGPX interview in 2006 and was not shortlisted in 2007.

[4] I am looking for 1 year courses in India - will apply for PGPX / ISB / IIML this year, and XLRI / IIMC next year.

QUERY - How much did you guys used to score in your practice full lenght GMAT preparation? Scores from KAPLAN / PR / GMAT Prep etc - and the final GMAT score: are these close?

Thanks...Anurag

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Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Digest Number 21
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Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 2:51 PM

There are 12 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1.1. Chances at program From: Monty
1.2. Fwd: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program From: Monty
1.3. Re: Chances at program From: shetty kiran
1.4. Re: Chances at program From: Nityananda Mukherjee
1.5. Re: Chances at program From: Shiva prasad bebarta
1.6. Re: Chances at program From: kiran_special
1.7. Re: Chances at program From: kiran_special
1.8. Re: Chances at program From: Nityananda Mukherjee
1.9. Re: Chances at program From: Shiva prasad bebarta
1.10. Re: Chances at program From: Monty
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1.1. Chances at program
Posted by: "Monty" ankurchaudhary1947@... Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:49 am Hi Friends
Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major in top
250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics have
been average.
Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
Thanks
Ankur
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1.2. Fwd: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
Posted by: "Monty" ankurchaudhary1947@... Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:01 am Hi Friends
Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major in top
250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics have
been average.
Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
Thanks
Ankur
Messages in this topic (10)
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1.3. Re: Chances at program
Posted by: "shetty kiran" kiran_special@... kiran_special
Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:36 am Dear Monty,
Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of profile. However
IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last year GMAT average is
728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for interview call. But if you
can make it up with other attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is
nothing wrong in applying.
My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat. Cheers
Kiran
----- Original Message ----
From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@...>
To: iimapgpx200910@...
Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
Hi Friends
Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34). I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major in top 250
(fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain. Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics have been
average.
Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
Thanks
Ankur Share files, take polls, and make new friends - all under one roof. Go to
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1.4. Re: Chances at program
Posted by: "Nityananda Mukherjee" nitya34@... leo_m_70
Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:49 am Kiran
thanks for forming the group
let me post my profile here
I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats are now
160 up from 78 last year)
wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy Director
with Govt of India
My WE is *12 yrs in govt sector*(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
my profile
http://www.linkedin.com/in/nitya34
writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score above 670
Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
regards
Nitya
2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@...>:
> Dear Monty,
>
> Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of profile.
> However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last year GMAT
> average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for interview
> call. But if you can make it up with other attributes, then one may still
> have a chance. There is nothing wrong in applying.
> My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@...>
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major in
top
> 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics have
> been average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
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1.5. Re: Chances at program
Posted by: "Shiva prasad bebarta" shivapb@... shivapb
Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:23 pm Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
 
My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work experience myself
in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in economics and an MBA from XIM
Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently am the country representative for a
large US Credit Card company and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
 
Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe overconfidence /
stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am very particular on my choice
of B Schools which is London Business School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM
A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general
management program and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
 
But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan Masters Program
which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall leadership exposure  
Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
 
My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again in Late
September just because its been ages since I have taken competitive exams ..so
maybe that could be a factor ..
http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75 
Shiva Prasad Bebarta
" Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by chance
but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come back to you .
Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle than you so please have
a kind word for all "  
 
--- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...> wrote:
From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...>
Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
To: iimapgpx200910@...
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
Kiran
thanks for forming the group
let me post my profile here
I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats are now 160
up from 78 last year)
wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time management, I
scored a miserable 590(48,24)
I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy Director
with Govt of India
My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
my profile
http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
writing GMAT again during first week  of august and hope to score above 670
Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
regards
Nitya
2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
Dear Monty,
Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of profile. However
IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last year GMAT average is
728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for interview call. But if you
can make it up with other attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is
nothing wrong in applying.
My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat. Cheers
Kiran
----- Original Message ----
From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
Hi Friends
 
Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).   
I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major in top
250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain. Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics have been
average.
 
Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
 
Thanks
Ankur 
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1.6. Re: Chances at program
Posted by: "kiran_special" kiran_special@... kiran_special
Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:45 pm Dear Nitya,
IMO, Your profile is very good. The 590 GMAT is very less compared to
last year average. Please write exam again and try to get atleast
680-700. With this mark you stand a good chance as you are from public
services and in order to ensure diversity in class, ADCOM may prefer
people with your profile. The increase in class strength may lower the
average GMAT, But try to get atleaSt 700 in GMAT. Since you are also
in leadership position, it will add value to your profile. Please
demonstrate this in your application.
Please give GMAT again. I have improved my score from 640 to 690 in just one month and again giving the GMAT on 19th of this month. I hope
to cross 700 mark to get the interview call. I am also non- it (
manufacturing) guy with total experneice of 13 years, out of which 6
years of managerial experience.
cheers,
Kiran
--- In iimapgpx200910@..., "Nityananda Mukherjee"
<nitya34@...> wrote:
>
> Kiran
> thanks for forming the group
> let me post my profile here
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
are now
> 160 up from 78 last year)
> wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
Director
> with Govt of India
> My WE is *12 yrs in govt sector*(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> my profile
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/nitya34
> writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
above 670
> Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> > regards
> Nitya
> > > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@...>:
> > > Dear Monty,
> >
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile.
> > However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last
year GMAT
> > average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for
interview
> > call. But if you can make it up with other attributes, then one
may still
> > have a chance. There is nothing wrong in applying.
> > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@...>
> > To: iimapgpx200910@...
> > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> >
> > Hi Friends
> >
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> > Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
major in top
> > 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt.
Academics have
> > been average.
> >
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ankur
> >
> > ------------------------------
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1.7. Re: Chances at program
Posted by: "kiran_special" kiran_special@... kiran_special
Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:55 pm Shiva,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
may not be right choice for me as they cater to people with lower
experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD. Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
Need to do some research on these school
The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
the chairman of company you have worked.
The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
looked at.
I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.
Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
IIMA- PGPX
Cheers
Kiran
--- In iimapgpx200910@..., Shiva prasad bebarta
<shivapb@...> wrote:
>
> Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
> > My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company > and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
> > Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
> > But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
leadership exposure > > Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
> > My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75 > > Shiva Prasad Bebarta
> > " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by
chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
than you so please have a kind word for all " > > > --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...> wrote:
> > From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...>
> Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
> > > > > > > > Kiran
> thanks for forming the group
> let me post my profile here
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
Director with Govt of India
> My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> my profile
> http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
above 670
> Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> > regards
> Nitya
> > > > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
> > > > > > > > > Dear Monty,
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
in applying.
> My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat. > > Cheers
> > Kiran
> > > > > > ----- Original Message ----
> From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
> To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > > > > Hi Friends
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34). > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
supplychain. > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
have been average.
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> > Thanks
> Ankur > > > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
download.
>
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1.8. Re: Chances at program
Posted by: "Nityananda Mukherjee" nitya34@... leo_m_70
Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:06 pm Sloan-MIT(?) is Excellent
But average GMAT is again 710+
(there is one MSc program of SLOAN under LBS but placement is not good)
even *Kellogg* loves Older guys(Its not one year though)
There is another school in USA which does like older applicants.dont recall
it now.
I have heard INSEAD too is great for guys who are having 7 yr+ WE(Infact 51%
guys are having more than 5-6 yr exp,pattern exactly opposite to our
Hyderbad based ISB)
average age in INSEAD must be around 30-31 thanks older guys
and Its the best in Gen mgmt(LBS is for Finance)
I want to pursue gen mgmt and corporate strategy
first thing first,like to get atleast 680+ in GMAT
for GMAT, the best group is
prachi_pareekh_gmat-subscibe@yahoogroups.com
please join!!
thanks for all the good inputs
regards
Nitya
2008/7/15 kiran_special <kiran_special@...>:
> Shiva,
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
> Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
> may not be right choice for me as they cater to people with lower
> experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
> experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
> XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD.
>
> Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
> Need to do some research on these school
> The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
> blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
> the chairman of company you have worked.
> The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
> looked at.
> I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.
>
> Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
> IIMA- PGPX
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
> --- In
iimapgpx200910@...<iimapgpx200910%40yahoogroups.co.in>,
> Shiva prasad bebarta
>
> <shivapb@...> wrote:
> >
> > Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
> >
> > My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
> experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
> economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
> am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company
> > and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
> >
> > Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
> overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
> very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
> School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
> as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
> and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
> >
> > But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
> Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
> leadership exposure
> >
> > Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
> >
> > My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
> in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
> competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> > http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75
> >
> > Shiva Prasad Bebarta
> >
> > " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not
by
> chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
> back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
> than you so please have a kind word for all "
> >
> >
> > --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...> wrote:
> >
> > From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...>
>
> > Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > To:
iimapgpx200910@...<iimapgpx200910%40yahoogroups.co.in>
> > Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Kiran
> > thanks for forming the group
> > let me post my profile here
> >
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
> are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> > wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> > I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
> Director with Govt of India
> > My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> > last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> > my profile
> > http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> > writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
> above 670
> > Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> >
> > regards
> > Nitya
> >
> >
> >
> > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Monty,
> >
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
> profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
> last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
> required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
> attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
> in applying.
> > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
> > To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Friends
> >
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
> in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
> major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
> supplychain.
> > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
> have been average.
> >
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ankur
> >
> >
> > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
> download.
> >
>
> >
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1.9. Re: Chances at program
Posted by: "Shiva prasad bebarta" shivapb@... shivapb
Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:07 pm Kiran
 
Thanks for the note below ..a slight difference between my profile and profile
of senior resources is that I already have an MBA so admissions team at IIMA
and other places will like to know a solid reason for doing an MBA again ..also
in the list mentioned by you , I would stay away from IIM Lucknow , Great Lakes
/ XLRI as they are not yet proven in their executive courses like IIMA PGPX and
IIM Kolkatta  
You are right also abt ISB and INSEAD as I will be competing with junior
candidates for entry level roles as associate in banks and consulting firms
maybe at times ..This stems from me speaking with lots of current alumni at
these places  
The more analysis I do , the more the sloan masters appeals along with IIMA
PGPX ..Maybe I will take a serious shot at both these ..LBS already has asked
me to send my profile as they have a few slots available for class starting
sept 2008 but I just cannot give up everything and join as I am married with 2
kids and also just tuition fees cost 40000 Pounds ...so have to try for
chevening scholarships and other resources  
You shd surely apply for your dream courses and am sure all the rest will also
get into their choice of schools and wishing all the very best to this group
 
Regards
 
Shiva
Shiva Prasad Bebarta
" Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by chance
but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come back to you .
Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle than you so please have
a kind word for all "  
 
--- On Tue, 7/15/08, kiran_special <kiran_special@...> wrote:
From: kiran_special <kiran_special@...>
Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Re: Chances at program
To: iimapgpx200910@...
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 12:55 PM
Shiva,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
may not be right choice for me as they cater to people with lower
experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD. Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
Need to do some research on these school
The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
the chairman of company you have worked.
The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
looked at.
I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.
Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
IIMA- PGPX
Cheers
Kiran
--- In iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in, Shiva prasad bebarta
<shivapb@... > wrote:
>
> Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
> > My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company > and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
> > Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
> > But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
leadership exposure > > Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
> > My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> http://www.linkedin .com/in/shivabeb arta75 > > Shiva Prasad Bebarta
> > " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by
chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
than you so please have a kind word for all " > > > --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@... > wrote:
> > From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@... >
> Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
> > > > > > > > Kiran
> thanks for forming the group
> let me post my profile here
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
Director with Govt of India
> My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> my profile
> http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
above 670
> Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> > regards
> Nitya
> > > > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
> > > > > > > > > Dear Monty,
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
in applying.
> My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat. > > Cheers
> > Kiran
> > > > > > ----- Original Message ----
> From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947 @ gmail.com>
> To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > > > > Hi Friends
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34). > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
supplychain. > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
have been average.
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> > Thanks
> Ankur > > > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
download.
>
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1.10. Re: Chances at program
Posted by: "Monty" ankurchaudhary1947@... Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:59 pm Kiran
How gud is 680 with 6+ yrs of ex. for a NUS or INSEAD?
I would like to pursue general mgmt & leverage my existing operations
background.
Thanks
Ankur
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