Candidate:
Ms. Radio Show Host
About Me:
Currently leading a digital migration project involving five different Customer Relationship Systems which is expected to generate 70% of the company’s revenue. Worked with multiple companies including Fortune 500, World’s Top 10 Ad Agency, and World’s Top 7th IT Company. Prior to that lead the digital transformation project of the biggest UK broadcaster.
Details:
Undergrad School: SNGGC, India
Undergrad Major: Mathematics
GPA: 3.7
GMAT: 530
Age: 39, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian
Other Degree/Certification: Masters in Computer Application, Certificate Course in Business Analytics from Kelley School of Business, IU, Certified Adobe Campaign Developer, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Java Programmer
School Name: Technical University, India
Extracurriculars: Volunteer to a non-profit supporting Indian Women in distress and vulnerable situations, Tv and Radio Show Host, President Guide under Indian Scouts and Guide organisation and Airwing Cadet of National Cadet Corps, India
Work History:
Title: Manager of Marketing Technology
Industry: Retail
Company: Global
Length of Employment: 2 yrs
Title: Data Architect
Industry: Consulting
Company: Fortune 500
Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 6 mos
Big Life Wins:
Started my life from ground 0, four years ago, after coming out of a traumatic, abusive marriage and now working hard to bring it back to the glory I had five years ago with my resilience and persistence.
Created a simulated model as a sales pitch for Tiffany’s, the jewelry brand, and the model enabled my then company to grab the Project.
Post MBA Goal:
Short term goal is to move into Strategy roles in Tech Firms considering my background. Long term goal is to become an entrepreneur and utilize the networking which I would gain from my MBA.
Schools:
Target School: IU Kelley
At the age of 39, you are surely a nontypical MBA applicant, particularly for a Top 25 full-time, residential program. But you do have a powerful story to tell and Kelley could be a great place for you to help make a transition. Given your low GMAT score, particularly for a math major, I really do think you should either retake the exam or not submit it (Kelley is waiving test scores), and do everything you can to meet with admission folks and give them every reason to accept you. Since you are outside the sweet spot for full-time MBA admissions, you might want to consider an Online MBA option in which case Kelley has one of the best in the world or an …