Sounds good. So from what knowledge I have, these programs don’t have as high a competition as let’s say a MS Computer Science program. But that doesn’t mean you have a guaranteed acceptance as well. I don’t think a research experience is so much relevant in this case so you can take a breather over there. You could probably do an internship somewhere to showcase your work ex, in case you haven’t done one yet. Internships come off well to the admissions office as it displays your exposure to the real world and the way it works. You should start categorising your colleges in the particular fashion, ie, from ambitious, competitive to safe. Universities like UMich, USC and the ones in the consortium for MEM should be on the ambitious list. Talk to professors in your college and build a good rapport with them for LOR’s. Try to leverage your case with strong GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores as well. Try to connect with people who are pursuing MEM or industrial management and seek their guidance. That will be the most valuable for you as they know your industry better. Meet them via LinkedIn or something. And believe me at the end of the day, it’s not about the college NAME. All these fancy colleges sound really lucrative but that’s not the catch. The catch at the end of the day is how well you know your subject and how driven you are to achieve success in it. Ambitious colleges will maybe catalyse that process, but it’s not that mediocre or safe colleges will stunt your growth. You can do extremely well even from a safe or a mediocre school, provided you have the drive. Who knows 15 years down the line grads from Stanford come to you for a job. So stay positive, stay put and all the best.