PrivateMarketplace wrote:
Hi Jon,
Appreciate your help in evaluation of my profile for an MBA. Age: 29 at matriculation. Indian male.
1) GMAT: Haven't taken it yet. Let's say 680-700
2) Undergrad: Top public university (Finance major)
3) Work Experience: 5.5 yrs at matriculation
a) 1 year in internal consulting within an Insurance giant in NYC
b) 4.5 years in a Venture Capital (200M) investing digital tech in Asia & Europe (based out of Singapore)
c) Currently a Principal at the firm started as an Analyst. Rapid career progression due to adding incremental value to the firm.
d) Achieved over 300MM+ in exits of portfolio firms.
e) Operationally worked with C-level management to devise strategies.
I have equity in the firm and as a condition of it, I had to stay at the firm for the last 3 years to earn my payout. My payout scheduled in March 2017. I am looking to take some time off from work and decided pursuing an MBA could be worth the investment.
I would appreciate feedback if I have any chance of making it to these schools with my profile.
2 yr MBA: Stanford/Harvard/Wharton
1 yr MBA: INSEAD
Thanks!
Best,
SM
Hey SM,
So the best thing in your profile is by far your work experience. I'd love to hear more about it, the type of deals, the sums, what stake you have etc. which will all influence your profile.
Other than that, Im missing too much info. I dont know where you went to school, what your GPA was, what EC activities you have, what volunteer work, etc. All of that is important as well.
Finally, if your work experience is very strong (as it seems to be) you might have a shot at M7 programs with a 700 or so, but make the lives of the Adcoms easier, and make their decision easier too - a 720+ would help you more
I know you will do the best you can though,
Best of luck,
JF