AdmissionadoHi Jon,
I am planning for a second MBA, aiming for top 10 bschools in the US. I have a low GPA in both undergrad and grad.
Grad - 6.5 (Finance and Marketing Major - Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar)
Undergrad - 67.7% (B.Tech Comp Sc. - Mumbai University)
Sharing my profile details below, it would be helpful to know if I stand a chance at getting into one of the top b schools, and what is the range of the GMAT score, which I should target with this profile.
Following are my profile details:
Certifications / Publications - Cleared Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I - 2017
- Published research paper on “Video based Face Extraction and Recognition” in the International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology - 2015
Competitions • Finalist of "Bisleri" case study competition at IIT Kharagpur - 2016
• Developed an Android Application at Code For Good Hackathon by J.P. Morgan in collaboration with the NGO “Yuva Parivartan" - 2014
WORK EXPERIENCEBOD Consulting - Management Consultant Dec’2020 – Present
Roles and Responsibilities
• Building future strategy roadmap for a leading logistics player
Received award for the best learner and the best mentor in 2021
• Industry analysis to identify key attractive sectors for new ventures and expansion
• Competitor analysis and benchmarking to define business scope, capability building & best practices
• Building financial models for feasibility analysis of new business segments and defining financial targets
GOLDMAN SACHS: IBD Analyst – Industrials, Europe Dec’17 – Nov’20 (2 years, 11 months)
Roles and Responsibilities
• Advising clients on strategic plans, stake management, new market ventures, mergers and acquisitions
• Preparing pitchbooks, information memorandums, board materials, setting up and managing virtual data rooms, and carrying out key client communications
• Working on financial models to build a valuation perspective
• Market study and analysis to identify current trends and build market insight pages
• Experience in Tokyo M&A coverage across multiple sectors from Dec’17 to Oct’18
• Sector exposure includes healthcare, airlines, logistics, packaging, consumer goods, technology
Deals
• Sale of IFCO by Brambles to Triton, valued at US$2.51bn
• $250mn private placement for a consumer goods company due for IPO in 2022
• Mandated for IPO of a shipping firm based out of Middle East
STATE BANK OF INDIA: Management Trainee – Asset Liability Management Jun’17 – Nov’17 (6 months)
Roles and Responsibilities
• Analysis of Structural Liquidity Statement of the bank for risk management
• Reporting and analysis of Liquidity Coverage Ratio and Interest Rate Sensitivity of the bank
• Instrumental in determining Market related Fund Transfer Pricing (MRFTP) rates
SUMMER INTERNSHIP - MBA
GROUPM MEDIA : Management Intern Apr’16 – May’16 (2 months)
Roles and Responsibilities
• Designed the structure and flow of the proprietary Business Intelligence Application
• Conceptualized and executed marketing campaigns for clients
SUMMER INTERNSHIP – B.Tech
VAKRANGEE SOFTWARE: Software Intern Jun’13 – Jul’13 (1 month)
Roles and Responsibilities
• Developed the software application “Timesheet” to record working hours and generate payroll
• Created an online database and training portal on the company’s intranet
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Member, Marketing Assoc. XIMB
• Organized various marketing case studies in association with leading brands
• Conducted in-house competitions to promote application of marketing concepts
Treasurer Computer Society of India
• Elected as the Treasurer of CSI Council of Fr. CRCE college, Mumbai
• Conducted coding competitions and software development workshops and promoted financial management among members
Captain, Girls’ Badminton Team
• Captain of Girls’ Badminton Team of Fr. CRCE college, Mumbai
• Captained various tournaments and facilitated coaching camps for college students
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS• 1st Runners Up in Girls' Badminton tournament in sports fest "Valhalla" at XLRI
• Winner of Badminton tournament at Inter College Fest – Xuberance, Mumbai
• Won the Badminton tournament in Intra College Sports Meet at Fr. CRCE, Mumbai
• 1st position in Intra college Badminton tournament at Fr. CRCE, Mumbai
• Awarded Best Performance for Badminton tournament at Fr. CRCE, Mumbai