Worked a few months in tech consulting, I am looking to do a Msc to improve my network and to move up to MBB

Choosing Between Purdue mBT and Babson MBA - Need Advice

Hi everyone,

I'm from Taiwan and have over five years of work experience in my home country. My background includes a degree in Fashion Design, roles as a Marketing Specialist at Taiwan's largest department store, and work with an Apple Premium Reseller (APR). Additionally, I've run a small business selling second-hand luxury items online on Shopee.

Despite my diverse experiences, my business knowledge is self-taught, which was a challenge when I noticed a lack of strategic direction at the APR startup where I worked. This experience inspired me to pursue formal business education so I can implement structured, strategic approaches rather than relying on intuition.

My career goal: To establish a second-hand fashion brand that combines online and physical stores. I prefer working behind the scenes, as direct customer interaction, especially with rude customers, is not my preference.

Here are my options:

Purdue University’s Master of Business and Technology (MBT):

Duration: 1 year
Scholarship: $9,000
Pros: Cost-effective, brand new program launching this year.
Cons: New program without a track record.
Babson College Full-Time MBA:

Duration: 2 years
Scholarship: $30,000
Pros: Located in Boston, which is a vibrant, entrepreneurial city with diverse course offerings.
Cons: Uncertain recognition in Asia, which is where I plan to ultimately return.
As someone who has never studied or lived abroad, I'm seeking advice on which program might better suit my goals, especially considering my eventual return to Asia.

Thank you in advance for your insights!

Hello everyone,

Please review my profile and give your valuable suggestions, comments. I would like to understand my realistic chances to get into T25 and what I can do to enhance it. Also, suggest schools that would qualify as ‘target’ or ‘safety’ based on my profile. I am mostly aiming for schools in the US, but would be open to suggestions for Europe as well. I will be highly thankful to you for all feedback.

**Program:** Full-Time MBA (2yr programs)

**Background:** Indian IT Female, Technical background, 4yrs of work experience(at matriculation)

**GMAT Classic:** 710 (2021)

I will be taking the GMAT Focus as well

**Education: [B.Tech](http://B.Tech)** Computer Science | GPA: 9.65/10 | Recipient of Merit Scholarship in College (one of 10 people) | Published a research paper in Machine Learning Application in Healthcare

**Work Experience:**
Healthcare | ZS Associates | 3yrs : Web Application Developer, Business Analyst, Supervise team of 5+ resources, 1 promotion, 1 Award & multiple other recognitions
Internship | Cromatus Consulting (startup) | 3 months: Web Application Developer, Best Performer Award

**Extra-Coursework:** Certifications in Business Analytics, Big Data Analytics, Project Management

**Extra-Curriculars:**
CSR Organization Committee | Onboarding and Teaching Sessions | Organization Committee for Employee Engagement Events | Led 300+ team members as Chairperson in Texephyr Technical Event | Teach for India Initiative | Tree Plantation Drives | Cleanliness Drives | Various Awareness Initiatives | Industrial Tour Organizer

**Post-MBA Plans**
Management Consultant in Healthcare

Hi, I am an Indian IT engineer having 26 months of experience. My 10th/12th/UG scores and work ex are:

UG: 6.37/10 (2015-19)
12th 80.8%
10th: 9.8/10

CDAC: 6 months (Jan 23-July 23)
cloudyBoss (Australian tech-startup): 3 months contract (Jan 22-April 22)
Wipro: 18 months (Oct 19- April 21)

Note: 1. I have several months of gap period while I transitioned to another job. I utilized the gap-period time in job search and improving physical fitness.

Extra-Curriculars:

In school, I was an NCC Cadet in Indian Army for two years and was awarded NCC B certificate. Also represented my school at a quiz competition and got 2nd rank and certificate of recognition.

In college, I participated in various tech and non tech-competitions won medals and certificates of recognition three times. Besides these, I was also associated with an Voluntary Youth Forum and represented my college there. During holidays and summers, I visited many places in different states and actively participated in several programs organized by the forum, served as a volunteer in Youth-fests organized by the forum. Also received certificate of recognition from them. (The youth forum helped thousands of students in fighting depression, suicidal tendencies, intoxicant addictions and imparted Ancient Vedic knowledge helping them in becoming better individuals.)

Also, I am a good at running and can run for 4-5km non-stop. I am also good at e-sports and currently at town hall level 13 at Clash of Clans.

Post-MBA:
I am good at quant so, I am looking forward for a career in Finance especially, Investment Banking and my second option would be consulting; considering my previous involvement with the youth forum.

I would be preparing well and targeting a GMAT score of 750+.

Please review my profile and give your valuable suggestions, comments. Also, suggest schools more suited to my post MBA aspirations. I will be highly thankful to you for giving me few minutes of yours.

I have spent around 4 years working at Bain Capability Network, having graduated from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University in 2020. Post MBA, I’m looking to work at a consulting firm in the short term, and eventually would like to start my own venture in the sustainability space.

At Bain Capability Network, I have worked with international stakeholders (US, Europe, SE Asia) and currently report to a senior stakeholder based in America. Additionally, I have actively participated in extracurricular activities at work and during my undergrad years, holding multiple positions of responsibility.

INSEAD is my dream college, both for the geography as well as the mission and values of the school. I am open to applying for the Jan 2026 /Aug 2025 intake (though I would prefer January for the internships). I understand that lack of international exposure might be a hindrance. Kindly evaluate my profile and let me know where I stand!

Almost 3 years into the finance industry now I think is the right time for me to go for my MBA. I currently work in Investment Banking where I am assisting the global bankers and I believe the MBA with its diverse curriculum will work perfect in a sequence with the technical, theoretical knowledge I have gathered as well as my people skills to enhance myself to emerge as a more complete professional and transition into a front end Investment Banking profile with a long term goal to establish my own practice in M&A and Transaction Advisory in the near future with a regional target of being in the UK, US and EU.

Hey Forum!
I have just got my GMAT FE score (645, Q90-V80-DI-76)

My academic profile is:

BTech Grad, Mechanical Engineering [2020], 8.31 CGPA, NIT Allahabad
95.2% in 12th, 95% in 10th [if that matters]

My Professional Experience is:

13 months work ex in L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, where I worked in the Supply Chain Department, procuring items for On-shore projects for ONGC, Saudi Aramco working with vendors across India, KSA, Singapore. I was also responsible for the Implementation and Management of SAP Ariba across my team for digitalizing Supply Chain Functions

After this, I joined Sprinklr as a Product Implementation Consultant and have been working here for 26 months now in which I have got two promotions [now working as a Lead Implementation Consultant]. I have worked with Fortune 100 companies like Disney, Amazon, Ford, Walgreens for the Implementation of Sprinklr software which boosted there marketing efforts and streamlined there back-office functions, along with building a social media strategy based on data. This has given me an exposure into variety of businesses and dealing with multiple stakeholders, further this makes my experience unique in the sense that I work with Social Media Managers, Directors of Global Communications, IT admins from the client side and Engineers, Product Managers, Success Managers, Account Executives, Project Managers from Sprinklr in order to best deliver the project.

Extra Curriculars:
I was a part of Dramatics Club in my college and was also the Club co-ordinator in my Final Year. I also managed Cultural Fest and Tech Fest during my Final Year. Further I also worked on a drone startup during my college final year and was also a part of Anokhi Pehel, a student led NGO to teach the economically backward students leaving near the campus area. Further I was part of the play that came third in Springfest [cultural fest of IIT KGP]. After college, along with my job, I have been a constant part of Open Mic clubs in Delhi and performed for the likes of Amar Ujala, Kommune.

Post-MBA goals:

Post MBA I plan to continue in Tech, with focus on Programme Management or Digital Transformation as this is the area that I have worked and find my mind and heart in

After nearly 4 years in Tech as a software. Want to switch to consulting.

I have worked as a Salesforce developer in a Big Four Firm for 4 year in ERI and Health Care and Life sciences based project. All the projects I have worked on are large scale projects and have been published on various journals. I don't have managerial experience as I am a technical architect but I do have 3 team members reporting to me. I have been a part of few clubs during my undergrad but it is based on social impact. At work, I have volunteered for conducting procreational games and been part of Women Summit. I have also been part of core team for conducting events at office level. In my 3.5 years, I have received 5 awards. My short term goal is slide into a product managerial role and my long term goal is to continue working at consulting in a leadership position.
My primary target is US and I'll be applying to a few schools in Asia and Europe. I am Engineering Graduate specialized in Electronics and communication Engineering from a tier 1 college in India (Not IITs/NITs but a private deemed university)

I am currently working as a technology consultant at a big4 firm for 3+ years (4+ years or experience by the time sessions start). I have worked on multiple large scale transformation projects that involves a variety of groups. I have a bit of leadership experience from these projects. I have experience as a startup founder as well have good extracurriculars. I am looking to move into the TPM roles or moving into management consulting. My long term goal is to start my own company in the technology and marketing sector.
My primary target is US and I'll be applying to a few schools in Asia and Europe.

I have been working in a leading biotech industry in my country for 4+ years, with a academic background in Biomedicine, I have experience in aseptic manufacturing and project management related to biotech products. I am looking to advance my career and leadership skills with MBA and hopefully continue my career in project management in leading international biotech industry in Denmark. I am also applying to a business school in Denmark (that is not listed in the school list above)

After 2 years of working in O&G giant Shell, I'm looking to switch my career industry to Finance.