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Rituja Bakshi
Joined: 09 Sep 2014
Last visit: 04 Feb 2019
Posts: 3
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Status:MBA 2018
Location: India
Concentration: International Business, Marketing
Schools: Bocconi '20 (A)
GMAT 1: 650 Q49 V30
GPA: 4
WE:Brand Management (Retail: E-commerce)
04 Aug 2017, 00:05
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Hello Sir,
I need your advice on an urgent basis.
Following are the details of my profile:
1. Working as Business Development Manager (Womenswear) in a well to do fashion & tech startup.
2. Have 4 years of experience in the fashion business (3 years in leadership experience)
3. Aided by engineering education : CGPA 7.58/10
4. 10th : 87% , 12th: 76%
5. My USP: Shifted to fashion (where my passion lies) from technical background and will be continuing my career in the same field.
6. Reason for MBA : Need to learn more concepts & its applications, and to be exposed to more case studies, network, and work in a more advance domain.
7. Target School : HEC Paris, IE Spain
Problem Statement : I have given GMAT twice (alongside my work) and got a score of 650. This does not reflect the best of my abilities. I am certain that if I leave work, and give my 100% to my preparation towards MBA (GMAT+ Application) I will see the results and will pan out well. However, if I leave my work at the moment, and apply in the second round, I will have a gap of 3-4 months.
I need to know how does this reflect on my profile? My mind is currently torn apart with pros and cons.
I need your advice on an urgent basis.
Following are the details of my profile:
1. Working as Business Development Manager (Womenswear) in a well to do fashion & tech startup.
2. Have 4 years of experience in the fashion business (3 years in leadership experience)
3. Aided by engineering education : CGPA 7.58/10
4. 10th : 87% , 12th: 76%
5. My USP: Shifted to fashion (where my passion lies) from technical background and will be continuing my career in the same field.
6. Reason for MBA : Need to learn more concepts & its applications, and to be exposed to more case studies, network, and work in a more advance domain.
7. Target School : HEC Paris, IE Spain
Problem Statement : I have given GMAT twice (alongside my work) and got a score of 650. This does not reflect the best of my abilities. I am certain that if I leave work, and give my 100% to my preparation towards MBA (GMAT+ Application) I will see the results and will pan out well. However, if I leave my work at the moment, and apply in the second round, I will have a gap of 3-4 months.
I need to know how does this reflect on my profile? My mind is currently torn apart with pros and cons.
04 Aug 2017, 00:38
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Rituja Bakshi
Hi Rituja,
You have a good profile and I can see you just missed the average GMAT score of your target schools. I am a big proponent of not focusing on GMAT so heavily at the same time I do understand your concerns. Quitting to prepare for GMAT doesn't bode well for your profile specially because it won't be only for 3 months. What will you do after taking your 3rd attempt and matriculating in Fall 2018? If you can be involved in work anyhow and give more hours to GMAT prep that would be best.
Did you look at Design schools such as Parsons NY or Marangoni Milan ? They also have excellent Fashion Design courses. Hope this helps. Let me know if you would like to discuss your concerns over a call.
Best,
06 Aug 2017, 01:03
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Rituja Bakshi
I agree with the other poster - are you sure an MBA will provide the best ROI for you? Would it make sense from a financial perspective? Fashion schools seem like another option to me. Also, wondering if you can take a leave of absence without quitting your job. That would be optimal.
I advise my GMAT clients to get up one hour earlier per day and focus on the GMAT, for a period of six weeks. This ensures you are giving the GMAT your best of you and not what is left at the end of a long day.
