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13 Nov 2024, 08:58
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tl;dr 10th: 93.4, 12th: 95.8, BBA: 87.14 (Rank 2, IIM Ranchi), 4 conference proceedings, 2 startups (>60l revenue/yearly; 65% margin). Not scoring good in CAT/GMAT. Sure about MBA. Confused about prep and admission (overthinking).
I wished to articulate my thoughts and seek advice.
I secured 93.4% and 95.8% in 10th (2019) and 12th (2021) grades.
I started a PowerPoint agency in 2020. I had the privilege to work with WHO, and BlackRock (voluntary - charity event). We've sold our template to government agencies and multiple Fortune 500 companies. It runs on auto-pilot currently and makes ~$12k annually.
This early success blindsighted me. I thought I did not require a college education. Luckily, my parents put some sense into me.
After joining IIM Ranchi's IPM in 2021, I realised that the courses were genuinely interesting. I fell in love with academia and binge-reading. I tried writing (basic, preliminary) research papers and have 4 conference proceedings (PAN-IIM, ISDSI, ICHSP); secured rank 2 in my batch (87.14%); also created the official website for the college.
In 2023, we co-founded an EdTech platform (for IPMAT). I love building a brand from scratch and seeing it come to life. I know how to design and edit well. We've crossed Rs. 50 lakhs (revenue) this calendar year. Our profit margins are also good.
In 2024, I exited IIM Ranchi with a BBA. Why? I wanted to work on the start-up (timing felt crucial). Plus, I scored 2 marks in CAT's QA so BLACKIS were not an option.
What now?
Every time I seek advice, I get told not to look at an MBA (currently).
To be candid: I miss the ecosystem of an institute. I loved talking with my peers (and not on just discord). Submitting case-comps and assignments at 11.58pm gave me a rush of adrenaline. I miss presenting fun topics in front of the class and learning things that I would have never googled.
My parents want me to get a master's degree at the earliest.
I feel that I've matured a lot since the exit. I've also understood businesses better: learnt not to ignore HR (I used to underestimate them due to my extreme bias towards lean startups). I learnt how to control my creative impulses and delegate better (we have 40+ people working with us).
I believe that I would have a deeper appreciation towards the subjects I'd study. I know that I can contribute to the classroom in a nuanced manner. I'll be able to better understand the case-studies. I feel that I would improve as a person, who would be better equipped to improve the business.
The problem:
I am unable to perform in my CAT mocks because I haven't given it the time and discipline that it requires. My mind gets distracted and I try changing my tools (let's do GRE instead) instead of improving my competency with standardised exams.
I can do CAT's VA, not GMAT's. I can do GMAT's QA (to an extent), not CAT's. I blank out with CAT LRDI but GMAT's Data Insights is much more doable. I am not this bad with college mid-terms and end-terms. I hope that by giving GMAT enough time, I improve my scores.
The PGP-YL feels like a god-send because I know that my profile can help compensate for my average entrance exam score. I can still appear for the interview without an 'exam-cutoff' unlike BLACKIS.
My solution:
I'll go offline wrt start-up and focus only on the exam from tomorrow. I'll remove my access from work (no distractions). I'll write a diagnostic test for GMAT after a quick QA revision tomorrow.
I'm worried about not scoring good enough and the ambiguity regardings standardisation of CAT, GMAT, GRE troubles me even when I know that it is not under my control (will a 90%ile in GMAT be the same as a 90%ile in CAT, if so, let me just focus on CAT etc.)
I thought I was decent at VA, but the critical reasoning in GMAT goes over my head. I feel mentally exhausted after doing 5-6 questions and I am unable to derive energy from the process (unlike work). However, I'll suck it up and get it done to the best of my abilities.
Thoughts?
I wished to articulate my thoughts and seek advice.
I secured 93.4% and 95.8% in 10th (2019) and 12th (2021) grades.
I started a PowerPoint agency in 2020. I had the privilege to work with WHO, and BlackRock (voluntary - charity event). We've sold our template to government agencies and multiple Fortune 500 companies. It runs on auto-pilot currently and makes ~$12k annually.
This early success blindsighted me. I thought I did not require a college education. Luckily, my parents put some sense into me.
After joining IIM Ranchi's IPM in 2021, I realised that the courses were genuinely interesting. I fell in love with academia and binge-reading. I tried writing (basic, preliminary) research papers and have 4 conference proceedings (PAN-IIM, ISDSI, ICHSP); secured rank 2 in my batch (87.14%); also created the official website for the college.
In 2023, we co-founded an EdTech platform (for IPMAT). I love building a brand from scratch and seeing it come to life. I know how to design and edit well. We've crossed Rs. 50 lakhs (revenue) this calendar year. Our profit margins are also good.
In 2024, I exited IIM Ranchi with a BBA. Why? I wanted to work on the start-up (timing felt crucial). Plus, I scored 2 marks in CAT's QA so BLACKIS were not an option.
What now?
Every time I seek advice, I get told not to look at an MBA (currently).
To be candid: I miss the ecosystem of an institute. I loved talking with my peers (and not on just discord). Submitting case-comps and assignments at 11.58pm gave me a rush of adrenaline. I miss presenting fun topics in front of the class and learning things that I would have never googled.
My parents want me to get a master's degree at the earliest.
I feel that I've matured a lot since the exit. I've also understood businesses better: learnt not to ignore HR (I used to underestimate them due to my extreme bias towards lean startups). I learnt how to control my creative impulses and delegate better (we have 40+ people working with us).
I believe that I would have a deeper appreciation towards the subjects I'd study. I know that I can contribute to the classroom in a nuanced manner. I'll be able to better understand the case-studies. I feel that I would improve as a person, who would be better equipped to improve the business.
The problem:
I am unable to perform in my CAT mocks because I haven't given it the time and discipline that it requires. My mind gets distracted and I try changing my tools (let's do GRE instead) instead of improving my competency with standardised exams.
I can do CAT's VA, not GMAT's. I can do GMAT's QA (to an extent), not CAT's. I blank out with CAT LRDI but GMAT's Data Insights is much more doable. I am not this bad with college mid-terms and end-terms. I hope that by giving GMAT enough time, I improve my scores.
The PGP-YL feels like a god-send because I know that my profile can help compensate for my average entrance exam score. I can still appear for the interview without an 'exam-cutoff' unlike BLACKIS.
My solution:
I'll go offline wrt start-up and focus only on the exam from tomorrow. I'll remove my access from work (no distractions). I'll write a diagnostic test for GMAT after a quick QA revision tomorrow.
I'm worried about not scoring good enough and the ambiguity regardings standardisation of CAT, GMAT, GRE troubles me even when I know that it is not under my control (will a 90%ile in GMAT be the same as a 90%ile in CAT, if so, let me just focus on CAT etc.)
I thought I was decent at VA, but the critical reasoning in GMAT goes over my head. I feel mentally exhausted after doing 5-6 questions and I am unable to derive energy from the process (unlike work). However, I'll suck it up and get it done to the best of my abilities.
Thoughts?
13 Nov 2024, 10:20
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Dear basicallybhavesh,
From the brief, it seems you are facing the problem of having a cushion in the form of a profitable venture and hence your commitment towards the competitive exams is not that high. This is absolutely understandable and potentially most of the people in your shoes would do the same.
However, it also seems that you are complacent to some extent with regards to the score that will get you an interview invite for ISB PGP YL. Do note that while your profile might be differentiated from some of your peers because of your entrepreneurial stints, but at the end of the day, even for ISB PGP YL, a 635 + GMAT FE and its GRE / CAT equivalent (percentile wise) is important.
As an ISB alum (PGP CO15) and a fellow entrepreneur, I would state that if you really want to do an MBA and get into ISB right now considering you can get in (or not) even after a few years via the regular PGP route, don’t just take the competitive exam because your well wishers want you to get into an MBA program asap.
Last but not the least, confidence is one of the key strengths to back you up as a founder, but when you are positioning yourself in front of an admission committee, you need to demonstrate humility, showcase that you are a team player, and joining the program to unlearn a few things, learn a lot more and in the journey add value to the peer-to-peer learning fabric of the cohort. Your essays and rest of the application should reflect these qualities.
In case you do end up deciding to apply for the ISB PGP YL program this year and need guidance, feel free to hit me up over email / call (details in signature).
Cheers and wish you all the very best for everything !!
From the brief, it seems you are facing the problem of having a cushion in the form of a profitable venture and hence your commitment towards the competitive exams is not that high. This is absolutely understandable and potentially most of the people in your shoes would do the same.
However, it also seems that you are complacent to some extent with regards to the score that will get you an interview invite for ISB PGP YL. Do note that while your profile might be differentiated from some of your peers because of your entrepreneurial stints, but at the end of the day, even for ISB PGP YL, a 635 + GMAT FE and its GRE / CAT equivalent (percentile wise) is important.
As an ISB alum (PGP CO15) and a fellow entrepreneur, I would state that if you really want to do an MBA and get into ISB right now considering you can get in (or not) even after a few years via the regular PGP route, don’t just take the competitive exam because your well wishers want you to get into an MBA program asap.
Last but not the least, confidence is one of the key strengths to back you up as a founder, but when you are positioning yourself in front of an admission committee, you need to demonstrate humility, showcase that you are a team player, and joining the program to unlearn a few things, learn a lot more and in the journey add value to the peer-to-peer learning fabric of the cohort. Your essays and rest of the application should reflect these qualities.
In case you do end up deciding to apply for the ISB PGP YL program this year and need guidance, feel free to hit me up over email / call (details in signature).
Cheers and wish you all the very best for everything !!
13 Nov 2024, 20:44
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Exemplary post about seeking advice!!
With ACAD history I don't see that it will be hard for you to Prep for GMAT
With ACAD history I don't see that it will be hard for you to Prep for GMAT
