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Thank you Shimri for joining us.

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Hi everyone, I’m Shimri Winters from ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting.

A little about me. I have an undergraduate degree in computer science and earned my MBA from London Business School. I work closely with applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and am here to help you navigate the admissions process. check us out on http://www.ARINGO.com

Feel free to ask any questions about MBA applications, school selection, essays, or career goals.

If you would like more personalized feedback, you are welcome to send your CV, GMAT score, and target school list to [email protected]
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sorry i forgot to mention my CGPA, I have updated the message.

Hi Shimri and ARINGO team,

Thank you for hosting this live profile evaluation session.

Here are my details:

Pre-MBA Role/Industry: Senior Analyst in technology/IP research with experience in AI workflows, patent analysis, and structured problem-solving
Years of Experience (YOE): ~3+ years, will be 4.5 at the time of matriculation
Exam Score: Preparing for GMAT (targeting 675+)
Cumulative GPA: 7.8 (mechanical and automation engineering from GGSIPU)
Extracurriculars (ECs): Mentorship, academic initiatives, and structured learning programs (including McKinsey Forward Program)
Post-MBA Goals: Transition into Product Management / Tech Strategy roles at global firms (e.g., Big Tech / industrial tech companies)
Target Schools: M7, Ivy leagues, T-15, INSEAD, HEC Paris.

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Hi ARINGO team,

Could you please evaluate my profile?

Here are my details:
10th 95%; 12th 84%.
Graduation in 2016 from BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus (Tier 1 college India) with BE (Mech. Engg.) and M.Sc. Maths.
Cumulative GPA: 7.2
6 years Upsc preparation (till 2022), 3 times qualifed Prelims Stage, but could not reach interview.

Started working in 2023.
Experience: 3+ years now. 1.5 years in Public policy consulting, and currently working as a business analyst in a private equity consulting firm.

Target: ISB, IIMs executive MBA (Tier 1 institutes in India)

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I will quote the questions in the order they come in.

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Hi, here are my details, kindly help with profile evaluation:
1) 10th: 95%, 12th:89%
2) UG: Btech Mechanical (NIT Warangal, CGPA 7.3)
3) PGDM: IIM Mumbai (CGPA 8.3)
4) Total work ex is 5 years
a) 2 years as senior engineer with Larsen and Toubro
b) 2.5 years as management consultant with Deloitte India
c) Presently (6 months+) as project manager with Optum

5) GMAT Target is 680

6) Target schools are Kellogg (1 year program), Dartmouth, Duke, Yale, University of Melbourne

7) Post MBA role: Transition to internal corporate strategy roles

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Hi Kshitij1122, thanks for sharing the update, this helps.
That said, I’m still missing a few important details to properly assess your chances, such as your country of origin, gender, actual GMAT score (I know you dont have this yet) , company brands, international exposure, and any managerial or leadership experience.

From what you have wrote
You have a solid and relevant background for your stated goals in Product Management and Tech Strategy, especially with your experience in AI and structured problem-solving.

For now, I would strongly suggest focusing on achieving a high GMAT score, as this will be a key factor for your target schools, especially given your GPA.

Once you have your final GMAT score, feel free to reach out on [email protected] with your CV and the additional details, and I’d be happy to provide a more thorough profile assessment.

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Graduate in Fashion Management ( from tier 1 fashion college India) CGPA-8.6
Pre MBA role: 7years work experience as Retail/Fashion Buyer in Indian Retail Industry, working with international brands like Armani Group.
Recently joined my father’s Packaging Manufacturing business and looking at Business Development.
Gmat target: 680
Post MBA Goals: Strategy role in Global Retail Company/Retail Consultant
Target School- Insead, IE Spain, Kellogs, NYU Stern, Columbia

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Hi BossSkill (love the name!), thanks for sharing your profile.

You have a strong academic foundation !
and your current experience in consulting and private equity is relevant for your targets and sounds very impressive!

As you probably know, the main point to address is the 6-year UPSC preparation gap. This isn’t necessarily negative, but you will need to frame it clearly in terms of what you learned, how you grew, and how it led you to your current path.

Your GPA is on the lower side, so your test score will be important to strengthen your profile.

I’m still missing a few details like test scores, leadership experience, and extracurricular involvement, which are important for a deeper evaluation.
I’d suggest focusing on your test score for now.
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Hi JoeJose, thanks for sharing your profile.

You have a strong overall background with NIT Warangal and IIM Mumbai, along with solid experience from tier 1 brands like Deloitte, and now Optum. a good mix of engineering, consulting, and project management positions !!!

Your GMAT will play an important role. A 680 (GMAT FE, yes?) is competitive, but pushing higher would strengthen your chances, especially for schools like Kellogg, Yale, and Duke.

Your career progression looks good, and moving into a project manager role adds a leadership dimension.
Overall, you are a competitive candidate for your target schools (if u manage to score above the school averages on the GMAT), with stronger chances in the mid-to-top-tier US programs and good potential for Kellogg’s 1Y if execution is strong.

I’m still missing some details like international exposure, extracurriculars, and leadership outside of work, which can make a difference.
I suggest, once you complete your GMAT, you send me your CV, GMAT score and any other info, and I can perhaps assist you to create some kick ass applications

I am always on [email protected]

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I am always on [email protected]

Thanks a lot Shimri, I will reach out once I have my GMAT score

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Hi, thanks for sharing your profile.

You bring a strong foundation in fashion and retail, I LOVE IT!!! (I have worked with a few buyers from the fashion industry and business schools LOVE this profile!!!) What I love most are the international brands you can mention (Armani is always good...), which is a clear strength for your target schools.
The family business also adds an interesting business development angle, especially if you are driving growth or client acquisition.

At the same time, I am still missing a few important details needed for a proper assessment, such as your exact GMAT score once available, international exposure, scale and impact of your current business role, and clearer leadership experience.

The mixed list of schools (see our stats on these schools https://aringo.com/aringo-mba-admission-statistics/

seems good (NYU Fashion MBA? or "regular"?) Kellogg and Columbia might be tough (and will require a high GMAT) but INSEAD is a bit easier and IE much... so definitely aim high, keep this list and for now focus on the GMAT

Once you have your GMAT or want to start working on your apps (not later than June for R1) please reach out again for a detailed profile evaluation. I am always on [email protected]

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Profile evaluation request ...............East Asian Male/29/Canada, graduated from a top 3 Canadian uni (3.0 Econ Major). GMAT: 675. Post-MBA goal: Investment Banking. WE: 4 years Capital Markets exp at a top 3 Canadian bank, 2 yrs in a rotation program, 2 yrs senior analyst position. Responsible for market/credit/liquidity risk oversight for trading business. Schools: Cornell, UCLA, Stern, Columbia, Darden

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Hello please help with profile evaluation:
- College: B Tech. From IIT Kanpur (CGPA - 8.2)
- Work experience is - in Mastercard as a Data Engineer. Just got a promotion as well.
- Gmat Score FE - 715
Can you please suggest that which schools I should target?

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Thank you, will reach out once i have my score in place

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Hi, thanks for sharing your profile.

You have a solid and relevant background and investment banking is always good for MBAs 😊
Especially with 4 years in capital markets at a top Canadian bank!

The progression from rotation program to senior analyst also shows good development – well done!!

I am not too worried about your undergraduate GPA . but it does put some extra weight on your GMAT ... Luckily, a 675 is decent and within range of all your targets, though a slightly higher score would further strengthen your competitiveness

Your post-MBA goal in investment banking is well aligned with your current experience, which is a strong point. Still, we need to show the shcools “why MBA”...

Overall, you are very competitive for schools like Darden and UCLA and Cornell (where I would even expect a scholarship if you write an amazing application!) and within the target range for Stern and Columbia (although more challenging) and will require very strong storytelling,

Happy to help you create some stellar applications! Email me your CV and any other info on [email protected] and we can discuss your applications in greater length
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Hello please help with profile evaluation:
- College: B Tech. From IIT Kanpur (CGPA - 8.2)
- Work experience is - in Mastercard as a Data Engineer. Just got a promotion as well.
- Gmat Score FE - 715
Can you please suggest that which schools I should target?

Good profile and score. ABC and ISB sure shot.