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20 Sep 2019, 09:01
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Hi,
Please evaluate my profile. Here's a summary:
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Education:
Institution: BITS Pilani, India
GPA: 6.87/10
GMAT: 720
Q: 49 | V: 38 | IR: 6 | AWA: NA yet
Work experience:
WE: 86 months
Industry: Marketing & Advertising
I have been working towards building my career in digital marketing.
I started my career with a digital marketing agency catering to some of the biggest clients across India and I was handling some of their larger portfolios. Spent about 4 years there, handled a team of 7-8 individuals at any point of time and advertising spends of $10mn+ monthly and scooped up 3 promotions during my time there.
Spent a year at a travel experience aggregator with operations across US, EU & Middle East. Led their digital marketing team and build and improved revenue streams across these regions. Got promoted once during my time there.
Moved to one of the largest OTT Video platform in India to lead their digital marketing efforts and have been working with them for the past 2 years. Have consistently been crucial to the growth of the platforms and part of the core marketing team. Lined up for promotion this year.
Awarded by org twice for internal accomplishments.
During my tenure at all 3 firms, I have directly worked with Business Heads and CEOs. Will have LORs from the relevant folks to back up for it.
Extracurricular activities (highlight notable undergraduate and post-undergraduate ones):
UG: Was involved organizing core events at college level sports and cultural fests
Avid Swimmer and Tennis player
Haven’t been involved in much beyond the above.
Post-MBA goals:
I have been in the marketing domain for the past 7 years and wish to continue doing so. The need for MBA arises to give a bump up to my career path and move to senior leadership roles. Wish to work for global firms and gain international exposure.
Target schools: INSEAD(FR/S), NYU Stern, Cornell, Judge, HEC, NUS, NTU, IE Spain.
Questions
What are my chances at the above schools?
I understand that my GPA is on the lower side. How would you suggest I make up for it?
Any other schools that you’d recommend I look at?
Thank you!
Please evaluate my profile. Here's a summary:
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Education:
Institution: BITS Pilani, India
GPA: 6.87/10
GMAT: 720
Q: 49 | V: 38 | IR: 6 | AWA: NA yet
Work experience:
WE: 86 months
Industry: Marketing & Advertising
I have been working towards building my career in digital marketing.
I started my career with a digital marketing agency catering to some of the biggest clients across India and I was handling some of their larger portfolios. Spent about 4 years there, handled a team of 7-8 individuals at any point of time and advertising spends of $10mn+ monthly and scooped up 3 promotions during my time there.
Spent a year at a travel experience aggregator with operations across US, EU & Middle East. Led their digital marketing team and build and improved revenue streams across these regions. Got promoted once during my time there.
Moved to one of the largest OTT Video platform in India to lead their digital marketing efforts and have been working with them for the past 2 years. Have consistently been crucial to the growth of the platforms and part of the core marketing team. Lined up for promotion this year.
Awarded by org twice for internal accomplishments.
During my tenure at all 3 firms, I have directly worked with Business Heads and CEOs. Will have LORs from the relevant folks to back up for it.
Extracurricular activities (highlight notable undergraduate and post-undergraduate ones):
UG: Was involved organizing core events at college level sports and cultural fests
Avid Swimmer and Tennis player
Haven’t been involved in much beyond the above.
Post-MBA goals:
I have been in the marketing domain for the past 7 years and wish to continue doing so. The need for MBA arises to give a bump up to my career path and move to senior leadership roles. Wish to work for global firms and gain international exposure.
Target schools: INSEAD(FR/S), NYU Stern, Cornell, Judge, HEC, NUS, NTU, IE Spain.
Questions
What are my chances at the above schools?
I understand that my GPA is on the lower side. How would you suggest I make up for it?
Any other schools that you’d recommend I look at?
Thank you!
24 Sep 2019, 15:43
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Hi there tanuj20,
Thanks for reaching out.
As you probably know, the toughest candidate pool is an Indian Male in IT or Engineering so the fact that you are in marketing already sets you apart which is great!
For those schools you have a great gmat score and indeed your gpa is on the lower side so the only way to really compensate for that is to have a super high gmat (are you planning on retaking?). You can still apply with your score but will look even better if it's higher considering your applicant pool. Not sure if there is a reason why your grades in undergrad were on the lower side but if there WAS a reason eg health issues, personal issues, too much dedication to a sports team, or that kind of thing, then yes you can include that in your application (generally in the optional essays). But don't use an 'excuse' if there was no particular reason.
Seems like you've had great career progression and achievements with your promotion and awards so you definitely want to highlight that, plus leading teams/working with others.
Your extra curriculars seem ok so you'll really have to upsell those that you have done. Any volunteering to help set you apart?
The thing with the international schools, INSEAD, Judge, HEC, IE is that they really like int'l experience - do you have anything work related or even personal? an exchange abroad you have done? or work with int'l clients? If you don't, you will really need to highlight why you want a int'l school and that you have an int'l mindset. The other schools seem like a good choice but you have to ask yourself, why are you choosing that school (specialty, location, network, length etc) and see if it's the best fit for you. Hopefully you are attending info sessions as well to give you a sense of the school culture.
If you'd like any further coaching or consultation, feel free to set something up with Fortuna on our website.
Good luck with everything.
Thanks for reaching out.
As you probably know, the toughest candidate pool is an Indian Male in IT or Engineering so the fact that you are in marketing already sets you apart which is great!
For those schools you have a great gmat score and indeed your gpa is on the lower side so the only way to really compensate for that is to have a super high gmat (are you planning on retaking?). You can still apply with your score but will look even better if it's higher considering your applicant pool. Not sure if there is a reason why your grades in undergrad were on the lower side but if there WAS a reason eg health issues, personal issues, too much dedication to a sports team, or that kind of thing, then yes you can include that in your application (generally in the optional essays). But don't use an 'excuse' if there was no particular reason.
Seems like you've had great career progression and achievements with your promotion and awards so you definitely want to highlight that, plus leading teams/working with others.
Your extra curriculars seem ok so you'll really have to upsell those that you have done. Any volunteering to help set you apart?
The thing with the international schools, INSEAD, Judge, HEC, IE is that they really like int'l experience - do you have anything work related or even personal? an exchange abroad you have done? or work with int'l clients? If you don't, you will really need to highlight why you want a int'l school and that you have an int'l mindset. The other schools seem like a good choice but you have to ask yourself, why are you choosing that school (specialty, location, network, length etc) and see if it's the best fit for you. Hopefully you are attending info sessions as well to give you a sense of the school culture.
If you'd like any further coaching or consultation, feel free to set something up with Fortuna on our website.
Good luck with everything.
01 Oct 2019, 19:43
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Hi team,
I'd be grateful for any ideas you may have in relation to my profile and what schools you think I might be a fit for.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
GMAT 720 (Q46, V44)
GPA B+ equivalent (~3.25) double degree engineering/finance major. Non-target (top NZ) university
CFA charterholder
Nationality: New Zealand (Chinese ethnicity)
Applying at 31 years old, male
Worked in 3 countries - NZ, Canada, United States
Worked in 3 industries with 8 years exp - Civil Engineering, Commercial Banking, currently working in investment management in New York
Post MBA goal is to transition into real estate investment management
Extracurriculars are not so strong. President of sports club in university, spent a couple of years mentoring high school students through class visits. More recently, have just been involved in networking groups as a regular member (eg. CFA society and school alumni, etc).
Considering: Columbia, NYU, Berkeley, INSEAD
Thank you!
I'd be grateful for any ideas you may have in relation to my profile and what schools you think I might be a fit for.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
GMAT 720 (Q46, V44)
GPA B+ equivalent (~3.25) double degree engineering/finance major. Non-target (top NZ) university
CFA charterholder
Nationality: New Zealand (Chinese ethnicity)
Applying at 31 years old, male
Worked in 3 countries - NZ, Canada, United States
Worked in 3 industries with 8 years exp - Civil Engineering, Commercial Banking, currently working in investment management in New York
Post MBA goal is to transition into real estate investment management
Extracurriculars are not so strong. President of sports club in university, spent a couple of years mentoring high school students through class visits. More recently, have just been involved in networking groups as a regular member (eg. CFA society and school alumni, etc).
Considering: Columbia, NYU, Berkeley, INSEAD
Thank you!
