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hello! Hi

Looking for dual degrees in sustainability & MBA in the east coast US & UK
Could you please recommend some?

Latin American, 26 years old
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Indian, Male, Engineer 8.5/10 GPA GMAT 750

Work Ex: 7 years in the technology arm of a consulting company. Fast tracked promotions (5 promotions in 5 years). Leading cross-functional and cross-geography projects. Work related international travels.

Extra curricular: Active in social sector. Founded a non profit 2 years back, got mentorship and funding through incubators, supporting causes across India
Also went through a couple MBA and public policy fellowships

Post MBA goals: Want to pivot to strategy consulting full time / backup option is to move into technology consulting or product management roles

Target schools:
Harvard
Stanford
Booth
Kellogg
CBS
Haas
Yale

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Hi, My details: Age - 28 (turning 29 this year) Gender - Male Graduation - B.Tech from NIT - 8/10 CGPA Internships - 2 International internships (1 summer internship and 1 semester exchange) Work Exp - 6 Yrs in Data & Analytics (3.5 yrs in India, 1 yr in Nordics, and 1.5 yr in West Europe) GMAT - yet to attempt Community Work - LGBTQ+ help (suicide prevention and mentorship), Led a club at University, Multiple other volunteer works

Is your question around which schools would be a fit or application strategy?

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Indian, Male, Engineer 8.5/10 GPA GMAT 750 Work Ex: 7 years in the technology arm of a consulting company. Fast tracked promotions (5 promotions in 5 years). Leading cross-functional and cross-geography projects. Work related international travels. Extra curricular: Active in social sector. Founded a non profit 2 years back, got mentorship and funding through incubators, supporting causes across India Also went through a couple MBA and public policy fellowships Post MBA goals: Want to pivot to strategy consulting full time / backup option is to move into technology consulting or product management roles Target schools: Harvard Stanford Booth Kellogg CBS Haas Yale

Overall, you have compelling academic, test scores and work experience. Recommend focusing on EC/Volunteer work that can make your profile distinct.

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Is your question around which schools would be a fit or application strategy?

Yes! Which schools should be fit. I am targeting Kellogg.

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Hi , I’m 22 yrs old
Nationality - Indian
Gender - Male
GMAT - 690
UG- Bcom (hons) with a low GPA of 2.44 .
i would like to know what are top b-school for MIM or MSC in management. i can apply for and score required for it.

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Yes! Which schools should be fit. I am targeting Kellogg.

Kellogg is a good choice. I would also look at NYU, Columbia, Haas and Yale

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Indian female
Profile details - Bachelor of technology in Computer Science (7.9 GPA out of 10), 3 year work experience (majorly in IT sector), have been involved with a few NGOs since last 3 years.

Yet to take Gmat with target 720+

Could you please tell me what my chances are with regards to getting into M7 schools.
Also, does applying in round 1 give us any advantage over the candidates who would be applying for round 2?

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Hi , I’m 22 yrs old Nationality - Indian Gender - Male GMAT - 690 UG- Bcom (hons) with a low GPA of 2.44 . i would like to know what are top b-school for MIM or MSC in management. i can apply for and score required for it.

I think there might be some challenges with limited work experience and GPA. If you can get your GMAT above 700 that will help.

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Kellogg is a good choice. I would also look at NYU, Columbia, Haas and Yale

Thanks for the reply! What minimum GMAT score would you recommend for these school?

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Thanks for the reply! What minimum GMAT score would you recommend for these school?

What is your current GMAT score?

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What is your current GMAT score?

I have a 680, but I am retaking the exam

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Indian female Profile details - Bachelor of technology in Computer Science (7.9 GPA out of 10), 3 year work experience (majorly in IT sector), have been involved with a few NGOs since last 3 years. Yet to take Gmat with target 720+ Could you please tell me what my chances are with regards to getting into M7 schools. Also, does applying in round 1 give us any advantage over the candidates who would be applying for round 2?

Top schools are always challenging. We work with candidates to improve acceptance rates. I recommend focusing on getting 720 GMAT and then differentiating through EC/Volunteer work. More resources can be found here:

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Hi

Looking for dual degrees in sustainability & MBA in the east coast US & UK
Could you please recommend some?

Latin American, 26 years old - havent taken GMAT
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Industrial Engineer working in consulting for a MBB, 2 years of experience
Extra curriculars: Youth Advisor for United Nations on climate Change
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I have a 680, but I am retaking the exam

Recommend trying to break 700

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Indian Male (citizenship: Canada), Undergraduate: Computer Engineering at a Canadian institution (GPA: 3.96/4), GMAT (yet to take, target): 700+. Professional background: Consulting (big 4 with 2 promotions in last 3 years), total work exp: 3.5 years by matriculation. Can you please shed some light on what schools i can target?

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I think there might be some challenges with limited work experience and GPA. If you can get your GMAT above 700 that will help.

Which b schools to apply for? As my GPA is low but if i target for 700+ GMAT

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Hi..I have GMAT 728, 11 yrs exp in Aerospace sector - working in world’s top Aerospace org currently. Very active in innovations with 5 trade secrets and few others in review, active in curricular activities such as mentoring, partaking in tech conferences, innovation contest etc. What are my chances at M7 schools?

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