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Hello Everyone,

Please help in evaluating my profile for the 2024-25 batch of ISB/IIMs PGPX-EPGP

10th: 91.8% (ICSE BOARD)
12th: 83.5% (ISC board)
BTech: Marine engineering in 2016, 7.34 CGPA- BITS Pilani
Merit scholarship holder in College.
GMAT: Yet to take (scored 650 in official practice test #1)
work exp: 6.5 yrs in Merchant Navy as a Marine Engineer(Operations Engineer) in Maersk (2nd largest Shipping Company in the world).
I have secured 3 promotions in these years.
Also received a 2000 USD scholarship for outstanding performance in the Maersk internship.
The motive for MBA: career domain change from Merchant Navy to Product Management/ Consulting.

Extracurricular :
1- Social Media Brand Ambassador for the shipping company "Maersk".
2- An active Content Creator in the Merchant Navy sector with 25000 followers across different social media platforms.
Active Debator in school and college.
3- Invited as a guest speaker on podcasts ( Eg: NIT Silchar, talks with Merchant Navy Captain) on Youtube to speak about shipping and merchant navy.
4- Featured in a leading Maritime Magazine in the Philippines as a success story in shipping.
5- Active debater in college and school. Organized an Entrepreneurship venture in college fest.
6- Participated in NGOs and helped in the social work domain.
7- Actively helped a friend in his startup which is now a successful apparel business.

Want to work and live in India in the long term. Kindly suggest advice/suggestions to strengthen my profile for admission this year.

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Hi,
1. The actual GMAT score would be important.
2. In terms of career goals in product management or consulting do try to map your preparation for the transition in terms of skills required for the roles. Rest everything is good. Of course, the application process has other components which will need adequate research and revisions to ace them.

All the best!

Gmatlearnerpromax

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Are we certain that IIMA will allow applicants to reapply in later rounds if they get rejected in the initial rounds?

Yes I helped quite a few candidates to apply in subsequent rounds after facing rejection in the initial rounds. Many of them converted their call as well.

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Hi all, kindly evaluate my profile:

10th : 80% ('O' Levels, GCE) (UK Board)
12th : 77% ('A' Levels, GCE) (UK Board)
BBM : Banking & Finance in 2011 , 8.0 CGPA
Chartered Accountant : Passed out in 2018
GMAT : 690
Work Exp : 7 yrs in various private sector companies, currently working with Bharti Airtel in a Business Finance role.
Motive for 1 Year MBA: Would help me move to a Consulting role, with the least time away from work

I am planning to apply to the 1 year programmes of IIM A/B/C and it would be really helpful if someone can evaluate my profile.

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Many positives in your profile, especially your Finance background and CA certification.
A prestigious school like IIM A would welcome the interest of someone with prior experience in business finance and would help further advance your career as a professional leader in your field. Unpack your experiences and construct your stories in a way that shows that working progressively in your jobs has given you much more hands-on experience, opportunity to work closely with leaders, more experiential maturity, and more capability to contextualize business problems (specific to your area of work). Consulting goals suit you well. Show a well deliberated goal plan that takes into account your short-term goals in consulting but also what you might be trying to achieve for the long term (aspirational but also motivational).

Your GMAT is a mixed bag. But I see no cause for concern given your strong finance and analytical aptitude.

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If I apply with a GMAT score of 650
And say,if I retook it and got a better score, will IIM A consider the updated GMAT score after my submission of application?

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The schools would consider the scores on your application form. But, you are allowed to apply in multiple rounds the same year. Go ahead with R1 with the current score. Applicants with ~650 have been selected in the past too. Decide on the retake only if you don't convert.

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Can someone clarify :
I m planning to take my exam on Sept 4 and the same date happens to be the last date for R1. So my test slot is in first half and finishes around 1pm. Can i submit my score on the same date provided i v already filled up my application leaving the test details as blank till now??

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Can someone clarify : I m planning to take my exam on Sept 4 and the same date happens to be the last date for R1. So my test slot is in first half and finishes around 1pm. Can i submit my score on the same date provided i v already filled up my application leaving the test details as blank till now?? Posted from my mobile device

I think yes, you can certainly do that. Please submit a scanned copy of the scorecard that you receive at the test center.

All the best!

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Hi, Kindly evaluate my profile and whether GMAT Score is sufficient to target IIM A/B/C and ISB

GMAT Score- 650
10th- 86.67%
12th- 89.6%
Graduation- B.Com LL.B (Hons.)
Have masters in law

Work experience of approx 7.5 + years (1 year in utility sector and 6.5 years in energy sector), Currently working in a PSU in Corporate Legal.

Reason for pursuing MBA- Looking for function change from legal to Consulting.

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Hi, Kindly evaluate my profile and whether GMAT Score is sufficient to target IIM A/B/C and ISB

GMAT Score- 650
10th- 86.67%
12th- 89.6%
Graduation- BCom LLB (Hons)
Have masters in law

Work experience of approx 7.5 + years (1 year in utility sector and 6.5 years in energy sector), Currently working in a PSU in Corporate Legal.

Reason for pursuing MBA- Looking for function change from legal to Consulting.

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Hi Shreya1918,

Thanks for sharing your profile.

You have a very unique profile. Being from a legal background working in PSU adds a lot of value to your profile. Your acads also looks good.

Since you have not mentioned about extra curriculars and have not explained your work or achievements, its difficult to evaluate profile holistically.

Still, assuming certain things, your profile is a stand out one.

GMAT score though is on the lesser side. It will be difficult to get into ISB or IIMA (though not impossible). You should realistically target IIMC, IIML and IIMI with this score and keep ISB, IIMA, IIMB as aspirational target which may or may not convert.

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Can someone clarify : I m planning to take my exam on Sept 4 and the same date happens to be the last date for R1. So my test slot is in first half and finishes around 1pm. Can i submit my score on the same date provided i v already filled up my application leaving the test details as blank till now?? Posted from my mobile device

You can submit the test centre report. You can submit the official score card later.

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Shreya1918 hope you are doing great

Several strong points in your profile, including a combination of bachelor's and master's degrees in law, provide a unique blend of legal expertise and business acumen that can be of great value in a variety of industries and leadership positions. With extensive work experience in the energy sector, you can showcase thought leadership in your domain and industry focus during post MBA pursuits. Your work at the PSU would have given you ample opportunities to gain familiarity with corporate legal matters, which enhances your understanding of regulatory and compliance aspects of business management. Overall, you are a very strong candidate for IIM A.

However, your GMAT is a mixed bag. I often advise applicants on this forum to look at GMAT scores with the quantitative and verbal sections individually. Admissions committees evaluate your performance along with that of your peers (from your population group) on a normalized curve. For example, a Q49 score (~75th percentile) is considered good for overrepresented demographic groups at top business schools. If your quantitative score is near this value or you have exceeded this threshold, the admissions committee is confident that you can handle the academically demanding curriculum at IIM A.
Your verbal score is more a reflection of your ability to participate in discussions in a truly global and diverse cohort during MBA.

Feel free to reach out for further advice regarding top B School applications.

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Shreya1918: Interesting profile overall, some comments from an initial review:

1. Acads (10th/ 12th) are fine, GPA isn't mentioned (Bachelors/ Masters in Law are strong points though) and the GMAT is on the lower side. What was your GMAT Q/ V split? Would suggest a retake if possible, as it would improve the odds for your target schools.

2. The professional arc is interesting, and there are many profiles that transition from PSU to Private Sector through ISB/ IIM MBA. The key is to clearly identify (a) achievements and learnings from your past/ current roles and experiences, (b) your post-MBA goals: target sector, function, geo and companies, (c) the gaps in skill-sets that an MBA would fill & why specifically ISB/ IIM, and (d) the transferrable skills you bring along from (a) that help you get to (b) leveraging (c)

3. Would suggest having more clarity on what type of consulting you would like to transition to. Some initial options: an MBB, or a boutique (perhaps a legal boutique), or in-house consulting role at a corporate (within legal or otherwise), or any other? This can help craft the narrative stronger.

4. ECs aren't mentioned, however these are important to bring in the "personal" angle to your story and further differentiate yourself. Any involvement in EC activities?

Hope this helps a bit. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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admitStreet, admitStreet, Hello everyone.

Please help in evaluating my profile for the 2024-25 batch of ISB/IIMs PGPX-EPGP

10th: 91% (CBSE BOARD)
12th: 89 (CBSE board)
BTech: Electronics from a normal college (67%)
GMAT: 750
work exp: 7 years in Ministry of Defence, Govt of India as a Gp ‘B’ Officer
Handled the HR related work for almost 1600 employees working in various offices all over India.
Received commendation from the Head of Organisation in the first yr of job

Extracurricular :
1- worked for NGO during college time
2. Part of musical club in the college

Open to even foreign 01 Yr MBA if possible

Kindly suggest advice/suggestions to strengthen my profile for admission this year or even next yr

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With a 750 GMAT and 7 years work experience in Ministry of defense, why you should be waiting for the next year to apply is beyond our understanding. Regarding things to do for "strengthening profile", our suggestion - apply round 1 of ISB, IIMA and round 2 of IIMB and C (as time is less now). Your profile will be much better if you get an MBA this year itself. Think of improving your profile for your life and career, no one can change their profile within months for MBA applications.

Having said that, you have a great GMAT and profile, just apply. Spend time in application and interview preparation.