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02 Dec 2023, 03:23
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Extempore topic should education be regulated in india, is cricket not allowing other sports to grow?.. something on these lines
Had interview today.. profs were quite calm, did not face a lot of counter questions except for in extempore. But asked a lot of questions around the profile.. interview lasted approx. 30min.
Had interview today.. profs were quite calm, did not face a lot of counter questions except for in extempore. But asked a lot of questions around the profile.. interview lasted approx. 30min.
sharathskal
Joined: 02 Sep 2023
Last visit: 11 Aug 2026
Posts: 15
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Given Kudos: 23
Location: India
Schools: Goizueta '26 Fuqua '26 Cornell '26 Kelley '26
GMAT 1: 730 Q48 V42
GPA: 2.75
02 Dec 2023, 18:31
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Hi, Request a Profile Evaluation.
I have posted here before with a lower GMAT than the one I have now.
I have 3 queries now, first, around the impact that my unbalanced GMAT might have on my candidature and, a follow up, whether applying in R3 might be a flawed strategy?. Third, I am ambivalent on studying in India vs studying the US, which might be better given my goal is pivoting into consulting and that I don’t have a financially sound background.
Experience- TCS (5.3 years- Digital Wing)
GMAT-730 (Q48 V42 IR5)
Prev scores 700 (q49 v35 IR5), 650 (q49 v28 IR4)
Class X- 10 CGPA (CBSE)
Class XII- 88.4 Percent (CBSE)
B.Tech ECE - 7.04 CGPA (State Govt. Aided College, the univ topper grade was 8.99)
Working with TCS as a Robotic Process Automation Developer, simultaneously donning the role of a Business Analyst. Work on Digital Transformation. I own automations as part of the role, handling activities ranging from Requirement Gathering to Delivery and Deployment. Have had exposure to different Finance and Accounting functions and worked in a cross functional manner. Carry out multiple other roles in the project, like managing and scheduling 100+ automations, leading POC initiatives and conducting interviews etc
Post MBA goal is to move into Consulting (Strategy Consulting or around Digital Transformation) preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm or a similar organisation.
-Achieved a fast track promotion (2021) to the entry level mid-management position in TCS in 3 years of Service, usually takes 4-7 years.
-Was absorbed into Digital Cadre of TCS in 2020 and awarded a ~100 pc hike.
-Made it to the final interview round of Tata administrative Services (In- house 2023)- Among the final 28 candidates globally to have made it to the interview from a pool of all Tata group employees and Tata Imagination Challenge finalist
- Cleared GATE in CSE in 2019, even though I did Bachelors from ECE--meaning to demonstrate an aptitute in Technology
Extra Curriculars
- Class Representative in College
- School Vice Captain- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Volunteering with an NGO since July- Been teaching Science to Underprivileged Students
- Organiser in two Tech fests in College.
- Represented School in Quiz (won 2nd prize- Inter district) and in Debate Competitions.
Apologies for the Typos
I have posted here before with a lower GMAT than the one I have now.
I have 3 queries now, first, around the impact that my unbalanced GMAT might have on my candidature and, a follow up, whether applying in R3 might be a flawed strategy?. Third, I am ambivalent on studying in India vs studying the US, which might be better given my goal is pivoting into consulting and that I don’t have a financially sound background.
Experience- TCS (5.3 years- Digital Wing)
GMAT-730 (Q48 V42 IR5)
Prev scores 700 (q49 v35 IR5), 650 (q49 v28 IR4)
Class X- 10 CGPA (CBSE)
Class XII- 88.4 Percent (CBSE)
B.Tech ECE - 7.04 CGPA (State Govt. Aided College, the univ topper grade was 8.99)
Working with TCS as a Robotic Process Automation Developer, simultaneously donning the role of a Business Analyst. Work on Digital Transformation. I own automations as part of the role, handling activities ranging from Requirement Gathering to Delivery and Deployment. Have had exposure to different Finance and Accounting functions and worked in a cross functional manner. Carry out multiple other roles in the project, like managing and scheduling 100+ automations, leading POC initiatives and conducting interviews etc
Post MBA goal is to move into Consulting (Strategy Consulting or around Digital Transformation) preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm or a similar organisation.
-Achieved a fast track promotion (2021) to the entry level mid-management position in TCS in 3 years of Service, usually takes 4-7 years.
-Was absorbed into Digital Cadre of TCS in 2020 and awarded a ~100 pc hike.
-Made it to the final interview round of Tata administrative Services (In- house 2023)- Among the final 28 candidates globally to have made it to the interview from a pool of all Tata group employees and Tata Imagination Challenge finalist
- Cleared GATE in CSE in 2019, even though I did Bachelors from ECE--meaning to demonstrate an aptitute in Technology
Extra Curriculars
- Class Representative in College
- School Vice Captain- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Volunteering with an NGO since July- Been teaching Science to Underprivileged Students
- Organiser in two Tech fests in College.
- Represented School in Quiz (won 2nd prize- Inter district) and in Debate Competitions.
Apologies for the Typos
02 Dec 2023, 22:32
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Hi,
To answer your queries:
1. The unbalanced GMAT should not be a concern. Gone are the days when people used to write the GMAT once in a lifetime, even the schools understand that. Performance on a test can vary - that's ok. Don't read too much into it. Submit your highest score (obviously).
2. Apply in R3. There's no flaw in the strategy. If you get an admit - you will save one year. Else you can always reapply.
3. Studying in US vs India - compare the costs vs benefits in your particular case. The criteria and aspirations vary for every individual. You can pivot to consulting at both the locations, given the preparation that you put in to achieve the goals. The business school has a role to play but your preparation and how you work towards it will be equally important.
Hope this helps!
I have 3 queries now, first, around the impact that my unbalanced GMAT might have on my candidature and, a follow up, whether applying in R3 might be a flawed strategy?. Third, I am ambivalent on studying in India vs studying the US, which might be better given my goal is pivoting into consulting and that I don’t have a financially sound background.
To answer your queries:
1. The unbalanced GMAT should not be a concern. Gone are the days when people used to write the GMAT once in a lifetime, even the schools understand that. Performance on a test can vary - that's ok. Don't read too much into it. Submit your highest score (obviously).
2. Apply in R3. There's no flaw in the strategy. If you get an admit - you will save one year. Else you can always reapply.
3. Studying in US vs India - compare the costs vs benefits in your particular case. The criteria and aspirations vary for every individual. You can pivot to consulting at both the locations, given the preparation that you put in to achieve the goals. The business school has a role to play but your preparation and how you work towards it will be equally important.
Hope this helps!
I have 3 queries now, first, around the impact that my unbalanced GMAT might have on my candidature and, a follow up, whether applying in R3 might be a flawed strategy?. Third, I am ambivalent on studying in India vs studying the US, which might be better given my goal is pivoting into consulting and that I don’t have a financially sound background.
sharathskal
