Hi all – I’m targeting IIM A PGPX and IIM B EPGP for Round 1 and would appreciate a quick profile evaluation, GMAT target score suggestion, and prep/course advice with ~60 days left. Thanks in advance!
Personal Info:- Male, Indian
- Education: B.Tech (Computer Science), National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar
- Graduation CGPA: 6.4
- Class 10 (State Board): 92% – State Rank 12th
- Class 12 (State Board): 88% – Highest in English across the state
Professional Background (7 years total):- Deloitte US India– 3 years (Tech + Initial exposure to analytics)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) – 2 years (Advanced analytics roles)
- VISA Inc. – 2 years and ongoing (Currently a Senior Engineer in Payments and Data Engineering)
- Industry Exposure: Technology, Analytics, and Payments
- Current Compensation: ₹30–40 LPA
- Executive Education: Post Graduation Certificate in AI/ML for Leaders from Texas McCombs School of Business (Company-sponsored)
MBA Goals:- Pivot into Strategy & Consulting roles in the AI and Analytics space.
- Leverage tech + data experience for high-impact business decision-making roles.
Target MBA Programs:- IIM Ahmedabad – PGPX (1-Year Program)
- IIM Bangalore – EPGP (1-Year Program)
- Targeting: Round 1 applications (July- Aug 2025)
GMAT Prep So Far:- Prep Time: 3 months (self-prep)
- First GMAT Club Mock: 585
- Recent Mock Averages: Mid 500s
- Key Challenge: Time management
- PS: Attempting ~17–18
- DI: ~14–15
- Verbal: ~15–16
- Without time pressure: 80–90% accuracy even on 705+ level questions
- PS : Able to solve but taking more time than anticipated due to rudimentary methods.
- Verbal Confidence: Strong base (OG + LSAT practice) but struggle to complete 20+ Qs in 45 mins on GMAT Club Tests and Forum Quiz alike
- DI: Comfortable conceptually, but struggle to complete 20 Qs in 45 mins on GMAT Club
Help Needed:- Profile Evaluation:
- How competitive am I for IIM A PGPX / IIM B EPGP ?
- Areas I should highlight or address?
- Target Score Advice:
- What GMAT score should I aim for to stay competitive, assuming a 20–30 point buffer?
- Timeline Planning:
- Planning to apply in July (Round 1) – When should I aim to take the final GMAT considering a month for application prep with/without consultant help?
- Course Recommendation if any:
- Worth investing in a paid course now with ~60 days left?
- I need help improving speed under pressure, especially in PS and DI
- Verbal prep is manageable on my own
Looking for a quant-focused course that helps improve timed performance.
🙏 Would love to hear your thoughts, tips, and suggestions. Appreciate any feedback or course recommendations from those who’ve been through the grind!
Jun 10
05 Apr 2025, 19:26
