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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):
DeloitteUS 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!
And also you have to check if you are focusing on growth or for salary increase
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I am trying to pivot from engineering roles into strategy and consulting. I understand it is a risk but I believe the growth might follow. Please tell me your two cents too.
but predominantly from what I have read in blogs and testimonials It is great program to get into a leadership position within your industry
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Really apprecite your view. Yes I am trying to pivot into leadership roles which my current profile may not end up taking me to.
WA@wzu241
but since you are from NIT Try if you can pivot without an MBA
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Pretty difficult to be honest with a pure engineering role. Also, I work actively in AI so I know the engineering roles may be sunsetting in another decade from now.