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16 Apr 2026, 22:10
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Hi @placidsoyaben,
You have a strong academic background, and DTU adds positively to your profile. However, with the limited information provided, it’s difficult to assess your profile in depth. A lot will depend on your post-MBA goals and how well they align with your pre-MBA experience.
Your extracurriculars seem solid. Aim for a GMAT Focus Edition score above 675+ to stay competitive.
Happy to connect if you’d like to discuss your profile in more detail.
All the Best!
Shrey Bahadur
Founder, GradOcean Admission Consultants
Website: [color=#006597]https://gradocean.in/
WA: +91-9892714308
Email: [email protected][/color]
You have a strong academic background, and DTU adds positively to your profile. However, with the limited information provided, it’s difficult to assess your profile in depth. A lot will depend on your post-MBA goals and how well they align with your pre-MBA experience.
Your extracurriculars seem solid. Aim for a GMAT Focus Edition score above 675+ to stay competitive.
Happy to connect if you’d like to discuss your profile in more detail.
All the Best!
Shrey Bahadur
Founder, GradOcean Admission Consultants
Website: [color=#006597]https://gradocean.in/
WA: +91-9892714308
Email: [email protected][/color]
PlacidSoyabean
16 Apr 2026, 22:29
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Hi @wa@lpq5817,
Are you specifically targeting one-year MBA programs in India? Just checking, as that isn’t very clear.
You have a strong profile, especially with your experience in the energy and infrastructure space. That said, your narrative needs to go beyond just valuations. Your finance background is solid, further strengthened by your CFA progress, and your degree from ESADE is a significant plus.
In your case, the key will be clearly articulating why you need an MBA, given that you already have a Master’s in Finance and CFA credentials. You need to answer: what additional value will the MBA bring that your current qualifications don’t?
Also, aim for a GMAT Focus Edition score above 655 to stay competitive.
Happy to connect if you’d like to discuss your profile in more detail.
Shrey Bahadur
Founder, GradOcean Admission Consultants
Website: [color=#006597]https://gradocean.in/
WA: +91-9892714308
Email: [email protected][/color]
Are you specifically targeting one-year MBA programs in India? Just checking, as that isn’t very clear.
You have a strong profile, especially with your experience in the energy and infrastructure space. That said, your narrative needs to go beyond just valuations. Your finance background is solid, further strengthened by your CFA progress, and your degree from ESADE is a significant plus.
In your case, the key will be clearly articulating why you need an MBA, given that you already have a Master’s in Finance and CFA credentials. You need to answer: what additional value will the MBA bring that your current qualifications don’t?
Also, aim for a GMAT Focus Edition score above 655 to stay competitive.
Happy to connect if you’d like to discuss your profile in more detail.
Shrey Bahadur
Founder, GradOcean Admission Consultants
Website: [color=#006597]https://gradocean.in/
WA: +91-9892714308
Email: [email protected][/color]
WA@lpq5817
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PlacidSoyabean
If your work experience is solid, IIM A will try to look beyond your score in case you dont get a great score. On the surface your profile looks promising, but what kind of work do you do in this Big4 role, is it consulting, is it audit etc. It could be anything, right? Therefore, to get a proper profile evaluation, you should clearly mention the nature of your function. What is the underlying thread that ties your expertise to the variety of industries where you have applied your skills/ knowledge. I should tell you that 4 years makes you borderline eligible for IIM A and thus you may face some friction because of that. The average experience is around 7-8 years and IIM A is looking for people who have demonstrated leadership in their work life. In the past I helped some mentees crack IIM A PGPX even with 4-5 years expeirence but the focus on proving your value becomes absolutely important in the applications and the interview. Should you want to discuss your case, personally feel free to reach out for a one to one discussion.
Feel free to reach out should you want a one to one discussion
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- [email protected]
If your work experience is solid, IIM A will try to look beyond your score in case you dont get a great score. On the surface your profile looks promising, but what kind of work do you do in this Big4 role, is it consulting, is it audit etc. It could be anything, right? Therefore, to get a proper profile evaluation, you should clearly mention the nature of your function. What is the underlying thread that ties your expertise to the variety of industries where you have applied your skills/ knowledge. I should tell you that 4 years makes you borderline eligible for IIM A and thus you may face some friction because of that. The average experience is around 7-8 years and IIM A is looking for people who have demonstrated leadership in their work life. In the past I helped some mentees crack IIM A PGPX even with 4-5 years expeirence but the focus on proving your value becomes absolutely important in the applications and the interview. Should you want to discuss your case, personally feel free to reach out for a one to one discussion.
Feel free to reach out should you want a one to one discussion
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- [email protected]
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