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Hi Please review my profile for ISB
GMAT 770 (Q51,V 44 & IR 8)
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Work Experience: 3yrs as Software Engineer at Tech mahindra
3yrs as Inspector of Posts, Govt of India.

Hi Satyaraj congrats on the stellar GMAT. You have hit a home run so grand! Very impressive.

I want to emphasize that the GMAT is only one facet of your application. You have performed strongly in this area, demonstrating your high potential. However, it is equally important that you excel in other components of your profile, such as the essays and the interview.

Your experience in the public sector and your proactive approach in seeking opportunities outside the public sector for a move to the private sector are truly commendable. However, it's important to strategically articulate your reasons for pursuing a career path. In doing so, you convey a vision that goes beyond simply seeking better career prospects. MBA essays are all about passion after all and how ready you are to change something for the better or seize an opportunity.

During your time at Tech Mahindra, you might have held the role of software/systems architect for a specific industry and dealt with a particular set of clients. It is important to reflect back on and highlight the depth of your expertise and how it can help you achieve both short and long-term goals. What sets you apart from other Tech Mahindra employees or software engineers applying (and their numbers are significant!) should be clearly highlighted.

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Please give a review of my candidature.
Target schools - ISB, IIM-A PGPX
Profile -

Male, 26
10th - 91
12th - 89
BTech in ECE - Techno India Salt lake(affiliated to WBUT) - 8 CGPA

GMAT - 730 (Q49, V41, IR 7, AWA 5)

Work experience -

1. Infosys - June 2019 to April 2021 - Specialist Programmer

2. Punjab National Bank - June 2021 to present
I joined as a Management Trainee(Probationary Officer). Current designation is Assistant Branch Manager.

Extra curriculars -

Football - I have played at district level and have won prized compeititions.
Biker - Recently scaled Gurudongmar lake(altitude of 17300 ft) on my bike.

Community experience -
Multiple community outreach programmes in rural areas as part of PNB.
I have mentored students currently preparing for government exams.
CSR activities with Infosys.

Few things to consider -
1. My GMAT score is 1 year old (I took it in August 2022). Should I go for a retake?
2. ISB R1 deadline is Sept 10. Should I apply in R1 or should I apply in R2, given that I have not started my application?

Please advise whether I have a shot at my target colleges or should I target lower ranked MBA programs? I want to take up admission consulting services so if any consultant will help me, it'd be great.

Thanks in advance.

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Please give a review of my candidature. Target schools - ISB, IIM-A PGPX Profile - Male, 26 10th - 91 12th - 89 BTech in ECE - Techno India Salt lake(affiliated to WBUT) - 8 CGPA GMAT - 730 (Q49, V41, IR 7, AWA 5) Work experience - 1. Infosys - June 2019 to April 2021 - Specialist Programmer 2. Punjab National Bank - June 2021 to present I joined as a Management Trainee(Probationary Officer). Current designation is Assistant Branch Manager. Extra curriculars - Football - I have played at district level and have won prized compeititions. Biker - Recently scaled Gurudongmar lake(altitude of 17300 ft) on my bike. Community experience - Multiple community outreach programmes in rural areas as part of PNB. I have mentored students currently preparing for government exams. CSR activities with Infosys. Few things to consider - 1. My GMAT score is 1 year old (I took it in August 2022). Should I go for a retake? 2. ISB R1 deadline is Sept 10. Should I apply in R1 or should I apply in R2, given that I have not started my application? Please advise whether I have a shot at my target colleges or should I target lower ranked MBA programs? I want to take up admission consulting services so if any consultant will help me, it’d be great. Thanks in advance.

GMAT is valid for 5 years, score is significant at 730

you should work on application and interview

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Please give a review of my candidature. Target schools - ISB, IIM-A PGPX Profile - Male, 26 10th - 91 12th - 89 BTech in ECE - Techno India Salt lake(affiliated to WBUT) - 8 CGPA GMAT - 730 (Q49, V41, IR 7, AWA 5) Work experience - 1. Infosys - June 2019 to April 2021 - Specialist Programmer 2. Punjab National Bank - June 2021 to present I joined as a Management Trainee(Probationary Officer). Current designation is Assistant Branch Manager. Extra curriculars - Football - I have played at district level and have won prized compeititions. Biker - Recently scaled Gurudongmar lake(altitude of 17300 ft) on my bike. Community experience - Multiple community outreach programmes in rural areas as part of PNB. I have mentored students currently preparing for government exams. CSR activities with Infosys. Few things to consider - 1. My GMAT score is 1 year old (I took it in August 2022). Should I go for a retake? 2. ISB R1 deadline is Sept 10. Should I apply in R1 or should I apply in R2, given that I have not started my application? Please advise whether I have a shot at my target colleges or should I target lower ranked MBA programs? I want to take up admission consulting services so if any consultant will help me, it’d be great. Thanks in advance.

Hi Messifan,

Your GMAT score is good and competitive. The work ex in PNB will be really valued as there has been good demand of candidates with banking background in last few years. The district level football will be appreciated by the college.

Coming to your questions -
1. My GMAT score is 1 year old (I took it in August 2022). Should I go for a retake?
No, retake doesnt make sense. The score is valid and more than enough.

2. ISB R1 deadline is Sept 10. Should I apply in R1 or should I apply in R2, given that I have not started my application?
If you have not started, then go for R2. Unless, you are really devoted to spend good amount of time.

Please advise whether I have a shot at my target colleges or should I target lower ranked MBA programs?
Both colleges are within your reach if properly applied.

I want to take up admission consulting services so if any consultant will help me, it’d be great.
Check us out by searching "psutoprivate" on google.

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Messifan2767 hope you are doing well

You should apply when you feel most prepared.
As of now, your GMAT score is good and valid.

Your thought process and rationale behind moving from IT to banking must be addressed well. Explain the factors that led you to make this switch, whether it was a fascination with finance or banking, a desire to work more closely with clients, or a desire to contribute to the growth of the financial sector. Describe the steps you took to make this change possible. Explain any relevant courses, certifications, or additional training you have completed to bridge the knowledge gap between IT and banking. Show a go getter attitude. Describe any experiences you have had, such as internships, projects, or networking opportunities that gave you insight into the banking industry and reinforced your decision.

Highlight qualities such as analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and technological knowledge that have benefited you in your new field. This not only highlights your adaptability and determination but also demonstrates your potential to succeed in your chosen field.

You did not mention your goals. It is important to craft a solid goals plan as ISB and IIM A are schools that expect applicants to have a clear plan for their future, at least for the immediate future. Avoid presenting a generic profile with overused post-MBA goal statements. Think about your long-term vision and set ambitious and inspiring goals that make your short-term trajectory plausible.

To show that you have thoroughly thought through your goals, outline your comprehensive plan for the future in your essay and interviews. Establish both a Plan A and a Plan B and corroborate both plans with relevant insights gleaned from your contacts with alumni, potential recruiters, and industry experts.

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Guys, any idea about the number of days that GMAC takes to send the official score of GMAT- Online? There are some who got the report within 3 days, and some with 3 weeks. How much time does it generally take?

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Hi all

Requesting for profile evaluation for ISB, IIM A PGPX and IIM B EPGP

GRE score - 327
College - NIT JALANDHAR, 8.4 GPA

Work ex - 6.5 years in data analytics domain

Started with Mu Sigma as data scientist for 3 years, then with Lowe’s as senior analyst and now with LTIMindtree as analytics specialist

Post MBA plan - Product management or management consulting

Questions
1. Which areas of my profile should I focus for interviews ?

2. How to project my goals to apply with my experience

Thank you!!

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Hi Everyone,

Please help me with following two questions :-

1.Companies coming for on campus recruitment shortlist considering 10/12/BTech score ?

2. What kind of roles are offered to senior executive club members ?

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Dear Pulkitr7,

Below is my evaluation of your profile.

GRE: Average as far ISB & IIM B is concerned, slightly below par as far as IIM A is concerned.
Academics: Above Average; good GPA and a tier 2 college will work well with adcoms

Work Experience: At first glance, your experience seems to be from the Over Represented pool of applicants applying with Data Science background. You can make your case stronger by talking about specific projects / specific industries you were part of and how you were able to create an impact. Do make sure that the focus should be less on your technical skills and more on your Soft Skills and Industry understanding.

Extra-Curriculars: <Can’t comment due to lack of information provided>
Goals: You need to be specific about your short term career goals and hence state either PM OR Management Consultant and NOT both

To answer your queries,
1. Which Areas to focus for “Interviews” – I am assuming you are referring to IIM B’s interview only since ISB’s R1 is still due and IIM A’s shortlist is yet to come. For interviews as well as application, you should focus on how you intend to add value to the cohort based on your experience and personality traits. Since a lot of applicants apply with prior Data Analytics background (ZS, Accenture, BCN, AbsolutData, Dunhumby, L&T, Major IT Service players etc), it will be important for you to succinctly highlight your USP and how you are a cultural, professional and academic fit to the cohort. Additionally, you should also be able to convey in a very logical manner how your experience so far while combined with the MBA education (from the particular program) will expedite your career progression plans.

2. How to project my goals? – Apply the X+Y=Z framework, where Z: List of all soft and hard skills you need to become to succeed as a PM or Mgmt. Consultant, X: List of all soft and hard skills you currently possess, and Y is the bridge – what is lacking in you and how you believe the MBA from specific school will help you build those skills.

Note: For 1 year MBA Programs, as a rule of thumb, Y <= 50% of Z – meaning that you should come to the program with equal or more skillsets reqd. in future.

I am an ISB alum,CO15, and have been guiding applicants successfully navigate their admission journeys for the last 6 years. Feel free to reach out if you seek professional assistance.

Cheers and all the very Best !!

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Hi,
I appeared for GMAT today, scored 680 despite scoring 700+ in each mock and 720 and 740 respectively in official mock. Really disappointed.

I’m a YLP candidate. Although I know that receiving a call at 680 is no less than a miracle, could you please evaluate my profile?

10- 87 percent
12- 92 percent
Grad- 9.3 overall (university topper in Sem 6 with 9.85 sgpa)
College- VIPS, GGSIPU
Course- BBA
Recently joined Accenture as operations associate

Internships- interned at several startups in roles like research, market research, investment banking, Research intern at iit Indore.

Initiatives- own a sustainability focused thrift store, 5000+ followers on insta, 300+ customers and 20+ sellers. (Side gig)
Own a men accessories brand with friends (side gig)
Founded finance society in college
VP at placement cell in college

Have also written a research paper on stock market
Part of an NGO

While I want to reflect the initiatives in my essays, I don’t know how to.

The topic is- what is the ideal career which you always wanted to pursue? Do you still want to pursue the same or has it changed? How do you plan to make your ideal career a reality?

Could someone please help?

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Hello Pulkitr7

While you have covered most quantitative aspects, the information shared lacks qualitative details such as-

1. Work ex- career progression and achievements. Make sure you impress the adcom with your career progress and achievements (keep in mind that awards and promotions are not achievements, they are the results of your achievements, the impact you had on the business of your company).
2. Diversity- extracurricular activities or any traits that can help you stand out in the competition. Talk about how are you planning to you add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom.
3. Career Goals- clarity- PM and MC are two very distinct fields and you will need to showcase to the adcom your long term goals and your personal drive/motivation behind these goals, the short term goals immediately post MBA, what roles and companies you wish to target and how will ISB act as a stepping stone to help you achieve those goals- what new skills will it add, what existing skills will it build upon. This should make for a comprehensive narrative.

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Hello Messifan2767

You have a decent profile.
Past scores are decent and GMAT is above average for the schools on your list.
Work ex shows potential for story telling and adds diversity to your profile. Make sure you impress the adcom with your career progress and achievements (keep in mind that awards and promotions are not achievements, they are the results of your achievements, the impact you had on the business of your company).
Diversity is further helped by your strong extracurricular activities and community experience. In your essays talk about how these activities will help you add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom.
The key element missing in your profile is a mention of career goals. Your future aspirations are as much a part of your profile as is your past experience/scores. Talk about your long term goals and your personal drive/motivation behind these goals, the short term goals immediately post MBA, what roles and companies you wish to target and how will ISB act as a stepping stone to help you achieve those goals- what new skills will it add, what existing skills will it build upon. This should make for a comprehensive narrative.

You do not need to retake the GMAT, it is valid for 5 years. If you have not started the application and do not have answers to the points I have raised above (especially career goals), I would recommend to apply in R2. You have a good profile, if you can tell a good story around your past work ex and tie them with a clear and organic set of career goals, you have a decent shot at ISB/IIMA.

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Hello Satyaraj

Excellent GMAT.
But that is all I can say with the limited information you have shared.
I will recommend to visit this forum and see what information your competition is sharing in terms of profile, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
No mention of career progression or achievements at work.
No extracurricular activities or anything that can help you add diversity and stand out in the largest and most competitive pool of IT applicants. How are you planning to add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom.
No career goals. Talk about your long term goals and your personal drive/motivation behind these goals, the short term goals immediately post MBA, what roles and companies you wish to target and how will ISB act as a stepping stone to help you achieve those goals- what new skills will it add, what existing skills will it build upon.
Since you have not mentioned these, I would assume that you are not aware how important these are for a successful application.

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Hello siljin

Your GMAT is above the average of the class.
But that is all I can say with the limited information you have shared.
I will recommend to visit this forum and see what information your competition is sharing in terms of profile, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
No mention of career progression or achievements at work.
No extracurricular activities or anything that can help you add diversity and stand out in the largest and most competitive pool of IT applicants. How are you planning to add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom.
No career goals. Talk about your long term goals and your personal drive/motivation behind these goals, the short term goals immediately post MBA, what roles and companies you wish to target and how will ISB act as a stepping stone to help you achieve those goals- what new skills will it add, what existing skills will it build upon.
Since you have not mentioned these, I would assume that you are not aware how important these are for a successful application.

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Hi Please review my profile for ISB
GMAT 720 (Q49,V 40 & IR 8)
Class 10: 10 CGPA
Class 12: 96%
Btech: 8.08 Delhi Technological University
Work Experience: 3yrs as Software Engineer at Optum-UHG

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Hello AK24

Except for the GMAT score, pretty balanced profile in terms of Work Ex (decent career progression, and above all good potential of story telling), Diversity (your work ex add this anyway, extracurricular activities and certifications help further) and Career Goals (while you have a direction in mind, I would recommend getting more specific from here- talk about your long term goals and your personal drive/motivation behind these goals, the short term goals immediately post MBA, what roles and companies you wish to target and how will ISB act as a stepping stone to help you achieve those goals- what new skills will it add, what existing skills will it build upon).
A GMAT of 710+ will take you places (also to help that average graduation score). Higher the better.

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Hello everyone,

Kindly help me by evaluating the profile 🙂

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10th - State Board 85%
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GMAT - 650 (Q49,V31) (working on retake)

Work Ex- 6 years
Initial 4 years in Major Automotive 2 wheeler - Strategic Sourcing function, New Product development, 1 promotion

Next 2 years (current role) in a F500 German chemical conglomerate. Working as Sourcing Specialist in Procurement function. Responsible for pan India indirect material procurement for a business unit.

International exposure: Nil

Certifications:
Pursuing Edx Micromasters in Supply Chain Management, completed 3 out 5 courses so far with average score of 89%.

Extra curricular:
Completed Basic Rock Climbing course during undergrad
Fund raiser Dept. Alumni Reunion
Dept. Class representative

Target school:
ISB - PGP
IIM B - EPGP

MBA motivation:
Networking
Better career prospects
Insight on business / management fundamentals

MBA goals:
Primary - Consulting (Strategy, Supply chain, Operations domain)
Secondary - Gen. Man.

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Hi all,

I will be giving my gmat next month and will be applying to ISB and SP Jain post that.

Requesting profile evaluation.

Class X: 9.8 CGPA
Class 12: 96.25% (best of 4)
All 5 subjects - 93.5%
Under graduation in BCom hons from St. Xaviers college, Kolkata- 7.47 SGPA
Cleared CFA L1 and FRM P1. Currently CFA L2 candidate.

Worked in a financial services firm in the role of a analyst for 2 years and got a forward looking promotion for senior analyst after completing 1.5 years.

Internships: interned in a financial services company and a mutual fund company and did roles like market research and preparing reports.

Initiatives; co founded a social organisation which promoted both health and environment protection and cleanliness which later included 100+ members.

Was active in my college too and was the PR head of the entrepreneurship cell and member of the placement cell along with participating in many events. Was also a part of the dance team.

During covid, was part of and participated in many events of different NGOs.

Please comment on the same. Would be obliged. Thanks!

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Hello Jitesh8

A retake on the GMAT is of course highly recommended. Due to your merchant navy background you could get in with a below average score, but 610 is just too risky.
Like most merchant navy background profiles, your work ex will have to be your strength. Make sure you impress the adcom with your career progress and achievements (keep in mind that awards and promotions are not achievements, they are the results of your achievements, the impact you had on the business of your company).
Let us now move to your question on extracurricular activities. Let us understand why are these important and why are schools interested in these. Schools want to see that how will you add diversity to the batch. More than a laundry list of activities the focus should be in proving how your experience in these activities will help you add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom. In your case diversity is high due to the merchant navy background but extracurricular can help further. The key is similar to work ex- talk about impact and accomplishments here.
Lastly, career goals are missing. Your future aspirations are as much a part of your profile as is your past experience/scores. Talk about your long term goals and your personal drive/motivation behind these goals, the short term goals immediately post MBA, what roles and companies you wish to target and how will ISB act as a stepping stone to help you achieve those goals- what new skills will it add, what existing skills will it build upon. This should make for a comprehensive narrative.

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Jitesh8

Hi experts and fellow applicants any suggestion on what all can be added in extracurricular
Please review my profile.
10-8.8 CGPA
12-83.6%
Btech: Bits pilani 7.07
GMAT- 610(25days of preparation) planning for retake.
Work ex- 2yrs /Merchant navy
Wasted around 1 year due to slip disc(accident happened on board)
Back in my college days I used to be a regular member of college cricket team.
Feel I don’t have an X factor in terms of extracurricular.

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Hello Mih2503

Let us dissect the profile into its basic elements-

1. Academics- Past scores are decent, I would recommend a 710+ to stay above the average of the class and stand out in the large and competitive pool of engineering applicants.
2. Work Ex- Your work profile is interesting, if you can show via your stories that you have had a positive measurable impact on the your company, clients and teams, you can show a future potential leader to the adcom. Talk about your career progression and achievements at work (keep in mind that awards and promotions are not achievements, they are the results of your achievements)
3. Diversity- In addition, some of your extracurricular activities/initiatives are interesting and that should help you stand out. The trick is again to show accomplishments and impact here.
4. Career Goals- What is missing in your profile is a mention of career goals. Your future aspirations are as much a part of your profile as is your past experience/scores. Talk about your long term goals and your personal drive/motivation behind these goals, the short term goals immediately post MBA, what roles and companies you wish to target and how will ISB act as a stepping stone to help you achieve those goals- what new skills will it add, what existing skills will it build upon. This should make for a comprehensive narrative.

If you work on all the four points above, you have a profile worth a decent shot.

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Hello AbhinavSparsh

Your GMAT is slightly below the average of the class.
But that is all I can say with the limited information you have shared.
I will recommend to visit this forum and see what information your competition is sharing in terms of profile, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
No mention of career progression or achievements at work.
No extracurricular activities or anything that can help you add diversity and stand out in a competitive pool of applicants. How are you planning to add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom.
No career goals. Talk about your long term goals and your personal drive/motivation behind these goals, the short term goals immediately post MBA, what roles and companies you wish to target and how will ISB act as a stepping stone to help you achieve those goals- what new skills will it add, what existing skills will it build upon.
Since you have not mentioned these, I would assume that you are not aware how important these are for a successful application.

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Please review my profile
a.GMAT 700 (Q51,V 32 & IR 5)
b.Class 10: 10 CGPA/ Class 12: 96.8%
c.Btech: BITS Pilani, 7.8
d.Work Experience of 2 years 9 months at Amazon as operations manager
g.Target B-school: ISB