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admitStreet
Joined: 14 Mar 2023
Last visit: 29 Apr 2026
Posts: 1,701
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 15
Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, Finance
Schools: HEC Jan 2018 Intake (A$) ISB '19 (A)
WE:Management Consulting (Consulting)
16 Jun 2024, 08:42
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@Saakshi2407 - the 645 GFE (assuming split was a balanced?) might work at ISB given other angles of your profile (MBB/ big-4 brands, international exposure, ECs) are strong. Having said that, if you scored higher in mocks and/ or feel you can improve, it's worth going for a retake.
The motivation for an MBA/ ISB and post-MBA plans aren't convincing the way you've put it. Some thoughts to ponder on: can your post-MBA goals be achieved without an MBA, and if so, why still an MBA? what skill-set gaps would an MBA help you fill? how can you demonstrate your learning/ adaptive mindset despite the higher work-ex/ age (this is a question for all experienced folks)?
Hope this helps some. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.
Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet | HEC Paris alum and Former Admissions Interviewer
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16 Jun 2024, 11:08
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Noted, yes my mocks were higher and will give another attempt. Scores are balanced (82Q-80V-83 DI)
16 Jun 2024, 11:36
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Hi guys, please evaluate my profile and share your feedback in terms of target GFE Score for ISB.
Academics:
• Chartered Accountant – Cleared all 3 levels in 1st attempt with 57.75 % in CA- Final
• Cost and Management Accountant - Cleared all 3 levels in 1st attempt with 63% in CMA Final. Also achieved All India 16th Rank in CMA Intermediate and 19th Rank in CMA Final
• B. Com (Accounts & Finance) - 71% from IGNOU in distance mode
• Class XII – 97.8%
• Class X – 9.8 GPA - Second highest GPA at state level
Work experience: Total 5 years 2 months’ post qualification experience:
• Redbus India Pvt ltd: Joined as Deputy Manager in Jan 2022 and promoted as Manager in Jan 2024 (Redbus–Online bus ticketing platform which is a market leader in India).
I worked as Finance controller for two new line of business (Cab booking and rail tickets bookings) for two years and then moved internally into international division where I have been working as controller for two entities in Indonesia and Cambodia and additionally I Spearheaded the audit for two other entities in Singapore and Malaysia during FY24.
Achievements at redBus: Received trail blazer award in quarters in last 2 years.
• EY India: Joined as Senior audit executive post qualifying in Apr’2019 and promoted as Assistant Manager in July 2021.
During my time in EY, I was part of audit team for a global client which has presence in more than 150 countries and we are auditing all the locations from India. I had experience of managing around 10 people in each of the years.
Also took up tax and statutory audits of some other mid-sized clients.
Achievements at EY: (but do not have any mail proofs and I misplaced the awards)
Awarded with “I am exceptional” and “Kudos” twice.
Among the top performers in the peer group based on annual performance cycle.
Why MBA? As a person from Finance background, I was never part of decision making role but only worked on implementation of decisions already taken by business team. But I always want to be part of decision making and being a seasoned CA, I lack certain skills which a highly skilled business oriented person should have in terms of looking at long run of business rather than concerned about profit or loss at the moment. Hence I believe I will achieve those skills sets with MBA.
Post MBA goals: To diversify myself with required business skills and work with organisations by contributing to business growth for few years and then build my own entrepreneurship.
Weakness: Lack of verbal and communication skills.
Extra-Curricular: Found my interest in trekking and completed two treks in Himalayan ranges in last 2 years. Also participated in 5K and 10K run challenges recently. Apart from this nothing note-worthy.
Academics:
• Chartered Accountant – Cleared all 3 levels in 1st attempt with 57.75 % in CA- Final
• Cost and Management Accountant - Cleared all 3 levels in 1st attempt with 63% in CMA Final. Also achieved All India 16th Rank in CMA Intermediate and 19th Rank in CMA Final
• B. Com (Accounts & Finance) - 71% from IGNOU in distance mode
• Class XII – 97.8%
• Class X – 9.8 GPA - Second highest GPA at state level
Work experience: Total 5 years 2 months’ post qualification experience:
• Redbus India Pvt ltd: Joined as Deputy Manager in Jan 2022 and promoted as Manager in Jan 2024 (Redbus–Online bus ticketing platform which is a market leader in India).
I worked as Finance controller for two new line of business (Cab booking and rail tickets bookings) for two years and then moved internally into international division where I have been working as controller for two entities in Indonesia and Cambodia and additionally I Spearheaded the audit for two other entities in Singapore and Malaysia during FY24.
Achievements at redBus: Received trail blazer award in quarters in last 2 years.
• EY India: Joined as Senior audit executive post qualifying in Apr’2019 and promoted as Assistant Manager in July 2021.
During my time in EY, I was part of audit team for a global client which has presence in more than 150 countries and we are auditing all the locations from India. I had experience of managing around 10 people in each of the years.
Also took up tax and statutory audits of some other mid-sized clients.
Achievements at EY: (but do not have any mail proofs and I misplaced the awards)
Awarded with “I am exceptional” and “Kudos” twice.
Among the top performers in the peer group based on annual performance cycle.
Why MBA? As a person from Finance background, I was never part of decision making role but only worked on implementation of decisions already taken by business team. But I always want to be part of decision making and being a seasoned CA, I lack certain skills which a highly skilled business oriented person should have in terms of looking at long run of business rather than concerned about profit or loss at the moment. Hence I believe I will achieve those skills sets with MBA.
Post MBA goals: To diversify myself with required business skills and work with organisations by contributing to business growth for few years and then build my own entrepreneurship.
Weakness: Lack of verbal and communication skills.
Extra-Curricular: Found my interest in trekking and completed two treks in Himalayan ranges in last 2 years. Also participated in 5K and 10K run challenges recently. Apart from this nothing note-worthy.
). So, you will have to be really clear and crisp around these 2 questions coz this is where a lot of candidates miss on the admits.
