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Hi Digitate1897877 5 years is a long period to stay with one IT company. What changed when you moved from a systems engineer to a product engineer role. Use minimal jargons and talk qualitatively about your work contributions. You will have to demonstrate a steeper than usual growth trajectory and align your transferable skills with post MBA roles. Would suggest deep diving into other areas that can help make your profile interesting such as your family business experience. What were the circumstances and what did you learn? How do you apply the learnings to your work today. What do you plan to do in the future. You did not mention your career goals which is an extremely important factor in profile evaluation. Try to score as high as possible, upwards of a 685 would be better.


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10th: 96%
12th: 94%
Jadavpur University B.E ETCE ( 9.03 cgpa)

Work ex:
5 years (Systems Engineer->Product Engineer) at
Digitate(TCS)
On th Spot Team member award.
Consistent high performance ratings in 5 years

Ran family business at young age.
Started a pickle startup in 2023 and ran it for a year.
Part of a social organisation and set up blood camps every year.

School extracurricular:
Headboy at school
Played state level and district level cricket

College extracurricular:
Part of Department cricket team
Volunteer in different cultural activities.

Target B-school : ISB,IIM ABCL

Kindly evaluate my profile and the target Gmat score for me to get in the above b-schools
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Hi aakanksha6698 INSEAD alumna here. Feel free to speak one to one should you want a deeper analysis for the European MBA programs.
If I am understanding your work experience correctly, then you seem to have started in a more backend research oriented finance role and gradually moved closer toward capital allocation and infrastructure investing related work. Your current role in renewable project finance is likely the most interesting layer in your work history. But what exactly your involvement has been within the projects, how close you are to actual financing and commercial decision making, and how all of this could be strategically presented to the schools would probably need a deeper discussion. You did not mention your goals, but I would strongly recommend looking beyond generic consulting goals because there seems to be a differentiated and somewhat intentional underlying theme emerging in your profile already.


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10th: 10 CGPA
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2nd year Blackstone COE WIPRO - Investment Management for Asset Backed Securities portfolio
3rd year till now EDF S.A (largest electricity producer in europe owned by french govt) - Deputy Manager Project financing for renewable projects in India

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Target B-school : ISB, INSEAD, LBS, HEC

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Hi ritishasingh

You did not specify what your core focus is in healthcare/pharma consulting, for eg is it market research for improving patient outcomes or something else like designing sales incentives, etc.? I consider the market research profiles from within the pharma/healthcare sector to have a lot of potential for narrative shaping, and one of my past mentees went to an M7 with this top-tier kind of experience. Doubling down on your focus and expertise is important because you come with less work experience. Depending on your functional expertise and long-term goals, you will have to find connecting underlying themes and project learnings that help to strengthen your goals strategy.
Candidates who exhibit a strong understanding of their industry, supported by extensive reading, research, and hands-on experience, stand out. In your essays and interviews, delve into your industry's future trends, challenges, or emerging approaches.

Yes, consulting with a tier 1 consulting company like MBB with a focus on Big Pharma/Healthcare in a few years' time (if you start as a generalist) would make a more realistic goal. This would give you a hands-on opportunity to work with a number of industry leaders in an area where you would like to focus on in the long term (for example you could ask for specialization in marketing after a few years as a generalist). Applicants who have prior experience working closely in a market research role with caregivers are strong candidates for projects in the market positioning of therapies/treatments in biopharma/pharma. These profiles can also eventually transition into strategic marketing roles in biotechnology companies or pivot to a large pharma company as a Patient Engagement Leads, where they work on enhancing patient-centricity.

Feel free to speak should you want guidance

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Indian Female, 10th: 90%, 12th: 95% (commerce); Bcom Hons from Tier-2 DU: 8/10 CGPA

Work Ex: 2.5 years at a global healthcare consulting firm, involved with projects for a Fortune 500/Top 10 in US pharmaceutical company. 1 promotion here, first-line leader in the firm.

Extracurriculars: Volunteered with WICCI (a women’s commerce chamber) and taught underprivileged kids for 1-2 months with CRY India, both during college.

Post MBA goals:
Short term - Continuing on my healthcare journey, either from healthcare verticals of MBB or joining a pharma directly.
Long term - Becoming a strategic leader in this space. Leading commercialization journeys & drug lifecycles from within the pharmaceutical.

Target GMAT: 685+ (currently in prep)
Target Schools: ISB, T10 in US, HEC/ESSEC in EU
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Hi Digitate1897877 5 years is a long period to stay with one IT company. What changed when you moved from a systems engineer to a product engineer role. Use minimal jargons and talk qualitatively about your work contributions. You will have to demonstrate a steeper than usual growth trajectory and align your transferable skills with post MBA roles. Would suggest deep diving into other areas that can help make your profile interesting such as your family business experience. What were the circumstances and what did you learn? How do you apply the learnings to your work today. What do you plan to do in the future. You did not mention your career goals which is an extremely important factor in profile evaluation. Try to score as high as possible, upwards of a 685 would be better.


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Thank you for the detailed feedback.

I understand the concern regarding spending five years within the same organization, but for me this period was also shaped by significant personal responsibilities and life events that deeply influenced my growth and perspective.

I joined TCS Digitate at start of my career and initially worked as a Systems Engineer focused on execution and problem solving. Over time, my role evolved into a Product Engineer position where I took greater ownership across the product lifecycle, including understanding business requirements, driving end-to-end feature delivery, collaborating across teams, and contributing towards client-focused product improvements.

At the same time, my personal life went through major challenges. Within six months of starting my job, I lost my sister unexpectedly in December 2021, which was an emotionally difficult phase for my family and me. While recovering from that loss, my mother and I started a small pickle venture in 2022, where I independently handled branding, packaging, logistics, and operations, scaling it to around 500 jars per month.

However, in July 2023, my mother was diagnosed with cancer, and over the next year my focus shifted heavily towards her treatment and supporting my family until she passed away in September 2024. Balancing these responsibilities while continuing professionally was one of the most challenging periods of my life. Despite these circumstances, I continued contributing meaningfully at work, delivered critical product features end-to-end, and supported initiatives that helped drive client impact and business value.

These experiences fundamentally shaped my resilience, sense of ownership, and leadership mindset. They also strengthened my interest in building products and solving meaningful business problems at scale.

Post MBA, I aim to move into product management and strategy roles where I can combine my technology background, execution experience, and entrepreneurial exposure to build customer-centric technology products and eventually grow into leadership roles within the technology ecosystem.
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Thank you for taking the time to discuss the finer circumstances. Surely consider applying to the IIM PGPs as well, as I have seen similar cases in the past that got acceptance from IIM ABC. Focus on layering your profile with your ability to take action in difficult circumstances. Sometimes, the most impactful actions are subtle and personal, as it seems to be in your case. Reflect on moments where you took initiative, or helped others in meaningful ways.
I also specifically want to tell you not to use generic language when you talk about your work experience and goals. In your application, if you want to get an interview, show strong intent. Don’t say, “I can combine my technology background, execution experience, and entrepreneurial exposure to build customer-centric technology products and eventually grow into leadership roles within the technology ecosystem.” Show that you are well researched and know exactly what you want to contribute to or build with your skills, and what these unique skills really are.
You can read an old post of mine here to build a sense around what I am suggesting Product Management Goals in the Age of AI: Why these Goals Fall Flat : Harvard


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Thank you for the detailed feedback.

I understand the concern regarding spending five years within the same organization, but for me this period was also shaped by significant personal responsibilities and life events that deeply influenced my growth and perspective.

I joined TCS Digitate at start of my career and initially worked as a Systems Engineer focused on execution and problem solving. Over time, my role evolved into a Product Engineer position where I took greater ownership across the product lifecycle, including understanding business requirements, driving end-to-end feature delivery, collaborating across teams, and contributing towards client-focused product improvements.

At the same time, my personal life went through major challenges. Within six months of starting my job, I lost my sister unexpectedly in December 2021, which was an emotionally difficult phase for my family and me. While recovering from that loss, my mother and I started a small pickle venture in 2022, where I independently handled branding, packaging, logistics, and operations, scaling it to around 500 jars per month.

However, in July 2023, my mother was diagnosed with cancer, and over the next year my focus shifted heavily towards her treatment and supporting my family until she passed away in September 2024. Balancing these responsibilities while continuing professionally was one of the most challenging periods of my life. Despite these circumstances, I continued contributing meaningfully at work, delivered critical product features end-to-end, and supported initiatives that helped drive client impact and business value.

These experiences fundamentally shaped my resilience, sense of ownership, and leadership mindset. They also strengthened my interest in building products and solving meaningful business problems at scale.

Post MBA, I aim to move into product management and strategy roles where I can combine my technology background, execution experience, and entrepreneurial exposure to build customer-centric technology products and eventually grow into leadership roles within the technology ecosystem.
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Hi everyone,
I’m planning to apply to ISB PGP Young Leaders (YL 2027 intake) and would really appreciate a profile evaluation along with suggestions on how to improve over the next 6–8 months. The first deadline is around December.

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Indian female, Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Business Systems from VIT-AP (2025 CGPA: 8.73)

Work Experience:
~13 months with a digital marketing agency (part-time during college(9 months) + full-time post graduation(4 months))
Worked on content, scripting, and creative strategy
Currently building my own agency (early stage, no clients yet)
Freelancing as a scriptwriter and video editor

Additional Experience:
Strong interest in nutrition and lifestyle health
Designed personalized diet plans for family members
Helped improve cholesterol and pre-diabetic markers through structured nutrition plans
Currently working on documenting these as case studies

Career Goals:
Interested in working at the intersection of business, behavior, and health
Long term: build scalable solutions in the health/wellness space

GMAT: Just started preparation - Targeting 695–715 (Focus Edition)

Concerns:
How competitive is my current profile for ISB PGP YL?
What are the top 2–3 things I should focus on improving in the next 6 months?
Does my experience (marketing + nutrition + startup attempt) come across as unfocused, or can it be positioned well?

Any honest feedback would be really helpful. Thank you!
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I’m planning to apply to ISB PGP Young Leaders (YL 2027 intake) and would really appreciate a profile evaluation along with suggestions on how to improve over the next 6–8 months. The first deadline is around December.

Background:
Indian female, Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Business Systems from VIT-AP (2025 CGPA: 8.73)

Work Experience:
~13 months with a digital marketing agency (part-time during college(9 months) + full-time post graduation(4 months))
Worked on content, scripting, and creative strategy
Currently building my own agency (early stage, no clients yet)
Freelancing as a scriptwriter and video editor

Additional Experience:
Strong interest in nutrition and lifestyle health
Designed personalized diet plans for family members
Helped improve cholesterol and pre-diabetic markers through structured nutrition plans
Currently working on documenting these as case studies

Career Goals:
Interested in working at the intersection of business, behavior, and health
Long term: build scalable solutions in the health/wellness space

GMAT: Just started preparation - Targeting 695–715 (Focus Edition)

Concerns:
How competitive is my current profile for ISB PGP YL?
What are the top 2–3 things I should focus on improving in the next 6 months?
Does my experience (marketing + nutrition + startup attempt) come across as unfocused, or can it be positioned well?

Any honest feedback would be really helpful. Thank you!
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Hi all, requesting a profile evaluation for ISB PGP / MBA R1 2026 applications.
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• 10th: 8.4 CGPA
• 12th: 71%
• Graduation: 76%

Entrepreneurship:
• Presently Co-Founder of JamalJamaloo, a luxury furniture and home décor brand.
• Created and scaled a complete e-commerce ecosystem across branding, technology, sourcing, marketing, logistics, and customer acquisition.
• Generated ₹25+ lakhs in revenue within the first 13 months while expanding across both online and offline channels.
• Led business growth, customer acquisition, and strategic partnerships while building a premium brand presence in the luxury home décor segment.
Professional Experience:
• 4 years at Infosys MCCamish Systems , a U.S.-based Infosys subsidiary, working as a Software Developer.
• Built and enhanced enterprise-scale insurance systems impacting core customer and business operations for large U.S. insurance clients.
• Worked across development, system enhancement, and platform modernization initiatives in a high-impact client environment.

Leadership & Social Impact:
• Served as President of the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (ED Cell) during college.
• Volunteered with HelpAge India for 200+ hours on social impact initiatives.
• Selected for the Department of Science and Technology INSPIRE Internship Camp, a national-level science talent initiative by the Government of India.

Innovation & Awards:
• Developed an energy innovation prototype capable of generating electricity from body heat for flashlight-based applications.
• Published and orally presented a research abstract at India International Science Festival under the Ministry of Earth Sciences at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL); among the youngest presenting authors at the conference.
• Received recognition from the Tata Institute for rural entrepreneurship based on the innovation project.
• Advanced to the KPIT Sparkle innovation incubator stage among 1000+ ideas nationwide.
• Selected among the Top 50 finalists in Maharashtra Government’s Startup Yatra initiative.
• Received multiple awards and recognitions at district and college levels for the innovation project.

Post MBA Goals:
• Leverage my combined background in technology and entrepreneurship to transition into Product Management / Growth Strategy roles within consumer-tech, e-commerce, or AI-driven businesses, with the long-term vision of building and scaling technology-enabled consumer brands globally.

Target GMAT FE:
• Currently preparing; targeting 685+
Target Schools:
ISB, IIM ABC
• Selective US/EU MBA programs
Would really appreciate honest feedback on:
Overall competitiveness for ISB/T15-type schools
Realistic GMAT score needed for this profile
Biggest strengths and weaknesses in the application
Whether the technology + entrepreneurship narrative comes across strongly enough
Thanks in advance!
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