Hello, requesting a profile evaluation by experts on the forum. Thank you
Age: 29, Male
Academic details:
10th %: 70.55% - Maharashtra State Board (SSC)
12th %: 71.08% - Maharashtra State Board (HSC)
Undergrad CGPA: 5.65 on 7 scale - Tier 2/3 college in a Metro City
Chartered Accountant (NOT a rank holder)
CFA Charter Holder
Work Experience:
3 years - CA Articleship at a Big4 in Taxation (2.5 years of this was after completing graduation) - I have worked with multinational clients & expats here for India taxation compliance & advisory
3.5 years - Investment Banking at a Big4 (After completing CA) - Worked on USD 1bn.+ deal value
Extra-curriculars:
Honestly I haven't been involved in any great extra curriculars worth mentioning on a regular or consistent basis
I had appeared for GMAT last month but did not score a great score. I am planning to take it again in a few months after being more confident around my prep. My post MBA goal is to continue into finance sector maybe try for bulge bracket IBs or get into buy-side roles (Preferably money management roles)
I am aiming for ISB & I am also open to MBA options in UK & USA (I know the economy is tough out there, but I wanna keep the options open)
Any help on evaluating the profile from ISB POV will be much appreciated & additionally help in highlighting on what are those 2-3 core pointers that are missing from my profile that I could gain over the next 1 year to strengthen my profile.
Thanks much!