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Concentration: Operations, Marketing
Schools: Insead Sept'18 (A$$) ISB '19 (A)
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enimmolestias Hi! A seemingly good profile. Good undergrad pedigree and academics. From the adcoms’ point of view, there is one thing that you would need to focus on. Seven years is a long time to be in one company. They would want to understand what kept you motivated for so long. Were you constantly getting to work on new challenges and getting opportunities to progress and take on incremental responsibilities? They will also sharply look for any signs suggesting that you became complacent within the comfort zone of a familiar environment. Would you be able to take risks post MBA?
How you address this point could become a make or break factor in the admissions process. The functional differentiation seems to be there if your focus has been in ESG areas. But in my view, a profile evaluation is incomplete if I do not know what your post MBA goals are. The entirety of your profile has to be seen in light of your future plans. Happy to say more should you add your goals.
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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]
How you address this point could become a make or break factor in the admissions process. The functional differentiation seems to be there if your focus has been in ESG areas. But in my view, a profile evaluation is incomplete if I do not know what your post MBA goals are. The entirety of your profile has to be seen in light of your future plans. Happy to say more should you add your goals.
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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MBAGuide
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28 May 2026, 00:44
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Hi AkshayMetha hope you are doing great. Your work experience looks decent and you have a solid finance background. I am going to throw some light on what the admissions committees will want to know. You already have all the tools, the knowledge, as well as relevant work experience for the kind of roles you are looking at post MBA. Then why do you need an MBA? Why are you not able to get relevant roles in the direction you are seeking?
Most CAs who do not get through do not understand that this is an absolutely critical part of the application. The tricky part is that when you say there are not that many opportunities for you without an MBA, even as a CA with such good work experience, you again risk being seen as someone who is unable to hack growth on their own. And top schools want go-getters.
So please be very mindful when you work on your rationale for an MBA. You may find this old post of mine somewhat useful:
Why CAs Struggle with MBA Admissions And How to Stand Out : INSEAD
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]
Most CAs who do not get through do not understand that this is an absolutely critical part of the application. The tricky part is that when you say there are not that many opportunities for you without an MBA, even as a CA with such good work experience, you again risk being seen as someone who is unable to hack growth on their own. And top schools want go-getters.
So please be very mindful when you work on your rationale for an MBA. You may find this old post of mine somewhat useful:
Why CAs Struggle with MBA Admissions And How to Stand Out : INSEAD
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]
AkshayMetha
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Hi, I am looking for a profile evaluation for ISB PGP programme and would really appreciate your inputs.
Academic Background
- Higher Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2014 with a CGPA of 8.6
- Senior Secondary Education (PCM) from Bihar State Board in 2016 with 66.2%.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2021 with a CGPA of 8.26
Professional Experience
- Currently possess 5+ years of professional experience at Accenture India, with progressive growth across the following roles:
Associate
Analyst
- Worked extensively in enterprise technology with exposure to cloud infrastructure and operational delivery. Currently working for client Bank of America. Working closely with the stakeholders.
- Founded a Private Limited company from zero with no business background in family and currently operating it with a stable annual turnover. Recently worked with a UK-based client as part of the business requirement.
- Simultaneously managed responsibilities in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments, gaining exposure to operations, client management, and execution.
Internships & Industry Exposure
- 2-month internship at Volvo India in the core mechanical engineering domain.
- 3-month consulting internship at HighRadius.
Certifications
- Azure Cloud Architect Associate certification.
- GitHub Copilot Certification.
- Microsoft certified DevOps Engineer expert.
- Microsoft 365 certified.
Awards & Achievements
- Received four Employee Recognition Awards during my tenure at Accenture for performance and contribution.
- Selected for SSB Interview for entry into the Indian Navy in 2021.
- Secured rank positions in multiple Olympiads during school years.
- Won Prize money worth 35000 in Technical fest for securing 2nd position.
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
- Served as Associate Coordinator of the Robotics Society during my third year of engineering.
- Designed and built a fully functional 3D printer from scrap materials, which was recognised by the university and retained in the laboratory for junior students’ learning purposes.
- Have been actively associated with an NGO and participated in social initiatives.
- During the post-COVID period, while working remotely at Accenture, I also managed operations for a reputed hospitality chain property in Himachal Pradesh for nearly two and half years.
- Dedicated personal time towards teaching junior students at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, during my college time.
Academic Background
- Higher Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2014 with a CGPA of 8.6
- Senior Secondary Education (PCM) from Bihar State Board in 2016 with 66.2%.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2021 with a CGPA of 8.26
Professional Experience
- Currently possess 5+ years of professional experience at Accenture India, with progressive growth across the following roles:
Associate
Analyst
- Worked extensively in enterprise technology with exposure to cloud infrastructure and operational delivery. Currently working for client Bank of America. Working closely with the stakeholders.
- Founded a Private Limited company from zero with no business background in family and currently operating it with a stable annual turnover. Recently worked with a UK-based client as part of the business requirement.
- Simultaneously managed responsibilities in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments, gaining exposure to operations, client management, and execution.
Internships & Industry Exposure
- 2-month internship at Volvo India in the core mechanical engineering domain.
- 3-month consulting internship at HighRadius.
Certifications
- Azure Cloud Architect Associate certification.
- GitHub Copilot Certification.
- Microsoft certified DevOps Engineer expert.
- Microsoft 365 certified.
Awards & Achievements
- Received four Employee Recognition Awards during my tenure at Accenture for performance and contribution.
- Selected for SSB Interview for entry into the Indian Navy in 2021.
- Secured rank positions in multiple Olympiads during school years.
- Won Prize money worth 35000 in Technical fest for securing 2nd position.
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
- Served as Associate Coordinator of the Robotics Society during my third year of engineering.
- Designed and built a fully functional 3D printer from scrap materials, which was recognised by the university and retained in the laboratory for junior students’ learning purposes.
- Have been actively associated with an NGO and participated in social initiatives.
- During the post-COVID period, while working remotely at Accenture, I also managed operations for a reputed hospitality chain property in Himachal Pradesh for nearly two and half years.
- Dedicated personal time towards teaching junior students at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, during my college time.
