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It is a very tech-centric profile Animesh7. Motivation for MBA needs to be clearly thought thru and articulated.
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IIT Roorkee graduate- Male Reapplicant
4.8 years of experience by Next year Feb
Experience at investment banks including JP Morgan (QR – Equity Derivatives) and Goldman Sachs (Market Risk / Banking Book Risk)
Strong quantitative background (stochastic calculus, derivatives pricing, risk modeling)
Leadership across finance club, inclusion initiatives, and entrepreneurship-focused projects
Working on a couple of startups ideas in Lending and AI consulting space as side projects

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GMAT 675
Graduation: 88%
12th 93%
10th 9.8 cgpa

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What happened last year naamra04?
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I applied 2 years ago, the feedback that they gave is my score was low ( i applied using 324 in gmat) along with my experience. I didn’t apply last year

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Hi,

I am planning for course of 2027-28,

Profile:
Age: 27, Male
5.5 yrs (as of March’ 27) - Mechanical Design Engineer
Companies: Hyster-Yale Material Handling, Vanderlande

Education:
M. Tech. - WILP BITS Pilani - Automotive Engg. - 7.90 CGPA
B. Tech. - MIT-WPU Mechanical Engg. - 8.04 CGPA
12th - 79%
10th - 9.0 CGPA

Target - ISB PGP, IIM A PGPX, IIM B EPGP

Could you advise me on:
1. Competitive GMAT Score required
2. Improvements in profile for conversion

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You need a clear post MBA goal and a clear narrative on how PGP/MBA is going to add value. Having said this

You have a decent profile for ISB and IIM 1-year programs, but I’ll be honest, this is not a profile that sells itself automatically. A lot will depend on how well you position your experience and what kind of impact you can show.

The good part is that core engineering/manufacturing profiles are relatively less crowded compared to IT or consulting applicants. Your experience at companies like Hyster-Yale and Vanderlande gives industrial depth, and 5.5 years of experience is in a comfortable range for ISB and closer to the sweet spot for IIM executive programs. The BITS WILP M.Tech also adds some academic credibility.

Where I would be slightly critical is that, based on what you’ve shared, the profile currently feels a bit execution-heavy. “Mechanical Design Engineer” can sometimes get viewed as technical delivery unless there are clear stories around ownership, cost savings, design improvements, cross-functional leadership, client interaction, patents, automation, or measurable business impact.

Also, for IIMA PGPX and IIMB EPGP, post-MBA goal clarity becomes very important. If the goal is simply “move into consulting/management,” it may feel generic.

Academically, things are fine overall. Nothing concerning, but also no major spike that compensates automatically.

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Hello Animesh7

Your profile is strong. The main task is to develop a persuasive narrative that connects your background, achievements, MBA need, and post-MBA career direction.

You are competitive, but your applicant pool is also highly competitive. Therefore, you should target a score above the class average. Aim for 685+ on the GMAT or 330+ on the GRE.

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I am planning for course of 2027-28,

Profile:
Age: 27, Male
5.5 yrs (as of March’ 27) - Mechanical Design Engineer
Companies: Hyster-Yale Material Handling, Vanderlande

Education:
M. Tech. - WILP BITS Pilani - Automotive Engg. - 7.90 CGPA
B. Tech. - MIT-WPU Mechanical Engg. - 8.04 CGPA
12th - 79%
10th - 9.0 CGPA

Target - ISB PGP, IIM A PGPX, IIM B EPGP

Could you advise me on:
1. Competitive GMAT Score required
2. Improvements in profile for conversion

Thank you in advance.
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You stand a strong chance, naamra04.

Your GMAT score is also competitive for your target schools.

Just ensure strong applications that tie all dots together and develop a story that builds on your journey so far.

All the best!
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We are not aware of any such guideline and have emailed seniors at GMAT Club for a clarification.
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IIT Roorkee graduate- Male Reapplicant
4.8 years of experience by Next year Feb
Experience at investment banks including JP Morgan (QR – Equity Derivatives) and Goldman Sachs (Market Risk / Banking Book Risk)
Strong quantitative background (stochastic calculus, derivatives pricing, risk modeling)
Leadership across finance club, inclusion initiatives, and entrepreneurship-focused projects
Working on a couple of startups ideas in Lending and AI consulting space as side projects

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GMAT 675
Graduation: 88%
12th 93%
10th 9.8 cgpa

Target schools Isb, iim a pgpx, insead, hec
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Your post MBA goal and application needs clear articulation. strong profile overall, especially for ISB and European schools. IIT Roorkee + JP Morgan + Goldman Sachs + quant finance is a solid combination and definitely above average in the applicant pool.

You have strong academics, premium finance brands, a technically rigorous role (QR, derivatives, risk), and a finance story that already feels coherent. The leadership and side startup work also help add personality beyond being “just another finance guy.”

Over these, what makes you memorable beyond pedigree?

The second thing is that your profile, while strong, can risk sounding too technical/quant-heavy. For MBA applications, especially at ISB and INSEAD, they’ll want to see leadership, influence, decision-making, and business impact, not just technical excellence.

Also, since you mentioned reapplicant, that matters. Schools will want to see what materially improved since the last cycle. Better clarity? More leadership? Stronger goals? Better execution? Simply reapplying with the same story rarely works.

On the GMAT 675: for ISB, it keeps you in the game but does not become a strength for your bucket. For INSEAD/HEC, it is workable but slightly below where I’d ideally want you given the competition. For IIMA PGPX, the score is okay, but your profile and goals will matter more.

If you have time and energy push the GMAT to 695+. Not because 675 is bad, but because for the given pool of applicants and demography for EU schools 695+ would be safer score. It's fine even if you do not want to go through the exam again but make a strong case by closing gaps.

Post-MBA goals matter a lot. Generic “consulting/finance leadership” goals will feel weak.

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Profile Evaluation – Indian Male Engineer | PSU Refinery Operations | Targeting Fall 2027 Intake
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Looking for a profile evaluation and realistic school recommendations for MBA applications (likely applying next year for Fall 2027 intake).



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CGPA: 7.7/10
Class 10: 92.4%
Class 12: 95.5%
Work Experience

* Currently working as an Operations Engineer at a large Public Sector Refinery (Fortune 500 energy company)
* 2 years of experience currently
* Will have ~3 years of experience by matriculation/application period

**Role Highlights**

* Working in refinery operations with responsibility for process units, production targets, safety, troubleshooting, and plant reliability
* Exposure to large-scale industrial operations and cross-functional coordination
* Looking to build a long-term career in strategy/operations/energy transition/consulting

**Leadership & Extracurriculars**

* Led 2 student clubs during undergraduate studies
* Founded a global student chapter at the university
* Member of the Training & Placement Cell
* Class Representative
* Worked in sponsorships for a major college fest
* Multiple leadership roles throughout college

**GMAT Focus**

* Recently scored 635 (FE)
* Mock scores were generally in the 655–675 range
* Planning a retake in the next few weeks and targeting 675+

**Target Schools**
Still exploring, but interested in:

* INSEAD
* LBS
* Oxford
* Cambridge
* ISB
* HEC Paris
* IESE
* Yale SOM
* Duke Fuqua
* Ross
* Darden
* Cornell Johnson

**Questions**

1. How competitive is my profile for M7/T15/European schools assuming a 675+ GMAT FE?
2. How much does the PSU refinery background help or hurt compared to applicants from consulting/tech?
3. Which schools would be realistic reach/target/safe options?
4. Would another year of experience significantly improve my chances?
5. Any concerns regarding the 7.7 CGPA from NITW?

Appreciate any feedback. Thanks!
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They don't. Both are treated equally
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SwarnikaSingh - your profile shows potential. While there's no magic score, aiming for a 675-685+, with a balanced sectional split, would be ideal for your target programs.

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I would appreciate a profile evaluation for the 2027–28 intake of the following programs:
ISB PGP
HEC Paris MBA
London Business School MBA
NUS MBA

I would also like guidance on the GMAT Focus Edition score I should target to be competitive at each school.

Profile Overview:
Female, 25
Class X: 79%
Class XII: 89%
BBA, CGPA: 8.89/10 (Tier 2/3 institution)

Work Experience:
By the time of application, I will have ~4 years of experience across the fintech and SaaS sectors.

I have worked at Razorpay, Lucidity, and currently smallcase (a Zerodha Group company). My career has pivoted from a core B2B sales role toward the growth role, providing a lot of exposure into the finance, payments, and the wealth sector.

My experience includes working closely with C-suite stakeholders across mid-sized enterprises and MNCs. In my current role, I work with some of India's largest AMCs and wealth management firms while reporting directly to the CEO.
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Animesh7 - I'd like to understand the nature of your roles, key achievements/ projects, any promotions (or progressions) to assess better.

Broadly though, it'd be crucial to have a strong narrative covering your experiences (both professional and personal), career goals, and how the MBA (and particularly ISB) fits in.

A 675-685+ on the GMAT will help strengthen chances overall.

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I am planning for course of 2027-28,

Profile:
Age: 27, Male
5.5 yrs (as of March’ 27) - Mechanical Design Engineer
Companies: Hyster-Yale Material Handling, Vanderlande

Education:
M. Tech. - WILP BITS Pilani - Automotive Engg. - 7.90 CGPA
B. Tech. - MIT-WPU Mechanical Engg. - 8.04 CGPA
12th - 79%
10th - 9.0 CGPA

Target - ISB PGP, IIM A PGPX, IIM B EPGP

Could you advise me on:
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Thank you in advance.
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naamra04 - The 675 GMAT is stronger than your previous score. Make sure to have a strong narrative covering your experiences and MBA motivations, and showcase tangible updates since your previous application.

This article outlines some key strategies for ISB reapplicants.

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Experience at investment banks including JP Morgan (QR – Equity Derivatives) and Goldman Sachs (Market Risk / Banking Book Risk)
Strong quantitative background (stochastic calculus, derivatives pricing, risk modeling)
Leadership across finance club, inclusion initiatives, and entrepreneurship-focused projects
Working on a couple of startups ideas in Lending and AI consulting space as side projects

Scores :
GMAT 675
Graduation: 88%
12th 93%
10th 9.8 cgpa

Target schools Isb, iim a pgpx, insead, hec
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It's often asked on this forum. If this was true the percentile score of GMAT would be lower than GRE. But if you look at average scores both are 90+ percentile. Meaning there is no much difference in terms of candidates scores vis a vis GMAT/ GRE and associated acceptance.
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Hi naamra04,

You have a strong chance for both ISB and IIMA PGPX. Your IIT pedigree and brand-name experiences at firms like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs are strong positives. The final outcome will depend largely on how well you position your profile and build your overall narrative.

Since you are a reapplicant, you can also use the reapplicant essay to highlight the steps you have taken over the last two years to strengthen your profile, upskill yourself, and demonstrate growth since your previous application.

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Experience at investment banks including JP Morgan (QR – Equity Derivatives) and Goldman Sachs (Market Risk / Banking Book Risk)
Strong quantitative background (stochastic calculus, derivatives pricing, risk modeling)
Leadership across finance club, inclusion initiatives, and entrepreneurship-focused projects
Working on a couple of startups ideas in Lending and AI consulting space as side projects

Scores :
GMAT 675
Graduation: 88%
12th 93%
10th 9.8 cgpa

Target schools Isb, iim a pgpx, insead, hec
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Hi all,

I hope you are doing well.

I am planning to apply to ISB and several top international MBA programs and would greatly appreciate your candid assessment of my profile, school selection strategy, and overall competitiveness for consulting-focused MBA admissions.

Personal & Academic Background

* Nationality: Indian
* Bachelor’s Degree: Chemical Engineering
* Academic Distinction: Gold Medalist and Rank 1 in my graduating class

Academic Performance

* Class 10: 92% (9.4 CGPA)
* Class 12: 88%
* Undergraduate: 80%
* GMAT Focus Edition: 665

* Quantitative: 88
* Verbal: 82
* Data Insights: 79

Professional Experience

I worked as a Process Engineer with a leading US-based EPC company, contributing to large-scale energy transition projects, including LNG, LNG regasification, and gas-to-gasoline facilities. I completed 5 years of full-time work experience in October 2025.

Following this, I joined my family’s Chartered Accountancy firm and expect to have approximately 2 years of additional experience by MBA matriculation. Concurrently, I am exploring opportunities to build a chemical trading business.

Key highlights:

* Worked on major engineering and infrastructure projects valued at up to USD 17.5 billion.
* Completed a 6-month international social impact assignment in Zambia in collaboration with USAID.
* Gained experience across technical, project execution, and stakeholder-facing responsibilities within a globally recognized organization.

Leadership & Extracurricular Activities

* Former President of a local Toastmasters Club.
* Founding member of the Toastmasters Club at my previous organization.
* Active Toastmasters participant for over 3 years.
* National-level football player during school.
* Ongoing involvement in NGO and social impact initiatives.
* Planning to undertake an NGO fellowship program in the coming months.

Career Goals

Short-Term Goal
Transition into management consulting post-MBA, where I can develop stronger business acumen, structured problem-solving skills, strategic decision-making capabilities, and broader industry exposure. I also intend to continue growing my chemical trading business alongside my professional career.

Long-Term Goal
My long-term aspiration is entrepreneurship. After gaining consulting experience and exposure across industries, I aim to build and scale business ventures beyond chemical trading.

Additionally, I aspire to establish a healthcare-focused NGO dedicated to improving access to medical support and community healthcare. This goal is deeply personal and inspired by my mother, a frontline doctor whom I lost during the pandemic.

Target Schools

* ISB
* London Business School (LBS)
* INSEAD
* Wharton
* HEC Paris
* Oxford Saïd
* Cambridge Judge

I am also open to recommendations for other programs with strong consulting and entrepreneurship outcomes.

Areas Where I Would Appreciate Feedback

1. My competitiveness for the above programs.
2. Whether a GMAT retake would materially strengthen my candidacy.
3. School selection and application strategy.
4. Scholarship prospects.
5. Positioning of my consulting and entrepreneurship goals.
6. Key strengths, risks, and areas for improvement in my profile.

Thank you for your time and guidance. I look forward to hearing your insights.
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Calling all ISB PGP Applicants: 2027 Intake Class of 2028 03 Jun 2026, 02:15
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*Aadilshaikh writes:*
Hi all,

I hope you are doing well.

I am planning to apply to ISB and several top international MBA programs and would greatly appreciate your candid assessment of my profile, school selection strategy, and overall competitiveness for consulting-focused MBA admissions.

Personal & Academic Background

* Nationality: Indian
* Bachelor’s Degree: Chemical Engineering
* Academic Distinction: Gold Medalist and Rank 1 in my graduating class

Academic Performance

* Class 10: 92% (9.4 CGPA)
* Class 12: 88%
* Undergraduate: 80%
* GMAT Focus Edition: 665

* Quantitative: 88
* Verbal: 82
* Data Insights: 79

Professional Experience

I worked as a Process Engineer with a leading US-based EPC company, contributing to large-scale energy transition projects, including LNG, LNG regasification, and gas-to-gasoline facilities. I completed 5 years of full-time work experience in October 2025.

Following this, I joined my family’s Chartered Accountancy firm and expect to have approximately 2 years of additional experience by MBA matriculation. Concurrently, I am exploring opportunities to build a chemical trading business.

Key highlights:

* Worked on major engineering and infrastructure projects valued at up to USD 17.5 billion.
* Completed a 6-month international social impact assignment in Zambia in collaboration with USAID.
* Gained experience across technical, project execution, and stakeholder-facing responsibilities within a globally recognized organization.

Leadership & Extracurricular Activities

* Former President of a local Toastmasters Club.
* Founding member of the Toastmasters Club at my previous organization.
* Active Toastmasters participant for over 3 years.
* National-level football player during school.
* Ongoing involvement in NGO and social impact initiatives.
* Planning to undertake an NGO fellowship program in the coming months.

Career Goals

Short-Term Goal
Transition into management consulting post-MBA, where I can develop stronger business acumen, structured problem-solving skills, strategic decision-making capabilities, and broader industry exposure. I also intend to continue growing my chemical trading business alongside my professional career.

Long-Term Goal
My long-term aspiration is entrepreneurship. After gaining consulting experience and exposure across industries, I aim to build and scale business ventures beyond chemical trading.

Additionally, I aspire to establish a healthcare-focused NGO dedicated to improving access to medical support and community healthcare. This goal is deeply personal and inspired by my mother, a frontline doctor whom I lost during the pandemic.

Target Schools

* ISB
* London Business School (LBS)
* INSEAD
* Wharton
* HEC Paris
* Oxford Saïd
* Cambridge Judge

I am also open to recommendations for other programs with strong consulting and entrepreneurship outcomes.

Areas Where I Would Appreciate Feedback

1. My competitiveness for the above programs.
2. Whether a GMAT retake would materially strengthen my candidacy.
3. School selection and application strategy.
4. Scholarship prospects.
5. Positioning of my consulting and entrepreneurship goals.
6. Key strengths, risks, and areas for improvement in my profile.

Thank you for your time and guidance. I look forward to hearing your insights.
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Hi Adil

i think everything in your profile is decent. Several things are great such as experience of EPC, Gold medal, diversity of experience.

However I am not very enthusiastic about your goals or precisely the explanation behind them at the moment.

With current score ISB, Oxford, SAID and HEC are good to go for but a better score might significantly help for LBS and INSEAD specifically.

Should you need to discuss it more in detail then reach me on DM

_*Bhoopendra Singh*_
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