Consultants, please evaluate my profile for NUS R2, should I apply or wait out another year ?
My profile is as below:
Indian 23 M
GMAT FE : 695
Undergrad : BITS Pilani (Tier 1 - India) - 7.95 CGPA
Work ex : 2.5 years currently
At an acquired freight tech company [Not a global brand, but its a valley startup with Engineering and product office in India ]
Promotions : Software Intern -> ASE -> SE [2 promotions including one PPO]
Leadership experience :
Have instances of initiative and ownership at work, but have officially not lead a team yet.
Have leadership experience in college - leading a regional association, technical lead for events and college fests.
Social work : NGO for past 1 year and a charitable trust during school days [roughly ~4 years]
Unique experience: Studied in boarding school from age of 6 - can talk about adaptability, inclusive leadership,etc.
Short term goal : transition to a product manager at a big tech firm or a disruptive startup.
, I hope you are doing well.
Your profile has good potential for NUS MBA, but certain areas may need enhancement. With a decent academic foundation from BITS Pilani, rapid career progression at a valley startup, and leadership exposure during college, you demonstrate aptitude and initiative. Your unique boarding school experience and consistent social work add depth to your profile. However, the work experience (2.5 years) is a bit on the lower end but your 695 GMAT score is nice and can make your profile competitive. To strengthen your application, consider highlighting impactful outcomes from your current roles to offset the lack of formal team management. If feasible, waiting another year to gain more professional leadership experience could significantly enhance your candidacy, making you more competitive for top-tier programs like NUS.
and assess your chances to top B-schools and strengthen your application with impactful stories.