Clueless if I can make it

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I have a query regarding my profile...
As they say the competition for mba is very high for Indian students as many apply.
Please review my profile.
I have completed my bachelors in pharmacy, did a Pharma MBA post that, have 3.5 years of experience which includes Management trainee, Area business manager and now working as a brand manager in GSK.
I want to pursue a general MBA outside INDIA 
Due to certain circumstances I have to prepone my MBA plan and now have very less time to apply in round 2. Haven’t even given GMAT yet.
Kindly guide

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Bitss · Answer

Try to give the GMAT to become eligible to apply and submit an application. Shortlist few of the schools, look for average GMAT requirement to set a baseline, take a mock to understand where you stand and how much time will be needed to improve on weak areas.

Talk to few of the students of the school, drop few mails to the adcoms asking them to review your profile or come on a short call to discuss career prospects and fit for the school.

It is certainly late to start preparing now, but put in some hard work and extra time and you should be able to land somewhere decent what the profile you have that is pretty good.

prateekchugh · Answer

First Do not worry about competition, every where there is competition. If you are confident, have good GMAT score, give a very good interview, and write a good essay, then you can beat anyone with good profile. So just focus on GMAT preparation.

shameekv1989 · Answer

Yes, you first need to shortlist potential schools based on geography you want to study in. Add +20-30 to their Avg GMAT score - make that as your target. GMAT preparations itself takes a long time if you aren't familiar with it at all. But good news is that there are few schools this year that are waiving GMAT from the profile evaluation. look for those schools if you can't wait and prepare your best applications. Hire a consultant if necessary or atleast take the free consultation services many offers.

Also, one thing to note is that Indians IT section is infamous. Though Pharmacy students are quite rare so don't club yourself in the same category. Ofcourse, every school has a quota for the number of students it can admit from a single region but if you can stand out yourself showcasing something in pharma you will definitely get in.

All the best!! And chill out, you will make it!!

supria1993 · Answer

Also, is it advisable to apply in round 3 ?

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StudyingTree · Answer

Good luck supria, believe in yourself, only you truly knew how you can accomplish this feat. Competetion is everywhere, at the end of the day, if you did your best, you will not have any regrets.

MiMEssay · Answer

Hey  supria1993 !

I would firstly like to start off by saying that you have provided us with very scarce details, so providing a comprehensive profile evaluation wouldn’t be possible.

But, on the basis of the details provided by you, I would say that you seem to have a decent academic background. Coming from a Pharmacy background and then completing a MBA in the same specialization showcases the fact that you possess a great breadth of knowledge in the domain and would be able to provide valuable insights into the industry with your expertise in the domain. You haven’t mentioned your grades, so I can’t say if you can apply to certain schools or not.

Coming on to your work experience, you have 3.5 years of work experience which sets you at par with the average work experience of the competitor pool. Working as the brand manager at GSK not only vouches for your managerial skills but also adds a big brand name to your profile. The brand name definitely plays a major role in an application as you’d be competing with applicants from the top schools and big4 companies. Here, talking about the kind of projects you have undertaken, the impact you created and your career progression with major learning takeaways would definitely showcase the quality of your work and set you at par with your competitors.

Further, on the note of extracurriculars, you must be cognizant of the fact that schools seek applicants having a holistic profile. Hence, accounting for the same, you can take up some volunteering activities or certifications to showcase constant upskilling in your path. Extracurriculars are a great way to showcase your skills like leadership, networking, communication skills, etc. Thus, you must get your hands on some extracurricular engagements/initiatives to strengthen your profile.

Coming on to your MBA plans, as round 2 deadlines are just around the corner, preparing for the GMAT at this point in time won’t be a good idea. Not only would it delay your application, but there is a big chance that you might not get a competitive score. Instead, I’d advise you to divert your attention towards crafting a really strong application and target non GMAT schools. Some of the non-GMAT schools that you can target are Edhec, Skema, Grenoble, Essec, FSFM, TUM, TCD, NUS etc.

Since the round 2 deadlines are fast approaching, I’d suggest you to book a free consultation call with our expert consultants who would clear any doubts you may have regarding the admission process and provide you with a personalized list of schools you can target as per your profile.

Link for the FREE Consultation Call:

https://www.mim-essay.com/book-an-appointment-form/

Hope this helped!

supria1993 · Answer

To give more info regarding my grades, My grades have been decent. 
B.pharm - 73 % with distinction
Qualified GPAT with AIR 81 (entrance for post graduation in pharm)
Studied MBA in a premier institute of pharma (National institute of pharmaceutical education and research and cleared that exam with AIR 24)
Completed MBA with GPA 6.7

I got a campus recruitment from GSK for Future leaders Program (FLP)
Have a Field sales experience of 3 years with handling a individual Territory in Bangalore to leading a team of 7 members with varying experience from new joinee to 10+ years in Coimbatore.
And now I am handling an entire Antifungal portfolio which includes 3 Brands as a Brand Brand Manager for GSK.

I have worked across different therapy areas Neuropsychiatry ( A super specialty division), Anti-infectives (Mass division) and now working in Dermatology division in GSK.

Extracurricular activity : In Graduation, Have organized various activities, participated in debate competitions.

Volunteering : Have signed up for Mentoring underprivileged kids from lockdown.

Please suggest any certifications that I can take up. 
Also, would like to give GMAT to understand where I stand in the application process and

bb · Answer

Have you checked the What Are My Chances tool (WAMC) and Decision Tracker Filters?

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