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Hi maioressit,
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Have you already reapplied to Kellogg or do you plan to apply in R2? Generally speaking you should not be only reapplying to b-schools but you should also add a few new names to your target list so that you have some conversions definitely.
Given that you already have an MBA have you considered applying for the LBS 1 year MBA?
Will be happy to chat and understand your background better.

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You mean kira assessment the interviewers?

Its always exciting to see applicants with dual careers and your music career is entirely different from the Deloitte stint, which adds a new flavour to your candidature. My first thought was, with your music and event organizing background, you can contribute to a b-school in so many ways and the adcoms would be thinking similarly about this!
A Masters in Economics adds weight to your academic arc, however you did not mention about the college GPA, which is the most important one. I guess, 'merit' means you have a top score there as well.
Your task will be to explain why you need an MBA and why at this stage of your life/career? You seem to be doing well for yourself and the switch to Accenture strategy seems to be a step up over the current role. You also have an entrepreneurial streak which has led to a successful business (my assumption). In this scenario, why MBA now? what is keeping you from growing further? Answers to these questions will be important as b-schools want to see applicants who have thought through their careers and are intentional.
Anything about the GMAT?

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Are you planning to apply inly to Indian b-schools or are you looking at global MBA programs as well? The one's you've mentioned here are all great programs. Your work experience at Amul as a brand executive + sales experience sounds exciting for understanding the pulse of the market and bringing your insights into the marketing role. Aim for a 675+ on the GMAT, if you plan to apply to the US bschools, a higher score of ~705+ will help.
Post MBA brand management roles are difficult to crack in countries outside India as they need local marketing expertise, so you'll have to rethink your goals strategy for global MBA programs.

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Hi Karthik
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, 4 years of experience looks strong for ISB. GPA looks slightly low. Any updates on your GMAT score or any mock scores?

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Please feel free to share more details about your profile for a better analysis of your chances.

Mock score have been in the range of 600-625 trying to break this plateau.

Were you interviewed at kellogg?

Hi @Aneesa Hota, with 7 years of tech experience and a leadership role at a top MNC, you seem to have a good foundation but jumping into finance, consulting, or education is like switching from coding to hedge fund management overnight. Not impossible, but you’ll need a killer game plan. The GMAT is priority #1, so let’s get that score up, (ideally 720+, higher the better) will put you in the competitive zone for your ambitious targets.

Your school list (IIMA PGPX, Harvard, INSEAD, ISB) makes sense, but each will grill you on why finance/consulting after tech, so your story needs to be airtight. Have you worked on finance-heavy projects, budgeting, or strategy? If yes, highlight them. If not, time to build some exposure, CFA Level 1, financial modeling, case competitions, anything that screams “I know what I’m doing in finance”.

For IIMA PGPX & ISB, leadership and quant skills matter. Harvard & INSEAD? They’ll want global exposure, strategic thinking, and a clear, confident pivot story. With multiple rounds across different years, timing and execution will be key. Lock in your GMAT score, sharpen your career pivot story, and showcase high-impact leadership. If you want a custom roadmap to maximize your chances, feel free to set up a profile deep dive, because this transition needs to be as smooth as your future finance pitch!
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Hey Aneesa,

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing! Hope you’ve done your homework on whether the schools on your list actually align with your background (which you didn’t mention). Otherwise, you might end up spending too much time on schools that aren’t the right fit, potentially missing out on ones where you’d truly thrive. Every global MBA program looks for a distinct mix of values and experiences, and you can get a pretty good sense of that just by skimming their admissions websites. If you’d like a more tailored profile evaluation, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to discuss your unique case.


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Hi Aneesa Hota
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile looks good on the surface. About 7 years of experience at leading MNCs is another plus. You have a mix of top Indian and international schools on your list.

You will need a strong GMAT score for your target programs. I would also recommend that you add a few safe schools to your list. Schools like HBS and INSEAD look for applicants with clear career goals and a really strong story.

Considering your desire to transition, have you thought about utilizing your tech skills as an asset in finance or consulting? Have you also thought about aligning your personal strengths with the unique cultures of each institution. Please share a detailed profile for better understanding of your chances at your target programs.

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Hi @Aneesa Hota,

Your profile has a solid foundation—7+ years of experience in a leading MNC and a Team Lead role.
To strengthen your application:

GMAT Score – A strong GMAT score is crucial. Focus on maximizing your performance in your next attempt.

Career Transition Clarity – Clearly articulate why you want to transition from technology to finance, consulting, or education, and how your skills align with these target industries. Admissions committees value a well-defined and compelling career narrative.

To maximize your chances, consider applying to a balanced mix of reach, target, and safety schools.
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I’d really appreciate your feedback on how I can strengthen my profile for these schools.
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Hi @CuriousCat15

You are in a competitive applicant bracket. Your academic profile (3.5 GPA, 334 GRE, double major in Economics and Philosophy) immediately neutralizes any academic concern. The GRE score sits in the top decile for all listed schools. The GPA dip during COVID is not material, provided you explain it best in the optional essays asked by schools.

As for your professional experiences in developing AI driven solutions, it’s a good background but you need to emphasize the business impact your work has had. Each initiative you mention should be reframed in terms of decision-making leverage or outcomes. This is what will define your story in your essays.
Your extracurricular involvement is solid and it will be good pointers to talk about in your essays.

About your goals, it lacks a lot of specificity at this point as you have only mentioned Consulting and Entrepreneurship. You need to provide more context into what exactly you see yourself doing in these aspects. Think about your career progression in terms of how it will build on your existing background and how it will evolve.

You make a good candidate for most schools on your list, it just comes down to how well you can convey your experiences through your application.
We’d be happy to have a 1-on-1 discussion with you to understand your profile and concerns.

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@CuriousCat15 - interesting profile overall, given the double undergrad degree, GRE score, experiences in AI/ tech and extracurriculars.

Which undergrad university did you attend, and is it a feeder. for your target programs? The GPA isn't ideal, but the GRE score (and potentially courses such as MBAMath) can help offset this concern. Worth addressing this in the Optional Essay as well.

It'd also be important to have a strong narrative on why MBA, why now and why consulting (i.e. short term goal), tailored to each school's ethos.

Feel free to reach out for a discussion.

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Thanks for sharing your profile @CuriousCat15 ! You have a good, non-traditional consulting profile, technical depth in AI, leadership of internal initiatives, and good extracurricular commitment to environmental stewardship. With 3 years of relevant work experience, you’re within the common range for many U.S. 2-year MBAs; however, top consulting feeders expect good quantitative signals (GMAT/GRE in the upper range or equivalent proof) and explicit consulting signals (case experience, pro-bono strategy projects or internships, alumni advocacy).

How adcoms & consulting recruiters might read your file: 3 years of work experience is okay, many top schools admit early-career candidates, but you’ll be competing with 4-6 year candidates with more leadership. 3.5 GPA is decent, and GRE 334 is good. Consulting firms expect case readiness and a visible consulting narrative. Recent trends show recruiting is competitive and shifting; early networking + alumni referrals are increasingly important.

Reality check: Top consulting pipelines at M7 schools are intensely competitive; they will expect either a high test score or exceptional compensating factors (outstanding leadership, deal experience, demonstrable case/strategy work, or top-tier recommendations). Add graded quantitative coursework (microeconomics, statistics, finance) with good marks and/or a recognized certificate to show quantitative readiness. Lead a pro-bono project for an NGO (market entry, organizational strategy), or complete case engagements on different platforms. Have deliverables and impact metrics to cite. Reframe your internal AI initiatives: show ROI, cost savings, time-to-value, user adoption, stakeholder alignment. Convert technical outcomes into business metrics (revenue, efficiency %, adoption). Apply to a balanced set of schools.

Questions for you:
1) What is your GRE section breakdown (Verbal / Quant) for the 334?
2) Do you have any client-facing or cross-functional stakeholder leadership examples (product, sales, marketing)?
3) Which geography do you prefer post-MBA (US, Europe, global)?

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Hi Sakshi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your years of work experience and GPA looks decent. Any update on your GMAT/GRE score?
Since you are targeting INSEAD, focus on highlighting
1. International Mindset
2. Leadership Potential
3. Clarity of Goals
4. Collaborative Nature
5. Maturity and Self-Awareness

For a better and detailed analysis of your chances, please share your detailed profile.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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Hi @sakshijangid_99 ! We would love to learn more about your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, and personal journey so we can offer a more tailored assessment of your profile and evaluate your chances at your target schools more accurately. Feel free to book a profile evaluation session.

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@sakshijangid_99 - Some more details can help assess your profile better:

1. What's your GMAT/ GRE score?
2. Which undergrad university did you attend?
3. Which company/ companies have you worked in, and which roles/ functions? Any notable projects to highlight your achievements?
4. Any leadership, international exposure and/ or extracurricular activities you've been involved in?

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@Jkaur337 - your profile shows potential, given the undergrad (LSR) pedigree, PE/ Finance exposure and analytical work you've done.

Which company do you work in, and is it a feeder to ISB? And what are your directional career goals post MBA?

Also, was your GMAT score in line with mocks/ expectations, or do you foresee an improvement if you were to retake? ISB's average tends to be around 675-685, so aiming for a score around that would be ideal.

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Thanks for sharing your profile @bgr1997 ! You have a good consulting foundation, rare defense-sector exposure, and genuine international experience, all of which align well with INSEAD’s globally minded, impact-driven MBA community.

However, 2 key areas can be strengthened: Your GMAT FE score and your post-MBA clarity: your short-term goal (Strategy Consulting) is logical, but needs to show how it builds from your defense/public-sector background and leads toward a long-term mission. If you can articulate those points and bring your professional stories to life through strong essays and recommendations, you’ll still be in the competitive pool, especially as a European female consultant.

Strengths to highlight: Cross-border consulting exposure: One year in London, collaboration with OECD, NATO, and EDA, demonstrates adaptability, cultural fluency, and experience in international teams. Public sector + defense specialization, a niche that can differentiate you from generalist consultants. You bring mission-driven consulting experience that few peers have. Data + Strategy hybrid, you’re not just technical; you’ve linked analytics to strategic decision-making.

Female leader in a male-dominated industry, subtly positioning your trajectory in defense and analytics can resonate with INSEAD’s gender-diversity emphasis.

Clarify post-MBA goals story, currently: “Transition into strategy consulting" is logical but generic. INSEAD will want to know: why strategy, why now, and how does it connect to your past?

Questions for you to reflect upon:
1) What inspired your initial interest in digital transformation, and how do you define impact in your current projects?
2) Have you had any direct exposure to strategy consulting (vs implementation/tech)?
3) What kind of strategy consulting do you hope to move into (MBB, Tier-2, or public-sector-focused firms)?
4) What’s your long-term vision after consulting? (like Leadership in global institutions, entrepreneurship, or government policy roles?)
5) How do you define leadership in your current role?

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@bgr1997 - INSEAD particularly values consulting experiences, international exposure and leadership/ extracurriculars - angles which look pretty good on your profile.

The GMAT score is alright, but was it in line with your mocks/ expectations? If you feel you can improve, it's worth going for a retake and potentially looking at Round 3, or Round 1 (for Jan intake).

I also like your focus within the public sector and defense, which can potentially help present transferable skills to your post-MBA goals. Make sure to have a robust narrative covering your experiences, career goals, and how / why INSEAD fits in at this juncture.

Feel free to reach out for a discussion!

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Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Your profile looks solid on the surface. A 3.97 GPA and U.S. undergrad will help you stand out, especially as an Indian male who grew up in the States -not the typical overrepresented pool.

The GRE score is decent. Your work experience seems solid, but you’ll need to show clear leadership or impact beyond just quantifiable savings since your company isn’t a big name. The nonprofit angle is strong, highlight measurable outcomes and your personal motivation for starting it. Volunteering since 2017 adds good continuity to your story. For top schools, execution will matter a lot, essays and recommendations need to scream leadership potential and purpose.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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Thanks for sharing your profile @Hariom Gupta ! We would love to learn more about your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, and personal journey so we can offer a more tailored assessment of your profile and evaluate your chances at your target school more accurately. Feel free to book a profile evaluation session.

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Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Your profile looks Interesting. Coming from a commerce background with entrepreneurial experience in agro trading and cattle feed is unique, especially since you’ve actually built and scaled the business yourself. The turnover jump shows solid growth and real-world business acumen.

The CA article trainee stint adds some formal finance exposure, which helps your credibility for a PE goal, though you’ll need to connect the dots clearly in essays (why PE, and how your hands-on business experience ties in). GPA is on the lower side, so a strong GMAT/GRE will be crucial to offset that. INSEAD loves diverse, globally minded candidates with entrepreneurial grit, so lean into the “builder” narrative and show how you’ve managed teams, scaled operations, and learned from challenges.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile looks good on the surface. You have got solid finance experience across FP&A, marketing finance, and revenue ops, and handling a $50M+ budget definitely shows leadership and business impact.

The CIMA qualification with national ranks adds credibility and offsets any quant concerns. INSEAD, HEC, and ISB are all realistic targets given your experience, though the PE switch might need a bit of story work, focus on linking your current analytical and strategy exposure to investment decision-making. Do you have a GMAT score yet? or any mock scores? With a good GMAT score, strong essays, and clear post-MBA goals, you’ll have a really competitive shot.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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Thanks for sharing your profile @veroaperiam. You have good quantitative credibility (CIMA), cross-border finance experience, and high-impact ownership (large budgets & contracts). Your key tasks: Get a strong GMAT, demonstrate direct investment/transaction readiness (modeling, deal exposure, portfolio/valuation work), and target schools and networking that feed PE recruiters. INSEAD / HEC / ISB are sensible choices; add a few PE-feeder schools to your list to widen options.

Other schools you can explore: LBS, Columbia / Booth / Wharton / Stern, Oxford Saïd / IESE / Cambridge Judge.

Private equity hiring patterns have also shifted recently: large PE firms adjusted early-offer practices and timing (some delaying early recruiting), so recruiting calendars may move, and competition will be intense for juniors with direct deal experience. This means: networking, demonstrable modeling & valuation skills, internships or project experience, and alumni advocacy will be decisive.

Good technical credentials: CIMA + CS Foundation + BCom + measurable finance ops ownership → immediate credibility. Managing a global marketing budget of USD 50M and pricing/revenue ops for $100M+ contracts, these are headline metrics for your resume/essays. Cross-border exposure & stakeholder management, attractive to global PE funds evaluating cross-country deals. Combination of strategy + operations: valuable for PE value creation roles (post-acquisition operational improvements).

Gaps to close:
Direct deal/investment experience (critical for PE). Get short-term, high-impact project work: pro-bono or paid PE/VC analyst projects, join a boutique M&A advisory or internal strategy team, or help an early-stage fund with market due diligence or financial models. Deliver a completed LBO or valuation model you can show and discuss.

GMAT FE 675+ (aim 730 classic if possible). This is a safe target to be competitive at INSEAD/HEC and for good consideration at top PE feeders.

Finish a dedicated financial modeling course and complete case projects. Add these to your application and LinkedIn.

PE-specific narrative: Convert responsibilities into investment-facing outcomes: like “I optimized marketing ROI, enabling reallocation of $X to higher-return channels, an approach similar to portfolio rebalancing” is weak phrasing; instead, focus on value-creation levers, margin expansion, or restructuring that mirror PE playbooks.

Start alumni outreach now (INSEAD/HEC/ISB alumni in PE), request informational interviews, and target 2-3 mentorship relationships.

Have you taken any GMAT diagnostic yet? If yes, what score? If not, when can you plan to take one? Do you have any direct exposure to investor/deal work (due diligence, vendor/vendor consolidation, budgeting for acquisitions, valuations)? Preferred post-MBA geography for PE (London, Singapore, NYC, India)? Are you open to starting in operational/portfolio roles before deal roles? Do you plan to pursue any further credentials before applying?

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Hi Ketan
Your profile looks strong. GMAT is decent while GPA might be a concern. Focus more on demonstrating impact at workplace. Try building a strong narrative around your application.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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Hi Kunal
International applicants are not advised to apply in later rounds. If you want, you can apply in the next application year in round 1 or round 2.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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