lucasalmeiidaa, you have a fantastic profile! Your GPA will be well above the averages for these schools, even after they translate to a 4.0 scale. The fact that your strong academic performance comes from the #1 ranked university in Latin America is even better. You come from a region that is not well represented in MBA classrooms, which means they will value what you as a diverse voice with a new perspective.

You have both depth and length of experience in the AI world, which your obviously know is a hot focus now. Where many of the other MBA applicants will be going to school to learn more about AI and how to utilize it, you'll be a leader in teaching what this world is, which is another aspect that schools will be excited about. As a product manager, you have been promoted and size of the deals that you have led show your aptitude in your career. Furthermore, as a co-founder of a non-profit in the AI space adds an entrepreneurial aspect to your profile. Between Japiim and the infrastructure hustle, you're also demonstrating a philanthropic angle that top business schools are also interested in.

Your career goals are clear and achievable. The one thing you'll want to make sure you do in your applications is demonstrate why you need the MBA to reach your goals. At a glance and without more context, it looks like you could reach your goals without an MBA, which could give AdComs pause in terms of knowing how they could help you. Perhaps there are best practices outside of your region that you need to learn so you can bring them to the Amazon region or there are business fundamental gaps that you need to pair with your deep AI knowledge or something else along those lines. Whatever it is, just be sure to articulate it in the application so that there is a clear line between your current experience, your future goals, and how the MBA fits into all of that.

Kelley, Ross, and Simon, are, of course, great MBA programs that will provide you an excellent education and a strong network. Given your career goals and your amazing academic performance, you might also consider (in alphabetical order) Berkeley Haas, Dartmouth Tuck, HBS, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, and Wharton. Not all of those schools provide test waivers, but it might be worth it for you to consider taking either the GMAT or GRE so that you can widen your list of possible schools.

I hope that this is helpful! Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Take care,

Joe
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How did you get a round 2 admit with decision date on 14th March?

Congratulations. How would you fund the 25% remaining cost of education? Is 75% scholarship only on tuition fees or it also includes cost of living? Mangesh Zope | Founder @ Peaceful-Loans.com

Hey Rohan,
I'm planning to apply to Scheller for next fall, would like your insights on application process, can we connect?

Hi Rohan, I am planning to apply to Scheller in the 4th round, and I would like your insights on the application process. Can we connect?

Hey, can we connect to get more information about your offer? I'm currently in Vietnam as well

Sorry to hear about the dings @IsaacQAQ. We understand that it's a difficult moment. We've put together an article on the " Major reasons why your MBA Application got dinged. " It provides some understanding about the applications. Take a moment to review it. If you'd like, please feel free to reach out, and we can discuss your profile and applications in detail.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma, INSEAD Alumnus
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond

How did you got waiver?

Too many open questions come to my mind based on your post here. Most of my queries may be uncomfortable. Here are a few: why consulting? what do you understand about consulting? why strategy consulting? how does your past connect with your identified future? why would a consulting firm hire you? what examples can you offer to demonstrate the three core skills of a consultant? why did you opt for a waiver when the world of applicants out there takes an exam and provides a crucial data point for their candidacy?.....
Give some of these a thought.
- Dee
MBA admissions consultant and management consultant | E: [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-catalysts/

Hi
Congratulations on your Acceptance.

Hi
Congratulations on your Acceptance.