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Congratulations. So, which of the schools are you heading to?

Do you know where you're planning to go from the acceptances? Did Said inform you of a scholarship with your acceptance?

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Awesome profile and congratulations on your amazing result with SAID! I did not realize they were sending out Admits already. Awesome scholarship result too!

Thank you. Round Two interviews are also closing out pretty soon.

Do you know where you're planning to go from the acceptances and did Said give you a scholarship with your acceptance?

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MBAandBeyond

Hey @nikpsy , Congratulations on receiving your interview invites! Wishing you all the best for HEC-Paris.

You can take a look at this article for some helpful interview tips. And if you need any professional guidance, we are happy to help. Good luck!

dee1pug1

Are you considering Terry's MBA-MSBA track? If yes, then okay. If it is just MBA, then it is worth finding out if their MBA program on its own is STEM-designated or not. If not, walk away. Your GMAT is lower than their average—a disadvantage for you as an Indian male engineer. Same goes for your GPA. Consider improving your GMAT score to hit 675+ in GFE. Terry's employment report doesn't give me confidence that it is well placed to take you into the tech industry. I hope you are doing your due diligence on this.
As an overall point, do note that school selection is both a science and an art. It should not be done in isolation to your profile.
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Hey @Custard King ,

With 10 years of experience in the non-profit and government sectors, your profile demonstrates significant leadership, impact, and a strong sense of purpose. A 4.0 GPA indicates great academic performance, which is a solid asset for competitive MBA programs. Transitioning to consulting is a logical next step given your background, as consulting firms often seek candidates with diverse experiences and the ability to navigate complex organizational challenges. To strengthen your application, you shall focus on highlighting specific achievements, such as policy reforms, large-scale projects, or measurable social impact. Emphasize your leadership roles and any examples of problem-solving, strategic thinking, or cross-sector collaboration. If you have managed budgets, led teams, or driven initiatives that resulted in positive outcomes, ensure these details are well-articulated in your essays.

With a target GMAT score that matches or exceeds the average at top MBA programs (700+ for M7 or leading European schools) will be crucial to make your application strong. Good letters of recommendation from senior colleagues or influential leaders in your field will further enhance your profile. Good luck!

Wow, that's quite a username you picked

I think strong chances. Does your employer sponsor MBA applicants?
your undergrad EC's won't be as strongly weighed since it will be all about your recent work experience, how you compared to your peers, and what you were putting your time into. Having promotions or projects where you took initiatives helps (if you can't put that on the resume as a promotion/leadership position, make sure to mention in the essays and remind your recommender about it so they include it).

Your Score and GPA are solid and awesome for a US applicant, so should be competitive. It will be all about your resume basically. The essays help but they don't get you in alone so to speak, they just help show the depth of your profile or at least that's my latest theory.

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Hi app2027123456789
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, a 695 is a strong score while GPA is decent too. Now with 4 years in finance transformation consulting at a Big 4, I assume that you would have developed a strong consulting background that aligns well with your post-MBA goal of shifting into strategy consulting. You have mentioned strong ECs, do they add diversity to your profile or help you demonstrate your social responsibility to the adcoms?

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Hey @app2027123456789 ,

With 4 years of Big 4 experience in finance transformation consulting, a GMAT Focus score of 695, and a GPA of 3.6, you have a solid profile for MBA programs that emphasize consulting and leadership. Your background in finance transformation and undergrad leadership experience positions you well for strategy consulting, particularly if you showcase your project impact and progression in responsibility. Given your goal to stay in consulting, you shall consider your target schools with strong consulting placements, such as Kellogg, Tuck, Duke Fuqua, and Darden.

You can strengthen your application by highlighting specific project outcomes, especially where your role directly impacted clients or transformed business processes, as well as your leadership contributions within the firm. If feasible, emphasize any strategic projects or complex client engagements to illustrate your readiness for post-MBA consulting roles. As we don’t have much knowledge about your work experience, we won't be able to comment much.

If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in depth and your chances to some good B- schools in detail.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
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