After 5 Years and 11 months at a big MNC in IT services industry, I wish to switch to a product management role at a top company such as Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, etc.

GMAT FE - 675


Educational Background
•⁠ ⁠Class X (ICSE): 94%
•⁠ ⁠Class XII (ISC): 92%
•⁠ ⁠B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, NIT Durgapur – 8.61 CGPA / 81.10%
•⁠ ⁠CFA Level I cleared

Initiatives and Extracurriculars
•⁠ ⁠Co-organizer, TEDxNITDurgapur 2021
•⁠ ⁠Led organization of annual college fests ; managed a team of 50+ members
•⁠ ⁠Multiple accolades in debates and Model United Nations
•⁠ ⁠Spearheaded a year-long team-building program at ZS Associates, engaging 150+ colleagues through targeted initiatives


I held multiple PORs during my undergrad and have participated in academic as well as non academic events and competitions

Social Impact
•⁠ ⁠Volunteered in ZS-led community programs, supporting the education needs of 100+ children

Professional Experience
•⁠ ⁠Previously worked as an Associate Consultant at ZS Associates for 2 years and 11 months (worked closely with Fortune 500 Companies)
•⁠ ⁠Working as Associate Manager (Business Intelligence) at Fancode
•⁠ ⁠Total Work Experience: 3 9 months years (as of Mar 2026)

Post-MBA Goal
My long-term goal is to contribute to the innovation and growth of startups and small-scale businesses by working as a strategic partner and investor, similar to the role played by venture capitalists. I aim to combine strategic thinking, operational expertise, and capital to help early-stage businesses scale effectively.

After 6 years of experience in a PSU, I am looking to switch to consulting after an MBA in the US.

B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication from COEP with a CGPA of 8.34. Currently employed at ION Group since Jan 2025, working on technology-driven financial solutions. Strong academic background with consistent top performance (95.2% in 10th, 94.3% in 12th, 99.38 percentile in MHT-CET). Interested in leveraging business and technology to scale ventures—particularly in hospitality, as part of my family-owned hotel business in Pune (Hotel Durga).

3 years MBB, 2 years PE/VC

I was part of delta sigma pi business professional fraternity at my university CSULB and obtained a leadership position as vp of community service. I graduated with a bachelors in business administration- management information systems. I was an intern at REVOLVE as a beauty buyer for my whole senior year of university. I then got a position in the EDGE Analyst program at The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation as an IT Analyst.

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Hello experts,


I am an Indian Male working as an analyst at one of US top banks. Below are the particulars of my profile:

Undergrad:
BTech from Tier3 college (8.7 CGPA - Though it is below 9, I was in top 5%. scoring was stringent there)
I was the placement coordinator and founding member of Startup and Innovation club. I did one industrial training at a major steel plant focused on production facilities. I did a paid summer internship at a startup. And I did a research internship at IIT Kgp.
I also completed a BTech research paper at my university.

Work Exp: 5 years
I had 1 promotion and expecting one by mid next year.
I have been active in engagement events and CSR. I am also leading and representing the larger team at site level for CSR activities.
Recently I participated in an AI event in which I owned a booth to showcase the suite of AI products recently developed in my organization.

International:
I have visited Singapore and Indonesia. Not directly for business but had the cultural exposure.
I have worked for the US market and alongside US clients and counterparts.

My target schools are HEC Paris, LBS and Insead and I have plans to apply for the Fall 2026 intake. I have affinity towards European schools because of lesser course time and expenses. Also they have a better acceptance rate.

I know I am from an overly represented pool. Should I consider retaking the GMAT? I got 685, 695, 675, 665, 675, 675 respectively in official mocks before the actual test. I was hoping at least a 685, but!

Please feel free to share your comments, thoughts, criticisms and suggestions. Any form of my profile evaluation and suggestions on next steps will be greatly helpful.

To simplify my questions:
1. For which top schools I have a good chance with my current score(European preferable, but across the globe)?
2. Any chances of scholarship? It is much needed for me to pursue an MBA.
3. Does the current score seem fine or is it highly suggested to have a retake?
4. If I send the score to a school now, will the same be available for next year applications and/or re-applications?

Regards!

Hi all can you give me some pointers.


Graduated in Hotel Management with a CGPA of 8.93.

Completed three internships with Taj Hotels and Aman Resorts in Human Resources with experience of around 12 months combined. I have experience of all HR department like Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Strategic Planning etc.

Modified the LQA module to match Aman standards during internship.

Represented college in the Grand Tomato Challenge conducted by the Government.

Served as Leader and Member of the Cultural & Diversity Committee in college.

Assisted in organizing large-scale events like Vibrant Gujarat and the Defense Expo, Gandhinagar.

Volunteered in CSR activities as an Aman Kriya Karta.

Supported a friend in starting and developing a business venture.

Currently pursuing Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Preparing for the GMAT to enhance analytical and managerial skills.

Also had French as a subject during my bachelor's (don't know if it helps).

Completed a Professional Certificate Program in Entrepreneurial skills awarded by INLEAD (Indian Institute of Learning & Development) in association with N.S.D.C (National Skill Development Corporation) & Skill India.

Have attended a workshop on Entrepreneurship conducted by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India.

I graduated with bachelors in Engineering in 2021. In the last 4 years I have worked with multiple US based startup companies driving growth in sales and business development. Currently I am working as an federal sales& bidding specialist, overseeing US federal agencies solicitation and requirements, developing terms and relations with vendors to submit the best proposal to end user government agencies, meeting their requirements in best possible prices.

Hey all, looking for some honest feedback on my profile as I prep for Round 2 apps this cycle. Targeting Johnson, Stern, Duke, and SDA Bocconi.

I’m Italian (born and raised), moved to the U.S. for college, and have been working in NYC ever since. Planning to go back to school Fall 2026, so I’ll have about 5 years of experience by then.
Quick stats:
GMAT Focus: 615 (within middle 80% for Cornell and Bocconi, a bit low for Stern). Retaking soon, should be able to hit 645+ this time.
GPA: 3.4 from CUNY Hunter College (Economics)
Men’s soccer team; recognized at athletics banquet.
Work experience:
Started as a Logistics Analyst and moved up to a Strategic Account Manager role at a global logistics firm in NYC. Worked on projects with our Milan office.
Outside of work:
I coach youth soccer in NYC and mentor Punjabi–Italian teenagers.
Post-MBA goal:
I want to join a consulting firm focusing on supply chain and operations strategy.
Would love your thoughts on how competitive I am for these 4 schools and how much raising my GMAT might move the needle. Really would love to get my MBA in the US (with the exception for Bocconi) so I am also open to other schools suggestions that should be within reach.

Demographics:

Indian Male

Education:
Christ University (Bangalore)
GPA 3.94/4
Major: Accounting and Finance
University Rank: 1

Other Coursework:
CFA Charter holder

GMAT:
745 (GMAT Focus)
Q90 V85 DI86

Work Experience:
Chiltern Street Capital (Dubai based $250M Private Equity) (1 year) – Promoted from Inv. Analyst to Inv. Associate. Joined the 3-member founding team and raised $150M
KPMG (Deal Advisory) (2.5 years) – Promoted from Analyst to Sr. Analyst. Extensive deal experience across geographies. Valued 30+ companies

Extracurriculars:
Won national and int’l case competitions at college. Taught English to underprivileged kids at KPMG (CSR) and volunteer at Headstart (startup ecosystem enabler) – help emerging founders pro bono

Post MBA goals:
Short term: Bulge bracket PE
Long term: Raise capital for own PE like at CSC

Target:
HSW, Booth, Columbia

US national but Indian ethnicity.

Undergrad- Engineering at top 3 IIT in India.
2 years in a small socially oriented consulting firm in India.
(Current)2 years at a large US-based telco in strategy function. Recent promotion and additional unofficial promotion.
ECs: Board of small non profit in TX. Leading DEI culture initiatives at work for large business unit.
Looking to transition to IB in a TMT function
Let me know strengths and gaps