Hey,

Mrunal here from Involve Consulting.

You have a very interesting profile and tick a lot of boxes - from a less represented background, good undergrad, international experience, good work experience and good extra curriculars. With your current profile, we feel that you can look for those colleges who are more focused on Holistic profile with strong international experience - INSEAD and ESSEC. That being said, other colleges too are not out of reach and we can help you understand and figure out how to get there with a free Profile Evaluation. In the same, we can also recommend other colleges or courses that would fit you too.
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Mrunal

Hi Piyush
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, I see a well-rounded early career profile, good academics, solid engineering background, and some nice extracurricular leadership that shows you’re more than just a numbers guy.

The 545 GMAT Focus falls on the lower end for top MiM programs like INSEAD or ESSEC, but IE might still be within reach since they tend to take a more holistic view if the rest of your profile is strong. Are you looking for a retake? If you can push your GMAT score to 600+, it would make a big difference across the board.

Your work experience at Havells is relevant and shows strong industry exposure, and your mix of social work and leadership roles adds nice balance. For IELTS, shoot for at least a 7.5 overall to stay competitive.

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 Piyush,

Mrunal here from Involve Consulting.

I think you have an interesting profile - especially with around the extra-curriculars and leadership . However, if you’re looking to target elite programs - INSEAD, IE or ESSEC, a higher GRE/GMAT score would be be recommended - but with the current one, IE or ESSEC seem within reach. At Involve, we have a 5 pronged framework to profile evaluation validated by the B-School experts and you are already excellent in 1 and good in another - so we would need to work deeper in understanding your profile to highlight where you can stand out for these colleges and rank higher in other 3 areas.
Let us know if you need a free Profile Evaluation - we can highlight areas you can highlight in your profile and in this call, we can also recommend other colleges that would fit your professional goals.
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Mrunal

Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have got a strong, well-structured profile, the kind that shows steady career growth, academic persistence, and real grit. Coming from L&T with 6 years in large-scale infrastructure projects gives you great project management and leadership exposure, which will stand out to schools like INSEAD and ESSEC.

Balancing full-time work with AMIE and then a B.Tech shows solid commitment, though your GPA is decent but not exceptional, so a strong GMAT score will really help your case. Your story of moving from real estate engineering to tech and business analytics makes sense, especially if you can link it to data-driven decision-making or digital transformation from your L&T experience.

You could strengthen your profile by adding more extracurricular or community involvement, AdComs at INSEAD value global mindset and leadership beyond work. Overall, you’re on the right track, with a solid test score and clear post-MBA narrative, you’ll be competitive for INSEAD MIM/MBA and ESSEC.

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!
No pressure, no strings - just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.

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Hi @GNRTEJA,
Your profile reflects impressive perseverance and continuous growth, combining six years at Larsen & Toubro with parallel academic advancement. Rising from a Diploma Engineer Trainee to Senior Planning & Control Engineer on large-scale infrastructure projects shows strong execution, discipline, and project management skills. Pursuit of AMIE and later a B.Tech while working full-time demonstrates grit and academic commitment—qualities MBA programs value. Your 7.8 GPA is decent; GMAT - you should aim for a 685+ score to strengthen your application and stay competitive for top-tier programs. The planned pivot from engineering and project control to business analytics or digital transformation is logical, but you should clearly connect your operational experience to data-driven decision-making in essays. Adding leadership examples, highlighting measurable project outcomes will further enhance impact.
Feel free to book a free call with our MBA experts for a more detailed discussion. You can also contact us directly at team.mba@theredpen.com or +91-7780769732.

Hey Raviteja,

Mrunal here from Involve Consulting.

At Involve, we have a 5 pronged framework to profile evaluation validated by the B-School experts. Your profile excels in the professional experience part, your promotion, ability to handle large scale projects showcasing your project management and leadership skills - add a cherry on the cake that you did all this while working towards your degree. However, if you’re looking to target elite programs - INSEAD, HEC or ESSEC, a higher GRE/GMAT score would be be recommended while I would also need details on your international experience (if any), other areas within our framework to make your profile stand out.
That being said, we think we can work with you to understand your profile deeper and help you figure out how you can get these colleges through a free Profile Evaluation - we can also recommend other colleges or courses that would fit you too.
If you’re looking for a such an evaluation, please reach out to us on contact@involve-consulting.com or reach out via LinkedIn


Regards,
Mrunal

While your goals sound reasonable, it will be important to connect with current students and understand the recruitment scene at both these programs (and any other you may be applying to). Its been a tough few years with hiring freezes in both consulting and tech companies in the UK, so this research would surely help in your application process.
In terms of profile, the little you have mentioned looks good. Aim for a GMAT score upward of 665/675.

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London and Singapore? Are you casting a wide net?
Will be tough to recruit for consulting unless you can make yourself shine in the interviews.
P.S. Not sure what international consulting recruiting has been. It's been opening up in the US. Do you have a good brand on your resume?

Hi! Most consulting jobs in Singapore and the region are filled by INSEAD grads, so I would suggest keeping that as an option if your profile fits. The Singapore market is very saturated, so attending a program with a more global reach will help you with a wider scope in terms of geography. I also feel that your experience at the time of application will be slightly lower than ideal for these schools and your demographic. College ECs don't really matter. B-school applications are more interested in the areas of interest you have sustained alongside your job. Happy to discuss your case in a one-to-one discussion.

Best wishes
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There aren't sufficient details shared here for a meaningful profile review. Do review the class profile of the schools you want to target, research them well, and also not be in love with your CV/profile. You need to build a much more precise idea about what the product management field involves and assess if you can draw a straight line from your financial DD/M&A with product management. Follow some PM contributors on LinkedIn to build a better view. On similar lines, re consulting career, consider the mobility restrictions your passport can create.
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Hi sanjanaagrawal09
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have mentioned very little details. I would like to know more about your profile in order to give you a detailed evaluation. Apart from that, you should aim for a score close to 685 or above for the schools you are targeting, I would also like you to give a thought and add a few more schools to your list.

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Yes, GMAT scores are valid for up to 5 years from the test date, so if you send your score now, it will be available for your 2026 application cycle as well. You can use the same score in subsequent years if you re-apply or if you decide to apply to multiple rounds Geometry Dash Full Version.

Assuming good ECs and demonstrated leadership examples, you may score good chances with the schools selected. Essentials include a GMAT of 675+ (although I would prefer 695+ for chances at merit scholarships), a compelling narrative of your story in your essays, and of course an overall standout application.
I would also add MIT& Booth, and maybe even McCombs & Cornell on the safer side.

If East Coast is absolutely essential, a few other decent choices can also be helpful as safe ones. Once again, all this is assuming the already stated above does come down well on paper

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Congrats!! May I know when did you received the acceptance notification from Darden?

I'm a little surprised you got waitlisted at Darden at first. Do you have any thoughts on this and any tips on getting off the waitlist?

How was your Stern Interview experience?

What do you think happened with Darden?

Thanks for sharing your profile @Vanshika1616 ! You can be a great quantitative candidate for investment-management tracks: CFA charter, Actuary (11/13) progress, strong technical stack (Excel/R/Python/Power BI), 4 years of relevant finance experience at UBS + fintech consulting, all of which make you a high-quality applicant for ISB, Stern, LBS, NUS, and good MBA programs in Europe and the US. Your task would be to signal leadership &amp;amp; investment-management intent clearly, aim for a competitive GMAT, and select schools that actually recruit for asset management roles. You can also explore other schools like Columbia, Booth, HEC Paris, and Cambridge.

Strengths you must highlight (play these up everywhere). CFA Charter is a GOOD recruiter signal for asset management. Put this early in your resume and essays. Actuarial progress (11/13), good quantitative rigor; position this as proof of sustained technical discipline. UBS experience, sustainability &amp;amp; climate risk in asset management, this is topical and differentiates you for ESG / quant roles on the buy-side. Technical toolkit (R/Python/Power BI/Excel), very valuable for quant/PM analyst roles. Leadership &amp;amp; community building (silent reading community of 800+) can be useful for demonstrating initiative and interpersonal skills.

Weaknesses/gaps: GMAT (not yet taken), top programs expect high GMAT scores, aim for 675, 685+. Your CFA + actuarial gives compensatory weight, but a strong GMAT is still a cornerstone. Also, Explicit buy-side recruiting experience, you have relevant experience at UBS, but admissions and recruiters love direct buy-side / investment-decision examples (portfolio work, performance attribution, models you built that fed investment decisions). If you have these, quantify them. If not, consider short internal projects or a pro-bono/contract project with an asset manager where you help with factor research, quant screens, or attribution analysis. Leadership stories framed for business impact, convert technical work into stories of stakeholder influence, revenue/profit/portfolio impact, product or process improvements with numbers. If you plan to apply to US schools (Stern / Kellogg), think about visa/job market realities and be prepared to explain target geography post-MBA (NYC/US vs Europe/Asia).

Draft essays with clear narrative: why MBA → why investment management → why each school. Use your sustainability/climate risk experience to show differential value for ESG/impact investing roles. Secure LORs from senior people who can quantify your impact (UBS manager; a client from fintech consulting).

Check these out, they might be helpful for you. INSEAD MBA, Kellogg Essay Workshop , LBS & INSEAD MBA Essay Tips

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Hey Vanshika,
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile is genuinely impressive, A CFA Charterholder, almost a full Actuary, and experience at UBS in sustainability and risk makes you stand out even among finance-heavy applicants. Your consulting + asset management + fintech gives you a strong foundation for investment management or even impact investing roles post-MBA.

Your leadership through Toastmasters, teaching, and running a community of 800 readers adds personality and soft skills, which AdComs love. Schools like INSEAD, LBS, and Kellogg will want to see a competitive GMAT score. With that in place, you’ll be a very strong candidate for ISB, NUS, and Imperial, and a solid contender for INSEAD and LBS; Kellogg and Stern will be more competitive but still realistic given your credentials and unique mix of quant and leadership experience.

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!
No pressure, no strings - just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.

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You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com
Good Luck!

Hi @Vanshika1616,
Your profile is exceptionally well-rounded and stands out in the finance applicant pool. As a CFA Charterholder and near-qualified actuary with four years of experience across risk, asset management, and fintech—plus a current role at UBS, you bring a rare blend of quantitative rigor and sustainability expertise. Your leadership within Toastmasters, teaching experience, and community-building work reinforce your communication and leadership strengths. Academically, your 8.8 CGPA from a top commerce college is solid, and a strong GMAT (target 685+) will help cement your candidacy for top global programs. Your post-MBA goal in investment management aligns naturally with your background; framing this as a move from analytical execution to strategic investment leadership can make your story compelling.
Feel free to book a free call with our MBA experts for a more detailed discussion. You can also contact us directly at team.mba@theredpen.com or +91-7780769732.

Hi @mbazeus,
You have a strong technical base with 2.5+ years at a leading investment bank and visible leadership through your AI community role. The consistent recognition—three organizational awards, leading a 1,000+ member tech community in college, and a state-level merit scholarship adds clear evidence of excellence and initiative. Your GPA of 8.24 is solid and supports academic readiness. Highlight leadership impact and cross-functional collaboration to show readiness for consulting. A competitive GMAT score (675+) and clear storytelling around how your tech expertise translates to problem-solving in consulting will strengthen your profile.
Feel free to book a free call with our MBA experts for a more detailed discussion. You can also contact us directly at team.mba@theredpen.com or +91-7780769732.

Hi @Pranaygmat2027,
You have a differentiated and high-impact profile with over 3 years at NPCIL, where you’ve managed critical civil infrastructure and led teams in a highly regulated, technically complex environment. That experience offers strong leadership and problem-solving credibility, especially for consulting or infrastructure-focused roles. While your IIT Kharagpur degree adds academic strength, the 6.66 GPA is on the lower side, so a strong GMAT (675+) will be crucial to demonstrate academic readiness. The career pivot to consulting or infrastructure investment is logical—just ensure your essays clearly connect your technical expertise to strategic decision-making and business outcomes. With your niche background, you’ll stand out in the applicant pool.

Highlighting your leadership, professional achievements/tangible impact, relevant skills, career goals, unique experiences, and fit with the program effectively will be crucial in crafting a compelling application. To maximize your chances, consider applying to a balanced mix of reach, target, and safety schools.
Feel free to book a free call with our MBA experts for a more detailed discussion. You can also contact us directly at team.mba@theredpen.com or +91-7780769732.

Hello!
I understand it must be hard after receiving so many rejections inspite of a good GMAT Score & receiving requests for Interviews! I would like to help you with conducting some mock interviews to strengthen your answers!
Please send me an email on contact@involve-consulting.com & I'll get back to you immediately!

Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your GPA looks slightly on the lower end. Do you have a GMAT/GRE score yet? or any mocks? You will need to have a strong score to balance your GPA. Also, please share more about your profile, like your WE in detail, impact, LORs etc, for a detailed and better analysis of your chances.

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Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have got decent academics, international exposure, and a nice mix of finance + real estate + large-scale investment work, which fits perfectly with your consulting goals.

The 635 GMAT Focus is decent for M7/T15 targets, but your unique background -Azerbaijan, strong work impact, MBB collaboration, CFA + FMVA and the government scholarship are big differentiators. You clearly have leadership and community involvement too, which rounds things out nicely. You will have to focus on the essays and recommendations (which sound very strong) and you will stand out as a unique, mission-driven international applicant. Overall, you’re a competitive candidate with a distinct story.

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!
No pressure, no strings - just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.

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Hi @Private ! 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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Hi!
Could you please share when did you receive CBS invite?

Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Congratulations on that amazing GMAT score. Also good Luck for the interview.
Do let me know if you need any help.

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Thanks for sharing your profile @Mayank Agrawal ! You’re in the sweet spot for top 2-year MBA programs: 5 years is the canonical amount of pre-MBA experience many US / top global schools want, and your corporate governance + compliance + founding your own compliance venture can be differentiators for consulting, provided you (a) signal quantitative readiness and (b) convert domain work into clear business impact and leadership stories.

How Adcoms can read your profile: Ideal work experience(average class experience at top MBA programs typically ~4-6 years). 67% BCom is lower than typical US GPA conversions, you must contextualize (rigor of program, ranking of college, any grade-curve explanation) and offset it with other signals (GMAT, professional qualifications). Company Secretary qualification + startup/own business = credibility on compliance, governance, entrepreneurship, and stakeholder management, all attractive to consulting firms. Emphasize measurable outcomes (clients served, revenue, savings, process efficiency). Consulting recruiting expects analytical readiness. Admissions will expect a strong GMAT/GRE or demonstrable quantitative coursework. If you don’t show this, top programs may worry about your ability to handle core analytics/cases.

Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Booth (very competitive, upper range): These schools admit fewer applicants and expect exceptional leadership, high quant scores, and a crisp global narrative.

Target (good fit, if you hit GMAT FE 675+ and craft a consulting narrative): Kellogg, Haas, UCLA Anderson, Fuqua, Tuck, Darden, Stern (NYU).

Safety/Practical (alternatives): ISB, Marshall, Goizueta. These can be good balance choices if you want Asia/US regional options.

Note: Booth/Columbia/Wharton can sit in both Reach and Target depending on your GMAT and leadership evidence.

Get a nice GMAT score. Take one graded corporate finance/accounting/statistics course and add the certificate/transcript to your application. This helps convert a commerce degree into visible analytical readiness. Translate CS work into consulting stories: extract 3-4 STAR examples showing problem framing, hypothesis testing, stakeholder influence, and measurable impact (cost savings, compliance risk reduction %, revenue protected, number of clients transitioned). Choose recommenders who can quantify leadership & business impact (a client you helped, a senior manager, or co-founder). Get consulting exposure, or an internal strategy project will prove fit for consulting recruiters.

Questions:
1. Have you taken an official GMAT diagnostic or an official practice test? If yes, what is the score and sectional breakdown?
2. What are the exact, quantifiable metrics from your roles?
3. Have you worked on any strategy / operational projects (even internally) that resemble consulting deliverables?
4. Preferred post-MBA geography for consulting (India only, US, Europe, global)?

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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Hi Mayank
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, I see a pretty unique background coming from corporate law and governance, not a super common pre-MBA path, which can actually help you stand out if you position it well.

Having founded your own compliance venture is a big plus, especially if you can show client growth, leadership and measurable impact. For consulting post-MBA, that entrepreneurial and regulatory experience can translate well into strategy and risk advisory roles. Right now, what’s missing are details like your GMAT/GRE score and more on extracurriculars /community involvement. AdComs like to see well-rounded candidates beyond just work.

Your academics are fine, but you’ll need to balance that undergrad with strong test scores and clear career goals. If you can tighten your narrative (why consulting, why now) and show impact through your venture, you’ll be competitive.

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!
No pressure, no strings - just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.

Feel free to connect- Click here
You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com
Good Luck!

Hi @bhumika0309 ! 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.

You can also register for our Upcoming ESSAY WORKSHOP on Stanford, Harvard, and Wharton happening on 17th October. Craft essays that shine: pick powerful stories, match your goals with each school, and showcase authentic leadership. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

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