24 y/o Male. Currently a Senior Consultant at a mid-size international consulting firm. Plan to apply in Fall '27. Please evaluate and advise on schools that are within range given my profile.

I am an accomplished accounting and finance professional with 10+ years of progressive experience spanning both governmental and private industries. I have a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance). I am also a CPA and CFA level 2 candidate.

Digital Manufacturing & Product Management leader with ~10 years of experience spanning IIoT, MES, SCADA, factory automation, and FMCG plant operations. Proven track record in end-to-end digital transformation — from strategy & roadmap development through shop-floor deployment — across Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, BMS IoT, and

CAFM platforms. Hands-on expertise in MQTT, OPC-UA, MODBUS, PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens), Lean/TPM, and AI/ML applications. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, driving manufacturing excellence, managing techno-commercial proposals, and delivering customer-centric solutions for industrial clients.

Education:
B.Tech — Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Delhi Technological University | 2012 – 2016 | First Class with Distinction

Profile Review Request, BTech 3rd year CSE | India | Target: Deferred MBA / MiM (HEC, LBS, INSEAD, Yale)


About Me
I'm a 6th-semester Computer Engineering student at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar, with a CGPA of 8.8/10 (top 30 percentile of a 550-student batch). I come from Vadodara, Gujarat — raised in a family deeply rooted in education and healthcare. Growing up around institution-building shaped my instinct for leadership and operations early on.

Research & Publications-
Presented at IIT Roorkee's Cognizance (2023) and the 4th RI BRICS International Conference (2025).
Published a Policy Brief on Gig Worker Social Security on Niti Tantra's official platform — first independent publication.
Policy brief on Forensic Science Infrastructure in Delhi submitted to a sitting Member of Parliament.

Internships-
Founder's Office Intern — AB6 Robotics, IIT Gandhinagar: Built an 80+ VC/grant pipeline for pre-seed fundraising, created investor pitch decks and MIS dashboards.
Policy Research Intern — Niti Tantra: Researched gig worker policy; published brief comparing India's framework with UK and US models.
Art Intern — IIT Gandhinagar: Designed interactive STEM exhibits using TouchDesigner and Projection Mapping.
HR Manager — Digital Access Now (NGO): Team coordination, onboarding, and LinkedIn content strategy.

Leadership & Clubs-
Vice President, Bulls & Bears (Finance Club, PDEU): Led a 60+ member club; spearheaded Bazaar 7.0 (130+ participants, ₹15,000 prize pool) and launched the club's first magazine, FINDEPTH.
Director, The Purview (Pan-India, 30+ members): Published newsletters and sector research reports; ran a 3-stage recruitment selecting Junior Consultants from 300+ applicants across IITs, IIMs, and DU colleges.
Founder, The Edge @ PDEU (building): Non-profit alumni-junior connector addressing mentorship and opportunity gaps within the university.

Competitions & Conferences-
3rd Place — CaseCraft, IIT Jodhpur
Finals (Top teams out of 500+) — Guess-It-Mate, IIM Sambalpur
Delegate — InternNation National Leadership Tour 2025: 1 of 50 selected from 13,000+ applicants. Interacted with Kiran Bedi, Arnab Goswami, and Kiren Rijju.
Delegate — HPAIR Harvard Conference 2026: Selected from 3,000+ applicants. Won the Red Bull Marketing Impact Challenge. Performed Kathak at the opening ceremony.

Social Impact-
Vikalp Women's Group (NGO): Volunteered with a transgender women's community in Gujarat — taught MS Office, Canva, and PowerPoint; created their 2023 Annual Report.

School & Performing Arts Background-
Kathak Diploma (MSU): Ranked 2nd out of 120 students with distinction. Performed at IIM Ahmedabad nationals and Vibrant Gujarat Summit.
World Record India Holder: Part of 337 classical dancers who set the record for maximum people performing Kathak simultaneously online.
First-class distinction in Classical Music and Keyboard; Grade A in Government Drawing Examinations
NSTSE State Rank 224; English Olympiad International Rank 59, Zonal Rank 21.
Author of 40+ original poems; selected for a national Katha writing workshop in Delhi.
170,000+ LinkedIn impressions since January 2026.

Post-PG Goal: Operations / Community Head at a startup.
Target Programs: Deferred MBAs (USA), HEC Paris, Yale SOM, INSEAD, LBS.
GMAT: Not yet taken, targeting 670-690

I graduated from a Top 10 university with a STEM degree and currently work in sustainability consulting at a globally recognized company. I plan to retake the GMAT in about 3 months. My post-MBA industry goal is joining a multilateral bank/development bank. I will be applying within the next 1-3 years.

I am a marketing professional with nearly three years of experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, and consumer communications. My academic background combines a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy (Honours) from Delhi University with a minor in Psychology, which has given me a strong foundation in understanding human behaviour, critical thinking, and consumer decision-making.


Professionally, I have built my career across content, branding, and marketing strategy roles. I began as a Content Editor and Writer, where I authored and optimized over 100 articles and managed a team of writers while gaining hands-on exposure to SEO, content strategy, and digital growth. I then transitioned into brand management and marketing at The Tie Media, where I worked with luxury hospitality brands such as The Leela, ITC Hotels, and Radisson Hotel Group. My responsibilities included communication strategy, campaign planning, vendor management, content development, and client servicing.

Subsequently, at Replndia, I worked on brand strategy and marketing campaigns for clients across industries, including consumer and healthcare brands. I was responsible for campaign execution, market research, performance analysis, content strategy, and stakeholder management. My contributions were recognized through the Employee of the Quarter award in Q1 2024.

Currently, as a Senior Marketing Executive at India's largest homegrown Sports brand, I continue to build expertise in brand marketing, digital communications, campaign management, and consumer engagement. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working at the intersection of creativity and business, helping brands translate consumer insights into meaningful communication strategies.

Beyond academics and work, I have actively pursued leadership opportunities. During my university years, I served as Joint Secretary of the Philosophy Department and Managing Director of a consulting club, leading initiatives and collaborating with diverse teams. I also co-authored a research paper on Universal Basic Income, reflecting my interest in solving complex social and economic challenges through structured thinking and research.

My long-term goal is to build a career in strategic marketing and brand leadership while eventually exploring entrepreneurial opportunities. An MBA will help me strengthen my understanding of business strategy, leadership, and organizational decision-making, enabling me to scale my impact and transition into larger leadership roles in the future.

Low GPA - working part-time due to single parent's business facing financial challenges


WE (6yrs) - Commercial Bank , 4yrs in CX, promotion to another unit soon. Applying for MBA after 2yrs

GRE - target 330

EC- pro bone consulting for young people venturing into entrepreneurship. Help with strategy, develop and designed campaigns, price setting and market entry strategy

Post MBA - Strategy Consulting, MBB or BIG 4.

Hoping for Fullride or significant scholarship.

Technical Aspect and Expert Advise

Hi everyone,


My profile - 26M, 10th 48%, 12th 54%, Undergrad BBA 74.2% from Gauhati University, Assam.

I have four (4) years of experience and am working in Recruiting and Staffing industry currently and leading Business Development at a boutique recruitment firm in India.

Given my very poor academic records, can I aim for One Year MBA programmes in India such as IIM - A, B, C, L, K, I, and XLRI PGDM-GM, and SPJIMR PGPM?

Please let me know if this is doable and....

- What should be my target score in GMAT?
- Any other certification I should do OR any suggestion on profile building

Note: I will spend another two (2) years in corporate and want to switch to a better company for brand.

Went to UofT in Canada for my undergraduate degree - studied financial economics. Worked in investment banking for the last two years at BMO mining (top team) and have now pivoted to consulting at BCG.


Indian citizen living in Canada

Hi everyone,


My name is Alvian, and I am currently working as a Technical Program Manager in the digital banking industry. I have over 5 years of experience across software engineering, product management, IT consulting, project management, and technical program management.

Throughout my career, I have worked with cross-functional teams across Southeast Asia, Singapore, and China to deliver large-scale technology initiatives. My experience spans software development, product strategy, stakeholder management, process optimization, and business transformation through technology.

In my previous role at Shopee International, I managed more than 50 projects across multiple markets and collaborated with stakeholders from engineering, product, operations, and business teams. Beyond my core responsibilities, I served as a lead mentor and facilitator for internal Effective Communication training programs, helping employees strengthen collaboration and communication skills across teams.

Currently, I have been working for approximately one year as a Technical Program Manager at a digital bank, where I lead strategic initiatives including QRIS implementation, bill payment services, mobile app home screen redesign, public offering-related programs, and cost optimization initiatives. These programs require coordination across engineering, product, business, compliance, legal, risk, and executive leadership teams.

Before moving into program management, I worked as a Software Engineer, Product Owner, and IT Consultant. During the early stages of my career, I was actively involved in helping startups transform ideas into products by supporting product discovery, roadmap planning, MVP development, funding preparation, and early user adoption strategies. I have contributed to products across healthcare, education, online examination platforms, and enterprise management systems for organizations such as schools and hospitals.

Outside of my professional work, I am passionate about mentorship and community development. I have delivered training sessions and workshops for technology professionals, startup founders, university students, and fresh graduates. I have also served as a trainer and speaker in programs organized by government institutions, including initiatives related to product development, digital transformation, and technology careers. Supporting aspiring professionals and helping others grow in the technology ecosystem has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career.

My long-term goal is to become a technology executive who can bridge business strategy, product innovation, and large-scale program execution. To accelerate that journey, I plan to pursue an MBA at a leading global institution such as Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, MIT Sloan, Wharton, INSEAD, or London Business School. I also intend to pursue scholarship opportunities such as LPDP and Fulbright.

I am currently beginning my GMAT preparation journey and targeting a competitive score that will support applications to top MBA programs. I am excited to learn from this community, exchange experiences with fellow candidates, and contribute wherever I can.

Looking forward to connecting with everyone and sharing this journey together.

5 years of experience in consulting. Interned at BCG, then pursued an MBA from IIM Udaipur. Post MBA have worked in Supply Chain consulting for 5 years now. Currently working in EY.

Reason for 2nd MBA: did my 1st MBA as a complete fresher, no understanding of how business concepts can be applied to the real world. Had no experience as to how networking could influence the social impact work angle, I am very keen about. Would like to turn this around with a 2nd MBA.
Plus, due to personal family goals, would like to move abroad with a 2nd MBA.

Plan on taking the GMAT around October 2026.

Realistically what all schools should I target?

Graduated in 2022 in Engineering with a 8.44 CGPA from Pune University, India.

Extracurricular & Achievements:
Intellectual property rights (Indian patent)
Research paper publication
National Level Hackathon - Joint winner
Student associatiations volunteering

2.5 Years - project management analyst at a French Mining Company. 2 international travels for projects & 2 domestic travels.
Member of employee resource group
~2.5 years experience - Senior Project Management Associate (Associate consultant) at a health care consulting mnc. (till july 2027)
Cleared CFA level 1 & numerous certifications in project management, finance & general.

Second MBA candidate


Completed my undergrad in economics from a top DU college. Went straight to an IIM ABC without workex. Graduated with mba at 23. Worked in BCG for 2 years. Now planning a switch to maybe a strategy role like chief of staff.

Low GPA in undergrad (7.5/10) but very high in MBA (top 10/500 rank). Did a 3 month study abroad in Paris during MBA. Also did drama, lifting and other ECAs

Planning to go for second mba at 3-4 years of workex, probably at age 26-27.

Target programs: INSEAD, Kellogg 1Y, elite 2 year programs like HBS and Wharton.

Reason for 2nd MBA: did first one as fresher so less p2p learning and real life relatability + international mobility + better prestige and brand.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning ahead for the August 2027 intake and would love some brutally honest feedback on my profile. I have a pretty non-traditional background compared to the usual Indian applicant pool, but I also have a few red flags I need help navigating.
Demographics & Education:
Age/Gender: 24M, Indian
Undergrad: B.Com from Delhi University – 6.8/10 CGPA
Post-grad: M.A. Corporate Law (Top NLU, but correspondence) – 6.5/10 CGPA
12th / 10th: 94% / 85%

Work Experience (3+ Years):
Founder & Director of my own firm: Bootstrapped a business in tier-3/rural Indian markets (focusing on regions like Basti and Gonda) from scratch, scaling it into a highly profitable, multi-crore operation. At my peak managed and lead a cross-functional team of 35+ employees, established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and accountability structures.
Impact/Mobility: I noticed a massive gap in local transport in my area. I overhauled it by bringing in cleaner, affordable alternative vehicles. This didn't just fix a transport issue; it gave underprivileged locals a direct means of income and a better lifestyle.
Tech/Product: I'm very hands-on with tech. To scale my business, I built and deployed generative AI tools to manage operations. I also built a Windows native app and a CRM software designed specifically for a niche market (automobile dealers) to automate their workflows.

Why MBA & Goals:
I am leaving the business because I feel I have hit a ceiling for growth here. Operating in a rural area gives me very little exposure to the outside world, and I need that global exposure for my personal and professional development. Also my current industry collapsed due to government uncertain policies and other factors too.
Post-MBA Goals: Targeting Product Management (leveraging my hands-on software building experience) or Strategy Consulting.

Target Schools:
Mostly M7, INSEAD, and a few equivalent tier-1 programs.
Constraint: I have financial constraints, so securing a scholarship is a major priority for me to be able to attend.

My Weaknesses & Questions for the Forum:
Math Fear & The Test: I haven’t taken the GMAT or GRE yet, and honestly, I am pretty terrified of the math sections. Given my target schools and need for scholarships, what score do I realistically need to aim for? Would you recommend the GRE over the GMAT Focus for someone weaker in quant?

The LOR Dilemma: Since I own the business and my brother is the other director, I obviously can't ask him for a recommendation. The people in my immediate business circle in this rural market don't have the background to write an MBA-level LOR.
Low CGPA & Neurological Issues: My CGPAs are definitely on the lower side. I deal with a few neurological issues that made studying traditionally a bit difficult. Should I explain this in the optional essay to give context to my grades, or is it too risky and likely to backfire?

Reality Check: With an average GPA and needing scholarship money, are M7s and INSEAD realistic if I can manage a great test score, or should I be looking at different tiers?
Also age factor is there too currently I am 24 by the intake 25, I feel like I am little late in my career.

Appreciate any advice or reality checks you can offer. Thanks!

BITS Goa