MBA Decision Tracker: Monitor Application Status in Real Time

gmatclub

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15 days ago

Hey sorry, know you might not be on this account anymore because its a year later but could I DM you about your application? I'm applying this round and hesitating over my essays

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MBAandBeyond

1 year ago

Hey, @Sandipan Haldar

You've built a strong foundation for applying to a top MBA program. Your GPA and 755 GMAT score are highly impressive, demonstrating both academic excellence and quantitative ability. Your clear goals of transitioning into tech product management and eventually leading a tech company showcase ambition and focus.

While your two years of software engineering experience fall within the typical range for M7 schools, highlighting significant achievements or leadership potential during that time will further strengthen your application.

Since you're aiming high with M7 schools like Harvard and MIT Sloan, consider researching their specific programs and tailoring your application to showcase how your goals align with their strengths. You might even explore taking the GRE if you think you can score even higher, as some M7 schools accept it alongside the GMAT.

Top programs want well-rounded people! Show your teamwork, leadership, and communication skills in your essays and get strong recommendation letters. With focused prep and applications that highlight your strengths, you've got a shot at a top program!

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Wow. Crap! That’s a mind blowing score. 😳

You are still young - you would get more value out of the mba if you do it with a bit more experience.

ARINGO

Hey @Sandipan Haldar

I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, it looks like you're aiming high with applications to Harvard and MIT. With a 755 FE, you've demonstrated exceptional academic ability. However, 2 years of experience as a software engineer is on the lower end for these schools. You should atleast have around 3-4 years of experience before applying.

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Good Luck!

dee1pug1

Your scores place you very well. Your work experience is however, on the lower side. This also influences the richness of your experience, recommendation letters, etc. It is perhaps best that you aim to apply in R1 of Sep 2025 for Fall 2026 intake. By then you will have four years of experience, which is in the sweet spot for most schools. It will also give you the opportunity to build your profile and credentials further to become a compelling candidate.
- Dee
(MBA Admissions Consultant and Management Consultant)
[email protected]

deceptrix

18 days ago

Which one are you chosing?

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MBADecoder

20 days ago

thanks for the update. What was your GMAt score?

doloremagnam

Sorry, can't seem to get my score to display. I took the GRE instead, took it twice, First time 315, second time, 318. So definitel not competitive.

congratulations. that makes your admission success all the more sweeter.

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MBAGuide

21 days ago

Hey, you are already in a strong spot with the NYUAD admit and scholarship. That said, if your goal is to continue in finance and push for higher earnings, ponder upon how your experience lines up with what these schools and recruiters are looking for.

I have seen a somewhat similar profile in the past, strong overall PE experience, but heavily tilted towards backend work like research and execution support without enough front-end deal exposure. That candidate struggled with some of the top programs like LBS initially. It was only after he moved into a more client facing and transaction heavy investing role and built clearer deal experience that things started to change meaningfully. He converted NYUAD then but chose to stay on in that role for a bit longer to fully capitalise on the trajectory they had built.

In your case, you have already made the move into the buyside, which helps. But you should still ask yourself, how much of your work reflects true investing judgment, deal ownership, and decision making versus support. Are you leading parts of deals, driving investment theses, interacting with management teams, or are you still closer to execution support. That distinction matters a lot more than people think, both for schools and for recruiting outcomes later. On NYUAD, great access to MENA, strong positioning, and a growing network. But it is still more regionally concentrated. LBS, on the other hand, gives you broader access across geographies if you are thinking beyond just one market.

Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- [email protected]

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Jalpagajera

5 months ago

hi, how did you prepared for gmat ? and what was the questions you have been asked in the interiview?

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