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2 years ago

That’s an awesome profile. Business schools like athletes and people with strong achievements like that. You’ve definitely worked and trained really hard to be where you are.

I would recommend applying to places like Darden and Johnson and maybe Simon if you thinking about a scholarship. All of them have relationships and hissed auricle placements into investment banking. I think UNC does as well but you’ll have to check that.

RDX96

Thank you so much for the encouraging words @bb. I have applied to Simon in Round 1 and am waiting for the decision. Darden and Cornell I will be applying to, but with IE could you share some info whether it would be worth joining as a non-local with regard to job prospects.

Scholarship is very crucial for me to pursue my MBA as I have dependents. Due to this fact I've not applied to many colleges as I felt my GMAT score could handicap me.
If you could shed light on the difference between US and Europe job market for indian immigrants, it would be a huge help. Thanks again.

Hi. I am not super familiar with Europe, so I may not be reflecting the most accurate picture (and welcome anyone from EU to correct me - please!) but looking at the US vs. Europe, I see a lot more people who have to go home after a year because they are not able to find a job or things don't work out. They do OK at home and seems salaries in India are quite attractive for people with a western MBA, but still that does not seem like a great outcome.

The reasons are in part language - you will graduate from a french or german or spanish school but the local employers need you to be fluent in the local language. This means you only can recruit in London or Amsterdam. Those are pretty limited options since everyone is doing it too.

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Thank you so much for the information. It pretty much sums up the whole scenario. One of my cousins did his MBA from HEC Paris in 2014 and had the same thing to say about Europe.
On another note, Could you also shed some light on the MBA program at Australia like MBS and AGSM, since a lot of my friends and family there say it is a beautiful country to settle in.
I know the post MBA pay will be way less that in the US. But in the long term I feel it's a good place to immigrate to.

I am afraid my information may be dated about Australia. You may want to verify it since this predates the pandemic.

What I have heard was that Australia employers, similar to Canada employers doesn’t put much value on the MBA degree. Instead, they value your work experience and that’s what the hiring is based on so if you’re planning to change industries or don’t have a good brand on your résumé, it will be hard to find a job. And the job you will find, will not have a substantial enough pay bump but at the same time I’ve heard that the quality of life is great.

Finally, this is also dated information but I’ve heard several students mention that it’s really hard to get residency in Australia and if you’re not a resident, going to school is not going to help you a whole lot. That is a bit concerning and hopefully it has been changed so I would definitely verify.

Good luck!

Thanks again for the info. I spoke to few alumni at Melbourne business school and they said the same if I'm willing to stick to my line of work it's going to be good. I'll be applying for PR once I start my MBA. Hope things work out. I heard from relatives and friends that PR is not that hard to get as compared to other countries.

Congrats on the admit to the IE program by the way! Hope many more to come! 👍

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aashilsoni

Hey, I can’t waive my MBA because I had 3.19 GPA. I’ll appreciate if you can follow up about how you approached your essay.

yteja1

hy hai congrats on the interview, can I know your interview date ...can you please share your background?

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Good luck on the GMAT!
I’m not sure if in Sead is strong in PE. Probably have to recruit in London for it anyway… so any UK school would likely have similar chances unless in Seattle is really strong and pee, I just don’t know enough about that side of them.

PS. in the US PE is hard because they’re only so many spots and you basically want to target, booth and Columbia. But it is hard 😬 do you want to make sure that admissions sees your transition to private equity as easily achievable because if they don’t, they admit someone else with less ambitious goals.

OKQuantity9392

Hi thanks for the reply, you’re right about the lack of roles which is why I’m flexible with my goals, in any case, it’s quite common for mba grads to be placed in consulting/ib and then transition to PE after so that is a path I’m very open to…I’m looking to remain in the APAC region which is why these are the only two schools I’m focused on!

Got ya! Not sure if NUS makes sense or if it’s not strong enough. I am weak in Asian schools 😇

PS. Good luck on the test!
Great job by the way getting the two CFA levels. I’ve heard it’s very hard. It’s a great proof of your accomplishments.

TheIvyLeagueEdge

1. While ISB may not really help you much in your post MBA goals, INSEAD is also more focused on Consulting.
2. Your education abroad will help demonstrate your international exposure, and will differentiate you well from the pool of Indian applicants
3. The Fast career trajectory AND the CFA 2 will help buttress your application with solid results, that really will give the confidence to the reader
4. Depending on your involvement and the roles performed in the NGO, the work done there over time will help round off your profile.
5. The hobbies and other sports will also help add additional facets to your profile.

Of course, the key In all this would be to have a 750/+ GMAT AND a very strong application that is able to offer a compelling story that differentiates you from your competition, especially because most IB/PE profiles applying to MBA schools come with high GMATs and Strong Applications as pretty much hygiene factors.

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3 years ago

Sorry about the ding at Sloan. I assume you have applied to Haas and GSB as well and did not convert? So reapplying this coming season?

RodneyDangerfield

No. I couldn't get the right GMAT score after about 100 hrs of studying so I went with an alternative strategy. R1 is schools that accept waivers and EA. We will see what happens. If I don't like the outcome, I will suck it up and study more.

MBAandBeyond

Hello @case3500

I hope you are doing good. You have 11.5 years of work experience, significantly above the average for MBA programs. This extensive experience, including military service and consulting, can be a unique strength in your application.

You are applying to Stern and Columbia, both prestigious MBA programs in New York. Your choice of schools aligns with your post-MBA goals in consulting.

Your GPA of 3.6 is strong and demonstrates your academic capability. You have a background in consulting, which is relevant to your post-MBA goals. Your four years of experience in implementation consulting can be valuable for demonstrating your existing knowledge and skills in this field.

Your goal to transition from implementation consulting to more strategic consulting and, ultimately, corporate strategy roles is clear and logical. It's a feasible career progression, and your extensive work experience provides a solid foundation for such a transition.

You mentioned scoring 150 on the EA, which is the Executive Assessment exam used by some business schools. Your scores in each section seem balanced and competitive. However, you may want to verify the competitiveness of your EA score with the specific schools you are applying to since different schools may have different expectations regarding the EA.

Given your extensive work experience, strong GPA, and clear career goals, you have a strong profile for MBA programs. Your military experience can also be a unique asset that can set you apart from other applicants. Stern and Columbia, being top-tier programs, may appreciate your background and goals.

Ensure that your application materials, including your resume, essays, and letters of recommendation, highlight your accomplishments, leadership experiences, and how your past experiences have prepared you for your future goals. Additionally, verify the specific admissions requirements for EA scores at Stern and Columbia and make sure your score aligns with their expectations.

Overall, your profile appears competitive for admission to Stern and Columbia, especially if you can effectively convey how your unique background and extensive experience will contribute to your success in the MBA programs and the consulting field.

Feel free to schedule a free profile evaluation call with us to discuss your profile better and give a fair evaluation of your chances of admission to top Business schools.

Hi. Even though you do have quite a bit of experience, a lot of it is military service and that does not count Ed by business schools against you, meaning they wouldn’t consider you being too old per se , which is a good thing. This will work as long as your career goals align with someone who had four years of work experience… and you’re not expecting to the Director position in a consulting company or something like that.

The EA is a bit on the lower side, but business school really do not care about the EA score and they can ignore it if they need to because it’s not reported anywhere. But that also removes a potential strength from your application and removes the data point so let’s say they ignore your lower executive assessment score and now they ignore your military service and focus on your four years of work experience so your work experience and your bachelors really have to shine And leave no doubt in the mind of that missions team… can they do that?