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1 month ago

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ARINGO

Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile looks good on the surface. 4 years in manufacturing/defense with direct factory impact, ELDP background, and a fast promotion all scream “operations/leadership fit.”

The dual BS/MS with stellar GPA adds solid academic credibility, and the ongoing alumni board involvement rounds out the profile with leadership/community impact. Your GMAT Focus looks decent. That said, your story, automation/industry to Aerospace transformation is compelling. Make sure to build a strong narrative around your application.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target MBA programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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Thanks for sharing your profile @ASE25 ! Let's start with your strengths: Perfect academic + technical baseline: B.S./M.S. with 3.8/3.9 GPAs signals good quantitative chops. Operations & automation experience inside a large, complex organization, LGO’s target profile (industrial systems + manufacturing transformation). Rapid promotion / ELDP track record shows leadership, high potential, and organizational recognition. Clear, themeable story: “Automation / Industry 4.0 → aerospace/manufacturing” is tight and relevant.

675 GMAT FE score is decent. Why MBA / why now? At 4 years, you must clearly explain why a 2-year MBA (and LGO specifically) is the right next step versus staying technical or doing an MS. Fit for non-LGO schools: Stanford/HBS are very selective; they’ll expect extraordinary leadership stories and evidence you’ll benefit uniquely from those ecosystems.

Realistic chances: Good fit. LGO explicitly recruits engineers with manufacturing/operations/automation experience. If LGO is your priority, apply early, and it becomes your first deliverable. Haas, target/reach, Haas values tech + product/operations, good fit. Haas medians are similar to other top programs; a stronger quantitative test helps. Stanford GSB / Harvard HBS, Reach. Both can be possible, but highly selective. They prize unique leadership and vision; apply only if you have standout, distinct leadership narratives and can articulate why each school’s ecosystem is essential to your goals. Stanford’s class profile shows broad GMAT ranges, but medians are higher. Alternatives that you can explore: Tepper, Ross, and Fuqua

Focus on measurable factory impact: % throughput increase, downtime reduction, cycle time improvements, cost savings, quality defect reductions, automation ROI, people-led, budgets, and cross-functional leadership. Try to choose technical + operations recommenders for LORs.
Make your “Why MBA → Why LGO ironclad. For LGO, emphasize the need for management training to scale automation solutions, the two-year leadership lab, and the partner-company internships.

Questions for you to reflect on:
1) Any patents, publications, or technical awards related to automation / I4.0?
2) Do you have a partner company preference for LGO internships/employers you want to target? (helps craft “why LGO”)

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Vashi99

1 year ago

Hey f,

Vashi here from LilacBuds.

Sorry to hear about your denial.

We at LilacBuds would love to assist you for re-applications for MBA 2025 in Round 2 and would therefore request more details about your profile. You can connect with our team for a detailed profile analysis at https://lilacbuds.com/services/mba-cour ... mpaign=GCV or leave a message on +91-84483 35484 for a direct reachout.

You can also share your CV on vashi.gupta@lilacbuds.com .

Hoping to hear from you.

franzinha

Congratulations on your acceptance. Can you tell me exactly which scholarship HEC awarded you? I decided not to apply because I thought there wasn't a full scholarship available there.

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9 months ago

Hi @Parshwa Shah, I hope you are doing well!

With 3 years of experience in the technology industry, transitioning from software development to product management, your profile demonstrates adaptability and a clear progression in your career. The goal of moving into investment banking post-MBA is ambitious but achievable with strategic planning. Your 675 GMAT Focus score is good, gaining finance-relevant skills, such as certifications like CFA Level 1 or financial modeling, can strengthen your profile. Highlighting transferable skills like analytical problem-solving, project management, and strategic thinking will be key in crafting a compelling application narrative. What's going to matter most in your application is how you connect the experiential dots and build a great story to stand out from other applicants in the pool. You can take a look at BLOG1 and BLOG2.

If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a 1:1 call with you to learn more about your profile like international experience, extracurriculars, challenges faced and more to provide a detailed evaluation and gauge your chances to the best-fit schools. Please feel free to schedule a profile evaluation call according to your convenience.

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dee1pug1

Well done for 715. Places you well. Get your narratives sorted - why MBA, why now, what post-MBA and why that. I will be vary of your schools selection despite that I see two interview invites having come for you.

Parshwa Shah

Hey thanks!
Can you please elaborate on why you are vary of my school selection, would love to hear your opinion and hopefully get a different perspective

*wary (apologies for my typo).
Based on my understanding, all eight schools aren't really strong in Tech placements, with their 2024 employment report showing a range of 10% to 17% of the class having gone into Tech industry. I am going by what you've declared in your post the target industry.
- Dee (MBA admissions consultant and management consultant)

Hey Parshwa
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Congratulations on that 715. I already see 2 interview invites, Good Luck for that. If you have any questions around your profile or need help with your interviews, please feel free to reach out to me at priyankak@aringo.com.

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Strong GPA; decent GMAT; would have been better if you had another 20-30 points though, given your ORM status. Be aware that if you target Europe, you will need language skills for a career, even though the MBA program is taught in English. Your school selection may also need to factor in those who are scholarship-liberal and Indian-friendly. Give a thought to improving the score if scholarship is mission-critical for you.
- Dee
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TheRedPen

Hi @NotanAvgIndian,

Your profile is strong with a clear track record of fast promotions at a top global investment bank, strong academic history (9/10 GPA, excellent board scores), and a well-rounded set of extracurriculars that highlight leadership and consistency (sports, volunteering, community engagement). While your GMAT Focus score of 675 is decent, it's slightly on the lower side for top-tier programs. If possible, I’d encourage you to retake the GMAT and aim to improve your score by 20–30 points to strengthen your application and stay competitive.

Also, What will matter most is sharpening your career narrative—moving from analytics and project management into product management or consulting—so that admissions committees see a clear, compelling link between your past achievements and future goals. Framing this as a natural progression (building on your finance + analytics foundation to now drive strategy and product-level decisions) will make your story feel cohesive and 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.

Thanks for sharing your profile @NotanAvgIndian ! Let's start with the strengths the adcom can notice: Great undergraduate GPA (9/10), 4 years of relevant IB experience with promotion and cross-region stakeholder exposure, strong quantitative/analytics background, and leadership/community involvement (firm networks, volunteering). This is exactly the profile top programs recruit for finance/strategy/PM pipelines.

Potential adcom questions: Why MBA now (at 4 years)? Which of your short-term roles will you target (product management vs strategy consulting vs asset management)? How will you convert to a U.S. front-office or the chosen function after the MBA? Be ready with a crisp career anchor and a 3-year post-MBA milestone that connects to internships and school resources.

A 675 Focus is a good academic signal; if possible, try to increase it by 20+ points. Your work experience, promotion, and analytics background are the real assets. Strengthen storytelling and internship conversion plan, and you’ll be in strong shape.

For each school, map 2 concrete resources (labs, clubs, courses, companies that recruit on campus) and explain how you’ll use them to get the internship that converts. Convert IB/BI work into 6-8 quantified STAR bullets. Produce bullets with clear metrics: deals supported (value), impact on revenue/fees, analytics projects (models built, time/cost saved), stakeholders managed, size of teams, and outcomes of projects you led. Choose 2 recommenders: (A) a manager who supervised the deal/work and (B) a senior stakeholder/client. Give them one-page brief with 3 stories and metrics. Ask them to compare you to your peers. Start alumni outreach now. Consider a small, high-quality technical add-on (if needed). A short accredited course in product management or advanced financial modeling (with deliverables) can help if you target product roles. This is optional but useful if you pivot to PM.

Questions for you to reflect upon:
1) Which single post-MBA role is your priority (product manager, strategy consultant, or asset manager)? Pick one primary and one backup.
2) Do you have two recommenders in mind? (Name, title, relationship.)
3) Paste 3 raw bullets (even rough) describing your top projects in IB/analytics.
4) Do you plan to relocate to the US immediately post-MBA? (Visa considerations matter; we can plan a recruiter strategy.)
5) How prepared are you on case interviews/product sense?

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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Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, for an Indian male with 4 years in IB at a top global firm, fast-tracked promotions, and a solid academic record, you’ve built a strong foundation. The career progression from analyst to associate to project manager, coupled with direct US/EMEA client exposure, is definitely a differentiator, especially since you’ve transitioned into leadership/PM responsibilities.

ECs and stock market investing show well-roundedness. Your 675 FE score also looks decent. Your post-MBA goals look aligned and schools like Darden, Tuck, Yale, Duke, and ISB are realistic. You will have to tell a crisp story around your international exposure and leadership.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target MBA 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!

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Hi @eminordroplets ! 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. If you'd like, feel free to book a profile evaluation session.

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Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, NUS is a strong choice, and your 4 years in CPG already align well with your post-MBA goals. To give you a clearer sense of your chances, could you share a bit more detail?

For example:
1. GMAT/GRE score (or plans/timeline to take the test).
2. Specifics of your work experience and any leadership highlights.
3. Extracurriculars, community involvement and unique experiences outside of work.
4. Any international exposure.

These details will help in giving you a sharper, school-specific evaluation.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for NUS Singapore 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 @drdelrey ! 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. If you'd like, feel free to book a profile evaluation session.

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Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have an impressive mix of M7 + strong Canadian programs. With your 3.8 GPA and consulting background, you’ve definitely got a strong base, but to give you a proper read on chances, it’d help to know a bit more about your profile:

1. GMAT/GRE score (or test plan)
2. Breakdown of your 4 years in consulting.
3. Leadership/ECs outside of work.
4. Any international exposure or unique differentiators?

These pieces will make a big difference in how competitive you look for your target schools.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target MBA 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!