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1 year ago

@OrionVoss ! You’ve got good academic record and work experience in a global tech company, leadership creds can be a plus. With an expected GMAT FE score of ~625, you’re looking at an uphill climb. If aiming, Stern’s Tech MBA crowd tends to roll with higher scores, so if you can push that GMAT to 20, 30+ points, you’ll be in a much stronger position.

Now, let’s talk options. If you're set on tech and product management, you can broaden your list a bit and explore schools like McCombs, Scheller, Foster, which have tech pipelines and might be more forgiving on the GMAT.

Lead more projects, mentor junior folks, and show how you’re already thinking like a product manager. Also, nail your story: Why product management? Why now? Why an MBA? If you can package that into a killer application, you’ll be in a great spot. And seriously, if you can crank up that GMAT score, it’ll make things easier.

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If you look very specifically for "tech MBA" , it will be Stern tech MBA and Cornell Tech MBA- both programs have a heavy focus on tech and have a big PM pipeline . that said, you can apply to several MBA programs which will help you achieve the same career outcome.
Be mindful of your target GMAT score. A ~625 FE will be less if you are aiming for any of the top 25 MBA programs as well as the above two tech MBAs.
So, at the moment, in terms of your effort, your energy should go into GMAT prep

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Vashi99

Hey OrionVoss,

Vashi here from LilacBuds.

Your high CGPA (8.74/10) shows academic rigor plus your technical background (CS degree + multinational product-based tech company experience) is excellent for a tech MBA.
Strong leadership roles and extracurricular activities will help differentiate your profile. Make sure that your application essays reflect your strong professional experiences. Ensure that post-MBA goals are clearly depicted in your application essays.
Target score 625FE will be below the average for most strong tech MBA programs, especially in the US. Try aiming for 675+ for a better shot at strong programs.
If not, would suggest applying with a waiver specially with programs where the schools emphasize work experience and holistic evaluation over GMAT scores (Check out our results for Cornell-Tech + Michigan Ross & many more - Admit w/o GMAT).
A few schools to consider - Foster(Strong for tech & PM), UT Austin, CMU Tepper

We at LilacBuds would love to assist you 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 [email protected] .

Hoping to hear from you.

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BatrickPatemann

Hi DaPepito, I'd love to know more about your experiences as you've applied to many schools already, and you're seeking a career in finance. Cheers!

Simsim34

Salut t'as choisi quoi comme programme/ecole ?

undenostrum

4 months ago

Hello, t'avais quel parcours stp?

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ScaleHire

5 months ago

Hi, here is a quick evaluation from our team:

Overall read: This is a strong early-career profile for US and Indian MBA programs, especially with tech experience at a global brand (American Express) and solid academic credentials.

What works well:

Strong academics (NIT Calicut, 8.06 GPA, SPDC scholar) with international schooling background — shows adaptability and intellectual rigor.

Professional experience in tech + automation at Amex — clear domain expertise and measurable impact.

Competitive extracurricular/achievements: Masters of the Future case competition top-30 nationwide — highlights analytical and problem-solving skills.

Clear career goal: transition into strategy and leadership — aligns well with Goizueta, Kelley, Jones, Terry, and ISB programs.

Key focus areas:

Leadership story: emphasize times you’ve influenced teams, driven adoption, or improved processes beyond just technical delivery.

Extra-curricular depth: leverage international exposure or competitions to show holistic growth.

Test score: GMAT Focus 655 is decent; 660–670+ would strengthen candidacy, especially for US programs.

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Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have a solid and well-balanced profile for your target schools. Your 3 years at American Express combined with automation impact, gives you a strong technical foundation, while your NIT background and scholarship add academic credibility to your profile. Your GMAT score is within range for your target programs.

Your international schooling also adds diversity and global exposure. The key for you will be clearly articulating the transition from tech execution to strategy and leadership, with concrete examples of decision-making, influence, and ownership at work.

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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