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7 years
India
2025
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
INSEAD
August Intake
August Intake
Round 3, 2025
AppliedFeb 4, 25
1 year ago
4 Feb 2025 10:02
Columbia
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2025
AppliedFeb 4, 25
1 year ago
4 Feb 2025 10:02
Kellogg
Full Time 1 Year MBA
Full Time 1 Year MBA
Round 2, 2025
InterviewedFeb 4, 25
1 year ago
4 Feb 2025 10:02
Wharton
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2025
AppliedFeb 4, 25
1 year ago
4 Feb 2025 10:02
Booth
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2025
AppliedFeb 4, 25
1 year ago
4 Feb 2025 10:02
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5 years
Taiwan
2024
Female
Score: Waiver
GPA: 3.2
Pre-MBA industry: Retail: E-commerce
Post-MBA industry: Technology
Fisher
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Early Round, 2024
AcceptedJun 3, 24
Scholarship50%
1 year ago
13 Jun 2024 10:06
Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 4, 2024
InterviewedMay 14, 24
1 year ago
13 Jun 2024 10:06
1 year ago
13 Jun 2024 10:06
Choosing Between Purdue mBT and Babson MBA - Need Advice


Hi everyone,

I'm from Taiwan and have over five years of work experience in my home country. My background includes a degree in Fashion Design, roles as a Marketing Specialist at Taiwan's largest department store, and work with an Apple Premium Reseller (APR). Additionally, I've run a small business selling second-hand luxury items online on Shopee.

Despite my diverse experiences, my business knowledge is self-taught, which was a challenge when I noticed a lack of strategic direction at the APR startup where I worked. This experience inspired me to pursue formal business education so I can implement structured, strategic approaches rather than relying on intuition.

My career goal: To establish a second-hand fashion brand that combines online and physical stores. I prefer working behind the scenes, as direct customer interaction, especially with rude customers, is not my preference.

Here are my options:

Purdue University’s Master of Business and Technology (MBT):

Duration: 1 year
Scholarship: $9,000
Pros: Cost-effective, brand new program launching this year.
Cons: New program without a track record.
Babson College Full-Time MBA:

Duration: 2 years
Scholarship: $30,000
Pros: Located in Boston, which is a vibrant, entrepreneurial city with diverse course offerings.
Cons: Uncertain recognition in Asia, which is where I plan to ultimately return.
As someone who has never studied or lived abroad, I'm seeking advice on which program might better suit my goals, especially considering my eventual return to Asia.

Thank you in advance for your insights!
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4 years
Viet Nam
2024
GPA: 3.64
Pre-MBA industry: Advertising and PR
Post-MBA industry: Technology
Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 4, 2024
InterviewedMay 20, 24
1 year ago
11 Jun 2024 05:06
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7 years
India
2025
Male
Score: 720 GMAT Classic
GPA: 3.3
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
INSEAD
January Intake
January Intake
Round 1, 2025
AppliedMar 12, 24
InterviewedMay 5, 24
AcceptedMay 17, 24
ScholarshipNone
1 year ago
18 May 2024 03:05
Johnson (Cornell)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 10, 24
2 years ago
25 Feb 2024 04:02
Kellogg
MBAi
MBAi
AppliedJan 10, 24
InterviewedFeb 13, 24
2 years ago
25 Feb 2024 04:02
Fuqua
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 9, 24
2 years ago
5 Feb 2024 07:02
Tepper
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedOct 2, 23
WaitlistedDec 6, 23
2 years ago
7 Dec 2023 12:12
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1 year ago
06 Jun 2024, 20:34
Sartaj I would like to connect and know about how the Loand and post mba placements look like i am considering going for gmat instead of cat
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4 years
Viet Nam
2024
Female
Score: 700 GMAT Classic
GPA: 3.62
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
Judge Cambridge
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedOct 3, 23
AcceptedNov 27, 23
Scholarship25%
2 years ago
26 Dec 2023 11:12
IESE
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedSep 19, 23
InterviewedOct 17, 23
AcceptedNov 27, 23
Scholarship50%
2 years ago
26 Dec 2023 11:12
Anderson
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedOct 5, 23
AcceptedDec 14, 23
Scholarship50%
2 years ago
26 Dec 2023 11:12
Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedOct 15, 23
InterviewedDec 12, 23
2 years ago
26 Dec 2023 11:12
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2 years ago
08 Jan 2024, 21:19
Congratulations! Cho minh connect voi ban nhe!
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2 years ago
08 Jan 2024, 21:21
Okie ban ib nhe
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2 years ago
10 Jan 2024, 22:23
Ban co zalo fb ko? Thanks ban. Hoac ban add zalo minh https://zalo.me/84987975277. Tai vi minh ko thay cho de inbox ban tren gmatclub.
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2 years ago
14 Jan 2024, 03:44
Mình đã nhắn nhé
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2 years ago
15 Jan 2024, 19:38
Hi, mình có reply rồi nè!
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2 years ago
16 Jan 2024, 11:09
Chúc mừng. bạn đang học trường nào?
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2 years ago
27 Mar 2024, 11:45
Hi bạn ơi, mình cũng incoming Y24. Bạn có whatsapp ko? Mình connect nha :)
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2 years ago
31 Mar 2024, 05:21
Hi bạn connect mình nhe
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2 years ago
31 Mar 2024, 05:19
Congratsss ♥️♥️♥️
How did you apply for a scholarship at UCLA?
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2 years ago
04 Apr 2024, 00:21
Chúc mừng bạn, mình có thể connect xin kinh nghiệm chuẩn bị cho pv JBS không? Mình có pv ở Round 4
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2 years ago
07 Apr 2024, 09:09
dc bạn ơi bạn nhắn mình nhe
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2 years ago
07 Apr 2024, 19:12
Cảm ơn bạn, mình có thể add zalo số bạn được không? Số zalo của mình là +84(0)904799596 (nếu bạn không tiện share số của bạn ở trên này)
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1 year ago
01 Jun 2024, 10:30
:)
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3 years
United States
2024
Score: 315 GRE
GPA: 3.7
Pre-MBA industry: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
Jones Rice
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 4, 2024
InterviewedMay 1, 24
AcceptedMay 25, 24
ScholarshipNone
1 year ago
25 May 2024 01:05
Fuqua
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 4, 2024
DeniedMay 1, 24
1 year ago
21 May 2024 08:05
Simon
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 3, 2024
AcceptedMay 1, 24
Scholarship75%
1 year ago
21 May 2024 08:05
Kelley
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Final Round, 2024
DeniedMay 1, 24
1 year ago
21 May 2024 08:05
Kenan-Flagler
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 4, 2024
DeniedMay 1, 24
1 year ago
21 May 2024 08:05
Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 4, 2024
InterviewedMay 1, 24
1 year ago
21 May 2024 08:05
McDonough
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 4, 2024
InterviewedMay 1, 24
1 year ago
21 May 2024 08:05
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7 years
Viet Nam
2024
Male
Score: 710 GMAT Classic
Pre-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
Fuqua
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
InterviewedNov 9, 23
2 years ago
18 Nov 2023 11:11
Johnson (Cornell)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
WaitlistedNov 3, 23
2 years ago
18 Nov 2023 11:11
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2 years ago
22 Feb 2024, 21:36
Hi bạn - mình connect với bạn qua box chat được không bạn
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2 years ago
26 Feb 2024, 09:46
Hi, sry mình trả lời hơi muộn, sure nhé.
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2 years ago
26 Feb 2024, 10:03
Thanks bạn - mình không tin được Box chat. Mình gửi số phone mình, nhờ bạn add mình (Zalo/Whatsapp/Viber) được không bạn: +84 343639577
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2 years ago
26 Feb 2024, 10:10
T nhắn zalo r nhé
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1 year ago
16 May 2024, 08:35
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8 years
Korea, Republic of
2024
Male
Score: 710 GMAT Classic
GPA: 3.61
Pre-MBA industry: Internet and New Media
Post-MBA industry: Energy
Sloan MIT
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedSep 25, 23
InterviewedNov 29, 23
2 years ago
12 Dec 2023 06:12
Haas
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedSep 11, 23
InterviewedOct 30, 23
AcceptedDec 7, 23
ScholarshipNone
2 years ago
12 Dec 2023 04:12
Tuck
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedAug 31, 23
InterviewedSep 13, 23
AcceptedDec 7, 23
ScholarshipNone
2 years ago
12 Dec 2023 03:12
Yale
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedAug 31, 23
InterviewedOct 28, 23
AcceptedDec 5, 23
ScholarshipNone
2 years ago
11 Dec 2023 08:12
LBS
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedSep 3, 23
AcceptedNov 30, 23
ScholarshipNone
2 years ago
7 Dec 2023 08:12
Columbia
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedSep 8, 23
InterviewedOct 27, 23
2 years ago
31 Oct 2023 04:10
Kellogg
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedSep 13, 23
InterviewedOct 24, 23
2 years ago
31 Oct 2023 04:10
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2 years ago
4 Oct 2023 07:10
7 yrs workexperience

(1.5yr) Started enterpreneurship while in univ.
And ran 3 years as the cofounder and cfo
(3yr) M&A banker at Investment Banking
(2.5yr) Joined and Ran a startup as CFO & CSO

Heading to found a hydrogen fuel cell startup within the family business
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2 years ago
04 Oct 2023, 18:48
Wow. This is an amazing profile. Surprised to see no HBS here but good luck with the rest of the applications.
P.S. columbia has a family business track that seems will be quite popular.
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2 years ago
04 Oct 2023, 18:53
Thank you for the feedback :) plan to apply HBS, GSB, Wharton in R2.
but worried about low GMAT score...
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2 years ago
04 Oct 2023, 18:57
710 is quite respectable but it’s just fine to wait till Round two.

The top three are unpredictable. The top 10 are unpredictable as well😂 but it seems you would be a high benefit and low risk and the great alum for the business schools. You can try to retake the GMAT score but frankly, I think it’s just fine. You can also try to take the GRE in case you want to put your concerns to rest and apply with both. If you have nothing else to do 😂
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2 years ago
04 Oct 2023, 21:14
Thank you for saying that.. hopefully successfully get into one of top mba program and share debrief for others in near future :)
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1 year ago
15 May 2024, 03:55
Hi where did you decide on going then?
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3 years
India
2025
Female
Score: 720 GMAT Classic
GPA: 9.5
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
INSEAD
January Intake
January Intake
Round 1, 2025
InterviewedApr 20, 24
1 year ago
10 May 2024 04:05
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1 year ago
13 May 2024, 06:53
Congrats on the interview. Would love to learn more about your profile. If you have time, please dm me, and we can catch up when convenient. This will help me benchmark future candidates.
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5 years
India
2025
Male
Score: 770 GMAT Classic
GPA: 3.2
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
INSEAD
January Intake
January Intake
Round 1, 2025
InterviewedMay 3, 25
1 year ago
8 May 2024 03:05
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1 year ago
10 May 2024, 10:42
All the best!
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4 years
United States
2026
Male
Score: 625 GMAT Focus
GPA: 3.2
Pre-MBA industry: Consumer Packaged Goods
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
Ross (Michigan)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
DeniedDec 5, 25
4 months ago
5 Dec 2025 09:12
Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2025
4 months ago
3 Dec 2025 01:12
Tepper
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
InterviewedOct 2, 25
AcceptedOct 2, 25
4 months ago
3 Dec 2025 01:12
Stern
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
5 months ago
14 Nov 2025 03:11
Darden
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Early Round, 2026
InterviewedSep 24, 25
DeniedSep 24, 25
5 months ago
14 Nov 2025 03:11
Mendoza
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
5 months ago
14 Nov 2025 03:11
McCombs
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
5 months ago
14 Nov 2025 03:11
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5 years
China
2024
Score: 330 GRE
GPA: 3.14
Pre-MBA industry: Finance
Post-MBA industry: Finance
IESE
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 3, 2024
InterviewedApr 19, 24
1 year ago
5 May 2024 05:05
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5 years
Germany
2025
Male
Score: 690 GMAT Classic
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
INSEAD
January Intake
January Intake
Round 2, 2025
AppliedApr 23, 24
InterviewedJun 14, 24
1 year ago
30 Jun 2024 10:06
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6 years
United States
2024
Score: 650 GMAT Classic
GPA: 3.03
Pre-MBA industry: Hospitality and Tourism
Post-MBA industry: Real Estate
McDonough
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 5, 24
InterviewedFeb 29, 24
WaitlistedMar 18, 24
2 years ago
19 Mar 2024 07:03
Kenan-Flagler
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 5, 24
InterviewedJan 31, 24
WaitlistedMar 11, 24
2 years ago
18 Mar 2024 08:03
Goizueta
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
InterviewedJan 31, 24
2 years ago
18 Mar 2024 08:03
Owen Vanderbilt
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
InterviewedFeb 1, 24
WaitlistedMar 15, 24
2 years ago
18 Mar 2024 08:03
Kelley
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
InterviewedJan 23, 24
AcceptedMar 1, 24
Scholarship75%
2 years ago
1 Mar 2024 01:03
McCombs
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 5, 24
InterviewedFeb 13, 24
2 years ago
1 Mar 2024 01:03
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2 years ago
24 Apr 2024, 15:22
Did you hear back from Goizueta and McCombs?
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3 years
Argentina
2024
Female
Pre-MBA industry: Computer Software
Post-MBA industry: Computer Software
SDA Bocconi
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Deadline, 2024
InterviewedApr 19, 24
AcceptedMay 29, 24
ScholarshipNone
1 year ago
29 May 2024 01:05
Said
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 3, 2024
InterviewedApr 29, 24
1 year ago
30 Apr 2024 05:04
LBS
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 3, 2024
AppliedMar 25, 24
DeniedApr 25, 24
1 year ago
30 Apr 2024 05:04
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10 years
United States
2024
Male
Score: 780 GMAT Classic
GPA: 3.2
Pre-MBA industry: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
Post-MBA industry: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
Booth
Booth Evening MBA
Booth Evening MBA
InterviewedMar 13, 24
AcceptedApr 17, 24
ScholarshipNone
2 years ago
17 Apr 2024 08:04
Kellogg
Evening/Weekend MBA
Evening/Weekend MBA
InterviewedMar 18, 24
2 years ago
27 Mar 2024 05:03
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2 years ago
17 Apr 2024, 20:30
I got admitted to Booth but the acceptance letter had this fine print about scholarships "Admitted Students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Recipients are typically notified within a few weeks of admission." Good luck to everyone
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6 years
India
2024
Male
Score: Waiver
GPA: 3.4
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
Kenan-Flagler
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 3, 2024
InterviewedApr 2, 24
2 years ago
16 Apr 2024 09:04
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8 years
India
2026
Score: Waiver
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
BU Questrom
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
WaitlistedFeb 15, 24
2 years ago
18 Mar 2024 10:03
Simon
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
InterviewedMar 8, 24
2 years ago
18 Mar 2024 10:03
Tepper
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
WaitlistedMar 6, 24
2 years ago
18 Mar 2024 10:03
Kenan-Flagler
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
DeniedMar 11, 24
2 years ago
18 Mar 2024 10:03
McDonough
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
AcceptedMar 18, 24
ScholarshipNone
2 years ago
18 Mar 2024 10:03
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2 years ago
16 Apr 2024, 21:47
Hi, Can you share your linkedin profile.
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7 years
United States
2024
Score: Waiver
GPA: 3.2
Pre-MBA industry: Pharmaceuticals and Biotech
Post-MBA industry: Pharmaceuticals and Biotech
Marshall (USC)
USC IBEAR (1 Year) MBA
USC IBEAR (1 Year) MBA
Invited to interviewApr 10, 24
2 years ago
13 Apr 2024 02:04
BU Questrom
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
InterviewedApr 10, 24
2 years ago
13 Apr 2024 02:04
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7 years
Italy
2025
Male
Score: 680 GMAT Classic
GPA: 3.6
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
Johnson (Cornell)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2025
InterviewedOct 18, 24
AcceptedNov 7, 24
Scholarship25%
1 year ago
7 Nov 2024 07:11
Ross (Michigan)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2025
InterviewedOct 29, 24
1 year ago
29 Oct 2024 03:10
Wharton
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2025
AppliedSep 1, 24
DeniedOct 18, 24
1 year ago
29 Oct 2024 03:10
Tuck
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2025
InterviewedSep 17, 24
1 year ago
14 Oct 2024 08:10
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2 years ago
11 Apr 2024 06:04
I hold two master's degrees: one from an American university (GPA: 3.6/4) and one from a European university in my home country (grade: 28.3/30). Additionally, I have gained experience studying and working abroad.


During my education, I began working in my family business. Currently, I work as a Management Consulting Analyst at Accenture, where I specialize in serving either State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) or global clients. In this role, I interact with colleagues and stakeholders from all around the world.
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