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6 months ago

Hi @psychdrone ! 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. Feel free to book a profile evaluation session.

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dee1pug1

1 year ago

Applying as an Indian applicant in R3/R4 may not be the best decision.
-Dee (MBA admissions consultant and management consultant)

MBADecoder

Agree with Dee about R3 applications. Moreover, your goals are all scattered. You have given so many options for the long term goal- it shows that you don't have any clear career path in mind, and that will harm you in the application. Mostly every b-school requires a written goals essay and the goals questions also come up in interviews. Having a scattered answer with multiple differing career options will be a red flag.

I suggest you wait it out and aim R1 applications. By then you can retake GMAT for a 20-30 point increase, get more clarity on the career goals, do your b-school research by talking to students and apply as a stronger applicant.

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Hi @Kanika Jain, your GMAT score (645 Focus and 610 Classic) is a key weakness, especially for competitive programs like LBS, Columbia, and Fuqua in later rounds, where available seats are limited. If possible, consider retaking the GMAT/GRE to improve your competitiveness, aiming for 20+ points. Additionally, Round 3/Round 4 admissions are highly competitive, and waiting until Round 1 next year with a stronger application could significantly improve your chances at top schools. HEC Montréal may be the safest bet, while LBS, Columbia, Fuqua, and Cornell remain reaches unless your essays, recommendations, and networking efforts strongly differentiate you. Given the challenges of breaking into top consulting firms post-MBA without a high GMAT score, you may also want to explore alternate pathways, such as internal strategy roles before transitioning into consulting. If you'd like tailored guidance on positioning your story effectively and selecting best-fit schools, a deep-dive profile evaluation would be beneficial.

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MBAGuide

Hi! You might hear back from HEC Montreal, but otherwise, it’s a long shot. In late rounds, top business schools are either looking for candidates who bring exceptional value in terms of diversity to the class or those who can help schools meet their target GMAT averages. Do you resonate with either of these areas? I would have liked to know more about your work history and career growth progression to advise you better. In any case, feel free to reach out for a one-on-one discussion.

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Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
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ARINGO

Hi Kanika Jain
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your GMAT score is a slight concern. I would recommend a retake and aiming for a score close to 695-705, considering your target schools. Also, I would recommend adding a few safe schools to your list. Apart from that, aiming for Round 3 or 4 as an international applicant might not be the right choice. You should consider applying in Round 1 next year, it would significantly boost your chances.

Your goals—consulting leading to broader strategy—are well-defined, and your family business background adds a nice touch. I'm curious, with your tech background, what specific areas within consulting are you most passionate about, and what's driving your strong preference for London?

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jahnvi01

Hi Kanika, I have similar profile and experience as yours. Can i connect with you on LinkedIn?

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TheMBAEdge

Hi @excite112,
To give you a better analysis of your profile, it would be great if you could share where you've worked, your role and responsibilities, why exactly u want to move from IB to Real Estate, and what exactly are your plans in real estate post-MBA. Without this context, it's difficult to assess your and your GMAT score's competency for your target schools. Also, as an Indian candidate, it's best not to consider R3.

If your prefer a 1-on-1 discussion, we'd be happy to evaluate your profile for free and assess how you should approach your application.

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excitel12

hi, i have 2 yoe working as investment banker at jpmc and 5 yoe working in compliance at various banks. after many years in banking i want to transition into real estate investing/real estate private equity or asset management. i am targetting european and canadian b-schools.

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Hi Rishi, the value of a masters abroad lies in working abroad for a few years before coming back to your country. Hope you are planning to work in the UK/ Europe before you head back to your business.

Namita Garg
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Rishi Jain

Can we connect on dm?

yeah.

Shivang1902

Hey Rishi
can we connect on dm?
I'm about to apply for HEC and I'd really appreciate the help.

sure, drop in a dm

I'm unable to dm you. Can you please drop one to me

dhruvyz

hey rishi would you mind if i drop a dm to you ?

yeah sure

i am not able to drop a dm to you here can you please msg me first as I am not able to msg you?

Congratulations @Rishi Jain , on your successful admits! Wishing you all the best as you embark on exciting future opportunities!

We also see that you got dinged from INSEAD and Imperial. We understand how tough it is to get a rejection from a school. We've put together an article on the " Major reasons why your MBA Application got dinged. " It provides some understanding of mistakes you might have made and improve them next time. Take a moment to review it, reflect on what you can adjust, and get ready to put your best foot forward next time. You’ve got this!

If you plan to apply for some more schools in the next rounds/ intake, we’d be happy to evaluate your profile and help refine your strategy. Together, we can identify strengths, address gaps, and ensure you present your best story to your dream schools.

Interested? Let’s connect and start planning your path forward!

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MahimaSagtani19

Hey Rishi, can we connect on dm?
I'm applying for HEC R1.

Sure
Drop in a dm

insaneut

9 months ago

Hi Rishi sir I am a student of 2nd in college from Bachelor in Business economics from University of Delhi.I will graduated in 2027,after that I want to study in MIF or MIM in Hec paris and currently preparing for giving CFA level 1 in 2026. Can you please guide me how to improve my profile as I have 2 to 3 years of time so that I can become a strong candidate .

KIRANSIRASALA2002

8 months ago

Hey Rishi! Can we connect? I’m planning to apply

aashii19

Hi Rishi ,Can we please connect?

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RJJ

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Hi @atlas10 ! 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.

You can also register for our Upcoming ESSAY WORKSHOPS. Craft essays that shine: pick powerful stories, match your goals with each school, and showcase authentic leadership. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

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TheRedPen

Hi @Nash2k,
Your profile reflects strong career momentum—six years of progressive experience with four promotions and current leadership of a ~10-member team is impressive. The mix of FMCG, consumer tech, and now clean tech gives you both breadth and a differentiated sustainability-driven angle, which is attractive to adcoms. Your 3.41 GPA and 325 GRE is decent for your target schools. Beyond academics, your clear track record in brand strategy and partnerships positions you well for post-MBA tech roles, and you can further highlight your impact by quantifying results (growth, revenue, brand reach).
Highlighting your leadership, professional achievements/tangible impact, relevant skills, career goals, unique experiences, and fit with the program effectively will be crucial in crafting a compelling application. To maximize your chances, consider applying to a balanced mix of reach, target, and safety schools.
Feel free to book a free call with our MBA experts for a more detailed discussion. You can also contact us directly at [email protected] or +91-7780769732.

Thanks for sharing your profile @Nash2k ! Let's start with your strengths: 6 years + multiple promotions + people management, great for 2-yr MBA cohorts. The sector story is good(clean tech / circular economy). Brand + partnerships background, fits marketing/brand/product tracks in top MBA programs.

Things adcoms will probe: 3.41 GPA, lower than the median at many top programs; adcoms will want proof you can handle rigorous academics. A 325 GRE score is decent. Convert your top 6 achievements into metric-driven STAR bullets (revenue impact, partnership value, campaign ROI, brand lift, CAC/LTV improvements, budgets managed, team size/scale, time saved). These feed essays, LOR briefs, a resume, and interviews. One or two short courses with graded assessments (example: Coursera / edX analytics, marketing analytics, A/B testing, finance) to prove academic rigor and offset UG GPA. Attach certificates/transcripts.

Sharpen the “why MBA / why now” + a 3-year plan. Be explicit: short-term role (Head of Brand / Product Marketing / Growth at a mid-large tech or sustainability firm), long-term (CMO or founder scaling circular-economy platform). Map 2 school resources to each goal. If timing allows, commit to a visible project you can cite in applications: run a sustainability marketing pilot, publish a case study, or lead a measurable NGO initiative (dog NGO expansion metrics). Schools value demonstrated on-campus/community contribution potential.

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.

You can also register for our Upcoming ESSAY WORKSHOPS. Craft essays that shine: pick powerful stories, match your goals with each school, and showcase authentic leadership. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond