I know I'm not a top (non-feeder school, non-stem, ok GPA) candidate, but I am unfortunately hoping for H/W. Could I know how to leverage essays? Anything to improve? i feel like that's all I can rely on right now. Stats feel horrible.


GPA - will graduate with around a 3.3/4.00 in Japan--> usually translates up to 3.6 in US GPA

GRE- 162 Q :( 168 V --> 330 total

Demographic - Asian F, come from a Philippines (not Manila, random island)

School - Waseda University Econ (Top 3 Japan)

Post MBA Goals - Hope I can go into strategy for FMCG or cosmetics --> long term goal is entrepreneurship (social enterprise) in emerging markets

EC's - Head of student union, finance team for google developer group waseda, one older volunteering thing (president), study abroad in Paris 6 months

W/E- one luxury EC internship of global brand, one small SEO internship at a firm that consulted for SMEs and Start-ups in Japan, one internship at a social enterprise in the Philippines that helped grow local souvenir demand with locally sourced coconut sugar,

Recommendations - HEC MiM grad internship boss, Oxford Econ grad professor (relationships are pretty good so I'm guessing good?)

HBS-leveraging leadership and also entrepreneurial goals right now
Wharton- similar but pushing more my international background and extracurriculars for what i bring to the community

*note: also applying to other schools like Yale Silver scholars and Sloan but can't find the deferred program selection on this website

2025 – current - Amazon BR: Sr. Product Manager Affordability (Leading price perception strategy embedded into rebates and payments (installments & instant payments), connecting pricing and product.)

2022 – 2025 – Amazon BR: BR Sr. Pricing Program Manager (Owned price competitiveness frameworks, guardrails, CMT governance and pricing capability building.)
2020 – 2022 – Nestlé: Revenue Management & Pricing Manager (Led elasticity-based pricing decisions, portfolio architecture and national pricing campaigns.)
2016 – 2019 – Nestlé: International Internal Audit. (Carried internal audit assignments in 10 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Switzerland, Myanmar, Bangladesh, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand.)
2013 – 2015 – Edwards Lifesciences: LATAM logistics analyst

I have 6 years of work experience in smart manufacturing using AI.

After MBA I want to work in FinTech.

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6 years experience, Chartered Accountant from Big 4 firm, masters degree

I am a Data Engineering professional with close to four years of experience at Accenture, where I design and build scalable data platforms for enterprise clients across banking and manufacturing domains. My work involves developing end-to-end data pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, and Azure services such as Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake Storage.


I have led the development of data products based on the Medallion Architecture, enabling reliable and analytics-ready datasets for business stakeholders, and improved pipeline efficiency by 40% through performance optimization. I have also contributed to large-scale data migration initiatives, including designing solutions for transitioning legacy systems to Snowflake.

In addition to my technical responsibilities, I contributed to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a global client, where I worked on architecture design and effort estimation, gaining exposure to the strategic aspects of consulting. I have also led teams, mentored junior engineers, and implemented data governance frameworks to ensure data quality and reliability.

In recognition of my performance and contributions, I have received multiple awards across both client and organizational contexts. I was honored with the “Sparkling Star Award” by Avanade, a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, for delivering high-impact solutions and demonstrating excellence in a client-facing environment. Additionally, I received a Certificate of Achievement from Accenture for outstanding performance and consistent delivery on project engagements.

I hold a B.Tech. from Vellore Institute of Technology and certifications in Databricks and Microsoft Azure, which have strengthened my ability to deliver scalable and efficient data solutions.

I am a driven and analytical professional with a strong interest in consulting and problem-solving. Through my academic journey and practical experiences, I have developed skills in critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. I enjoy working on complex challenges, analyzing data, and delivering structured solutions. I am committed to continuous learning and aim to leverage my skills to create meaningful impact in a dynamic and competitive environment. My long-term goal is to build a career in consulting where I can contribute to strategic decision-making and organizational growth.

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Currently working at the India's largest Four wheeler manufacturing Automobile company in the New Parts Development Division.

Have a Btech in Plastic Technology from Harcourt Butler Technical University with a GPA of 7.34.

Class X:92%

Class XII:85%

B.Tech: 8.51/10(West Bengal University of Technology)
M.Tech:9.63/10(IIT Kgp)

Work Ex: 10+ years in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd(Maharatna PSU)

Job profile: Production Manager in an Oil refinery

Have technical experience regarding oil refinery operation and have experience regarding supply chain system of an oil refinery
Have good managerial experience, supervised technicians, officers , workers etc for a variety of jobs
Strong know how about petroleum operations, refining ,petrochemicals, oil & gas sector, hydrogen generation
Handled multiple projects ranging from set up of new plant to multiple turnarounds

Extra curricular:
Won multiple inter departmental football tournaments
Sports secretary of Officers Club
Organized sports fest for the refinery with 100+ participants
Won many awards in my organization for minor competition

CAT 2018: 99.78 percentile
GATE 2014:99.4 percentile

Exp:

6 Years of project management in retail & healthcare (family business) industry combined.

Worked with diverse and cross-functional team throughout career.

Got promoted to Project Manager within the first year of working, and into management position within the first 3 years. Decided to come back to family business (healthcare) and realigned business operations with international standards.

Primarily experienced in high stakes, tight deadline project implementation and execution from organisation-wide to nationwide. Worked closely and led projects such as post-merger project alongside senior management figures i.e. COO, CTO, CSO, and CFO of the business group

Career Goals:
Return to family business and expand company’s services to remote patient monitoring in deprived areas of my home country and region (SEA)

Harvard CORe: Pass with High Honors

8 years as an Army Officer.

2nd Year at the University of Manchester, BSc Economics. President of Business Society and Sector Head of University Investment Fund

I am a self-driven professional dedicated to delivering excellent results. I strive for continual growth through embracing new challenges, maximizing my skills and making meaningful contributions to my organization. My goal is to leverage my experience for impactful outcomes that align with organizational objectives.

Client Service Risk Administrator, Strategy & Operations - McKinsey & Company - Aug'25 - current role
Demonstrated a strong ability to independently manage projects, making significant contributions to team objectives and overall outcomes.
Developed advanced proficiency in data reporting by extracting information from the Case Management System, generating ad-hoc reports, and creating dashboards to support leadership in data-driven decision making.
Led case reconciliation calls with risk advisors, implementing outcomes into reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
Efficiently handled complex case scenarios through email communications, ensuring timely resolution and clear stakeholder engagement.
Actively contributed to internal team-building and development initiatives, with a focus on mitigating risks related to fee arrangements and serving as a point of contact for the Conflicts team.
Prepared materials addressing high-risk areas for client-facing consultants, providing guidance on effective risk mitigation strategies.
Volunteered as a point of contact for the Asia region to address third-party pricing risks in Purchaser–Supplier enablement, concentrating on the closure of low-risk cases through thorough analysis of Letters of Proposal.
Finance Associate - General Accounting - McKinsey & Company - Aug'22 - Jul'25
Successfully managed global Accounts Receivable operations by implementing workflow improvements, standardizing procedures in SAP S4 HANA, and addressing complex accounting elements such as Withholding Taxes and Rebates.
Led a major financial software upgrade, coordinated effective stakeholder engagement across multiple finance teams, and improved operational efficiency through regular issue resolution.
Additionally, prepared and reconciled critical financial accounts, monitored intercompany transactions, and analyzed account variances to ensure accuracy and compliance.
SKILLS & LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
Soft Skills: Client relationship Management, Business Communication, Time Management for critical assignments, Collaborative problem solver, Detail oriented, Active listener.
Tools & Applications: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, SAP S4 HANA, Oracle, Blackline, Salesforce, Power BI.
HONOURS & AWARDS:
Recognized for my contribution in Team initiatives (Client Service Risk - Administrator) in the first four months into the role.
Awarded the Best Outgoing Student of the year [2021-22].
Secured University of Madras - 7th Rank in M.com Accounting & Finance (yet to receive certificate).
Event Organizer - Student Council [2021 - 2022] - Gained experience on meticulous Planning, Organizing and Execution of College events, paperwork and documentation.
Presented Research Paper [2022] on “Impact of Covid-19 on preference of health insurance policies among policyholders” at - SP Jain School of Global Management, Dubai and published my proceedings in the Journal - International Multidisciplinary Conference.
Presented Research Paper [2022] in collaboration with London Business University and published my proceedings in the - Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship on the topic "A Study on Problems faced by Health Insurance Policyholders on Application and Claiming of Covid - 19 Health Insurance Policies".

GMAT Focus:


Attempts: 575 → 635 → 645
Latest split:
Quant: 80 (67th percentile)
Verbal: 83
Data Insights: 82

My sense is that Quant has been more of an execution/timing issue than a conceptual gap, and I’ve been able to perform at a higher level in mocks.

Academics:

10th: 10 CGPA
12th: 97.5%
Undergrad: 9.5 CGPA

Work Experience (~4 years):

Strategy consultant at a boutique firm (BFSI / fintech focus)
Strong client-facing role with international exposure; have traveled abroad to present work
2 fast-track promotions

Additional responsibilities beyond core consulting:

Leading strategy and business development initiatives for the firm
Led a full firm rebranding effort and currently manage client communications

Leadership & Extra-Curriculars:

Project Head at Entrepreneurship Cell; founded a pro-bono consulting initiative for NGOs
Ran a small design/branding business during COVID, reflecting a parallel interest in marketing/branding

Post-MBA Goals:

Fintech / VC / strategy roles

Questions:

With a 645, how competitive am I for:
M7
INSEAD / LBS
T10–T15 US schools

How do adcoms typically view a slightly lower but balanced Quant score in the context of strong academics and consulting experience?

As an Associate Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. (Jul 2024 – Present), you drive end-to-end design and engineering release activities for After-Treatment Systems across multiple engine platforms, ensuring NPI compliance through cross-functional leadership. Within the Solar Turbines Division, you have demonstrated significant fiscal impact, delivering $1M in annual cost savings through fastener optimization on Titan 130 turbines and enhancing thermal performance for Titan 250 hardware. Your technical expertise extends to tolerance stack-up analysis, material substitution, and streamlining exhaust diffuser designs to simplify supply chains. Additionally, you have championed automation and analytics by developing Python-based KBOM and test data tools, and played a pivotal role in the C9.3 assembly line transition to Hosur by designing logistics trackers that reduced manual effort by 70%.


Earlier, as an Industrial Application Engineering Intern at Danfoss, you specialized in industrial brake system sizing and performance analysis. Your leadership profile is highlighted by your role as Team Captain for a Formula Student EV team, where you managed a 25-member cohort and secured ₹12+ lakh in sponsorships. With a technical toolkit featuring SolidWorks, ANSYS, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and FEA, you have earned top national rankings in prestigious competitions like the Mercedes-Benz TechSign Challenge and Formula Bharat. Outside of core engineering, you contribute as a volunteer teacher at Bhumi NGO and maintain a diverse personal background as a Bharatnatyam dancer and Karate brown belt.