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3 years
United States
2026
Male
Score: 690 GMAT Classic
GPA: 3.7
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
Kellogg
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
AcceptedMar 25, 97
Scholarship25%
1 month ago
16 Apr 2026 02:04
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17 days ago
24 May 2026, 07:03
Hi @Croccodyle, congratulations! Would love to have a chat with you regarding your profile as we have a similar background, let me know if that's cool with you!
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27 May 2026, 09:24
Happy to chat
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Score: 725 GMAT Focus
GPA: 7.66
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
Foster
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
AcceptedMar 21, 26
Scholarship50%
2 months ago
28 Mar 2026 06:03
Anderson
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
WaitlistedMar 27, 26
2 months ago
28 Mar 2026 06:03
Tepper
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
WaitlistedMar 3, 26
2 months ago
12 Mar 2026 01:03
Ross (Michigan)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
AcceptedMar 12, 26
Scholarship75%
2 months ago
12 Mar 2026 01:03
Johnson (Cornell)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
WaitlistedMar 12, 26
2 months ago
12 Mar 2026 01:03
Imperial College
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
AcceptedMar 10, 26
3 months ago
10 Mar 2026 10:03
Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
AcceptedMar 8, 26
Scholarship50%
3 months ago
10 Mar 2026 10:03
Scheller
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
AcceptedFeb 27, 26
Scholarship100%
3 months ago
27 Feb 2026 03:02
LBS
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
DeniedFeb 10, 26
4 months ago
10 Feb 2026 02:02
ESADE
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
2nd deadline, 2026
InterviewedDec 4, 25
AcceptedJan 19, 26
Scholarship25%
4 months ago
27 Jan 2026 09:01
Rotman
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
InterviewedNov 30, 25
AcceptedDec 23, 25
Scholarship25%
5 months ago
23 Dec 2025 11:12
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2 months ago
27 Mar 2026, 09:55
Decided to go where?
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2 months ago
28 Mar 2026, 06:18
evaluating my options + will ask for scholarship reconsideration with all schools. Then only will take a decision
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2 months ago
09 Apr 2026, 10:01
Have you decided where to go?
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2 months ago
09 Apr 2026, 12:30
Probably it is Ross for me
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2 months ago
09 Apr 2026, 14:19
I intend to apply to Ross next year, it’s a top-tier program.
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2 months ago
09 Apr 2026, 14:30
Johnson too
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1 month ago
11 Apr 2026, 02:23
Hi there,

Hope you're doing well! I was looking for people who converted from the ESADE waitlist and came across your profile. I'm currently on the ESADE waitlist myself and would really value your advice on what worked for you and what I can do from here to convert.
Would really appreciate any guidance you can share. Thanks!
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1 month ago
11 Apr 2026, 04:37
sure, you can DM me at my whatsapp: +91 8930003363.
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08 May 2026, 09:34
Hey - can I please DM you?
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1 month ago
08 May 2026, 14:13
sure you can DM me at my whatsapp: +91 8930003363.
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24 days ago
17 May 2026, 22:11
Hi, Have you taken help of any admission consultant?
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24 days ago
17 May 2026, 22:30
yes, for 5 schools, i took help from an admissions consultant
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15 days ago
27 May 2026, 01:37
Hi, can you confirm which admission consultant you have chosen.
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2 years
India
2027
Male
GPA: 64.18
Pre-MBA industry: Manufacturing
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Diversified Financial Services
Harvard
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2027
16 days ago
25 May 2026 07:05
Stanford GSB
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2027
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25 May 2026 07:05
Wharton
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Round 2, 2027
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Yale
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Round 2, 2027
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ISB
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25 May 2026 07:05
commerce graduate from tier 1 commerce college in india

2 years of work ex at family owned business and worked as a director
targeting a gmat score of 735
have obtained various certifications in finance
10 -91.2(CBSE)
12-89.5
intern for 6months at a engineering and construction firm
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15 days ago
26 May 2026, 08:33
Even with a targeted score of 735, your selection of US schools and the post-MBA career is extremely ambitious or perhaps not viable (based on the cryptic profile introduction). Your UG internship and scores from 10th/12th are irrelevant for US schools, and if your GPA of 64 is on a scale of 100, then it's also too weak. Even your work experience tenure of two years today falls short of the sweet spot of 5-6 years. Perhaps you may want to defer your plans to apply and aim for R1 of 2028 and join in the fall of 2029. The long runway will help you prepare yourself strongly.
- Dee
MBA admissions consultant and management consultant | E: [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-catalysts/
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4 years
Thailand
2027
Female
GPA: 3.50
Pre-MBA industry: Other
Post-MBA industry: Consumer Packaged Goods
Columbia
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2027
16 days ago
25 May 2026 08:05
Kellogg
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25 May 2026 08:05
Kellogg
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2027
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25 May 2026 08:05
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25 May 2026 08:05
I’m in the research industry, worked in. 2 well-known research agencies (the first one is a boutique research agency with a consulting edge and my current is a global research firm). I would say my job did have a lot of consulting style to it - we had to solve a certain question or dilemma presented by a client with our recommendation.


- I led end to end qualitative research projects that resulted in a substantial growth and contribution to the team. My clients always come back with a 10 satisfaction score and with more projects to commission.
- I used projective techniques to analyze real meanings and opinions from real consumers, these data are later analyzed and put together into a PPT report with strong storyline leading to a definitive answer to the client’s initial question.
- I coordinated with international clients and the international counterpart (mostly within SEA) of my firm to complete the research in a different country, while I manage the client and oversee the reporting process to ensure it is up to quality.
- I spearheaded the use of AI tools in my firm in Thailand. We have this tool called AI moderation where consumers can complete an interview entirely via their phone from anywhere - it saves time and cost when compared to traditional ways of research with face to face focus groups. The tool was introduced by the global team mid 2025, by end of 2025, our Thailand team has received first project commissioned to work with this tool. I managed the project end to end, from communicating to the client, learning how to use the AI platform, and extracting the data to craft an insightful report.
- I was lucky to have a chance to work with such reputable names in various industry, from automotive industry where I helped launch the first rental EV battery-swappable motorcycle, to FMCG where I assisted the client in revising the packaging, concept for launching new bouillon cube, to my favorite beauty products where I work across Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and South Africa to understand each country’s nuance in their needs and how to tweak the client’s products through product development and through communications to best suit each country.
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15 days ago
26 May 2026, 08:27
Apologies for an unsolicited response - if you're looking at a post-MBA/MMM career in the USA CPG industry, then please revisit this. The industry rarely hires international MBAs.
- Dee
MBA admissions consultant and management consultant | E: [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-catalysts/
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5 years
Spain
2027
Pre-MBA industry: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
Post-MBA industry: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
INSEAD
August Intake
August Intake
Round 3, 2027
16 days ago
25 May 2026 04:05
IESE
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 4, 2027
16 days ago
25 May 2026 04:05
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As an Advanced Business & Data Analyst at Novo Nordisk, I contribute to global QC operations by driving data standardization projects and digital transformation initiatives. My role involves addressing data inconsistencies, developing governance models for QC data products, and collaborating with global and site-level stakeholders to enhance alignment, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.


With a Master's in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence from DTU and a degree in Biomedical Engineering from UC3M, I integrate technical expertise with structured problem-solving. My work includes automating processes, creating scalable workflows, and fostering collaboration to support the transition toward a consolidated, future-ready digital ecosystem for quality control.
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7 years
Angola
2027
Pre-MBA industry: Finance: Diversified Financial Services
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
Anderson
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2027
WaitlistedMay 15, 26
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3 years
India
2027
Male
GPA: 8.4
Pre-MBA industry: Other
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Venture Capital
LBS
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2027
24 days ago
17 May 2026 01:05
INSEAD
August Intake
August Intake
Round 1, 2027
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ISB
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2027
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HEC Paris
September Intake
September Intake
Round 1, 2027
24 days ago
17 May 2026 01:05
NUS Singapore
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2027
24 days ago
17 May 2026 01:05
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17 May 2026 01:05
Hi Everyone,


Academic Background:
10th: 94%
12th: 91%
CGPA-8.4
GMAT- 695
B.Tech in Civil Engineering with Finance Minor- BITS PILANI

Work:
3 yr of work ex in trading industry,I work as a commodity trader in a trading firm where I trade US F&O market.

Extracurriculars:
Have over 2+ yr experience working as a freelancer Video editor have worked with some of the major influencers
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23 days ago
18 May 2026, 04:58
Hello, Your academic arc is pretty strong, so no concern there.
Coming to work experience, I will need some more info about your career growth, achievements, overall impact on organization, leadership and team skills - all of which will go into creating a strong application. As a trader do you work in teams? Do you have leadership experiences? Also, how will you justify moving from trading into venture capital? You have chosen some very selective b-schools ( LBS and INSEAD) and you will have to submit absolutely top notch applications to these in order to have a chance. Getting your goals story right and articulating why these programs are the best for you will be absolutely crucial.

Namita Garg,
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20 days ago
21 May 2026, 02:25
Firstly, Thanks a lot !! I really appreciated your inputs.
Secondly, i am a discretionary trader who world on manage whole portfolio and i manage the P&L of this portfolio.
Thirdly , i am open to other position like Hedge fund and asset management thing.I have stated VC as my long term long.

The main concern of mine is to choose between MS finance /MfE gateway in USA or MBA gateway in UK /Europe/Singapore.
( Ps: Budget is an issue for me hence not considering USA as an MBA option)
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21 days ago
21 May 2026, 01:50
Thanks for sharing your profile, @__hmm__ . You have a profile looks stronger at first glance, especially for Europe, but your biggest challenge is not academics or test scores. It’s the story from commodity trading to MBA to Venture Capital.

Academically, you are comfortably competitive for most schools on your list. For Indian male applicants, 695 is good and keeps top programs in play.

Your work experience is where things get interesting. Commodity trading in the US F&O markets is differentiated compared with the typical consulting/tech/finance applicant pool. Adcoms tend to like candidates who operate in high-pressure, decision-heavy environments because trading demonstrates risk management, analytical thinking, speed of decision making, market understanding, and accountability.

But the detail that matters is what type of trader you are. If your role is taking positions, managing capital, building strategies, and influencing P&L, that becomes significantly stronger than execution-only trading.

Your freelance video editing is more valuable than applicants realize. 2 years of building creative work outside a demanding finance role show initiative, creativity, a commercial mindset, and the ability to build independently.

Especially if you monetized it, worked with large creators, scaled clients, and built systems. That can become a memorable differentiator in essays and interviews.

Now the biggest question. VC goal- currently, this is your weakest section

The jump from Commodity Trading to MBA to VC, right now, may sound disconnected.

Adcoms will ask Why VC? Why not hedge funds? Why not growth equity? What exposure do you already have? The strongest VC candidates usually already have startup operating exposure, founder work, investing exposure, angel investing, startup scouting, AND sector expertise.

You will need evidence. Before applications, I would strongly recommend adding at least one:
startup scouting platform,
angel syndicate,
startup advisory,
venture fellowship,
startup investing community,
founder network.

Even small involvement helps.

Questions that will help you build your strategy:
Are you a discretionary trader or systematic?
Do you manage firm capital?
What asset size/ P&L responsibility?
Why VC and not hedge funds/private equity?
Any startup investing or angel activity?
Any promotions?
Any leadership or mentoring at work?
What sectors do you want to invest in?

You can check out this BLOG on "Private Equity post MBA/Venture Capital MBA opportunities" and a
success story of Mr. Finance Advisor, GMAT- 670 (IESE, ESADE & SDA BOCCONI)

Happy to learn more details about your profile. Feel free to book an evaluation session.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma, INSEAD Alumnus
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
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20 days ago
21 May 2026, 02:25
Firstly, Thanks a lot !! I really appreciated your inputs.
Secondly, i am a discretionary trader who world on manage whole portfolio and i manage the P&L of this portfolio.
Thirdly , i am open to other position like Hedge fund and asset management thing.I have stated VC as my long term long.

The main concern of mine is to choose between MS finance /MfE gateway in USA or MBA gateway in UK /Europe/Singapore.
( Ps: Budget is an issue for me hence not considering USA as an MBA option)
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17 days ago
25 May 2026, 01:26
You can target an MBA in the UK or Europe. An MBA will help you get more exposure than an MS. We would like to know more about your work exp. like impact, leadership, teamwork, as all these stories will help you build essays, and we would be able to guide where you have chances of selection. Overall, the profile seems good. If you'd like, we can connect over a 1:1 discussion to discuss it in detail.
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20 days ago
21 May 2026, 07:53
Hey!

BITS + strong academics + a 695 GMAT already puts you in a great place academically. The more interesting part is the trading background. Commodity trading is intense. You’re making decisions quickly, operating with imperfect information, managing risk constantly, and staying calm under pressure. There’s a lot of good material there if you reflect on it properly and articulate it well.

I also really like the video editing/influencer side because it makes the profile feel more human and less one-dimensional. A lot of finance applicants struggle with that.

The biggest thing for you now is probably figuring out the overall story. Schools are not just evaluating whether you are smart enough. They’re trying to understand who you are, what drives you, and where you’re actually headed long term. That’s where a lot of otherwise strong applicants fall short.

I also think your goals will matter a lot. Like everyone else mentioned, VC as the goal is difficult for admissions to admit given the job market and overall limited VC spots. Overall though, I think there’s definitely strong potential here with the right positioning and execution.

I went through the process myself recently and got into INSEAD plus multiple M7/T15 programs with a 595 GMAT, so I know first-hand how much essays, narrative, and positioning matter beyond pure numbers. Happy to chat if useful!

Saif Kanchwala
Founder, Business School Lab
Website: https://bsl-mba.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/saif-kanchwala-298311149
LBS Grad & Alumni Interviewer | Ex-Amazon | M7 & T15 & INSEAD MBA ADMIT | 595 GMAT
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19 days ago
22 May 2026, 03:49
Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have a strong and unique profile for your target schools.

Your academics are solid, and your work as a commodity trader stands out compared to the usual applicant pool. Managing P&L and making trading decisions gives you good finance exposure. The freelance video editing work also adds a creative side to your profile.

The main thing you need is a clearer career story. VC can still work as a long-term goal, but schools may ask:

1. Why VC?
2. How does trading connect to startup investing?

On MBA vs MS Finance/MFE:

If your goal is purely trading or quant finance, MS Finance/MFE is a good route. But if you want broader finance opportunities, leadership roles, or eventually VC, an MBA makes more sense.

Focus on:
1. Highlighting leadership stories
2. Bigger ownership at work
3. Strong networking
4. Sharper career goals

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!
No pressure, no strings - just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.


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19 days ago
22 May 2026, 15:28
@__hmm__: strong profile overall, given the BITS pedigree/ GPA, GMAT score, and trading experience.

I'd like to understand your work-ex to assess better e.g. which company, key projects (or achievements), any progressions (or promotions), etc. Also, what are your directional career goals post MBA? The 3 years of work-ex is a bit on the lower side for some programs, but a lot would depend on the quality of the experience and how it's presented.

It'd also be crucial to have a strong narrative comprising your experiences, career goals, and how the MBA fits in at this juncture.

Feel free to reach out for a discussion.

Regards,
Arvind (Founder, admitStreet)
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GPA: 7.67
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
Booth
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I wish to build some skills over a 2-3 year project sincerely now, for my profile.


Apart from work, not really a stellar profile as of today, but I am more than willing to commit
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25 May 2026, 01:16
Hi @Sai Kartik Hosur, all the very best for the future opportunities. You can take a look at these blogs on "Importance of Personal Anecdotes in Your MBA Application" | "How to Use Strong Anecdotes to Strengthen Your MBA Application" | "STAR Approach MBA Essay", might be insightful for you.
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3 years
Canada
2027
Male
Score: 325 GRE
GPA: 3.37
Pre-MBA industry: Media/Entertainment
Post-MBA industry: Energy
BU Questrom
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Mendoza
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Sloan MIT
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Stern
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Simon
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Toronto, ON | (647) 914-9805 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/adams-aghimien

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REELWORLD SCREEN INSTITUTE, Toronto, ON
Business and Systems Lead | Feb 2026 - Present

- Lead business systems and data strategy for a national screen-sector organization, translating program, finance, grant, audience, and stakeholder needs into practical workflows, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Built integrated audience, ticketing, artist-fee, and revenue analysis workbooks using data from Stripe, QuickBooks, Cinesend, Elevent, form exports, and internal records, improving leadership visibility into program performance and financial trends.
- Designed audience segmentation and repeat-engagement analysis to identify loyal attendees, alumni, sponsors, creators, industry professionals, and outreach opportunities across festival and year-round programming.
- Developed SOPs, data-cleaning processes, QA checks, and source documentation to strengthen reporting accuracy, institutional memory, funder readiness, and cross-functional decision-making.
- Support revenue strategy, membership model development, sponsor reporting, and policy/funding awareness by turning fragmented operational data into clear management insights.

FTI CONSULTING, Toronto, ON
Research Analyst, Corporate Finance | Sep 2024 - Apr 2025

- Conducted research and analysis across corporate finance, market intelligence, and policy-adjacent workstreams, synthesizing regulatory filings, investor disclosures, industry data, and public records into decision-ready insights.
- Built Excel-based trackers, QA workflows, and research systems to standardize inputs, improve version control, and support parallel analytical workstreams across internal teams.
- Produced concise memos, presentation materials, and analytical summaries translating complex market, regulatory, and reputational information into clear narratives for senior review.
- Researched trends across technology, media, telecommunications, sustainability, and regulated sectors, helping teams assess market structure, strategic risk, and implementation implications.

ELECTRICITY CANADA, Ottawa, ON
Climate Change and Environmental Policy Analyst | Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

- Authored policy briefs, submissions, and research materials on clean electricity regulations, electrification, grid modernization, environmental compliance, and climate policy affecting Canadian utilities.
- Conducted regulatory and jurisdictional analysis on the Clean Electricity Regulations, Impact Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, PCB regulations, and pesticide policies, identifying implications for electricity-sector stakeholders.
- Convened and supported cross-Canada utility working groups, coordinating agendas, minutes, member input, and stakeholder discussions across industry, government, regulators, and environmental organizations.
- Built and maintained a national tracker of member emissions, net-zero targets, adaptation strategies, and climate commitments using Excel and Power Query.
- Supported external engagement and policy coordination by translating technical, regulatory, and political developments into clear briefings for internal and member audiences.

THE DAIS, TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, Toronto, ON
Economic Research Assistant | Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

- Conducted quantitative research and policy analysis on digital infrastructure, clean technology, and decarbonization pathways in Canada.
- Developed case studies, exhibits, and written analysis linking technology adoption, infrastructure investment, emissions reduction, and economic outcomes.
- Synthesized academic research, public datasets, and policy materials into accessible reports, discussion papers, presentations, and blog-style outputs for non-technical audiences.
- Contributed research on labour-market transition, regional economic development, and national clean-technology capacity.

ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE, Toronto, ON
Business Finance Officer, Co-op | Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

- Supported business analysis and financial operations for a $2 million fintech modernization project, assessing workflow inefficiencies and implications of system transition.
- Built dashboards for 10 KPIs using Power BI, Oracle BI, and Excel to improve reporting visibility and management tracking.
- Authored business process models using Visio to document future-state workflows, clarify requirements, and support implementation planning.
- Developed an automated asset tracker using Excel VBA, improving tracking efficiency by 50%.

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Toronto, ON
Research Assistant, Department of Economics and Geography | Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

- Analyzed social, economic, and political data for a comparative study of regional development trends across 67 U.S. counties.
- Supported market and regional analysis through data collection, cleaning, literature review, and synthesis of economic indicators.
- Contributed research inputs for working papers, presentation materials, and academic analysis on regional development and economic geography.

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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO STUDENT UNION, Toronto, ON
Co-President | 2023

- Led student representation during a public institutional crisis involving community harm, accountability, and student trust.
- Organized town halls, consulted university leadership and legal advisors, and helped guide communication with students during a highly sensitive controversy.
- Contributed to a revised student charter and community-repair process that helped rebuild student engagement and trust.
- Helped lead the organization to win Student Union of the Year following a period of significant community scrutiny and internal reform.

FIND YOUR PATH MENTORSHIP, Toronto, ON
Organizer, Mentor, and Data Analyst | Aug 2019 - Present

- Support Afrocentric mentorship programming for Black youth through event planning, outreach, speaker coordination, and mentor engagement.
- Helped coordinate programming logistics, funding support, and stakeholder communications for youth development and community-building initiatives.
- Analyzed survey data using Excel for research on Black youth high school dropout rates in Canada, supporting evidence-based program design.

CANADIAN ARAB INSTITUTE, Toronto, ON
Policy Fellow | Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

- Conducted policy research on the relationship between Canadian public institutions and Arab communities.
- Interviewed police officers, NGO leaders, activists, and community representatives to inform research and policy recommendations.
- Produced literature reviews, reports, and stakeholder summaries focused on civic engagement, public trust, and community representation.

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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Toronto, ON
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Political Science | 2023

- Selected research: hydrogen transition thesis using econometrics, patent analysis, and text mining.
- Relevant coursework and training: political economy, statistics, public policy, international relations, economic research methods.

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Analytics and Data: Excel, Power Query, PivotTables, VBA, Power BI, SQL, Python, R
Research and Strategy: policy analysis, ESG and regulatory research, stakeholder mapping, market intelligence, economic analysis
Business Tools: Bloomberg, CapIQ, Oracle BI, Visio, ArcGIS, QGIS
Communication: executive summaries, policy briefs, presentations, stakeholder engagement, research translation
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19 days ago
22 May 2026, 16:20
Hi, you will need to build your resume from scratch. The current one shows only responsibilities and more responsibilities, but no achievements. In this scenario is will be impossible for the adcom members to gauge your leadership ability or impact on your organizations. I also noticed that you have worked in very diverse companies. How does your experience in these varied organizations and roles tie together? what are the common elements that will also be useful in your future career goals? You should connect some dots in your past work experience (and with future goals) so that a person reading your resume can see a structured thought process behind your job changes.
Also, your extra curricular activities seem to be mostly from college. FIND YOUR PATH MENTORSHIP looks like a current engagement, which is good as adcoms want to see applicants doing stuff outside of work and contributing to other people's success.
Your goals also need considerable thought. Media to energy is a massive shift in career and it can be hard to justify. Writing career goals which dont sound plausible can land you in trouble so think this through

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17 days ago
24 May 2026, 08:13
Your initial 1+ year was associated with energy; your subsequent career of ~2 years does not seem to be related to energy - how do you propose to explain that post-MBA goal? This is not clear to me, and this may well be the spine of your narrative.
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4 years
India
2027
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Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 8.78
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Diversified Financial Services
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Software Development Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies with 3.8 years of experience in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), embedded systems, and automotive functional safety. Working extensively on Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), radar-based perception systems, and AI-assisted safety solutions for global OEMs including Stellantis, Mitsubishi, Honda, Oshkosh, and BYD.

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Experienced in modern C++, embedded software development, failure analysis, false-positive mitigation, ISO 26262 functional safety, SOTIF, FMEA activities, and system-level risk analysis for safety-critical automotive systems. Currently contributing to Safe AI initiatives focused on improving robustness and intelligent decision-making in ADAS perception systems.
Graduated in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education & Research with an 8.78 CGPA. Recipient of multiple technical awards including Bosch GEM and SHABASH awards, along with recognition in the TCS DISQ Ideathon. Interested in technology leadership, product strategy, AI-driven mobility, and management consulting.
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17 days ago
24 May 2026, 07:57
There seems to be a disconnect in your post. While the post-MBA industry quotes 'diversified financial services,' the profile text is quoting your interest in tech, product, mobility, and consulting, none of which are FS-related. Exercise care when working on your narratives. Scores are just a hygiene requirement.
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5 years
India
2027
Male
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 8.26
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
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Academic Background

Completed Higher Secondary Education (CBSE) in 2014 with a CGPA of 8.6.
Completed Senior Secondary Education (PCM) from Bihar State Board in 2016 with 66.2%.
Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from KIIT University, Bhubaneswar in 2021 with a CGPA of 8.26 and no academic backlogs.
Professional Experience
Currently possess 5.5 years of professional experience at Accenture India, with progressive growth across the following roles:
Associate
Analyst
Senior Analyst
Worked extensively in enterprise technology environments with exposure to cloud infrastructure and operational delivery. I am working directly with the stakeholders.
Founded a Private Limited Company, for a sourcing business. Currently operationg with a stable annual turnover. Recently worked with a UK-based client as part of the business operations.
Simultaneously managed responsibilities in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments, gaining exposure to operations, client management, and execution.
Internships & Industry Exposure
Completed a 2-month internship at Volvo India in the core mechanical engineering domain.
Completed a 3-month consulting internship at HighRadius.
Certifications
Successfully earned the Azure Cloud Architect Associate certification.
Awards & Achievements
Received four Employee Recognition Awards during my tenure at Accenture for performance and contribution.
Selected for SSB Interview for entry into the Indian Navy in 2023.
Secured rank positions in multiple Olympiads during school years.
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
Served as Associate Coordinator of the Robotics Society during my third year of engineering.
Designed and built a fully functional 3D printer from scrap materials, which was recognised by the university and retained in the laboratory for junior students’ learning purposes.
Have been actively associated with an NGO and participated in social initiatives.
During the post-COVID period, while working remotely at Accenture, I also managed operations for a reputed hospitality chain property in Himachal Pradesh for nearly two years.
This experience helped me develop strong operational management, multitasking, stakeholder management, and execution capabilities.

I am planning for ISB PGP MBA flagship program Round 1.
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4 years
Brazil
2027
Female
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 3.59
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
Columbia
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I'm a Revenue Operations professional with over three years of experience in financial strategy and data-driven insights across Latin America. My career at Dell Technologies highlights a strong trajectory, beginning with internships in channel marketing and LATAM COE, where I honed skills in Power BI reporting and strategic analysis. I advanced through Dell’s Finance Development Program, a rigorous rotation that allowed me to automate financial processes, strengthen expense governance, and support sales with pricing and portfolio strategies. Currently serving as a Senior Finance Analyst in ISG Strategy & Planning, I partner with sales teams to deliver pipeline insights, explain variances, and drive operational controllership across LATAM.

My qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs with a business focus, complemented by postgraduate studies in Finance and AI & Big Data. When it comes to achievements include my ability to merge technical expertise with strategic vision, influencing business decisions and scaling operational excellence. With proven strengths in cross-functional collaboration, financial reporting, and AI-driven analytics, my goal is to continue leveraging data and technology to optimize financial strategies and empower business growth across global markets.
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18 days ago
23 May 2026, 16:15
@GabriellaBueno - interesting profile overall, given the finance/ marketing experiences, Dell brand and career progression.

You haven't mentioned extracurriculars: any activities you've been involved in, ideally post undergrad?

A strong GMAT/ GRE score will help position your profile well.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss your profile and plans.

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4 years
India
2026
Female
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
ISB
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My profile: I scored 85% in my 10th-grade state board exams, 55% in the 12th grade, and 86% in my B.Tech in Computer Science from a Tier-2 college. I originally planned to pursue an M.Tech and started learning German, but I dropped the plan due to COVID-19. This created a one-year gap. Because I could not secure a proper job initially, I started working in mid-2021 and am still working as a Salesforce Administrator and QA Engineer. I have earned a few Salesforce certifications and was an NCC candidate with a B-level certificate. Additionally, I regularly participate in voluntary programs, such as blood donation and cleaning camps organised by my company.
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23 days ago
18 May 2026, 05:23
The career gap is not so harmful as you have possibly worked for 5 years since that gap. You will still need to explain the reasons for the gap in your application to inform the admissions team about it. However the more important aspect of your profile is the 5 year career itself. In this time period, how has your career progressed, were their any promotions? what were your achievements (not personal achievements, like promotions, earning awards etc., but those where you helped in improving your organization's or clients performance by solving their business problems). Did you take initiatives, solve problems innovatively? Basically, what has been your X factor at work? Your certifications will hold little importance, its your impact and achievements that matter more.
Your ECAs look alright. Once again, i will look out for stories where you made an impact through your efforts. For example while donating blood is a very noble act, if you are able to mobilize other people (and not just yourself) in donating blood, then it has a much larger impact.
Reading the little description of your profile, I'd emphasize that for you it will be critical to stand out by showing what differentiates you and would make you a valuable contributor to the ISB community. Think along these lines and use the coming months productively to build on any aspects of your profile that may not be so strong

Reach out if you need further help.

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19 days ago
22 May 2026, 15:35
@nidaa - some more details can help assess your profile better e.g. which company/ companies have you worked in, key projects/ achievements, any promotions, international exposure, etc.

Aim for a strong GMAT (ideally 685+) to strengthen your chances. It'd also be crucial to have a strong narrative covering your experiences, directional career goals, and how ISB fits in at this juncture.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss.

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6 years
India
2027
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Score: 675 GMAT Focus
GPA: 77.93%
Pre-MBA industry: Transportation
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
HEC Paris
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Marine Engineer with 6+ years of experience in the Merchant Navy across tanker operations, maritime engineering, and digital transformation. Worked onboard bulk carriers, product, and chemical tankers with multicultural crews, handling critical machinery operations and maintenance in high-responsibility environments. Currently working at MOL-IT on maritime digitalization initiatives, including vessel training, implementation support, and onboard documentation digitization projects. Demonstrated leadership through operational responsibilities at sea, cross-functional coordination, and multiple leadership positions during undergraduate studies at Indian Maritime University. Post-MBA goal is to transition into consulting focused on operations, transformation, and technology-driven industrial solutions.
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22 days ago
20 May 2026, 01:48
A few things:
1. Focus on your leadership experiences and achievements rather than job responsibilities. That will help you to set yourself apart among other marine engineers with similar profiles.
The digitization efforts sound interesting in terms of the impact you are able to create/ shake old systems and overcome resistance from colleagues.
2. This becomes esp important as your bschool list is very competitive. I would recommend adding a few safer options to your list of programs.
3 if you are sea bound for 6 months in a year, hope ypu have some ECAs for the other 6 months.

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21 days ago
20 May 2026, 02:09
Thanks for sharing your profile, @indestructible. You have a profile that can become compelling because it has good ingredients: operational leadership in extreme environments, global exposure, technical depth, industrial transformation experience, and a credible consulting pivot.

The key challenge is that applicants from technical/operations-heavy industries like maritime often undersell their leadership and strategic exposure. If positioned correctly, your profile can stand out meaningfully because there are very few merchant navy and digital transformation applicants in the MBA pool.

The consulting goal is achievable, but your application strategy, school selection, and storytelling will matter a lot.

Starting with your strengths:
1. Highly differentiated work experience- You are NOT another generic engineer or IT applicant. Merchant Navy backgrounds are respected because Adcoms understand responsibility at a young age, crisis management, operations, leadership under pressure, multicultural collaboration, and accountability in isolated environments.

Handling machinery operations onboard chemical/product tankers is not viewed as “routine engineering work” if framed correctly.

The strongest part of your profile is likely leadership and decision-making in high-risk operational environments. That is consulting-relevant.

2. The maritime digitalisation angle is strong- Your transition into maritime digital transformation at MOL-IT materially improves your profile.

Why does this matter? It shows career evolution, demonstrates adaptability, connects engineering, technology and operations, makes consulting pivot believable, and aligns with modern industrial transformation trends. This part is extremely important for your essays.

Your story is more nuanced: operations to maritime systems to digital transformation to large-scale operational consulting. That is credible.

3. GMAT Focus score of 675 is good. It can be competitive for many top schools, especially combined with differentiated work experience. For Indian male applicants, the score is not “M7 safe,” but it absolutely keeps strong schools in play.

In the past, we had the opportunity to work with several Veteran profiles who got into top business schools. You can take a look at these success stories: "Mr Navy Veteran who got into IE with a 690 GMAT score". | Mr. Military Veteran got into INSEAD, IE and IESE with a 720 GMAT and 20K Euros scholarship | Ms. Military Veteran (Ross, Kelley, Mc Combs, Emory- 130K USD scholarships)

Equivalently, it broadly sits in a range for T15/T20 US schools, top European programs, and several consulting-focused MBA programs.

If the rest of the application is strong, this score shall not hold you back significantly outside elite programs.

4. International and multicultural exposure- This is underrated. Working with multinational crews onboard vessels demonstrates adaptability, emotional intelligence, communication, and cross-cultural leadership.

Schools like INSEAD, London Business School and IESE value this enormously.

Your biggest risk:
Your profile could accidentally sound too technical, too operational, and too execution-oriented. Consulting firms and MBA adcoms want strategic thinking, influence, leadership, stakeholder management, and a transformational mindset.

So your essays/resume must emphasize decisions, ownership, impact, initiative, process improvement, people leadership, and operational optimization.

NOT just maintained machinery, monitored operations or executed protocols. The storytelling matters a lot here.

US MBA programs can be a stretch. Kellogg, Booth, Columbia, and MIT might be possible but difficult because of Indian male competition.

Realistic targets can be Emory, Georgetown, Rice, or Tepper.

Your profile may perform well in Europe. You can explore INSEAD, London Business School, IESE, HEC, ESADE, Oxford, and Cambridge.

The consulting narrative should be refined carefully.

Areas to focus:
1. Quantify impact aggressively- You need hard metrics. MBA resumes are impact documents, not job descriptions.
2. Build a stronger extracurricular/community angle- Right now, this area feels lighter.
3. Clarify long-term vision- You currently have consulting focused on operations/transformation. Good start, but a stronger application answer: why consulting, why now, what industry, and long-term mission should be well thought out.

Questions:
What personal experiences shaped your leadership style at sea?
Any moments of adversity/isolation/high-pressure decision-making?
What do colleagues rely on you for?

We would love to learn more about your extracurricular activities, international exposure, work experience, and personal journey to provide a better assessment. Feel free to book an evaluation session.

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19 days ago
22 May 2026, 06:04
Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have a strong and differentiated profile for your programs. Your Merchant Navy background already makes you stand out because very few applicants come with deep operational and engineering experience from maritime industries. The move into maritime digitalization also adds a modern transformation angle, which fits well with your consulting goals.

Your post-MBA goal toward operations and transformation consulting makes sense and connects naturally with your experience.

The key will be showing:
1. Leadership under pressure onboard ships
2. Managing multicultural teams
3. Real operational impact
4. Why consulting is the logical next step

One question you should answer clearly in your applications - Why consulting instead of continuing in maritime leadership or shipping transformation?


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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3 years
Armenia
2026
Male
Score: 615 GMAT Focus
GPA: 93.47
Pre-MBA industry: Manufacturing
Post-MBA industry: Other
HEC Paris
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I'm a Data Preprocessing Specialist at Align Technology in Yerevan, working on computer vision models for defect detection, OCR, and quality control as part of a small ML labeling team. Day-to-day stack: Python, Label Studio, Docker, AWS.


Background: BSc in Information Security from the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (GPA 93.47/100, 2016–2020), followed by service in the Armenian Armed Forces — Sergeant in infantry and radio-communications, later Platoon Commander in the reserves. Built up the AI/ML side through DeepLearning.AI's Deep Learning Specialization, HuggingFace's AI Agents course, and Armenian Code Academy's Advanced AI/ML program taught by researchers and engineers from Krisp, YerevaNN and Google.

Currently targeting the HEC Paris MSc in Data Science & AI for Business. IELTS 7.5, GMAT FE 615 (Q82, V81, D78).
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22 May 2026, 05:57
Hi Aren
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have a solid profile for HEC Paris, especially because your story is focused and technically strong.

Your academics are excellent, and your work in computer vision and AI applications gives you relevant experience for the MSc in Data Science & AI for Business. The military background also adds leadership and maturity to your profile, which can help you stand out. Your strong technical experience will also balance your GMAT score

A few questions you should answer clearly in your application:

1. Why move from data preprocessing into broader AI/business roles?
2. Why HEC specifically?
3. What are your long-term goals after the degree?

Your certifications and self-learning efforts are a strong positive because they show initiative outside university. You have a competitive profile, but execution will matter a lot, especially essays, career clarity, and explaining the impact of your work clearly.

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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3 years
India
2027
Female
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 7.3
Pre-MBA industry: Energy
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
INSEAD
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Hi everyone,

Planning to apply for ISB in round 1, requesting to do a profile evaluation .
Academic Background:
10th: 10 CGPA
12th: 9.86 CGPA
JEE Main: 98.3 percentile
JEE Advanced: AIR 1200 in EWS category
B.Tech in Civil Engineering from top IIT with a CGPA of 7.2/10

Work:
3+ years of experience in solar(2GW+) and wind energy projects in structural and geotechnical engineering
Worked as SPOC for 500+ MW wind projects
Helped optimize foundation designs, reducing project costs
Worked on solar tracker structures for a green ammonia project in Oman , worked on engineering activities for module cleaning robots
Conducted land prefeasibility analysis for 100+ land parcels using a software which saved site visits which indirectly saved the costs.
Promoted to Deputy Manager within 2 years through a mid-year appraisal
Collaborated with multiple teams, stakeholders, and supported junior members

Extracurriculars:
Learnt kathak and performed in annual dance showoff of the dance academy
Swimming
Badminton
Content creator executive and PR& Branding executive for college club and fest.

GMAT: Took GMAT and got very less score planning to retake the gmat in July and aiming for 685-705 score.

Thanks a lot!!
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1 year ago
11 Apr 2025, 03:04
One year of experience is too little. Do consider postponing your MBA education plans by another three-four years.
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1 year ago
11 Apr 2025, 03:36
Hi @Pravi_10
Thanks for sharing your profile!

Before diving into suggestions on building your extracurricular repertoire, I’d like to first assess your academic and professional foundation.
You currently have just 1 year of work experience, which poses a significant challenge for the 2026 intake. Most MBA admits across INSEAD, ISB (PGP), HEC Paris, Kellogg, LBS, and NYU Stern typically present 3–5 years of professional experience, even in niche sectors like renewable energy.

You may want to either:

Defer your plans to the 2027 intake, allowing time to build a stronger leadership and work experience base,

OR

Explore alternate programs such as the ISB YLP or LBS Early Career MiM, if you're keen on applying for 2026 specifically.

You hold a degree from IIT Guwahati, which is a strong academic brand. However, your GPA of 7.3/10 is slightly below average compared to other IIT applicants in the global MBA pool. To balance this, you’ll need to aim for a competitive GMAT score (ideally 710+).

You’ve mentioned an interest in transitioning into consulting post-MBA. This shift can be challenging from a pure engineering profile, so it’s important to define your target domain — e.g., strategy, operations, or sustainability consulting. Try to connect this interest to your current role in renewable energy — for instance, positioning yourself as someone who wants to advise on ESG strategy, etc. — so your goals appear like a natural progression of your experiences.

On the extracurricular front, it’s great that you’re proactively seeking opportunities to build your profile. Focus on sustained and meaningful involvement — such as CSR projects within your organization, volunteering with NGOs, etc. Leadership and initiative in these activities will go a long way in strengthening your application.

Would you be open to sharing your resume? We’d love to schedule a 1-on-1 profile evaluation where we can dive deeper into your strengths, suggest strategies to ace your GMAT, and co-create a roadmap tailored to your MBA goals.

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1 year ago
11 Apr 2025, 06:54
Thanks for sharing your profile @Pravi_10 , you’re starting at the right time, and that gives you a real edge to shape a compelling application. Talking about the work experience, which is on the lower end for most top schools (where the average is typically 4-5 years).

You already have some strong elements: you're a woman in a male-dominated field (Renewable Energy + IIT background), which is viewed very favorably by top B-schools. Your GPA of 7.3/10 from IIT Guwahati is good, though not exceptional, so a strong GMAT (aim 645+ for ISB/HEC and 665+ for INSEAD/LBS/Kellogg/Stern) will be key to offset that. Your goal of transitioning into consulting is achievable, especially with a technical foundation and global energy context.

Extracurriculars & Leadership: Focus on one or two initiatives where you can show sustained leadership, mentoring women in STEM, leading CSR initiatives at work, or launching a project related to sustainability or community energy access would be great additions.

Work Impact: Highlight leadership in projects, cross-functional collaboration, and any early signs of promotion or recognition.

School Fit: ISB and HEC can be good fits given your goals. INSEAD, LBS, and Kellogg seem to be within reach with a strong GMAT, work impact, and a unique angle to your story (like driving change in clean energy as a young woman leader).

You have time to elevate your story, build depth, and craft a standout application. Happy to support ! Feel free to connect.

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20 days ago
21 May 2026, 02:30
Hi @Pravi_10! Happy to learn more about your international exposure, extracurricular activities, work experience, and personal journey so that we can provide a tailored profile evaluation and an honest school assessment. Please feel free to book an evaluation session.

You can take a look at these success stories: Ms. Oil & Gas Engineer (Columbia, Yale, NYU, Fuqua- 40k $ scholarship) | Ms. Analyst with 720 GMAT got into INSEAD and LBS with 55K £ Scholarship | Ms. Global Supply Chain Manager got into INSEAD with a 630 GMAT and 18K Euros scholarship!

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma, INSEAD Alumnus
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
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11 Apr 2025, 22:18
Hi Pravi,

Your background and experience in the energy space are good. However, with only 1 year of work experience, you'll be below the average age and tenure for most full-time MBA programs (especially INSEAD and HEC, which expect 3 to 5 years).

To build competitiveness for your 2026 targets, it’s crucial to delay applications by at least a year to allow time for professional growth, ideally with quantifiable impact or team leadership exposure. For GMAT, target 730+ to stay competitive, especially as an Indian female engineer in a dense applicant pool. Simultaneously, focus on impactful ECs. Consider deferring applications to Round 1, 2027, or exploring early career MiM programs at LBS or HEC if you want to apply sooner.
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1 year ago
14 Apr 2025, 23:58
Hi Pravi, one year of experience is too less. No amount of storytelling can make up for the lack of experience, and to some extent it also signals lack of maturity. For the competitive schools on your list, the average experience will be around 5 years for your demographic. Even for the Top US B schools, the expectation for the international students is to have some work specialisation pre MBA which justifies their role transition and emplyment value post MBA. Now you need to look for professional experiences that show off as a steep takeoff point in your career graph. This could be in the form of international work projects, travel opportunities or even your conscious decision to work in a fast paced startup like environment where you get a chance to work very closely with the leadership.

Feel free to reach out should you need career guidance on how to build your profile.


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1 year ago
15 Apr 2025, 02:47
Hi Pravi_10
Priyanka here from ARINGO. I would not recommend applying with just 1 YOE for a FT-MBA program at your target schools. Think about applying with 3-4 years of experience for an FT- MBA. You can also think about applying to MiM programs.

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1 year ago
09 May 2025, 07:56
Hi @Pravi_10,

You have a solid academic foundation and your current role in the Renewable Energy sector is also a positive differentiator - especially if you can showcase projects with measurable impact or cross-functional collaboration. A post-MBA transition into consulting is a well-trodden path, and schools will look for evidence of problem-solving ability, teamwork, and leadership potential - all of which you can develop through both your professional and extracurricular experiences.

It’s great that you’re starting early, as this gives you ample time to build a compelling application. That said, I wouldn’t recommend applying to full-time MBA programs with just one year of work experience; top-tier programs typically look for candidates with around 4–5 years of experience. For GMAT, aim for a competitive score of 665+ to remain in range for strong programs.

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@Pravi_10 - as noted above, your work-ex is on the lower side for most MBA programs. Have you considered MiM programs instead? If not, applying after 2-3 years for MBA would make more sense.

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I am currently working as an Associate Software Engineer at Omnicom Media Group with a total of 2.5 years of professional experience. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an 8.3 CGPA and have consistently maintained strong academic performance, scoring 94% in ICSE Class 10 and 80% in CBSE Class 12.


Over the course of my professional journey, I have worked on diverse technical projects, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and taken ownership of project deliverables. I also initiated a knowledge-sharing program called “Technical Thursday” within my organization to promote collaborative learning and continuous upskilling among team members.

Beyond academics and work, I have held leadership roles such as House Captain in school and Class Representative in college. I have also participated in social initiatives including teaching underprivileged children, awareness drives, and environmental campaigns. Coming from a business-oriented family, I have always been inclined toward entrepreneurship and business strategy, which has motivated me to pursue an MBA and transition into product management, where I aim to bridge technology and business to build impactful products.
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21 May 2026, 02:13
Thanks for sharing your profile, @riteshj. At ~2.5 years of experience, you are entering a transition zone where some MiM programs may consider you slightly experienced, while some MBA programs may still see you as an early career.

Also, there is one inconsistency: You mention post-MBA goal: Consulting, but later mention transition into Product Management. That needs to become one clear story because it materially changes school strategy.

My current assumption is Long-term goal > PM/ Tech Strategy/ Entrepreneurship (not consulting). This path can fit your profile more naturally.

Strengths:
1. Your academics are strong. This removes a major risk that many applicants face.

2. Your professional profile is also better than typical “software engineer” profiles because you already show ownership, internal initiative, collaboration, and community building. “Technical Thursday” is more valuable than it looks.

If you can quantify adoption, participation, business outcomes, and learning impact, this becomes a leadership story.

For ex, launched Technical Thursday that improved onboarding speed/reduced dependency/increased engagement.

What you currently lack is formal people leadership, visible business ownership, and strategic decision-making exposure.

Questions that can improve your positioning:
Why Product Management specifically?
What products/industries excite you?
Any promotions so far?
What business impact have your projects created?
Any startup exposure through family?
Have you worked with product teams?
Why MiM over MBA?

You can take a look at this blog on Product Management and Consulting as Post MBA Goals

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Below are my year wise academic and extra curricular details : 1. Year 2008 - Appeared for my Class 10th Exam. Passed with 69.2%. The subjects were Maths, Science, Social Science, English, etc. 2. Year 2010 - Appeared for my Class 12th Exam. Failed in all the subjects. The subjects were Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Social Science, English, etc. The reason for failure was lack of interest in studies. 3. Year 2011 - Appeared for my Class 12th Exam again. Failed in all the subjects again. The subjects were Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Social Science, English, etc. The reason for failure was lack of interest in studies. 4. Year 2011 - Took admission in a 3 year full time Diploma Course in Computer Science and Engineering in Bangalore. Studied hard in Diploma. In each semester, I used to be among top 5 students in class. Finally, passed Diploma with 71%. 5. Year 2014 - Took Manipal Entrance Examination for B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) Course. Got All India Rank 4 in the entrance and got admission in Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal in Computer Science and Engineering for a 3 year full time B. Tech. course. In these 3 years, I lost interest in studies and failed in multiple subjects in every semester. I also got 2 year backs. Finally, passed my B.Tech. in year 2020 with 6.1 CGPA (61%). 6. Year 2018 - While still in College, I got an internship with a startup in Bangalore for Analytics and Operations Role. I continued my internship for 2 years till year 2020 until I passed my B.Tech. 7. Year 2020 - I got an full time job from Health Tech startup in Bangalore for a Business Analyst Role. I got multiple promotion in this organization. Within 6 months of joining, I got promoted as Manager, Analytics. I got the opportunity to build and team. I hired 4 Analysts and started managing them. In next 1 year, I got promoted to Associate Director, Analytics. I now hired 4 more Analysts and built a team 8 Analysts. Also, this team became Central Analytics Team and started looking after entire Analytics need of the Company like Finance, Operations, Product, HR, etc. I am currently working as Associate Director, Analytics and have total full time work experience of 5 years as of now. 8. In the past, I have also volunteered for NGOs. I joined Rotaract as International Services Director and organized multiple events in government schools for donations and awareness. I also volunteered for CRY and undertook few Analytics Project. 9. I can also get recommendation letter from the current CEO of my company (Ex- University of Pennsylvania Graduate) and Ex- CBO of my company (Ex- ISB PGP Graduate).
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20 May 2026, 23:47
Thanks for sharing your profile, @Abhishek K S. You have a genuinely unusual MBA profile, and that is both your biggest challenge and biggest opportunity.

The academic history is objectively difficult for top MBA admissions. Those factors will create concern at almost every school on your list. However, your profile does not stop there. What changes the conversation is that your professional trajectory is dramatically stronger than your academics suggest. Moving from Business Analyst to Associate Director in ~5 years, building an 8-member analytics team, centralizing analytics across Finance, Operations, Product, and HR, and earning trust from leadership at a health-tech startup is not an ordinary progression.

Your strongest positioning is someone who struggled with traditional academics, discovered purpose through execution and ownership, and built leadership capability rapidly in the real world. This narrative can work.

Let’s address the difficult part directly. Your academics are a material weakness and schools will not ignore them. The concerns admissions committees may have are consistency, ability to handle academic rigor, discipline over time, and classroom contribution. That said, there are also positive signals:
Diploma performance (top 5 in class), AIR 4 in Manipal lateral entry, GMAT Focus 655, and strong professional outcomes.

Those points suggest capability exists, but performance has historically lacked consistency.

For your profile specifically, I would seriously consider a GMAT retake if you believe 695+ is achievable. Normally, I don’t push retakes aggressively, but for your profile, higher testing materially improves credibility. 655 is good, but a 695+ score can potentially be application-changing

Your career progression appears unusually strong. This is exactly the type of growth schools like to see.

Your resume and essays should emphasize scale, business outcomes, leadership, and decision influence. Not dashboards, reporting, and analytics execution. Translate achievements into business language. For ex, reduced decision turnaround by X%, supported growth from X to Y, automated, reporting saving X hours, enabled revenue/product decisions, built analytics operating model

If applying to 8 schools:
1. Stretch: Stern and Fuqua
2. Target: HEC, ISB, INSEAD, IESE
3. Competitive: ESADE and IMD

I would personally remove one of NTU/NUS unless geography is a major priority.

LORS: Your recommenders could help significantly. A CEO recommendation can be excellent if detailed, example-based, and leadership-oriented.

Things to do before applications: Try for GMAT 695+ (if feasible), quantify every achievement, build one meaningful leadership/community initiative, strengthen recommendations, start school networking, and prepare the optional essay early.

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Current company size and growth stage?
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Why consulting instead of the VP Analytics / Chief Data Officer path?
Any international exposure?

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Hello experts,


I am an Indian Male working as an analyst at one of US top banks. Below are the particulars of my profile:

Undergrad:
BTech from Tier3 college (8.7 CGPA - Though it is below 9, I was in top 5%. scoring was stringent there)
I was the placement coordinator and founding member of Startup and Innovation club. I did one industrial training at a major steel plant focused on production facilities. I did a paid summer internship at a startup. And I did a research internship at IIT Kgp.
I also completed a BTech research paper at my university.

Work Exp: 5 years
I had 1 promotion and expecting one by mid next year.
I have been active in engagement events and CSR. I am also leading and representing the larger team at site level for CSR activities.
Recently I participated in an AI event in which I owned a booth to showcase the suite of AI products recently developed in my organization.

International:
I have visited Singapore and Indonesia. Not directly for business but had the cultural exposure.
I have worked for the US market and alongside US clients and counterparts.

My target schools are HEC Paris, LBS and Insead and I have plans to apply for the Fall 2026 intake. I have affinity towards European schools because of lesser course time and expenses. Also they have a better acceptance rate.

I know I am from an overly represented pool. Should I consider retaking the GMAT? I got 685, 695, 675, 665, 675, 675 respectively in official mocks before the actual test. I was hoping at least a 685, but!

Please feel free to share your comments, thoughts, criticisms and suggestions. Any form of my profile evaluation and suggestions on next steps will be greatly helpful.

To simplify my questions:
1. For which top schools I have a good chance with my current score(European preferable, but across the globe)?
2. Any chances of scholarship? It is much needed for me to pursue an MBA.
3. Does the current score seem fine or is it highly suggested to have a retake?
4. If I send the score to a school now, will the same be available for next year applications and/or re-applications?

Regards!
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21 Dec 2024, 03:49
Hi @tec , I hope you are doing well! Your strong GPA (8.66/10, top 10%) and 4 years of work experience in finance, including a promotion and CSR leadership roles, are valuable assets. However, your GMAT Focus score of 665 is decent for your target schools like INSEAD, LBS, and HEC Paris,( Indian male in finance, it will be a highly competitive pool.) While European schools like ESADE and ESMT may be more achievable with your current score. However, your overall profile will play a huge role. You will need to bring out stories that will stand out among the applicants in the pool. Business school values leadership and you will need to exhibit the same in your applications. You shall focus on your leadership skills in CSR and research experience and highlight it strategically in your applications. Overall, you have a good profile and do have a chance at T10 EU and T15 US schools. What’s going to matter most is how you connect the dots and present impactful stories to the AdComs. Regarding the application fee waivers and their applicability for the 2026 intake, the best way is to check with school’s adcoms via email.

We would like to know more about your profile, discussing more details, will help us identify if you can pull out good stories from your experience.

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21 Dec 2024, 05:58
Thank you so much Shantanu for your comments! Highly appreciated.

I have a follow-up question-
Does it hurt if I send a lower score to a school and later improve the score and send again?
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24 Dec 2024, 05:19
Hey @tec, some schools allow applicants to update their application with a new GMAT/ GRE score after the deadline and application submission. However, this can be a task and some schools may not even consider late updates. The best way would be to check the TnCs first directly from the school adcom via email. Before that you shall take a look at the application requiremetns section of the target school. Good luck!
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24 Dec 2024, 02:09
Yes, GMAT scores are valid for up to 5 years from the test date, so if you send your score now, it will be available for your 2026 application cycle as well. You can use the same score in subsequent years if you re-apply or if you decide to apply to multiple rounds. Retro Bowl College
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12 Aug 2025, 19:51
@ speedstars GMAT results are accessible for your 2026 application cycle if you submit them now, as they are valid for up to five years after the exam date.
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23 Oct 2025, 13:27
Hi tec,

You have a solid and well-rounded profile — strong academics despite a Tier-3 college, meaningful leadership in CSR and innovation initiatives, and valuable exposure to global markets. Those will definitely help you stand out, especially for European schools that value professional maturity and international mindset.

Regarding your questions:

Target schools: With your current profile, you should be competitive for programs like HEC Paris, ESSEC, ESADE, Rotterdam School of Management, and possibly LBS MiM/MBA (though LBS and INSEAD are quite GMAT-sensitive). Your work experience and leadership roles align well with HEC and ESADE’s emphasis on well-rounded professionals.

Scholarships: Many European schools offer partial merit-based scholarships for strong candidates who demonstrate leadership and impact. A higher GMAT (typically 700+) can improve your scholarship odds, especially at HEC and LBS.

GMAT retake: Since your mock scores were consistently around 670–690, a retake could be worthwhile. With a bit more focused prep, you may comfortably cross the 700 mark, which will strengthen your chances for both admission and scholarships.

Score validity: GMAT scores remain valid for 5 years, so yes — you can use the same score for next year’s intake or future reapplications.

As someone who got into HEC Paris, I (Hemal) http://www.linkedin.com/in/naikhemal can say that your overall profile aligns well with what HEC looks for — maturity, leadership, and international exposure. I’d be happy to share a few insights from my experience about how to best position your story and strengthen your application strategy for European schools.

Would you like to connect so we can share a few tips on how I approached my HEC application?

Best Regards,
Hemal (Involve Consulting)
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20 May 2026, 01:44
You can use your GMAT scores for the 2026 application cycle since they remain valid for up to five years from the test date. stickman clash
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