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6 days ago

Hi Aryan, how selective is the leadership program at Salesforce, and what would the growth progression look like if you do not go for an MBA at this point? Your growth potential is the key aspect that decides your admission at HEC and INSEAD in particular. Please do ample research on how the top schools evaluate candidates, and I am happy to guide you should you reach out. Mentoring two juniors is really no big deal, what other firm or team improvement initiatives have you taken? Five years is a long time to be with one company or in a particular industry. How have you grown in terms of your applied business knowledge during this time? Think: why would a recruiter want to hire you post-MBA? What do you bring to the table?

Your undergrad pedigree is solid, but you need to top it with a well-deliberated goals strategy based on the last five years.

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6 days ago

Hi @aryan

Thanks for sharing your profile. Overall, it’s strong, but right now it comes across as a fairly typical “software professional targeting consulting,” which is a very crowded pool. You’ll need to sharpen your post-MBA goals and clearly articulate why consulting in a more differentiated way.

Focus on highlighting your career progression and leadership impact more explicitly to strengthen your case with the adcom. Your target school list looks reasonable. Also, aiming for a GMAT score above 675 would put you in a much stronger position.

All the Best!

Happy to connect if you’d like to discuss your profile in more detail.

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1 hour ago

Hi @AryanGupta03012001 - your undergrad (BITS) pedigree, GPA and the Salesforce brand are good angles. A strong GMAT/ GRE score will help position your profile well.

I'd like to understand your professional experience more to assess better e.g. key projects/ achievements, promotions (e.g. was it fast-tracked), leadership stints, etc.

Reg. extracurriculars, what is your involvement across these activities, and for how long?

It'd also be important to highlight (in the application) your transferable skills for consulting, and your target firms/ geographies, to strengthen the pitch on how an MBA would help you address gaps.

Feel free to reach out for a discussion.

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2 minutes ago

Aryan - I would recommend not using consulting as your post-MBA goal in your applications to UK/EU schools.
- Dee
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VeryWax

5 years

India

2027

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Score: 695 GMAT Focus

GPA: 3.4

Pre-MBA industry: Manufacturing

Post-MBA industry: Consumer Packaged Goods

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Profile Review Request: M7 / T15 Chances for Global Supply Chain Applicant Pivoting Toward Consumer / Regulated Goods in Emerging Markets

Background:
Indian male
Raised in the Middle East
International applicant
Age at matriculation: 27

Education:
Top 15 US engineering school
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.4
GMAT Focus: 695 (Q90, V84, DI79)

Work Experience:

Fortune 500 industrial / manufacturing company: Cummins Inc (5 years upon matriculation)

2022–2024: Product Engineer, United States

Worked across product engineering, design for manufacturing, documentation control, and supply-related work.

2024–2025: Senior Product Engineer, United States

Promoted in approximately 2 years.

2025–Present: Senior Engineer / Supply Chain role, United Kingdom

Transitioned into a more supply-chain-focused role with international exposure.

Key work highlights
Currently leading engineering execution for a confidential global initiative expected to generate $10–20M in savings, spanning suppliers across the US, UK, India, China, and Thailand
Led a previously stalled design/manufacturing project that:
- Reduced component cost by ~60%
- Enabled automation across multiple manufacturing lines saved approximately $250K annually
Worked on several tariff mitigation / cost optimization projects

Leadership / extracurriculars:

Fundraising Chair, Society of Women Engineer's - Engineering nonprofit / professional organization chapter

Organized events with 50–100 attendees
Raised $1,200 in one fundraising event
Helped support a larger annual industry event with ~1,000 attendees

Failure / growth story:
Created a process improvement initiative that worked locally but was not scaled because I failed to align stakeholders and formalize support. Another team later expanded the concept more effectively. Learned a lot about communication, stakeholder management, and scaling through others.

Post-MBA goals
Long-term:

Build a cross-border distribution and retail platform in MENA / Africa focused on regulated consumer goods, beginning with alcohol and potentially expanding later into adjacent premium categories.

Current exposure to target space:

I have already begun exploring supplier / buyer dynamics in this industry through early-stage conversations with suppliers and customers across multiple countries, although no transaction has closed yet.

Short-term:

Still refining, but likely aiming for a commercial strategy / brand / route-to-market / general management role within a global beverage alcohol or broader FMCG company.

School list

HBS
Wharton
Booth
Kellogg
CBS
Stern
INSEAD
Yale SOM
Fuqua

Main questions
How competitive is this profile across my list?
Is my long-term story differentiated and credible?
How should I sharpen the short-term goal?
Is this list too ambitious, or appropriately balanced?

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19 days ago

Hi! There is immense potential for story shaping in your profile. The highlight of your profile, however, is your international experience. In the post-Covid scenario, this is a hard one to beat for non-consulting applicants. Pre-MBA experience in supply chain and manufacturing operations is considered top-tier if the goal is to switch to consulting or a function that significantly adds to your foundation in business-building fundamentals (supply chain in your case). You have a very strong chance of making it to almost all schools with the right strategy, except maybe HWS (I wish you had a higher score, though). I had a pretty similar background (driving global manufacturing and supply chain operations in automotive auxiliary → INSEAD → scaling a retail platform), so feel free to reach out. I recently mentored someone who got into IESE with a supply chain/sourcing consulting background in FMCG and extensive work experience in North Africa, and he picked applying to IESE over INSEAD. Happy to throw more light.

Best wishes
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18 days ago

Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have a atrong and well-rounded profile, especially with your global exposure and clear impact. Your GPA from a top US engineering school + 695 GMAT are solid.

Your story is actually quite interesting, the MENA/Africa consumer goods + distribution angle is differentiated and credible, especially since you’ve already started exploring the space. Just make sure your short-term goal is sharper to clearly connect the dots.

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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8 days ago

Thanks for sharing your profile, @VeryWax. This is a thoughtful, well-built profile with a real upward trajectory, and, importantly, it’s not in the typical Indian IT/consulting bucket, which already gives you an edge. That said, you’re still competing in one of the most competitive demographics globally, so execution and positioning will matter a lot.

What’s working for you:
1. Strong, credible career progression- Cummins Inc > Fortune 500 brand, promotion in ~2 years, and geographic mobility (US > UK). This signals: high potential and adaptability.

2. Real operational impact- $10–20M initiative, 60% cost reduction, and Tariff + supply chain work. This is EXACTLY what schools want, but most applicants lack: Tangible and measurable impact.

3. Clear emerging markets + distribution angle- Your long-term goal is actually quite a strong cross-border platform in MENA/Africa for regulated goods. This is specific geography, a clear business model direction, and ties to your background (Middle East exposure).

Risks:
1. GMAT (important for your demographic)- 695 FE is good (but for Indian male engineers targeting M7, it might be a soft weakness (for some), not fatal)
2. Leadership depth (main gap)- Your experience is strong technically, but adcoms will ask, “Where is the PEOPLE leadership?” Managing teams? Influencing senior stakeholders? Driving org-level change?
3. Extracurriculars- SWE fundraising is good, but limited scale and a limited ownership narrative. For M7, you need one strong spike outside work.
4. The short-term goal is unclear. You said: “Commercial strategy/brand /RTM role in FMCG.” This is logical but too generic.
Your long-term goal Build cross-border distribution platform for regulated goods (alcohol > premium categories). This is actually very differentiated IF executed well. Why? Regulated goods > barrier to entry | Emerging markets > growth narrative | Cross-border > complex ops (fits your background).

This is much better than the typical “I want to work in consulting/FMCG.” Make it more investor/operator-like instead of “Build a platform.” Say, “Build a compliant, asset-light distribution and brand scaling platform for premium regulated goods in fragmented MENA/Africa markets, solving X inefficiency.”

Add- What inefficiency exists? Why are you uniquely positioned?

Fix your short-term goal. You need precision and credibility. You can give a thought to these versions:
1. Join a global beverage alcohol company (example Diageo/AB InBev) in a commercial strategy/route-to-market/general management role focused on emerging markets.

2. Join a strategy/operations role in a consumer-focused consulting or internal strategy team focused on distribution and market expansion. Show skill gap > MBA fills it > role bridges to long-term.

Questions for you:
Have you directly managed people or teams?
Any international leadership challenges/conflicts you handled?
Why specifically alcohol / regulated goods? (personal angle?)
Any family business/exposure to trade/distribution?
Would you be open to EU/Middle East post-MBA roles?
Can you scale your current industry exposure into something tangible (pilot, deal, partnership)?

We’d love to learn more about your academic background, extracurricular activities, work experience, and personal journey so that we can provide a tailored profile evaluation and an honest school assessment. Feel free to book an evaluation session.

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

VeryWax

5 days ago

Have you directly managed people or teams? - Yes, for the $20 million dollar in savings project. I am leading the complete engineering initiative. So I am assigning and managing placement students in the UK to complete the projects which are being launched under the whole initiative.
Any international leadership challenges/conflicts you handled? - Not yet, a few supplier miscommunications.
Why specifically alcohol / regulated goods? (personal angle?) - Yes, my family is in the alcohol business. We have direct accounts with Heineken, Asahi, etc. We have a portfolio of alcohol which we are starting to trade. I personally haven't closed a deal yet due to the ongoing Iran war causing supply disruption.
Any family business/exposure to trade/distribution? - Yes.
Would you be open to EU/Middle East post-MBA roles? - Yes.
Can you scale your current industry exposure into something tangible (pilot, deal, partnership)? - Yes, working on that.

5 days ago

Good ingredients that could be packaged well. Be aware that should you be considering working in the FMCG domain in the USA immediately post-MBA, that is quite unlikely to happen. Hardly any FMCG firm hires/sponsors internationals in the USA. And you cannot get this career part of your career narrative wrong.
It will be crucial for you to paint the bridge that connects your past with the need for an MBA education and the why behind your ST and LT goals. Supply chains and failed experiences from your past will be great stories to develop.
If you see value in my supply chain and FMCG/consumer background of over three decades of career (incl. 10+ years in the ME), coupled with being a double MBA (India and the UK), I'm happy to speak.
- Dee
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1 hour ago

@VeryWax - interesting profile overall, given the academics, employer brand, career progression and leadership exposure.

Reg. extracurriculars, were these activities you were involved in post undergrad, and for how long?

Also, the 'why' behind your career goals is as important as the 'what', as this would play a major role in the narrative.

Feel free to reach out for a discussion.

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Aliasa

9 years

India

2027

Female

Score: 339 GRE

GPA: 62.37%

Pre-MBA industry: Other

Post-MBA industry: Technology

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7 months ago

I have overall 9 years of experience. Have 7 years in Risk and compliance operations and 2 year into supply chain and logistics as a product manager. Currently working as Technical Product Manager. I have done Bachelor of science in Computer application and mathematics with 62% and then done MBA from distance learning with 79%. I have 4 years of gap after graduation because I was preparing for defence but didn't get selected therefore, I started my career in Corporate. I worked in MNC and startups.

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7 days ago

Wow, what a high GRE score. that absolves the burden of a low GPA, and more so because this is recent, while your undergrad is quite dated.

If I understood your career trajectory properly, you started working in risk (in what capacity?) and then pivoted to PM (which is more current experience?). If you plan to continue in product management post-MBA, then do explain in your applications, why you need an MBA given that you are already working as a PM. What skills and knowledge are you currently lacking that is keeping you from further growth/opportunities and why is an MBA the best vehicle to achieve this?

You do have a long career gap, but its in the past and nothing can be done about it. The best thing would be to address is factually in the application, and explain why this career path was important to you, how you utilized your time and how you grew personally/ professionally during these 4 years. B-schools want to see growth and learning during any phase of life, and a career break can teach you a lot if you utilized your time sincerely. You just need to be strategic in how you explain this career gap.

With your GRE out of the way, you can immediately get started with your application preparation. Although applications open only June onwards, there's much to be done now in terms of b-school research and selection, profile building, brainstorming life stories etc. You have a huge list of target b-schools and my suggestion is that you apply only to 5-8 b-schools across R1 and R2. Those many applications are enough to land you admissions, but these need to be done right. Application writing is an intense process so don't burn yourself out by submitting way too many applications (your quality will also suffer). Instead focus on the quality of a lesser number of them.

Would be happy to talk, should you need further guidance.

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6 days ago

Hi, I wish you had thrown some light on your career growth during both your stints in risk and then in logistics. You started your career late, and therefore how you have fared since then becomes very important. From a very distant view of your profile, it would have been ideal to make the switch to product or supply chain a bit earlier, but it is what it is. You can at least underscore the fact that you are a go-getter and that you made this switch only recently, which shows your agility.

I also feel your list of schools is too long and too full of ultra-competitive schools, which could take your focus away from researching individual schools in depth, and that weakens your appeal to the respective adcoms. See if you can add more from the US T20 segment to maximize your chances for scholarships in this job market.

My background is in Supply Chain design (systems and product) so feel free to reach out if you want to discuss your case in detail.

Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
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5 days ago

Please exercise a high degree of caution in selecting schools. I am inferring you are in mid-30's now (UG + 4 + 9) and most schools will challenge you with 'why MBA now?' This challenge will get extended to recruitment also since your peers will be a lot younger to you. I am unclear re your ST goal of technology - is it the industry or the function? Your past will come along with you - so what exactly is on your mind for a post-MBA role, given that you sound like a GRC profile? Happy to speak if you wish to.
- Dee
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2 days ago

Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have a very interesting and experienced profile, especially with about 9 years across risk/compliance to PM to technical PM, which shows clear progression and a shift toward tech. The 339 GRE is a huge plus and will significantly help offset concerns around your undergrad GPA.

Your experience across MNCs + startups and moving into product roles aligns well with your post-MBA tech goals, so the overall direction makes sense. Also, being a female candidate with tech/product experience adds a positive diversity angle.

Low undergrad GPA + gap after graduation needs to be explained well
Higher experience - some full-time MBAs may be less ideal fit

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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1 hour ago

Hi @Aliasa - well done on the GRE score, which can help offset the GPA.

I'd also like to understand your professional experience to assess the profile better e.g. key projects, achievements, progressions/ promotions, etc.

The career gap would have to be addressed in the application, along with other elements such as your professional (and personal) journey so far, your career goals after the MBA, and how the MBA would help fill in gaps at this juncture.

Also make sure to have a strategic mix of schools across Ambitious, Reach and Safe buckets, aligned to your profile and goals.

Feel free to reach out for a discussion.

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10 years

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GPA: 3

Pre-MBA industry: Real Estate

Post-MBA industry: Non-Profit

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I am an Indian Female with 10 years of work experience in the HR domain. Had done B.Com (Pass) from Matriyei College Delhi University and a PGDHRM from Symbiosis Pune University. My post-MBA short term goal is get into non-profit organisation like World Bank.

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Srx

2 years ago

Heyy you mind sharing your profile?

2 years ago

Hi Pooja. I did not realize you were so experienced and senior.

Usually going into less common areas such gov or ngo, where only 1% of mba grads find a job, is not a strong play. Similarly having more than 10 years of work experience makes you too senior for the FT programs but it may just work with this combination.

I think what can help the most is for you to start speaking with people who are working in your field / dream job you want to get after the mba. This will make your goals much more real, show adcom you did your homework, and grow your network which will help recruit after mba. As mentioned NGO and non profit/gov sector is quite small.

1 year ago

Hi Bb, Sorry, for the delay in response. However, I have a strong passion for a non-profit organization and know getting into a two-year FT program would be challenging. I have already sent my resume to the desired university program where I hope to apply in Round 2. Just for your information, I have received a positive response from the universities as to where I need to apply after taking the Gmat. I know there are other components too that play a major role in our selection process but I am quite confident about myself that a genuine reason for applying delay into the program will certainly help me to win this battle. I am even aware of the fact that I am from an over-represented country like India but that doesn't stop me from getting into the race. As we all know we WOMEN are always under-represented and also being from a non-technical background that stand out to look different from the other application pool from India.

TheMBAEdge

1 year ago

Hi Pooja,

I would suggest going down impact consulting where you can marry your passion for impact and enhance your exposure and skillsets in the non-profit sector. Additionally, these firm pay decently well which maybe slightly critical post MBA if you are self financing and intend to stay in the United States. Some firms that do impact consulting are Dalberg, The Bridgespan Group, FSG, even the MBBs and Big 4s have expanded their practice in the impact domain.
Don't miss out on Yale SOM which is one of the best bets in the areas.

All the best!
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1 year ago

Thank you so much for the insights.

1 year ago

I think passion is important. While non profit is very hard, impact consulting is less hard, and regular consulting is even less hard. I would perhaps make Non Profit as the long term goal and consulting as your short term out of MBA?

1 year ago

Sure, BB! I would keep everything in my mind while making an informed decision. I know it's not so easy to get into a Non-profit organization just after completion of an MBA program. But I have heard a lot of good and hopeful things from others. So. I am a little optimistic about this whole journey. I will try my level best to land to my dream destination point. Thank you so much for the guidance and support that I have received from you.

Vashi99

1 year ago

Hey Pooja,

Vashi here from LilacBuds.

You need to make sure that your application essays reflect your strong professional experience and take into consideration your leadership skills. Do make sure that your post-MBA goals are clearly depicted in your application essays and how each specific school will be critical in helping you achieve the same.
Also consider reaching out to alums/ current students of these schools to know more about these programs.

We at LilacBuds would love to assist you by connecting you to alums/ mentors of top B-schools and would therefore request more details about your profile. You can connect with our team for a detailed profile analysis at https://lilacbuds.com/services/mba-cour ... mpaign=GCV or leave a message on +91-84483 35484 for a direct reachout.
You can also share your CV on [email protected] .

Hoping to hear from you.

1 year ago

Thank you for the insights.

1 year ago

Please do due diligence on a critical aspect - H1B sponsorship for Indians. I read recently that WB stopped sponsoring H1B a few years ago.

1 year ago

Thank you for the response. But I have personally had a word with the World Bank where they mentioned that they sponsor visas to international students like me from India and as per the World Bank whoever is saying this they do not provide any sponsorship for visas to international students is not true. Thank you!

1 year ago

Won't debate on this. Instead, the proof of the pudding is in the stats published by USCIS. Look it up. Also read the following: https://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/943231 ... -FAQs.pdf; last but not the least, have your Plans B, C and D lined up.

1 year ago

So, what are you trying to say should I deviate from goals and passion? I am consistently telling you that I am in contact with the World Bank, USIEF, and the US Embassy. And for my every query USIEF and US Embassy are my first point of contact. and I truly trust them. I hope I have made my point very clear.

https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit ... tcs-faqs#1

1 year ago

Best wishes, Pooja. A reference to Transactional Analysis will be of help to you - I am sure you know of this, given your HR background.

1 year ago

Sorry, it seems the doc is not accessible... but I looked up the H1B database from Homeland Security - https://www.uscis.gov/tools/reports-and ... r-data-hub
Employer Data Hub for 2023 and World Bank is not listed an H1B sponsor. This is likely because they use a different visa type. Searching that I found this :

Quote:

STs with F-1 visa with pre-completion CPT employment authorization document (EAD) may only work part-time with the World Bank. [NOTE: ST employment of more than 30 hours a week makes STs eligible for a G-4 visa. State Department requires all staff eligible for a G-4 visa to obtain their G-4 visa in order to work for the Bank].

1 year ago

This is a rather fascinating world of visas. I did not know about the existence of G4 visa 🤷‍♂️
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel ... -nato.html

1 year ago

Thank you so much, Bb! Now, the link is accessible. I don't want to debate with anyone regarding the sponsorship of visas by the World Bank to international students who are from India. But, It's my passion to work with any non-profit organization. Let's say it could be the World Bank or GMAC(Non-profit Organisation). As suggested by you in your previous post I should keep my desire to work for a non-profit organization as my long-term goal (which is hard to achieve)and consulting as a short-term goal(which seems to be quite realistic and achievable). I completely agree on this point. That's it nothing else.

bridgeric2

1 year ago

@poojaarora1818 World Bank doesn't sponsor H1B because the correct visa for an international student at the WB is the G4 (or G5, I forget) visa. My partner recently got interviewed for a position there so I know this (she is an Indian/F but she did a M.S. in Urban Planning at Columbia). Basically the G-visa is a sure-shot thing, not a lottery system like the H1B so it is also a much easier pathway to citizenship, if need be

1 year ago

Thank you so much for letting me know. My knowledge of the visa process is just like a beginner. I will keep everything in my mind while making any further decisions. Thank you!

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KT2025

4 years

India

2027

Male

GPA: 8.88

Pre-MBA industry: Government

Post-MBA industry: Energy

ISB

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2 days ago

Indian Male, UG from one of top 4 NITs, Work experience: Related to Supply Chain & Inventory Management in Govt Public Sector Undertaking

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2 days ago

Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, I see a good and stable profile for ISB with a strong academic base and 4 years of experience in a PSU, especially in supply chain & inventory management. Your experience looks relevant and can be positioned well for your energy-focused goals.

That said, PSU backgrounds can sometimes come across as execution-heavy, so your application will need to clearly highlight ownership, impact, and any initiatives you’ve led like- process improvements, cost savings, scale. Also, your differentiation will come from how you connect your current experience to energy/operations/strategy roles post-MBA.

Please share

1. Any quantifiable impact at work.
2. Leadership experience.
3. Extracurriculars or activities outside work
4. GMAT/GRE plans or scores
5. More clarity on your post-MBA goal within energy

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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Good Luck!

GradOcean

2 days ago

Hi,
To give you a more accurate profile evaluation, I’d need a few additional details—your work experience (nature and impact), leadership exposure, test scores, extracurriculars, and your post-MBA goals.

Happy to connect if you’d like to discuss your profile in more detail.

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2 days ago

Hi @
KT2025

I have an extensive background in Operations and Supply Chain planning and design and routinely work with a lot of similar applicants from the govt sector/ military/ navy. Feel free to reach out should you want to discuss you case one to one.

Wondering how your profile stacks up? Discuss a tailored MBA plan that aligns with your goals.
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23 hours ago

Data insufficiency problem here. Consider adding some details of your experience, why an MBA, and why a career in the energy industry post-MBA. Happy to speak if you wish to. I happen to come from an SCM background too.
- Dee
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Storm Flare

5 years

India

2027

Male

GPA: 7.6

Pre-MBA industry: Transportation

Post-MBA industry: Consulting

INSEAD

August Intake

Round 1, 2026

3 days ago

ISB

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2027

3 days ago

Columbia

EMBA

3 days ago

Sloan MIT

MIT Executive MBA

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3 days ago

Kellogg

Kellogg Executive MBA

Round 2, 2027

3 days ago

IIM Ahmedabad

PGPX

Round 1, 2027

3 days ago

IIM Bangalore

IIMB EPGP

Round 2, 2027

3 days ago

IIM Calcutta

PGPEX

Round 2, 2027

3 days ago

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Marine engineer with more than 5 years of experience within shipping industry with renowned industry leader.Worked with multi national crew. Technical expertise in ship engine room operation , maintenance and new generation ships. Worked in 3 companies till now.Tbh, no extra curricular activities except usual participation in college events.Graduate from tier 1 maritime college with 77% score . Goal - To shift industry get into consulting , finance , PM or GM.Going for 1 year MBA. Target college - IIM ABC or other top foreign university in similar budget or ROI including all expense.

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2 days ago

Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile looks strong on the surface. With your marine engineering + shipping industry experience, especially working in multinational environments and technical operations, your profile can stand out amidst the pool of applicants, if positioned well. With about 5 years of experience, you’re in a good range for your target schools.

That said, there are a few clear gaps: your GPA looks average, and the lack of extracurriculars/leadership outside work means your application will rely heavily on professional impact and career progression. Also, your goals are currently too broad, you will need to narrow this down and build a clear, credible story.

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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2 days ago

Hi, I have extensive experience in mentoring applicants with operations leadership background from military, navy/ merchant navy and manufacturing industries and this has also been my background. Feel free to reach out should you want to discuss your case in detail. You may also find this as a good starting point if you are very early in your preparation ' PSU Folks,Military/Navy Veterans, Engineers, SCM Mgrs- Goals Strategy' : https://gmatclub.com/forum/psu-folks-mi ... 30730.html

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23 hours ago

EMBA programs will have classes convening every few weeks and have weekend sessions and even week-long modules. If I got it correct, you will be on the water more often than on land. How do you propose to tackle this schedule of Columbia / MIT / Kellogg EMBA programs?
Secondly, I don't think any non-Indian MBA program will be anywhere near in budget compared to Indian MBA programs.
Everything else re a profile review can wait until you've reflected on these points.
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Gikavel

6 years

India

2027

Male

Score: Plan to take the GMAT

GPA: 4.05

Pre-MBA industry: Manufacturing

Post-MBA industry: Manufacturing

IIM Ahmedabad

PGPX

Round 2, 2027

3 days ago

Kellogg

Full Time 1 Year MBA

Round 2, 2027

3 days ago

ISB

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2027

3 days ago

INSEAD

January Intake

Round 2, 2027

3 days ago

Rotterdam

International Full Time MBA

Aug Round, 2027

3 days ago

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Eduactional Qualifications:

BEng Mechanical Engineering - Anna University, India (affiliated college)
MSc Mechanical Engineering - National Unviersity of Singapore (NUS)

Experience:

1) 2 years 9 months at National University of Singapore as a Research Engineer, working on R&D of optical components, product development, prototyping, and engineering validation

2) 2 years 3 months at a startup spun off from NUS as a Senior Research Engineer, focused on commercializing R&D projects and supporting the New Product Introduction (NPI) process

3) 1 year at a contract manufacturer in China as a Senior NPI Engineer, handling NPI for consumer electronics products including smartphones, smartwatches, and AR glasses

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2 days ago

Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have a strong and quite unique profile, especially for your target programs. Your NUS background + R&D to startup to NPI in China shows a clear progression from technical depth to commercialization and manufacturing scale, which is a great story for your stated goal of staying in manufacturing. The international exposure is also a big plus.

With about 6 years of experience, you’re in a good range for your target schools, and your profile fits well with programs that value global ops, product, and manufacturing leadership.

Your GMAT score will be a crucial factor. You should aim for a 685+ score to stay competitive. Also, make sure you clearly highlight impact (product launches, scale, cost, timelines, leadership) and not just responsibilities.

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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Gikavel

2 days ago

Thank you for your comments, Priyanka

2 days ago

While your profile looks nice, I have a few questions to understand is better:
1. Is your NUS Research Engg experience of 2 years 9 months a full time engagement or part time, while you were studying for masters? If its not full time experience, that would reduce the total number of years you report as FT experience. Although you will still be eligible to apply to b-schools, its something for you to keep in mind.
2. Some details on your goals would help in understanding your candidature better. What is your career goal? which role/ company/ sector do you want to work in, post-MBA? Is it not possible for you to make the change without an MBA?
Be mindful that b-schools pay immense attention to career goals because they want to be sure you need the skills/ network an MBA provides for your future goals. Your career aspirations should be realistic, yet ambitious - something which you cannot achieve on your own (or the path to achieve them is excruciatingly long). I am asking this question because you mention you want to remain in manufacturing post MBA.

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Gikavel

2 days ago

1. My Research Engineer role at NUS was a full-time position after I completed my Master’s degree, so it counts as full-time work experience.

2. Thank you for your questions.

i) My current role is mostly technical and I work for a contract manufacturer where I focus on solving manufacturing and engineering problems.

ii) After my MBA, I want to move into larger consumer electronics companies like Apple, dell or samsung in roles such as product management, NPI manager or GSM

iii) I feel this transition is difficult without an MBA because my current role is focused more on technical execution, while these roles require stronger business understanding, leadership and supply chain strategy exposure. An MBA would help me bridge that gap and prepare me better for these positions.

1 day ago

I see you as a supply chain professional in the making who has gained experience in some of the sub-domains of SCM (think SCOR). Yes, to be a true and complete SCM professional, you seem to have domain gaps. Herein is the opportunity for your career visioning and 'why MBA' narrative.
Your school selection ranging from Kellogg to RSM feels odd to me. Other than your goal of choosing only 1Y programs, it may help you if you do some more digging on whether your chosen schools will set you up for success in your specific goals. Also not to be ignored is the visa/sponsorship/language skills aspect wherever applicable. Happy to speak if you wish to. I happen to come from an SCM background too.
- Dee
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2 days ago

Thanks for the update; it makes so much more sense now.
An MBA consultant who worked with me in my team for several years, followed a similar career path like yours - he was an engineer, did a masters at NUS after Engg in India, worked in technical roles and then did the Kellogg 1 year MBA (which is also your target b-school).
In addition to an R&D role, its a great thing you have also worked on product commercialization, because this experience, along with your new role with the China company should enable you to show quantified business impact along with an understanding of business. That feeds well into your goals - as you mentioned you want to move into more business focussed roles where you can make a larger impact, but the way to break in is impossible for you without an MBA.
Pinpoint the companies, roles and geography you want to work in and then research on how feasible would it be for you given that you are an international student who will need visa sponsorship. Also research for alternate career paths, which may sound more feasible from a post-MBA employment perspective.
Your foremost task right now is to ace the GMAT/ GRE. DO you have any recent ECAs? If not, this would be another area to beef up.

Would be happy to talk to discuss your profile further.

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GradOcean

2 days ago

Hi,
You have a strong, globally exposed profile with solid experience across R&D, product development, and NPI—making you a natural fit for product or tech-oriented roles.
The immediate priority should be gaining clarity on your post-MBA goals and preferred geography, as that will shape your entire application strategy.
Your profile aligns well with the target schools you’re considering, but positioning will be key.
Aim for a GMAT Focus score above 675 to stay competitive and maximize your chances.

Happy to connect if you’d like to discuss your profile in more detail.

Shrey Bahadur
Founder, GradOcean Admission Consultants
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2 days ago

Hi ! Hope you are doing great

Pre-MBA, I had extensive experience in an automotive auxiliary, working in their R&D team, but more specifically on industrialisation projects and transferring technical know-how from American and European teams to Chinese factories. So I seem to have worked in a fairly similar setup as you before my time at INSEAD.

If you would like to discuss your case in detail, feel free to reach out for a one-on-one conversation. I am also happy to share how adcoms typically evaluate goals for candidates coming from this background. A lot of top-tier consulting firms actively recruit people with operations and industrialisation leadership experience into their S&O roles, but of course there are other paths as well, like operations design, product, and predictive analytics.

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sway13

4 years

India

2027

Male

GPA: 6.61

Pre-MBA industry: Retail: E-commerce

Post-MBA industry: Consulting

ISB

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2027

8 days ago

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3 days ago

Hi @sway13. We’d love to learn more about your academic background, extracurricular activities, work experience, and personal journey so that we can provide a tailored profile evaluation and an honest school assessment. Feel free to book an evaluation session.

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2 days ago

Hi

Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have got a decent experience range for ISB, and coming from e-commerce/retail can be quite relevant for a consulting pivot if positioned well. Your GPA is on the lower side, so your GMAT/GRE and overall work impact will play a very important role in balancing your profile. ISB focuses a lot on leadership, impact, and clarity of goals.

Share more details on:

1. Your exact role and achievements
2. Leadership experience
3. Extracurriculars or activities outside work
4. GMAT/GRE score or target
5. More clarity on your consulting goal

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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sway13

1 day ago

Hey, thanks for reaching out.
1. Work-ex: Mid-level manager in a startup in the UAE. Stayed there for 4+ years and worked with founders to build the UAE business. Launching new products, and oversaw the supply chain of the highest grossing business line in the UAE. I recently travelled to the Philippines to set up a business unit there as well. It was a month long project. Worked across Philippines from Manila to Davao. I have a lot of cross-functional experience with projects ranging from Marketing to Operations, Product to Business strategies.
2. Leadership: I was the Supply Chain Lead, so directly managed 4 folks and indirectly managed another 4 folks. I have experience in working with over 100 external stakeholders/clients helping them scale their business.
3. Extra-curricular: Amateur cricket player, active in the amateur circuit. Active in social community work as well - part of multiple community drives for Indian festivals in the UAE.
4. Targeting a 685 - not sure how close I will get to that because my first ever mock was 585 (given last week).
5. Want to get into consulting so that I can gain a generalist style experience in operating and optimizing existing business frameworks in the short term post MBA. However, my long term aspiration is to start my own business (already working on the set up for that too).

1 day ago

I see good ingredients to build a compelling story for MBA education. Do not mix up leadership with positional titles. You have four months to make that long jump from 585 to your target. Applying to only one school isn't hedging your risk. Understanding and explaining in your career vision what exactly consultants do, why that is relevant for your career, and where MBA education fits in - all will be crucial elements to answer. And of course, quoting 'consulting' is too generic. Happy to speak if you wish to.
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hellotomyworld

6 years

Korea, Republic of

2026

Male

GPA: 3.8

Pre-MBA industry: Technology

Post-MBA industry: Technology

Kellogg

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

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Darden

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

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Fuqua

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

ScholarshipNone

2 days ago

Sloan MIT

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

2 days ago

Foster

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

Scholarship50%

2 days ago

Haas

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

2 days ago

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Academic

- Undergraduate student from Top 10 Korea University with B.E. in Computer Science & B.B.A. in Information Systems.
- GPA 3.8/4.5
- Received Academic scholarship, Merit scholarship in several years.

Test Score
- GMAT Focus 675(Q90, V79, D82)

Experience
Mainly focused in Tech as a Product Manager. 4years with PM and 1year of Product Lead. Recently founded a new D2C business for 1year. Total of 6~7years of experience.

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HyperNando

Brazil

2027

Male

Score: 675 GMAT Focus

GPA: 7.2/10

Pre-MBA industry: Consulting

Post-MBA industry: Consulting

Columbia

Deferred Enrollment Program

3 days ago

Booth

Booth Scholars

3 days ago

Wharton

Full Time MBA

Deferred Admit, 2027

3 days ago

Kellogg

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2027

3 days ago

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Round 1, 2027

3 days ago

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Academics:

Undergraduate student in Industrial Engineering at a top Brazilian university
GPA: 7.2/10, with a upward trend (from 5.9)
Academic trajectory impacted by a change of major, significant work commitments throughout college, and a documented health-related semester disruption (including some zero grades affecting GPA)

Test Score:
GMAT Focus: 675 (Q86, V85, DI80)

Professional Experience (Internships):
(i) Machine Learning Intern at an international startup (team across Spain, USA, Canada)
(ii) Big 4 Consulting Intern
(iii) Asset Management Summer Intern at a leading Brazilian bank
(iv) MBB Intern

Extracurriculars & Leadership:
(i) Leadership role (2 years) at a blood donation NGO, coordinating donation campaigns in partnership with major Brazilian companies
(ii) Awards in national consulting and finance competitions
(iii) Winner of an international challenge (teams from Peru, Chile, Brazil, and China), with invitation to present final recommendations in China

Letters of Recommendation:
(i) Principal at MBB
(ii) University professor (former MIT faculty), undergrad paper advisor

Questions:
Do I have a realistic shot at M7 DEFERRED MBA programs? If so, which schools would be a fit for my profile? If not, would a higher GMAT score materially improve my chances, and what score range should I target?

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8 months ago

You've got very good experience. what i particularly like is that your internships have ran very large time period, which ideally would give you ample opportunities to get involved in projects and make an impact. The GMAt score is excellent and should balance the average GPA. Also some context on the GPA would matter - what was your position/rank in class? How is the overall grading at your uni? The adcoms usually understand this well.

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TheIvyLeagueEdge

8 months ago

Hey @HyperNando,
The MBB internship w/ FT offer (assuming you joined them) would help you in your professional brand value
While your low GPA would cause challenges, 705 is not exactly a stellar GMAT to offset that.
I would also want to know more about the professional accomplishments at your internships.

So, DEFERRED programs would consider your candidature strongly; and while Wharton & MIT may be on the stretch side, to be safe you should also apply to Darden & Emory (both Consulting heavy) and Tepper as well.

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8 months ago

Hello,

You are a strong deferred MBA candidate with internships at fintech, Tier 2 consulting, and an MBB offer. Your leadership at an NGO is a plus. The GMAT Focus 705 is decent.

The biggest concern is your GPA 7/10, which is below average for these schools. You need to show strong academic rigor in quant-heavy courses or additional certifications.

Wharton and Sloan will scrutinize the GPA more, while Kellogg may be a bit more forgiving. You have a real chance if your essays highlight leadership, clear goals, and impact beyond internships.

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Dhruvek

5 years

India

2026

Male

Pre-MBA industry: Technology

Post-MBA industry: Consulting

BU Questrom

Full Time MBA

Round 4, 2026

AcceptedApr 23, 26

Scholarship50%

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Global MBA

AcceptedApr 3, 26

Scholarship50%

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Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

2 days ago

It background . Experience 5 years 6 month . BTech in ece engineering

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DEEK0107

8 years

India

2027

Female

GPA: 9.12

Pre-MBA industry: Energy

Post-MBA industry: Finance: Diversified Financial Services

INSEAD

January Intake

Round 1, 2027

6 days ago

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3 days ago

Hi @DEEK0107. We’d love to learn more about your academic background, extracurricular activities, work experience, and personal journey so that we can provide a tailored profile evaluation and an honest school assessment. Feel free to book an evaluation session.

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@DEEK0107 - Some more details can help assess your profile better e.g. undergrad college, which companies you've worked in, nature of your roles, any progressions/ promotions, international exposure, extracurricular activities, post-MBA career goals, etc.

Also, your work-ex is a bit on the higher side and hence the why MBA and why now would be important angles to justify.

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2 days ago

Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you are in a good experience range for INSEAD, and your GPA is a strong positive. A background in energy can also be quite interesting and differentiating, particularly if you can connect it well to your planned finance pivot.

The key for INSEAD will be:
1. Clear, credible transition story - energy to finance
2. Leadership and impact at work
3. International exposure - very important for INSEAD

Right now, it looks like a potentially competitive profile, but a lot will depend on how strong your execution is.

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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KeineSorge

Korea, Republic of

2027

Male

Score: Plan to take the GMAT

GPA: 3.83

Pre-MBA industry: Student

Post-MBA industry: Consulting

Wharton

Full Time MBA

Deferred Admit, 2027

2 days ago

Columbia

Deferred Enrollment Program

2 days ago

Harvard

Full Time MBA (2+2)

Only Round, 2027

2 days ago

HEC Paris

HEC MiM

R1, 2027

2 days ago

Yale

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2027

2 days ago

Anderson

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2027

2 days ago

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Jaehyung Lim

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented and process-driven bilingual professional (German/English/Korean) with a strong background in KYC-based data verification, in-person and telephone customer communication, and clerical system optimization. Proven track record of managing high-volume databases and resolving complex customer claims in fast-paced environments. Highly proficient in Advanced MS Excel and Microsoft 365, committed to maintaining the highest data integrity and member service standards for KGCCI.
EDUCATION
BA German Language and Literature & BA Urban Planning and Real Estate Chung-Ang University, South Korea | Mar 2020 – Present
* GPA: 3.83 / 4.50 
* Key Focus: Cross-cultural communication, macro-market research, and financial data modeling. 
German Department Daewon Foreign Language High School, South Korea | Mar 2016 – Feb 2019
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) | Youth Intern, Customer Service Team | Nov 2025 – Present
* KYC & Data Integrity: Performed rigorous Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, including profile authentication and precise data entry for international clients, ensuring 100% compliance and data accuracy. 
* In-Person & Telephone Communication: Managed diverse inquiries from global customers through both face-to-face interactions and phone communications, demonstrating professional etiquette, adaptability, and fluency in handling real-time customer needs.

* Conflict Resolution & Claim Handling: Effectively addressed and resolved customer complaints on-site and over the phone with a solution-oriented mindset, maintaining service excellence under pressure. 
* Systematization & Clerical Proficiency: Developed a comprehensive multilingual service manual and established an asynchronous cloud-based collaboration system, reducing task error rates by 30% within the intern cohort. 
Chung-Ang University, Urban Planning & Real Estate Club | Team Leader | Mar 2023 – Feb 2024
* Data Consolidation: Collected and merged scattered market data into structured investment reports, conducting quantitative analysis for commercial asset valuation. 
* Professional Outreach: Performed proactive market research and cold inquiries during site inspections to gather localized insights, enhancing interpersonal and research skills. 
University Cycling Club | Founder & President | Feb 2024 – Mar 2025
* Membership Administration: Established the club’s administrative foundation and managed the entire membership database, ensuring 100% retention through structured member care. 
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Real Estate Development & Valuation Project | Project Manager | Mar 2024 – Dec 2024
* Quantitative Analysis: Utilized SPSS and Advanced Excel for property value analysis, ensuring data-driven decision-making for mock investment proposals. 
* Reporting: Drafted professional-grade investment reports and delivered persuasive presentations to stakeholders. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: SKILLS & LANGUAGES
* Languages: * Korean: Native
* German: Intermediate (Academic background with B.A. degree)  
* English: Business Proficient (Capable of professional reporting and translation) 
* Technical Skills: Microsoft 365 (Expert in Excel: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), CRM Readiness, Statistical Analysis (SPSS), AI Prompt Engineering for data structuring. 
* Attributes: Structured Working Style, Strong Organizational Skills, Reliable & Proactive Learner. 

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2 days ago

Hi Jaehyung Lim
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, a 3.83 GPA, multilingual ability, leadership, and some internship experience, you have got a solid early-stage foundation, especially for deferred programs / MiM (like HEC MiM). But for schools like HBS 2+2, Wharton deferred, Columbia deferred, the key will be impact, leadership depth, and a clear story, not just responsibilities.

A few things that are unclear and would really help assess your chances better:

1. What is your long-term goal in consulting (industry/function)?
2. Any quantifiable impact from your internship or projects (beyond responsibilities)?
3. Any national/international level achievements or standout leadership moments?
4. When are you planning to take the GMAT/GRE, and what’s your target?

Your chances will depend heavily on how you translate your CV into a strong story with impact and direction.

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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Oshin Mittal

4 years

India

2028

Female

GPA: 8.23

Pre-MBA industry: Technology

Post-MBA industry: Consulting

Judge Cambridge

Full Time MBA

9 days ago

Said

Full Time MBA

9 days ago

Harvard

Full Time MBA

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HEC Paris

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Hi Oshin
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have got a decent base, but right now it’s still a bit high-level to fully assess competitiveness. A 4-year experience in tech + 8.23 GPA is a good starting point, especially for schools like INSEAD, LBS, HEC, and even some US T15s. Being a female applicant in tech also helps from a diversity standpoint.

The key will be, impact at work, leadership, promotions, and clarity of your consulting goal. Also, your GMAT/GRE will be critical here, you’ll likely need something in the 700+ to stay competitive.

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Hi @Oshin, Some more details can help assess your profile better e.g. undergrad college, work experience: which companies you've worked in, nature of your roles, any progressions/ promotions, international exposure, extracurricular activities, etc.

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Arnav69

4 years

India

2026

Male

Score: 331 GRE

GPA: 7.74

Pre-MBA industry: Consulting

Post-MBA industry: Consulting

Tuck

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

InterviewedFeb 10, 26

WaitlistedMar 20, 26

1 month ago

Yale

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

InterviewedFeb 24, 26

AcceptedMar 20, 26

1 month ago

Ross (Michigan)

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

InterviewedFeb 8, 26

AcceptedMar 12, 26

Scholarship75%

1 month ago

Booth

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

InterviewedFeb 21, 26

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Kellogg

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

InterviewedOct 17, 25

DeniedDec 10, 25

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Columbia

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

WaitlistedNov 13, 25

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Darden

Full Time MBA

Early Round, 2026

InterviewedSep 22, 25

AcceptedOct 22, 25

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Said

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Round 1, 2026

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ISB

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2025

AppliedSep 15, 24

AcceptedFeb 25, 26

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Your strong GRE score is a great asset for your application and can help address any worries about your lower GPA. Schools like INSEAD and LBS value international experiences and cultural diversity, so be sure to share any work, travel, or educational experiences that show your adaptability. Since you’ll likely get an interview call from ISB starting in October, be ready to share your unique story and strengths. Good luck

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1 year ago

Hi Arnav69
I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, a 331 is a very strong score. However, your GPA is on the lower end. Do you have any additional certifications which could help establish your academic performance.
In your 4 years of experience, do you have any leadership roles, promotions? Can you highlight impact? Are there any global projects that lead you to interact with people around the globe?
On the EC side, anything that adds diversity to your profile or catches the eye of the adcoms? Try aligning your goals with the values of the schools you are targeting. Build a strong narrative around your profile.

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4 days ago

Hey Arnav
Are you planning to join Yale?

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4 years

India

2026

Female

Score: 675 GMAT Focus

GPA: 8.67

Pre-MBA industry: Technology

Post-MBA industry: Technology

Ross (Michigan)

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

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Booth

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

InterviewedMar 4, 26

DeniedMar 27, 26

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Stanford GSB

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

DeniedApr 3, 26

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Foster

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

AcceptedMar 27, 26

Scholarship50%

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Haas

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

AcceptedMar 27, 26

ScholarshipNone

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Anderson

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

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Johnson (Cornell)

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

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Yale

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

AcceptedMar 19, 26

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Darden

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

AcceptedMar 18, 26

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Marshall (USC)

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

InterviewedMar 12, 26

AcceptedMar 12, 26

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Kenan-Flagler

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

AcceptedMar 12, 26

Scholarship75%

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Tuck

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

InterviewedOct 13, 25

WaitlistedOct 13, 25

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Kelley

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

AcceptedFeb 26, 26

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Tepper

Full Time MBA

Round 2, 2026

AcceptedMar 3, 26

Scholarship50%

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InterviewedSep 24, 25

DeniedDec 10, 25

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1. Short-term goal - Product manager in a sustainability / climate tech focused organization.

2. Long-term goal - Entrepreneurship - focused on sustainability for SMEs in India
3. Volunteer experience - 6 years of volunteering at Omdena as an AI Engineer and Product Manager. Worked with multiple non-profits including WRI India, Oxford Institute, TrashOut, Red Dot Foundation, Sintecsys, etc. on sustainability focused projects.
4. To accelerate my learning around climate and sustainability, I pursued coveted fellowships from Terra.Do and Climatebase. Analyzed carbon dioxide emissions from textiles in Terra.Do capstone project. Built a climate justice map based on India focused on demographic and geographical factors to identity vulnerable population in multiple states in India as the capstone project for Climatebase. Presented the platform to the district government of Gwalior.
5. Experience - Working in Microsoft as a software engineer for the past 4 years. Received 2 promotions.

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8 months ago

Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile looks good on the surface. With a strong tech foundation at Microsoft, two well-earned promotions, and a clear passion for sustainability, you stand out amidst the pool of applicants. Your GMAT score also looks strong for your target schools. Your GPA and impactful volunteer work also add credibility.

Your long-term vision of launching a sustainability-focused venture for SMEs in India is bold and inspiring. The depth of your volunteer work, especially through Omdena, and collaborations with organizations like WRI India and Red Dot Foundation adds authenticity and strength to your story. This kind of consistent, mission-aligned involvement is exactly what adcoms at your target schools value. You will have to translate your engineering background into a product leadership narrative in climate tech.

ARINGO is offering a free LinkedIn profile optimization, which can help position your sustainability story more sharply to both schools and future recruiters.

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8 months ago

Hi, your profile stands out with purpose, clarity, and execution depth.

At Microsoft as an engineer turned product manager, complemented by real-world climate impact through volunteer work with Terra.Do and Climatebase, you bring credibility and domain relevance. The 675 GMAT Focus (~650 classic GMAT) is solid for mid-tier programs but slightly below top-tier medians.

Schools like Haas, Tuck, Kellogg, and Ross align strongly with your career goals in sustainability and product leadership. To elevate your competitiveness at top programs, refine your essay narrative to highlight innovation, such as capstone outcomes, policy influence from your climate justice map, and impact quantification (e.g., emission insights driven by your work).

You’ve blended technical rigor with impact effectively. Execution will determine whether that places you squarely within leadership cohorts at EMBA programs.

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8 months ago

Hi @Papeeta,
Great elements from your WE, including the brand name and your rapid promotions add to the differentiation that you bring with your Career Goals in sustainability. Provided you can back your application up with a strong passion in sustainability, and your LORs show demonstrable evidences of differnatiable strengths, I can see you getting into at least three of the four listed above. I would also suggest taking a dream shot at some top M-7 schools. A GMAT score of 695 would further strengthen your chances, both at admissions and scholarships, and would therefore be strongly recommended.

Hope that helps. For a free, 1-to-1 profile review over the phone, please submit your profile on TheIvyLeagueEdge(dot)com/index(dot)php/contactus/

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4 days ago

Hey Papeeta, are you planning on attending Yale this fall, I am an Indian and I'm planning too

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8 years

India

2026

Male

GPA: 7.99

Pre-MBA industry: Technology

Post-MBA industry: Technology

Booth

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2026

8 days ago

Education - VIT vellore

GPA -7.99
Experience of overall - 8 years
Extracurricular - Average
Worked as a -
1. ML engineer for 2.5 Years at AI and EV Companies
2. Started a venture in Food Tech space and scaled to 50k users before shutting it down.
3. Worked in unicorns(Flipkart and Netcore) for 5 years as a Product manager
4. Working in BIG 4 as a Product Manager for Gen AI initiative

Post MBA Goal - Accelerate to more strategic Product Leader ship roles.

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aliasa

8 days ago

Hey can we connect. I have similar profile

7 days ago

sure

7 days ago

Your profile looks very competitive, with solid work experience across a startup, your own venture and established companies. Two things you would definitely want to address in your applications- which otherwise could become a bottleneck to admission- is answering why you need an MBA and why at this point in your life. the implicit question is - why cant you achieve your goals without an MBA, given where you are in your career trajectory at this point.

You seem to be doing so well professionally that this question immediately pops up in the head and the person reading your admission file would also wonder about it.

Otherwise your profile looks great. Aim for a 695 or more on the GMAT.

I hope you plan on applying to some other programs as well in addition to Booth.

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7 days ago

Thank you so much for the insight - Ofcourse, i plan to apply at Kellogg, haas, Sloan and ISB as well.

6 days ago

Hey, pretty impressive career growth trajectory. My only advice- don’t get lost in the vast pool of product management applicants. Introspect deeply about what your goals are and what has been the underlying common thread in the career decisions you have taken in the past. It is easy to say “I want to build interesting products,” but that doesn’t really shine a light on how you think about problems that are worth solving.

What edge do you bring in the age of Artificial Intelligence, when AI can summarize research, draft PRDs, analyze metrics, and suggest product ideas in minutes?

Feel free to speak should you need guidance

Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
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5 days ago

Thank you, that's quite Insightful. That's exactly I want to change. - I want to shift to a strategy role. I want to move from product builder to a product leadership role who can build not just products, but businesses. I want to drive strategic decisions that shape market entry, monetization and help long term business growth.

5 days ago

Feel free to read my piece on PM goals here- https://gmatclub.com/forum/product-mana ... 56559.html

You will also find many other relevant posts I have made on consulting, admissions evaluation, goals pitch etc. Best wishes

5 days ago

Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile looks strong on the surface, especially on the work experience side. Your journey from ML engineer to founder to PM at Flipkart/Netcore to GenAI PM at Big 4 shows strong progression and a clear tech/product narrative. The startup + big brand experience is a big plus for Booth, and your post-MBA goal of moving into strategic product leadership is well aligned.

Your GPA is decent, and with about 8 years of experience, you’re in a good range for Booth. The main areas to strengthen are extracurriculars/leadership outside work and making sure you clearly highlight impact across roles.

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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Good Luck!

5 days ago

Thank you

5 days ago

Booth for technology?? Not sure the rationale you used to select that one school.
School selection is as much a science as an art, and you can't get it wrong by chasing a badge.
GMAT/GRE score?
I am counting 5-6 different stints over the eight years of your career so far. That would mean insufficient depth and length of tenure in any one of them. If true, it comes with implications that you should keep in mind when pulling out stories of achievement, leadership, impact, and initiative. Happy to speak if you wish to.
- Dee
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5 days ago

Thank you for the Insight. Ofcourse, i plan to apply at Kellogg, haas, Sloan and ISB as well.

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3 years

United States

2027

Male

GPA: 8

Pre-MBA industry: Law

Post-MBA industry: Consulting

Booth

Booth Scholars

3 days ago

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5 days ago

You are on the higher side of work experience for a 2Y MBA program. Whether Booth or other schools - they will try to nudge you towards their 1Y MBA programs. Be clear which format and why. Same goes for why consulting and what kind of consulting. Happy to speak if you wish to.
- Dee
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5 days ago

Somehow all lawyer applicants I have known or worked with had their hands in the Essar steel deal. Interesting to know and it shows that adcoms have usually heard all stories, lol. That does put a responsibility on you to keep your storytelling super strong when you start to compile your essays.
Your GPA is very low, so make sure you achieve a very high GMAT/ GRE score to balance this. One of my lawyer applicants with similar work experience did indeed interview at Booth, FYI, but you will have to come up with a wider list of b-schools to maximize your chances of admission. IT will be critical to address why you waited so long to get an MBA/ to pivot your career
Do you have any recent ECAs? if all the above that you have mentioned are from college, then they are pretty old. Even if you have some recent community initiatives taken up at work, that would be helpful to demonstrate that you are involved in the growth and support of others around you.

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sj1573

8 years

United States

2026

Male

Score:
615 GMAT Focus
630 GMAT Classic

GPA: 2.97

Pre-MBA industry: Technology

Post-MBA industry: Consulting

Anderson

Full Time MBA

Round 3, 2026

Invited to interviewApr 20, 26

5 days ago

Fuqua

Full Time MBA

Round 3, 2026

5 days ago

Jones Rice

Full Time MBA

Round 3, 2026

InterviewedApr 17, 26

5 days ago

McDonough

Full Time MBA

Round 3, 2026

InterviewedApr 17, 26

5 days ago

Johnson (Cornell)

Full Time MBA

Round 3, 2026

5 days ago

Stern

Part Time MBA (Fall)

Round 3, 2026

5 days ago

Kenan-Flagler

Full Time MBA

Round 4, 2026

5 days ago

Tepper

Full Time MBA

Round 4, 2026

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- 4 years working in project management for family business in international logistics & real estate

- 4 years working in tech sales, 1 year as founding business development for a growth stage startup
- Started and operated my own venture in gaming/entertainment for a year
- A couple years of volunteering in arts/culture during UG, small stints since then
- Short-term goal is consulting, alternative is a technology LDP
- Long-term goal is to return to entrepreneurship/family business
- Applied to NYU, UCLA, Rice, and Cornell Tech in 2024, and was admitted to Rice, but declined to pursue startup opportunity
- Planning on retaking the GMAT FE, targeting a 645

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4 years

India

2027

Female

GPA: 3.46

Pre-MBA industry: Technology

Post-MBA industry: Technology

Columbia

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2027

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Booth

Full Time MBA

Round 1, 2027

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Full Time MBA

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I am currently working in a founder's office role in a B2B SaaS Startup. My work has been primarily wrt Strategy & Operations in the role wherein I have worked in a variety of projects. I have a year-long consulting experience before that in Accenture Strategy. I have done BA Economics Honours from St. Stephen's College, DU.

Post Masters: I want to hopefully continue in a tech oriented role similar to strategy and operations as I do now, but I want international exposure since the industry is pretty advanced outside.
So,

Indian Female
Non-tech Background - Economics Hons
Founders Office Experience ~3 years

Current GMAT FE stands at 625 - I am preparing for GMAT to give it again and get a better score.

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6 days ago

if you are in the Founder's strategy team, that is considered a top-tier pre-MBA experience. Many people work at startups in India in Founder's teams and then go on to target top-tier B-schools globally. You need to unpack your experiences and reconstruct your stories to demonstrate that working on business-oriented projects in your current startup has equipped you with direct engagement with leadership, hands-on experience, experiential maturity, and the ability to contextualize business problems specific to your area of work, better than many profiles applying with similar age and experience.
Admissions officers have a weakness for applicants who are, in the well-traveled term, "passionate" about pursuing their dreams. It is only human to respond to enthusiasm. Schools will use the essays to make an indirect assessment of the quality of your mind and thought process. Do you think critically about the problems in your company or industry? Can you craft a compelling case that links your past, your goals, and your respective target schools? What is your unique story and motivation, what are you trying to solve?

Your GMAT is certainly low, so either change that or try to attempt the GRE to improve the odds.

Feel free to speak should you want to personally discuss your case

Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
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