Profile evaluation for ISB, IIMA , NUS, GMAT Classic 730, Computer Software background, from India

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2 years ago

Hi, some thoughts on your profile:

1. Acads (though undergrad pedigree isn't mentioned) and GMAT are fine. Schools list seems alright: LBS and INSEAD might be a tad bit ambitious (given their competitive nature), but with a strong application, I'd give it a shot. Considering your social impact goal, I'd suggest also considering Oxford Said, to then prioritize the shortlist based on your criteria.

2. Your work-ex is interesting, particularly the F100 brand tag, digital transformation client-work and social sector work within banking. Linking your past experiences/ skills to your post MBA goals and crafting a narrative on how/ why an MBA fits in would be important. Some questions to ponder on: Why consulting (social/ PP)? What are your transferable skills? Why MBA (and target school)? What's your plan B (if not consulting)?

3. ECs offer decent talking points for essays. Aim to highlight the skills you picked up in these activities, and how these tie to your journey during/ post MBA.

Hope this helps a bit. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to have a deeper chat. Happy to also connect you with an alum from NUS if you'd like.

Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet
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Zedlol

Undergrad pedigree is okayish. Regional university in India (Tier 2)

Thank you for the comment. I am conflicted with Financial Services Consulting(more in line with my previous work ex) and Social Impact Consulting(because of the impact it creates over the long term) and these are the aspects I will cover with the admissions consultant I will take.
I have made a list of transferable skills I have to explain from banking to consulting.

Can you mention some safe/target schools based on my profile (any geography - US/EU/Asia) ?

LBS/INSEAD is a bit of an over-reach with my GMAT score, I agree.

Thanks for the update. While we don't speculate on chances at particular schools based on this initial review (this takes deeper discussions and understanding of your profile and preferences), broadly, European/ Asian programs such as NTU, Oxford, IESE can be looked at.

In the US context, UST15-30 can be the Reach/ Safe options to consider, particularly those with high % alumni in your target roles.

This is one of the first steps I work with candidates on i.e. to prioritize/ shortlist and bucket programs into Ambitious, Reach and Safe. It typically involves 1-2 discussions and data-backed decision-making.

Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet
W: admitstreet.com | E: consultingteam@admitstreet.com

Score-Quest

Your GMAT score is quite competitive, and while an additional 20 points could have strengthened your application, especially for schools like INSEAD and LBS, your current score is still within the range of what these schools typically accept. Your profile does have some unique aspects, such as your experience in both an international F100 firm and in the Indian public sector, which could be appealing to these programs. However, the overall fit for INSEAD and LBS might hinge on the depth and impact of your work experience, which we would need to explore further.

If you receive an offer from ISB, it would be worth considering how it aligns with your career goals compared to potential offers from European or US schools

For Round 2, it might be prudent to also consider some schools that align well with your goals and may have slightly less competitive admissions, ensuring you have a balanced portfolio of programs.

To provide a more detailed analysis, I would recommend discussing your work experience and overall profile in depth. Feel free to schedule a conversation with us or send an email to delve into the specifics of your application strategy.

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ScoreQuest Team
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