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4 years
India
2024
Male
Score: 720 GMAT Classic
GPA: 4
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Computer Software
Foster
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 1, 24
InterviewedJan 26, 24
AcceptedMar 23, 24
Scholarship50%
1 year ago
22 Mar 2024 03:03
Tepper
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedDec 31, 23
WaitlistedMar 6, 24
1 year ago
18 Mar 2024 11:03
ISB
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedDec 6, 23
InterviewedJan 7, 24
DeniedFeb 15, 24
1 year ago
15 Feb 2024 06:02
Marshall (USC)
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2024
AppliedOct 15, 23
WaitlistedDec 27, 23
1 year ago
10 Jan 2024 07:01
2 years ago
9 Jul 2023 06:07
After 4 years of working in tech risk consulting, I am looking to get an MBA to pivot to tech product management
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2 years ago
09 Jul 2023, 23:57
Hey viditg,

You have a strong GPA, however your GMAT score would be slightly below median for both the schools that you have shortlisted. Since you belong to the overrepresented demographic, would advice you to think about improving the GMAT by a couple of points or thinking about another set of solid schools that dominate the Technology recruitment. Since Big-tech overall doesn't factor in your GMAT during the recruitment process (unlike Consulting and some banks), you can think about some solid options closer to the Tech hubs of Seattle, Bay Area which will prove to be an advantage during the recruiting process. There are some other schools which will do a better job on Tech recruitment than Duke Fuqua, although Ross is a very solid option for Product Management.
Overall the Tech Risk Consulting profile is pretty decent and will enable a smooth transition into a PM role with a large technology company from a skillset and experience point of view. Just focus a little harder on selecting the right set of schools and putting in a solid application.

All the best! Do feel free to reach out at info@thembaedge.com if you have any further queries / questions.
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2 years ago
10 Jul 2023, 17:40
Thanks a ton for your comments. I actually have 2 exit plans in mind: Tech or Consulting. I checked the median GMAT for both Duke and Ross and I believe I'm right at the median score as of now. I agree I'm from an overrepresented demographic but I am first generation college student. Would you be able to recommend other schools that I should target?
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2 years ago
10 Jul 2023, 21:52
Median GMAT score usually doesn't cut it for Indian students as there is an expectations of higher scores from an overrepresented demographic. Fuqua is pretty solid for Finance and Consulting, outside the above your should think about schools like Tepper, Anderson, McCombs, Marshall all of whom have really good tech recruitment although their consulting recruitment maybe a notch below the likes of Ross and Fuqua.