Profile evaluation for Cambridge Judge, ISB, LBS, Said, Consulting background, from India

2 years ago

Hey capella789123,

Your profile is a good fit for ISB and Oxford Said (with the caveat that you get a decent 720+ GMAT score). For LBS international work experience is a factor, so do factor that into your shortlist while narrowing in on schools of your choice.

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capella789123

2 years ago

No international work ex as such just interacted with international clients. How about Judge business school ?

PS: My undergraduate score is slightly on the lower side about 65%.

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TheMBAEdge

2 years ago

Sure Judge can be a good bet! LBS and INSEAD do value International experience a lot - so if you don't have that there can be other ways to demonstrate you international inclination.
After 7 years your academics will have a slightly lower weightage in your application since schools understand that its was a long time ago and nothing you can do about it now. One way to offset any such concern can be through a solid GMAT score and showcasing good professional career development in recent years (think about promotions, leadership roles, intra/inter office initiatives etc.)

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TheMBAEdge

2 years ago

You can also add HEC Paris to the mix, has been a decent feeder to Amazon Lux and other tech firms across Berlin and Amsterdam

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capella789123

2 years ago

Thanks this is very helpful. I am looking for 1 yr programs like Judge.I am thinking of applying in R2 for these schools.
Is HEC Paris also 1 year ?
How are the job prospects for immigrants in UK ?
Any other school you would recommend?

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capella789123

2 years ago

Also which version do you think is best giving GMAT right now ? Old version or GMAT focus ? Are schools accepting GMAT focus score ?

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TheMBAEdge

2 years ago

HEC Paris is 16months (so slightly over a year, but the additional 4 months shouldnt be a major concern). If you are ready, would strongly advice for Round 1 given that all spots are open and chances of scholarship is also higher - plus gives you the opportunity to recalibrate your strategy for Round 2. UK job market is facing headwinds but options are there for graduates from top b schools, they have limited spouses so that is something to watch out for in case you have a spouse that wants to relocate with you.
IMD is also a strong program but its in the Jan admission cycle and places well for general corporate roles - not necessarily a tech powerhouse.

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TheMBAEdge

2 years ago

GMAT focus is basically a way for GMAC to counter GRE's growing popularity amongst test takers. I guess it goes live Aug end and all backend infra will be in place by Q4. Since schools wouldn't have test taking data hence it will be difficult for them to place your academic aptitude on conventional GMAT grading scale (due to the lack of data) which can work against you. Best to go for the old GMAT edition otherwise the GRE.

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capella789123

2 years ago

How is Singapore Bschools for my profile ?

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TheMBAEdge

2 years ago

NUS is a good gateway for careers with Singaporean offices of large tech firms like Microsoft, Meta, Linkedin, plus some high growth SEA focused unicorns. So can be a decent option provided you are open to career in Asia. Lets close the loop here for GMATClub's sake , please reach out to info@thembaedge.com for any further queries.

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