Thank you! I am look for companies that offer Leadership development programmes post MBA.
I took GMAT, got 720 (Q50,V38,IR7,AW5)

I think the major reason is being in the over represented pool of Indian Male Engineers.

I was expecting to get through LBS. The essays were good and I also had recommendation from Alumni. The only thing I could think of was my work experience. I will be having 9 yrs of Workex by the time I join vs LBS avg of 5.4. I head LBS generally dont look for 8+ unless the profile is special.

For Oxford & Cambridge, I dont understand even till today what went wrong. They were my backup schools and they surprised me. From GMAT club, I understood that tot many Indian males got through in Jan round for both schools. May be they have taken more in earlier rounds.

Oh 🥰 that’s fantastic news!

Likely EU schools. as US programs tend to be a bit picker with older applicants but you can always apply if you have time. Make sure you have a good enough score to bring to the table. 720 was higher than the average for pretty much all of these programs.

Hi Hasmeet,

Thank you!

My understanding from the MBA process is that you need to have some of the following to make a good application and stand out especially applying from over represented India region - a. Good GMAT/GRE score b. Demonstrated leadership at work c. International Exposure, working in diverse cultures d. Extra-Curricular actitives i.e life outside work. A consultant will help you to refine your stories and essays to make the application stronger only if you have those. So, I would suggest to review if above are ready when you start looking for a consultant. Also, shortlisting your dream schools will also help to work with appropriate consultant as each one has certain schools as their strengths.

Yes, I have worked with a consultant. Please PM me for the details.

College shortlisting depends on what you plan to do after MBA, post- MBA work location, your finances, school strengths and weakness.

Yes, I got a marginal scholarship from HEC