You have a strong profile and score. These give you a good defense. Balance will entirely depend on how you package and present your achievements, motivations, etc. Make sure your school selection is aligned with your past and target goals. (Dee: admissions consultant)

Fantastic profile. You should have a very good shot at a T10/possibly an M7 - depending on the quality of the projects you've worked on. Feel free to reach out at https://bit.ly/GM_AugAcd_Profile_Evaluation to chat more.

Hi Tavishi , INSEAD alumna here (and former admissions interviewer). Your score is fantastic, and I can see how it might help you since you have been in a research focused role in BCN and come from an overrepresented pool (from within the consulting pool at INSEAD). I would say you should give your best at LBS and INSEAD and apply to a few of the M7s as well. For the post MBA goals, try to add more depth than just saying you want to get into a front end MBB role. There are certain nuances to how MBBs recruit. A larger vision would read better on the application.

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Hi Tavishi,

Your profile is off to a fantastic start for your MBA applications! A 4.0 GPA from Lady Shri Ram College for Women is stellar, and a 725 on the GMAT Focus is a strong score. Having 3.5 years of experience at Bain Capability Network, especially with international exposure, gives you a solid foundation in consulting. Your interest in eventually launching a venture in the sustainability space demonstrates impressive ambition and focus.

LBS, Kellogg, INSEAD, and Wharton are all top-tier programs, so it's great that you're aiming high. Your profile is definitely competitive for these schools, particularly with your international experience and leadership at Bain. While INSEAD is known for its diverse student body, highlighting specific aspects of the program that resonate with you (like the focus on sustainability or the January intake for internships) will strengthen your application.

The key here will be crafting a compelling narrative that showcases your growth at Bain, your passion for sustainability, and your leadership potential. To really personalize your application strategy and maximize your chances at your dream schools, we'd love to see your CV and chat in more detail. We can help you refine your story and ensure your application materials shine!

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Hi Tavishi, Nice to meet another ELSA (although I am much older).
You have a strong profile and I would be hopeful of your chances at all the programs you have mentioned. Over the years we have worked with many applicants from BCN - so I understand your work well. Even though you haven't travelled abroad for work, you can still highlight working with clients / stakeholders from different countries. What you must show, specifically in the INSEAD app, are qualities such as cultural sensitivity, adaptability, good communication skills and ofcourse a willingness to work with and learn from people who are different than you. These are important as INSEAD has a highly international class, and the program is short, so you should be able to hit the ground running as soon as you join. Coming to the round you wish to apply to- Jan intake is perfectly ok. Its good to have the internship even if you have to go back to consulting post MBA, esp with how the recruitment scene has been in the past two years. The challenge you may face with a March deadline though is that you will know your INSEAD result by May next year. By then your US/UK results will be out. So you may have to deposit some money to another b-school by then.

I am also happy to read that you have some recent ECAs - these can help differentiate you among a large pool of applicants applying from BCN (and most apply to all the b-schools you have mentioned, so your internal competition itself is strong enough). Both LBS and INSEAD have essays asking for your extra curricular activities and interests, and it helps to have meaningful stories here.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss your profile further or take help on your applications. We have an ex-BCN consultant on our team.

Namita Garg,
Founder, MBA Decoder
Email: contact@mbadecoder.com