Profile evaluation for IESE, Duke Fuqua, Ross (Michigan), ISB, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UVA Darden, GMAT Focus 715, Consulting background, from India

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1 year ago

Kudos for working hard and also pursuing a masters degree. Also kudos for a cool username 👍😇

You have a lot of good things going on and I don’t see any weaknesses per se so this is awesome.

There are a few components of your profile that you may want to emphasize more to admissions and also to recruiters because that is ultimately the final goal, and that is delivering presentations, talking to clients, and managing people. These are the most important and high-end elements of someone in your career position. I wouldn’t over them or make them sound unrealistic but I would just sprinkle them in your essays and your résumé and make sure that you recommend her touches on them as well.

PS. I think one question that admissions may have and one question that may help you succeed with your goal is why are you not able to transition to MBB right now? What are you missing? How does the NBA feel that gap?

PS. I would say technical skills are less important. It’s great that you have them and it’s really helpful to have them but they are valued less as you progress through the ranks. People expect you to be managing and leading rather than Coding. Make sure that you appear as a leader with some coding skills.

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Thank you so much bb for your insights! Also, great job with the gmatclub! I never got a chance to thank you and the community but since here we are, my sincerest gratitude to you and your team for this gem of a forum

I totally agree with you, client relationship and people management will form the core of my application essays with technical skills sprinkled across my essays/resume.

In response to your question - MBB in India hires only MBA grads (they do hire a small volume of non-MBA grads but pretty early in one's career). Also my current experience being heavy on analytics and less so on strategy consulting, makes a direct transition to frontend strategy consulting role difficult at this point in my career. I feel a two-year MBA will help me fill that skill gap (especially through a summer internship).

Thank you for the kind words. You definitely want the summer internship as that is a primary feeder campaign for MBB.

I can tell you that you’re consulting background and a strong or even top 20 MBA name should get you an interview or pass the initial screening. Converting that into an internship offer or a job offer is something that would require you showing initiative and demonstrating strong interview skills. if that is not something you feel is flawless, I suggest you join some toastmasters or ask a mentor or someone else to help you in regular presentation and speaking practice. Also case studies and case interviews. This will also help you in your applications as this will somehow come out during your application or interview and will show your commitment and planning and maturity and pursuing your goal.

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This is an interesting suggestion bb, I will definitely look into this!

dee1pug1

IIT, strong scores, deep skills in analytics—all are a strong base for showing how you've built the spike in your T-shape profile and how the MBA program will help you build the width. Is your part-time MS done? (I read 'present tense', hence my query.)
Do remember that schools have rejected hundreds of students with scores of 750 or higher in the past for multiple, justifiable reasons. If you can avoid the mistakes of those candidates, you should be in a safe zone. The schools you've selected are vastly different choices. I trust that you are working on understanding their DNA so that your applications are bespoke, not cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all.
Your 90-day countdown is on for R1.
- Dee
(MBA Admissions Consultant and Management Consultant)
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Hi dee1pug1,

Thanks for your reply!

As far as my school selection is concerned, I understand there's scope for more research. I plan to connect with my network in these schools as well as attend the admission events to get a better sense of their DNA.

Also, I am currently pursuing my masters and plan to finish the same by next Spring. Any particular reason for your question? Do you see any issues with my application as I haven't yet finished my current masters.

It's just that niggling discomfort that you are already pursuing a master's, and even before you have completed it, AND accumulated evidence of having applied that knowledge in your work, you are considering an MBA education. Maybe I am overthinking, but it would help if you ensure that you showcase the application of this education at work through your CV and achievements. Don't read much in my query; I am very old-school.

ARINGO

Hey there, your profile is definitely catching my eye! A 715 GMAT is amazing, and your consulting experience with a focus on analytics is a perfect launchpad for your post-MBA goals in MBB consulting or tech analytics. It's also great to see you taking initiative outside of work – leadership qualities are a big deal in MBA programs.

While your undergrad GPA might be a bit on the lower side, absolutely crush that by highlighting your rockstar performance (4.0 GPA!) in the Georgia Tech MS program. That shows serious academic chops! But to craft a truly knock-out application, what I'm really curious about is the impact you've made at your consulting firm. Did your data magic save clients a ton of money or completely transform their decision-making? Did you mentor junior analysts who went on to do amazing things? Showcasing those specific achievements will have adcoms sitting up and taking notice.

Looking at your target schools, you've got a great mix – some M7 heavyweights (Sloan MIT, Wharton) and some fantastic international options (LBS, ISB). The key here is going to be tailoring your application to each program. To give you the best possible advice on where to apply and how to position yourself for success, we should really dig into your specific accomplishments and craft a winning strategy. Feel free to connect with us.

Feel free to send me your CV and other info on [email protected], I would love to connect you with our CEO who will be happy to help further with a detailed review and perhaps work together on some amazing apps.

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