Profile evaluation for ESADE, Foster, IESE, McCombs, GMAT Focus 645, Telecommunications background, from Chile

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1 year ago

Thanks again for your help with the calculator and congrats on the 645!

For an applicant from LATAM, you have a good score for the programs you have selected. IESE has generally a 625 FE equivalent, so you are ahead there and speaking Spanish you would be quite comfortable in Spain. However, US programs can offer access to some of the top employers, and awesome choice on McCombs and Foster.

I think you have a solid and great profile overall - fantastic that you have a strong MSc GPA - that shows itself well.

A lot of it will come down to how much you can showcase yourself as a driven, motivated, high performing applicant. Not just in essays but also in the resume. I have noticed a number of schools seem to be overwhelmed with applications and under-staffed, so they often do not even consider the essays (it seems to me) and just sort the apps based on scores and resume. So try to make it look appealing with promotions, growth, expanded responsibilities. If you are lacking promotions (some companies are bad with that), use the optional essay to highlight. If you have some entrepreneurial activities, etc, I would also put them on the resume to showcase that you are doing more than just your job to try to impress folks. If it is too small to put on the resume, include in the essays, stories, etc.

Also, if you have not already, talk to as many students from these programs as you can - that will help you build up a network that will be super valuable but also will help with admissions as you will learn a lot more and also you can name drop and draw parallels. LATAM students seem to be quite helpful in their community circles so feel free to troll the school sites for ambassadors, clubs, and just linkedin.

ARINGO

Hi gferis
I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your GMAT score is within range for your target schools. Plus, a 3.7 in Engineering and a perfect 4 on your MSc is another positive aspect of your profile.
Coming to your work experience, starting as a Data Scientist for one of the largest retailers and online marketplaces in LATAM and transitioning into a leadership role at a major telecommunications company is impressive. Your role as a consultant at McKinsey is another positive aspect.
Your long-term plans to return to Chile and establish your own consultancy focused on advanced analytics aligns with the values of the schools you are targeting.

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gferis

Hi bb, Priyanka !

Thanks you both for the feedback.
It really helps me to focus on my application instead of looking for more schools or preparing GMAT.

Have a nice day !