Great score to offset the Indian male engineer challenge. However, your score is just a defense not to get rejected, which doesn't mean getting selected. Your career narrative on the multiple 'why's?' will be key. Equally important is sensible school selection. e.g., why MIT for a career in finance, especially when there are many others who send more than a third of their class into that field? Equally, 'finance sector' is too broad, and you may be better placed to bring in precision, pragmatism, and ambition in your responses.
- Dee
MBA admissions consultant and management consultant
catalysts.success@gmail.com

Hey @rohilnrl ,

Your profile has strong potential with a 775 GMAT and Amazon experience, but transitioning from tech to finance may be challenging. Your CFA Level 1 certification demonstrates your commitment to a career in finance and your technical understanding of financial concepts and preparation for CFA Level 2 adds further credibility to your finance aspirations. However, moving from a technology role into the finance sector can raise concerns for admissions committees. They may question whether you have enough experience or background in core finance areas like investment banking, asset management, or corporate finance, which are competitive and often require specialized knowledge. While managing family finances is valuable, it may not carry the same weight as formal roles in the finance industry. Without direct finance experience in a corporate setting, you will need to clearly articulate why you are making this pivot and how your skills translate to finance. Draw connections between tech and finance, such as fintech trends, automation in financial systems, or data-driven decision-making in finance. You’ll need to highlight transferable skills (data analysis, financial management) and articulate clear post-MBA goals in finance. Leverage your CFA Level 1 to show commitment.

With your profile, you may be competitive at top MBA programs that value diverse experiences and have strong finance tracks, such as Wharton, Columbia, and Booth and Said Business School.

If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call sometime this week to discuss your profile in depth and your chances to some good B- schools in detail.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
Email: valuecreation@mbaandbeyond.com

Hi rohilnrl
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, first of all, congratulations on that amazing score. That score surely offsets your overrepresented background. Your GPA also looks decent. I am a bit surprised seeing your school list, I think you should give it a second thought and work on adding a few more top B-schools. Make sure to categorize them into reach, target and safe to maximize your chances of a successful admit. Now about your work experience, 5 years is strong enough to demonstrate leadership skills, impact and ability to work in cross-functional teams. Also, your post-MBA goals should clearly articulate a strong reason for an MBA and why from that particular school.

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