Hey @justdohit , I hope you are doing well.

Your profile presents a strong foundation. Your internship experience as a brand and product manager at a startup, followed by a full-time role at Nongshim, demonstrates practical, hands-on experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), a major industry. The impact you've had in sales with the Chupa Chups brand is impressive, especially given the significant growth in sales figures. However, to enhance your MBA application, it is recommended to focus on improving your GMAT score, which at 625 is on the lower end for top-tier programs. While your academic performance and extracurricular involvement are notable, refining your career goals with more depth could further strengthen your narrative. For example, broadening your short-term goals to include not just brand management but strategic roles in marketing or product development could give a clearer view of how the MBA fits into your long-term aspirations, such as becoming a CMO. Additionally, your startup experience can be a valuable asset if framed in terms of leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Overall, consider retaking the GMAT if possible, and ensure your essays highlight not only your work achievements but also your leadership skills and future impact, which will appeal to top business schools. What's going to matter most in your application is how you connect the experiential dots and build a great story to stand out from other applicants in the pool.

If you’d like, we are happy to discuss your profile in depth and assess your chances to top B-schools and strengthen your application with impactful stories.

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