Profile evaluation for IESE, Finance: Investment Management background, from Philippines

gmatclub

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1 year ago

HI,
You seem to have made quite a jump from your part time jobs to the Ecommerce site and your current role. Adcoms will view this favorably. The current work experience sounds most interesting and you can spin this very well in your essays by talking about the large scale impact you are able to create through your work. A few other plus points are that you have international experience and work with NGOs- both are noteworthy.
Given your career goals, you could add RSM and Copenhagen Business School to your list.
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Hey @kao93 ,

With 9 years of diverse experience spanning business development in infrastructure, brand management, and investment management, your profile showcases versatility and global exposure, particularly in managing complex projects with multinational partners. Your work on high-stakes infrastructure initiatives in railways, airports, and toll roads demonstrates significant leadership and impact, while your background as a musical theater actor and classical vocalist adds a creative and unique dimension to your story. Transitioning into consulting with a focus on energy and transportation infrastructure is a logical next step, given your expertise and passion for bridging technological gaps in emerging markets. However, your undergraduate GPA of 2.85 is below average for top programs, making it critical to achieve a strong GMAT score (ideally 700 or higher) and highlight additional coursework or certifications to mitigate concerns about academic readiness. Schools like INSEAD, IESE, HEC Paris, and Rotterdam School of Management, with their focus on sustainability, innovation, and diversity, align well with your goals and background. To strengthen your application, highlight consulting-like experiences in problem-solving and strategy, articulate your transition to consulting clearly, and showcase leadership impact both professionally and in community initiatives. 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 more about your leadership skills, impact created, challenges faced, awards and achievements and extracurriculars in depth to assess your chances to top B-schools and strengthen your application with impactful stories.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
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