Hi Shakti veer singh
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your ambition to transition from retail banking to IB, supported by four years of solid experience in commercial banking makes you a strong candidate. Targeting programs like INSEAD and HEC makes perfect sense, given their reputation for producing leaders in the finance industry and their strong networks in IB. A strong GMAT score will play a crucial role in making your application competitive, aim for a score close to 675.

To strengthen your application, think about showcasing specific examples from your current role that highlight your financial expertise, problem-solving skills, and leadership experience? Additionally, are you pursuing any certifications, networking, or projects to demonstrate your commitment to this career switch? All these will help you stand out amidst the pool of applicants.

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Hi @Shakti veer singh , I hope you are doing well!

Since you are yet to take the GMAT, aim for a score of 700+ to strengthen your candidacy, particularly for programs with strong finance focus like NYU Stern, Columbia, or LBS.
Your GPA of 7.8 is respectable, but you should highlight your academic strengths and any relevant coursework in finance or quantitative subjects. Additionally, emphasize any achievements in your current role that demonstrate analytical skills, deal-making ability, or client management, as these are transferable to investment banking. Gain certifications like CFA Level 1 or Financial Modeling to showcase commitment to the industry. As we have very little information now, we cannot comment much on your profile. If you’d like, we are happy to discuss your leadership skills, impact created, challenges faced, awards and achievements and extracurriculars to assess your chances to top B-schools and strengthen your application with impactful stories.

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Shantanu Sharma
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Email: valuecreation@mbaandbeyond.com