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4 years
India
2026
Male
Score: Waiver
GPA: 8.74
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
Foster
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
InterviewedDec 18, 25
DeniedDec 12, 25
4 months ago
17 Dec 2025 09:12
McCombs
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
DeniedDec 17, 25
4 months ago
17 Dec 2025 09:12
Kenan-Flagler
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
InterviewedNov 20, 25
WaitlistedNov 19, 25
4 months ago
17 Dec 2025 09:12
Jones Rice
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
InterviewedNov 18, 25
AcceptedDec 17, 25
Scholarship25%
4 months ago
17 Dec 2025 09:12
Stern
NYU Tech MBA
NYU Tech MBA
Round 1, 2026
4 months ago
11 Dec 2025 12:12
Kelley
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
DeniedDec 10, 25
4 months ago
11 Dec 2025 12:12
BU Questrom
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
AcceptedDec 8, 25
Scholarship25%
4 months ago
11 Dec 2025 12:12
1 year ago
12 Mar 2025 11:03
Hi Team,


I’m interested in getting a profile assessment and understanding what aspects I could work on to improve my candidature.

Academic Background:
B.Tech in Computer Science from Bennett University with a CGPA of 8.74/10. Received a merit-based scholarship and have published two research papers.

Professional Experience:
Currently working as a Senior Software Engineer with 1 year of internship and over 3 years of full-time experience. This role typically requires 4 years of experience, but I was promoted ahead of the curve due to exceptional performance. I was first converted to Software Engineer 2 (a role requiring 2 YOE) and then quickly promoted to Senior Software Engineer. I have received multiple "Kudos" awards for outstanding performance.

GMAT/GRE Score:
I am targeting a GMAT waiver, based on the rigor of my undergraduate coursework and the analytical nature of my professional work.

Leadership Experience:
Currently mentoring 3 junior team members.
Former Lead of the Robotics Club at my university, where I managed a team of 15 members and organized over 10 events with 400+ participants.
Mentoring two student teams for their summer internships under the LeadingIndia program.
Served as a Teaching Assistant for an AI/ML course and also held the position of Batch Representative.

Volunteering & Social Impact:
Actively participate in tree plantation drives organized by my company.
Volunteer as a teacher in my local community and with eVidyaloka, teaching programming to high school students from underprivileged backgrounds in India.
Additionally, I teach English to Ukrainian learners to help them become job-ready.

Extracurricular Activities:
Active member of the university Robotics Club.
Winner of 2–3 inter-university robotics competitions and 4–5 hackathons.
Karate practitioner with five medals, including a gold medal at the state level.

International Exposure:
Experience working with globally distributed teams, collaborating with colleagues from multiple countries.

Post-MBA Goals:
Aspire to pursue roles in Product Management, Technology Strategy, or Strategy Consulting.

My target schools are:

NYU Stern – Tech MBA

Foster School of Business – Tech MBA

McCombs (UT Austin)


I’m also open to learning about other programs where my profile might be a stronger fit.
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1 year ago
12 Mar 2025, 13:49
@OrionVoss ! You’ve got good academic record and work experience in a global tech company, leadership creds can be a plus. With an expected GMAT FE score of ~625, you’re looking at an uphill climb. If aiming, Stern’s Tech MBA crowd tends to roll with higher scores, so if you can push that GMAT to 20, 30+ points, you’ll be in a much stronger position.

Now, let’s talk options. If you're set on tech and product management, you can broaden your list a bit and explore schools like McCombs, Scheller, Foster, which have tech pipelines and might be more forgiving on the GMAT.

Lead more projects, mentor junior folks, and show how you’re already thinking like a product manager. Also, nail your story: Why product management? Why now? Why an MBA? If you can package that into a killer application, you’ll be in a great spot. And seriously, if you can crank up that GMAT score, it’ll make things easier.

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1 year ago
12 Mar 2025, 17:04
If you look very specifically for "tech MBA" , it will be Stern tech MBA and Cornell Tech MBA- both programs have a heavy focus on tech and have a big PM pipeline . that said, you can apply to several MBA programs which will help you achieve the same career outcome.
Be mindful of your target GMAT score. A ~625 FE will be less if you are aiming for any of the top 25 MBA programs as well as the above two tech MBAs.
So, at the moment, in terms of your effort, your energy should go into GMAT prep

Namita Garg,
Founder, MBA Decoder

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1 year ago
12 Mar 2025, 21:48
Hey OrionVoss,

Vashi here from LilacBuds.

Your high CGPA (8.74/10) shows academic rigor plus your technical background (CS degree + multinational product-based tech company experience) is excellent for a tech MBA.
Strong leadership roles and extracurricular activities will help differentiate your profile. Make sure that your application essays reflect your strong professional experiences. Ensure that post-MBA goals are clearly depicted in your application essays.
Target score 625FE will be below the average for most strong tech MBA programs, especially in the US. Try aiming for 675+ for a better shot at strong programs.
If not, would suggest applying with a waiver specially with programs where the schools emphasize work experience and holistic evaluation over GMAT scores (Check out our results for Cornell-Tech + Michigan Ross & many more - Admit w/o GMAT).
A few schools to consider - Foster(Strong for tech & PM), UT Austin, CMU Tepper

We at LilacBuds would love to assist you and would therefore request more details about your profile. You can connect with our team for a detailed profile analysis at https://lilacbuds.com/services/mba-cour ... mpaign=GCV or leave a message on +91-84483 35484 for a direct reachout.

You can also share your CV on [email protected] .

Hoping to hear from you.