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5 years
India
2026
Male
Score: 675 GMAT Focus
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
IESE
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1, 2026
InterviewedNov 1, 25
5 months ago
12 Nov 2025 08:11
HEC Paris
September Intake
September Intake
Round 2, 2026
AcceptedOct 20, 25
ScholarshipNone
5 months ago
28 Oct 2025 11:10
10 months ago
21 Jun 2025 01:06
Academics

• B.Tech, Manipal Institute of Technology (CGPA: 6.67)
• Academic performance improved in final semesters
• Currently enrolled in MBA Math to strengthen quantitative profile
• GMAT: 655 (91st percentile) - I had given a classic edition with 630 earlier, my mock scores hovered between 645-675

Work Experience: 4 years

• Pharmeasy (Startup):
Solely managed analytics for one vertical; improved surgical lead identification by 30%, automated reporting for leadership, and supported marketing/product with customer insights

SAP Labs (MNC):
• Promoted within a year from Associate to Specialist and moved to a global Business Intelligence team for Customer Support
• Drove self-service process improvement (15% reduction in case volumes), cost-saving data migration project (7-figure savings), and workforce optimization
• Represented Concur post-acquisition, aligning analytics/reporting with SAP systems
• Extensive collaboration with global stakeholders across support, product, and operations

Global Exposure:
• Worked with global teams across North America, Europe, and APAC
• Attended a workshop and and represented company at an international conference in USA
Volunteering: 1.5+ years as a Pro Bono Consultant, advising NGOs on strategy, data analytics, and operational improvements

• Post-MBA Goals: I want to transition into product management to move from enabling decisions with data to owning and solving real-world problems at scale. An MBA will equip me with the strategic, leadership, and product thinking skills needed to drive impact in the tech and AI space.
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10 months ago
21 Jun 2025, 17:20
Hi Sarthak, Do share more details about your work experience of 5 years, your biggest achievements and impact, and your rationale behind your goals. That would help in providing you with some concrete tips
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10 months ago
22 Jun 2025, 00:17
Hi- Thank you for response I have updated these details, looking forward to your feedback
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10 months ago
21 Jun 2025, 20:45
Hello Sarthak, some more details can help assess your profile better:

1. Which undergrad university did you study in, and how were the grades? On the GMAT, what was your sectional split, and was it your first attempt i.e. do you foresee an improvement if you were to retake?

2. Regarding the professional arc, which company/ companies have you worked in, and what was the nature of your roles, any career progression etc.? And what are your directional career goals post MBA?

3. Anything on the extracurriculars side?

Hope this helps provide some direction on the angles to think of. Feel free to reach out through the link below for a deeper discussion.

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10 months ago
22 Jun 2025, 00:18
Hi- Thank you for response I have updated these details, looking forward to your feedback
Apart from all this I am into the art of story telling, was into dramatics in college and now I write movie reviews whenever I Have time
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9 months ago
25 Jun 2025, 11:12
Hello Sarthak Arora,

IESE is a strong fit given your analytics-to-product transition plan, but your 655 GMAT Focus (91st percentile) is borderline. I'd suggest pushing toward 675–685 if you want better chances, especially for scholarships.

Academically, your GPA is low, but you're already tackling that with MBA Math: smart move. Your career impact at SAP and Pharmeasy, combined with global exposure and pro bono consulting, gives your profile good depth.

Let’s connect to refine your PM pitch and fine-tune how you present your academic and test weaknesses.

Ameer Khatri, Admissions Consultant
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9 months ago
25 Jun 2025, 12:03
Hi Sarthak Arora
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you present a strong narrative of career progression across both startup and corporate environments, with clear impact in data driven roles and a thoughtful pivot toward PM. Your experience demonstrates your ability to work cross functionally, influence business decisions, and collaborate internationally, skills highly relevant to your post-MBA goals.

Your GMAT score is decent however your GPA looks low. Consider proactively addressing how you’ve improved your quantitative skills since undergrad. Your pro bono consulting experience adds a valuable leadership and impact oriented angle, showing commitment beyond work. Your goal of transitioning to PM in tech/AI is credible given your analytics background and global exposure.

Do you have any product-related exposure? This will help reinforce the feasibility of your post-MBA transition. Are you open to considering schools like Rotterdam and ESADE.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for top MBA programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances— happy to help!
No pressure, no strings—just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.

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Good Luck!