Hi @Private
Thanks for sharing your profile.

Let’s start with your academic side. An 8.3 GPA is fine. Where things do get more nuanced is your GMAT score. Would suggest to prioritize the 695 focus score as that will help boost your chances at ISB and Ross. Now do note that ISB and Ross are not really that strong for IB networking. Stern and Wharton will be challenging unless you get a 710+ FE score but these are good for IB recruiting. Fuqua will be on the fence with your current score and here’s where your overall application will matter along with your GMAT score.

Now, the switch to IB. Here's where you need to get brutally honest with yourself. If you’ve never done financial modeling, closed deals, worked in transactions, or at least built significant exposure to M&A/valuation-heavy work during consulting (like due diligence, carve-outs, growth strategy with a PE overlay), you’re going to face two big problems:

Admissions teams may doubt the realism of your post-MBA goals since many similar profiles come at every round, some with actual finance internships, CFA level clears, or pre-MBA deal experience.

Recruiters post-MBA will absolutely filter for technical compatibility, especially NYC where the financial markets are extremely strong and competitive.

If you’re serious about IB, you’ve got 3 priorities:
• Rework your goals essay to be finance-literate. Mention the types of deals, sectors, coverage groups you're drawn to. Tie it to any relevant work you've already done.
• Show transferable skills acquired from your consulting experience that will help in IB
• Get at least one strong finance exposure point into your application, whether through self-study, part-time deal work, or an online course. Anything is better than a cold switch.

Do consider adding more schools to your list.

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The MBA Edge Team

Thank you for sharing your profile @Private! You have good academic credentials, with an 8.3 GPA from India, which, depending on your undergraduate institution and discipline, should be reasonably competitive. Your GMAT Focus score of 695 is good. Your 4 years of experience in consulting is a good foundation, particularly since consulting develops transferable skills like problem-solving, client management, and strategic thinking, all highly valued by investment banking recruiters. For Wharton specifically, your current GMAT/GRE score may be a slight vulnerability, given their highly competitive pool of Indian male applicants targeting finance. You need to ensure your consulting experience demonstrates clear leadership, client impact, and quantitative aptitude, elements that admissions committees look for, particularly for candidates pivoting into IB. Highlight deal exposure, financial modeling, or strategic work that aligns with banking skills. You'll face competition from candidates with direct finance experience, so your story needs to emphasize transferable skills.

We would love to learn more about your academics, extracurriculars, professional background, and personal journey to provide a more tailored assessment of your profile and your chances at your target schools. Feel free to book a profile evaluation session.

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

Hello,

Your GMAT score (Focus 695) is strong and your GPA is solid - which undergrad university was it from?

The 4 years of experience in consulting looks interesting, however, to better assess your profile, please provide details on the specific consulting firm(s) you've worked for, your career progression (e.g., promotions), and quantifiable achievements in your roles.

Your post-MBA goal to pivot into Investment Banking from consulting is a common but competitive transition, requiring a very compelling narrative that explicitly links your current skills to finance and articulates a clear "why MBA".

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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Arvind (Founder, admitStreet)
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