tldr: Good profile; improved score will be key; Aug attempt means you can only target R2 because school selection will depend on multiple variables, including the score, and 13 schools seem like a random selection; not every school is liberal on scholarships.
Healthcare consulting is a logical step and aligns with your long-term stated goal.
Happy to speak if you wish to.
- Dee (MBA admissions consultant and management consultant) | E: [email protected]

Thank you for sharing your detailed profile, Dr. Harsh Aggarwal @DrHarsh. We commend your strong track record in healthcare, social impact, leadership, and academics. You seem to be a mission-driven candidate with unique strengths, especially in the healthcare domain, which top business schools value.

The GMAT Focus 655 and Classic GMAT 700 are on the lower side for M7 and other elite schools. With your goal of targeting scholarships and highly selective schools, retaking the GMAT and aiming for a 695+ will improve your odds. All the best for your GMAT retake! You can take a look at this success story.

Work Experience (4+ years): Significant breadth across government, private, and NGO sectors. Currently in a managerial role at a philanthropic healthcare foundation, this is a differentiator. Alignment with post-MBA goals in consulting and healthcare leadership.

In terms of extracurriculars & leadership, your profile shines well. Founder & Co-founder of impactful NGOs. Published medical researcher with 4 international papers. Organizing blood drives, CMEs, LGBTQ+ empowerment, and mentoring creates a compelling narrative of social impact and advocacy. Head Boy, event leader, quiz winner, good leadership theme.

Clarity on career transition is important: Moving from clinical medicine to business is bold and admirable. Ensure you clearly articulate why an MBA is necessary now. What skills do you lack? Why consulting as a bridge makes sense for your long-term healthcare leadership goal.

You can also explore schools like IESE, McCombs, Kelley, Carlson, HEC Paris, WHU, and Rotterdam.

With your background, you must ensure your narrative is tight, authentic, and MBA-relevant. Focus on leadership, resilience, social impact, and global vision. Don't be overly technical or medical.

Helpful questions to reflect on (and address in applications)
1. What specific skills are you lacking for the shift to consulting and healthcare strategy?
2. How have your leadership experiences shaped your perspective as a future healthcare business leader?
3. What is the measurable impact of your NGOs and mental health club? Can you quantify that more?
4. Can you show how your LGBTQ+ identity informs your leadership style or sense of empathy?

We’d love to learn more about your professional experience and personal journey so we can offer a more tailored assessment of your profile and evaluate your chances at your target schools more accurately. If you'd like, feel free to book a profile evaluation session.

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Hi Dr. Harsh, this is an impactful profile.

Your MBBS gold medal, 4+ years across govt/NGO/private setups, and founding Sanjeevani (42k+ beneficiaries) create a powerful mission-driven story. The switch into consulting/managerial roles is feasible, especially with the public health + operational exposure.

A 700 GMAT Classic is just at the lower edge for M7, so retaking to hit 730+ would increase odds significantly at Booth/Wharton/GSB. Yale, Fuqua, Ross, and LBS are strong cultural fits given your social impact and healthcare track.

Your LGBTQ identity and grassroots leadership could make you stand out for scholarships if framed authentically. The GPA is strong, so focus the app on scale of impact, leadership under pressure, and why business education is the inflection point now.

You have a purpose-driven profile worth refining. Let’s sharpen the story and scholarship angle.

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Hey Harsh,
Great profile.
Having known people from Hans foundation up close, I also know your work there can come out very well.
And yes, as most comments earlier pointed out, the weakest link in the chain is the GMAT score.
Thankfully the GMAT score is
a) not beyond repair; with a 695-725, you can get the best of top schools, that focus on HealthCare Consulting, likely with good scholarships.
b) even with your current score, we could highlight the diversity of your profile, and likely get admits to top schools.

As such, I would even suggest you prepare parallelly for your GMAT retake, but also begin your applications yesterday, since you may still be able to manage 2-3 superstrong applications within R1

Hope that helps. For a free, 1-to-1 profile review over the phone, please submit your profile on TheIvyLeagueEdge(dot)com/index(dot)php/contactus/

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