Thanks for sharing your profile @swedishcheese! Good GMAT FE score of 735. It offsets any concerns regarding the “non-traditional” pre-MBA industry background. Good for all your target schools, including HBS and Stanford. Good GPA 3.8, top-tier academic performance, especially if from a rigorous undergrad program. This reinforces your intellectual capability. With 7 years of work experience, you’re at the upper edge of typical MBA cohorts, which can work in your favor if your leadership trajectory and goals are mapped. Schools will expect mature career clarity and managerial experience at this stage.

We would love to learn more about your academic background, extracurricular activities, 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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Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond

Hey
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, congratulations on your amazing GMAT score. It puts you in a very competitive position, especially for schools like Wharton, Booth, and Columbia, where strong quant ability is a big plus. With 7 years of experience and a 3.8 GPA, your academic and professional foundation looks solid across the board.

Targeting a shift into IB post-MBA is a common, but ambitious pivot, especially at schools like Harvard, GSB, and Wharton, which look for clear motivation, maturity, and leadership. Please tell us more about your pre-MBA industry as it is important to establish how your previous work builds a strong case for finance and how the MBA bridges that gap.

Could you share a bit more about your current role, leadership exposure, and any finance-related experiences so far? That’ll help us better gauge your story fit for each school. Also, ARINGO is offering a free LinkedIn profile optimization to help sharpen your post-MBA positioning.

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I’d also be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target 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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You can also email me at: priyankak@aringo.com
Good Luck!