Profile evaluation for McCombs, UVA Darden, Kelley, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Duke Fuqua, Tepper, Johnson (Cornell), INSEAD, Ross (Michigan), Sloan (MIT), Booth (Chicago), GMAT Focus 675, Consumer Packaged Goods background, from Indonesia

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8 months ago

Thank you for sharing your profile @Z S! While a 675 GMAT FE score is within range, it can be slightly on the lower end at highly competitive schools like MIT Sloan and Booth.

3.4 GPA is around the average for most top 20 programs. It should not be a red flag as long as you show academic and analytical rigor (quant courses, strong GMAT Quant, work experience with numbers/strategy).

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5 months ago

Sorry to hear about the ding from Booth and MIT, @Z S! That said, looking at your interview invites from the other top B-schools, you’ve done really well. Wishing you the very best for Wharton, Berkeley, and Yale in Round 2. If you need a fresh expert perspective on your essays or help preparing for interviews, don’t hesitate to GET IN TOUCH. Good luck!

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Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, with 5 years of experience in the CPG sector and a solid 3.4 GPA, you have a strong professional and academic foundation. Your GMAT score also looks decent for your target schools.

A pivot to consulting is very feasible with your background, schools like Ross and Darden are particularly strong for career switchers into consulting, and they value structured thinking and leadership in fast-paced industries like CPG. If you’ve had any experience managing teams, leading cross-functional projects, or working across markets, that would really strengthen your case.

Could you share more about your current role, team size, leadership scope, or standout achievements? Also, have you had any international exposure or involvement in social/community work? These details would help evaluate your fit at schools like Sloan, which highly values innovation and global impact.

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