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3 years
India
2026
Female
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 9.2
Pre-MBA industry: Finance: Diversified Financial Services
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
ISB
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2026
2 months ago
22 Aug 2025 10:08
2 months ago
22 Aug 2025 10:08
Post MBA I plan to switch to a consulting based role or industry focused role from the pure finance role i was working on. Hoping to have a wider range of options.
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2 months ago
23 Aug 2025, 23:02
Hey @Saloni_3747,
Excellent GPA, What college?
3 years is on the lower side, but my clients with 3 years an no name engineering colleges have studied in M-7s (scholarships and Loans help anyone study there, regardless of personal finances)
The key is to set a clear link between your pre-MBA career to your post-MBA trajectory
Also, unless you are specifically fixated on post-MBA careers in India, looking at other options would help increase your clarity.

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2 months ago
25 Aug 2025, 22:07
Hi Saloni,

You have a strong academic profile (GPA 9.2) and 3 years in diversified financial services, which provides solid analytical and problem-solving experience for your ISB application. Your goal to pivot into consulting or an industry-focused role post-MBA is realistic. To strengthen your profile, aim for a competitive GMAT (665+) to complement your high GPA, and highlight leadership, impact, and cross-functional collaboration in your current role. Framing your story around transferable skills from finance to consulting/strategy will be key for a compelling ISB application.
It will be crucial to build an authentic, compelling narrative. Focus on articulating your goals and career transition plan clearly - make sure your goals are specific and well-defined. Connect your past experiences to your future goals, highlight the specific skills or exposure you're seeking and explain how the MBA will help you gain these to achieve your goals.

Feel free to book a free call with our MBA experts for a more detailed discussion. You can also contact us directly at team.mba@theredpen.com or +91-7780769732.