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India
2026
Male
Score: 655 GMAT Focus
GPA: 8.89
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
HEC Paris
HEC MiM
HEC MiM
R2,
2026
1 month ago
3 Oct 2025 04:10
IE
IE MiM (Sept Start)
IE MiM (Sept Start)
1 month ago
3 Oct 2025 04:10
LBS
Masters in Management
Masters in Management
R2,
2026
1 month ago
3 Oct 2025 04:10
ESSEC
ESSEC Master in Management
ESSEC Master in Management
R2,
2026
1 month ago
3 Oct 2025 04:10
1 month ago
3 Oct 2025 04:10
Well I Gave My exam and got a 655(Q86, V82, DI79), It is good enough(I think) for the colleges I'm aiming for, and since GMAC gives us only 48 hours to send scores to 5 schools without cost, I gotta send the scores before applying, I am applying for an MIM in Europe. For my background and Profile:
Background:
Indian male engineering student
Completed my B.Tech from GGSIPU (MAIT) this july with a GPA of 8.89
Lateral entry via diploma route (Diploma in ECE from PUSA Institute of Technology)
Work Experience:
10 months internship at Shaurya, an EdTech startup — role: Product Developer/Product Manager
Led a small team of 3
Involved in product revamp (app, web, branding/graphics)
Positive impact reflected in user feedback (students & teachers)
4 months internship at Accenture focused on cloud and Linux management (mostly technical, non-business)
About to join Accenture as a full-time employee this month
Co-Curricular Activities & Leadership:
Co-founder of the Technical Society of my department
PR Head for the Art Society in college, involved in sponsorship and coordinating volunteer drives with NGOs (painting walls in public schools)
Event Organizer and Coordinator for cultural fests
Creative Head and co-founder of the technical society, organizing seminars and events
Winner of a few art competitions, including a university-wide competition among all colleges under the university
Academic & Other Achievements:
Projects include web development, machine learning chatbot, business analysis using Power BI, and coffee business analysis
Certifications mainly in engineering/technical fields
Letters of Recommendation:
One from the startup founder, highlighting leadership and impact in product development
One from the Head of Department who coordinated the technical society, focusing on academic rigor and leadership
Schools I have on my list:
HEC Paris
ESSEC
ESCP
IE Business School
SDA Bocconi
LBS
Eramus(RSM)
St. Gallen
I know some of these might be out of reach for me, please let me know that too if you think some might be shots in the dark because i am on a pretty tight budget, i am mainly thinking of sending my 5 scores to 2 schools that are a reach for me and 3 target schools.
Thanks in advance for your advice!!
Background:
Indian male engineering student
Completed my B.Tech from GGSIPU (MAIT) this july with a GPA of 8.89
Lateral entry via diploma route (Diploma in ECE from PUSA Institute of Technology)
Work Experience:
10 months internship at Shaurya, an EdTech startup — role: Product Developer/Product Manager
Led a small team of 3
Involved in product revamp (app, web, branding/graphics)
Positive impact reflected in user feedback (students & teachers)
4 months internship at Accenture focused on cloud and Linux management (mostly technical, non-business)
About to join Accenture as a full-time employee this month
Co-Curricular Activities & Leadership:
Co-founder of the Technical Society of my department
PR Head for the Art Society in college, involved in sponsorship and coordinating volunteer drives with NGOs (painting walls in public schools)
Event Organizer and Coordinator for cultural fests
Creative Head and co-founder of the technical society, organizing seminars and events
Winner of a few art competitions, including a university-wide competition among all colleges under the university
Academic & Other Achievements:
Projects include web development, machine learning chatbot, business analysis using Power BI, and coffee business analysis
Certifications mainly in engineering/technical fields
Letters of Recommendation:
One from the startup founder, highlighting leadership and impact in product development
One from the Head of Department who coordinated the technical society, focusing on academic rigor and leadership
Schools I have on my list:
HEC Paris
ESSEC
ESCP
IE Business School
SDA Bocconi
LBS
Eramus(RSM)
St. Gallen
I know some of these might be out of reach for me, please let me know that too if you think some might be shots in the dark because i am on a pretty tight budget, i am mainly thinking of sending my 5 scores to 2 schools that are a reach for me and 3 target schools.
Thanks in advance for your advice!!
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Your profile looks good on the surface, an 8.89 GPA with engineering rigor, plus strong extracurriculars shows both academics and well-rounded involvement. Your GMAT Focus score is also competitive. Your internships, especially the EdTech startup experience with leadership responsibilities and user-impact results, are strong differentiators compared to generic technical internships.
The key for your apps will be leveraging your leadership/initiative in societies and startup work to show maturity and readiness for global MiM programs. Given the budget constraint, I’d suggest picking a balanced mix — maybe 2 stretches (HEC/LBS), 2 strong targets (ESSEC/IE), and 1 safer option (Bocconi or RSM).
I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target 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.
Feel free to connect- Click here
You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com
Good Luck!
Your profile is strong and well-rounded — excellent academics (8.89 GPA from GGSIPU), solid technical foundation, and early leadership experience through internships and co-curricular initiatives. Your work at Shaurya demonstrates tangible impact in product development and team leadership, while your involvement in technical and art societies highlights versatility and initiative.
For your target MiM programs in Europe — HEC Paris, ESSEC, IE, LBS, and Bocconi — your background aligns well. Your GMAT Focus score of 655 (Q86, V82, DI79) is competitive for these schools; however, if feasible, a slight improvement in DI could strengthen your reach schools. Given your budget and 5-school submission limit, prioritizing 2 reach and 3 strong target schools is a sensible strategy.
Overall, you present a compelling profile of academic rigor, leadership, and impact. We’d be happy to help you refine your narrative, highlight differentiators for essays, and finalize your school strategy.
Feel free to reach out at contact@involve-consulting.com
or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naikhemal/
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Best,
Hemal
Rep, Involve Consulting
(HEC Paris)