Score: 605 GMAT Focus
GPA: 3.88
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
22 days ago
26 Oct 2025 07:10
Working experiences
3 years in Product Manager role at Private Equity Saas Startup (one promotion)
1 year in UX Design role at Fortune 100
Other projects
Worked with Chicago Boothies on a startup project
Led an online Product and UX professionals community of 4K people (hosted webinars and book club)
Extra curricular
Ultra-trail runner (3 50Ks completion and 1 70K)
Background
Born and raised in Vietnam. Moved to US to complete Bachelor degree at a Midwestern college then work for a year before moving back to Vietnam
The workshop will be led by Shantanu, an INSEAD alumnus who has supported many applicants in securing admission from top global schools. Feel free to register for the session by filling out this GOOGLE FORM.
We would love to learn more about your academic background, extracurricular activities, professional experiences, and personal journey so we can offer a more tailored assessment of your profile and evaluate your chances at your target schools more accurately. Feel free to book a profile evaluation session.
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, I see a strong and distinctive profile. A Vietnamese female in tech with global exposure already puts you in a rare and attractive demographic for top MBA programs. Your GPA and solid experience show both analytical strength and leadership potential. The promotion in your startup role adds credibility, and your involvement in building and leading a 4K-member Product & UX community is a big differentiator, it highlights initiative, communication, and real impact beyond your day job.
Your extracurricular as an ultra-trail runner adds an interesting personal dimension, it reflects grit, discipline, and endurance, qualities AdComs love seeing. The GMAT is a bit on the lower side for LBS and Cambridge, but your GPA, cross-border experience and strong career trajectory will help offset that, especially if your essays and recommendations are sharp.
Focus your essays on how your product experience connects to your future leadership goals in tech, emphasize your ability to bridge user experience, business strategy, and tech innovation.
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.
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You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com
Also, if you’re working on your essays, Jenifer’s upcoming Coffee Session on “Mastering the 3 ‘Why’ Questions” (Why MBA, Why Now, Why This School) could be really useful - it’s all about shaping a clear, authentic MBA story that connects your experiences and goals effectively.
Good Luck!