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4 years
India
2027
Female
Score: 605 GMAT Focus
GPA: 9.28
Pre-MBA industry: Consumer Packaged Goods
Post-MBA industry: Consumer Packaged Goods
IIM (All Schools)
IIM Ahmedabad PGPX
IIM Ahmedabad PGPX
1 month ago
27 Feb 2026 07:02
ISB
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1,
2027
1 month ago
27 Feb 2026 07:02
5 months ago
29 Oct 2025 10:10
Electrical Engineering from a top university in the state with a 9.28 GPA. State boarded 10th (95%) and 12th (92.92%). Started working with UNILEVER as an Assistant Management Trainee, lead a team of 3 in my first role where I was the planning lead for the entire RM PM management of HUL. Post that, moved into sourcing/procurement role where I lead a team of 3 again, responsible for a spend of 680 INR cr, KPIS including savings boost, operational improvements. Currently working at Loreal as a Sourcing Manager (an IC role), managing negotiations and project management at large, interacting with global ( paris teams) to keep things moving.
Talking about the schools:
INSEAD loves candidates with early leadership, strong global brands, and operations/supply chain exposure. Your Unilever + L’Oréal combo is INSEAD-friendly. Female + engineering + CPG ops is a positive differentiator. INSEAD’s average work experience is ~5.5–6 years. You’ll be slightly younger, but still within range if your leadership stories are strong. Execution and clarity of goals will matter more than raw stats.
ISB values brand-name employers (HUL is the gold standard), early people leadership and quant + ops + business exposure. Your profile seems aligned well with ISB’s typical admit pool, especially for CPG/ops roles. With a nice test score and well-told leadership stories, you should be competitive.
For INSEAD/ ISB, aim for a GMAT FE score of ~675+ (or equivalent) or GRE ~325+
Post-MBA role clarity is important; avoid generic goals like “leadership role in CPG.” Instead, be specific- supply chain/sourcing leadership, category management/strategy and regional/global operations roles.
You can also explore other schools like HEC Paris, IESE, LBS, and NUS/CEIBS.
Questions for you to reflect upon:
1) Do you see yourself post-MBA in India, Europe, or in globally mobile roles?
2) Are you aiming for people management immediately post-MBA, or a strategic IC role first?
3) Have you taken a GMAT/GRE mock yet?
4) Any exposure to sustainability, ESG, or cost transformation projects? (relevant for INSEAD/ISB.)
We’d love to learn more about your academics, extracurriculars, work experience, and personal journey so we can provide a tailored profile evaluation and honest school assessment. Feel free to book a profile evaluation session.
Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma, INSEAD Alumnus
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
However, a 605 on the GMAT Focus Edition is slightly below the average for programs like Indian School of Business and Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad PGPX. Since you still have time before the Round 1 deadlines, it would be advisable to consider retaking the exam and aiming for a 655+ score.
For context, last year the average GMAT Focus score for PGPX at IIMA was around 642, and ISB’s average was also in a similar range.
Additionally, make sure you clearly articulate your post-MBA goals, as having a well-thought-out and comprehensive application strategy will be critical.
Feel free to reach out in case you have any further questions.
All the best!
Shrey Bahadur
Founder, GradOcean Admission Consultants
Website: gradocean.in
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