Profile evaluation for Yale, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Said, McCombs, Emory Goizueta, GMAT Focus 655, Technology background, from India

16 days ago

@Rashi23 - really interesting profile, particularly the branded employers, tech/ business roles, and tangible impact you've had.

The academic arc looks good. GMAT is fine too, but a bit on the lower side for USTop-15 programs like Yale. What's the sectional split, and is there any scope to improve e.g. did you score higher in mocks?

The work-ex (8 years) is a bit on the higher side but a strong motivation for why MBA (and why now) can help offset this.

Regarding career goals, it'd be crucial to have a strong narrative covering your experiences, career goals, transferable skills, gaps and how the MBA would help address them. Having a plan-B (if consulting is plan-A) helps too, and this would require deeper discussions.

Also, are there any extracurricular activities you've been involved in post undergrad/ Masters?

All the best. Feel free to reach out for a discussion.

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Rashi23

16 days ago

Thanks Arvind!

Score improvement won't be possible for me within R2 deadlines
There were few extracurriculars post MBA which I can mention but nothing significant

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ARINGO

16 days ago

Hi Rashi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, I see a strong professional story here, 8+ years in enterprise tech sales with consistent overperformance and measurable impact makes you stand out. The mix of MedTech, SaaS, and enterprise exposure shows adaptability and depth.

Your academic background also looks solid, and the University rank + continuous upskilling adds credibility. The 655 GMAT looks decent for your target schools. Post-MBA plans in consulting or sales strategy align well with your profile, though you might want to clarify your tech-to-consulting pivot narrative. Strong execution and story-driven essays can make you a serious contender. Focus on building a strong narrative around your application.

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!
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Rashi23

15 days ago

Thanks Priyanka for the quick review and insights. I will keep these in mind and will reach out if required!

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MBADecoder

15 days ago

HI Rashi,

Your work profile comes across as solid. Lovely to see the numbers on your profile description which gives a clear sense of your competitiveness and what your resume would look like. I think you have selected your b-schools wisely and outside of Yale, your GMAT will be at par with the other b-schools. You may also want to add a few others like the LBS 1 year MBA or the IESE (Spain) MBA to your target list.
The goals, as Arvind pointed out- could be a little tricky given that consulting recruitments have slowed and I would encourage you to have alternate plans which are more aligned with your current work exp.
Feel free to set up a call for a deeper discussion on your profile/ goals.

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Rashi23

15 days ago

Thanks Namita for the review. I'm in the process of streamlining the schools list further to be able to target effectively and specifically. Will reach out once I'm ready.

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MBADecoder

15 days ago

yes, the right b-school selection is a very important aspect of your MBA journey. I could help you in that should you wish for some advice.

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TheMBAEdge

15 days ago

Hi @Rashi23
You’ve got a unique academic mix, with your biotech and marketing studies and your merits too are commendable. Speaking of your work ex, yours is a high-growth trajectory and the impact you’ve made speaks to this. But do remember that motive and impact both need to be balanced in essays. The extracurriculars too make your profile more holistic. Your goals are well-planned out and aligned but you need to be informed about the hiring market realities in your target space. You could benefit from an in-depth discussion about the consulting hiring in the US and European markets.

You’re a little towards the higher-end of work ex but it’s not too much to worry about as your experiences are impressive. The GMAT score works well for most schools on your list but Yale and Said see higher scores. If you’re not keen on retaking, then you’d have to ensure your essays and overall application do a good job in conveying your experiences, motivations, and goals.

We are happy to offer you a 1-on-1 call where we strategize how you should best target the schools you have in mind, especially with your score and how your career will progress post the MBA. Feel free to reach out.

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MBAandBeyond

12 days ago

Thanks for sharing your profile @Rashi23 ! You have a good professional profile for the schools you listed: deep, quantifiable revenue and growth outcomes, leadership awards, and 8+ years of experience (a sweet spot for the kinds of programs you’re targeting). Your 655 GMAT Focus can be on the lower side, but not fatal, because your work experience, metrics, and awards are high-impact signals. To maximize admit probability in Round 2, tighten your post-MBA narrative (exact 2-year role & 5-year plan), quantify and package 3-4 STAR stories, and line up two recommenders who can speak to scale/strategy and cross-functional leadership.

What matters:
Impact & scope first, adcoms will look at the numbers you provided (10x revenue scale, 190% MedTech growth, $12.5M contribution). Those concrete metrics matter far more than a few points on the GMAT. With 8+ years, you can credibly reposition from quota-bearing sales/engagement roles to strategy or senior consultative roles, which matches your aim (Senior Engagement Manager > VP Sales Strategy). Your 3.4 GPA is fine; the GMAT 655 is serviceable for many schools, but a bit lower.

Tighten your post-MBA narrative. Make your “Why MBA / Why now / Why this school” crisp and specific:
2-Year goal: Senior Engagement Manager / Principal at a strategy consulting team focused on tech / SaaS / MedTech clients (name 2–3 firms you’ll target).

How MBA helps: cite specific offerings (courses, consulting projects, career services, clubs) at each school that will get you there. Example: “I will use Kenan’s consulting practicum / McCombs’ brand of corporate projects to build hypothesis-driven consulting delivery experience.” etc.

Recently, we've had the opportunity to work with an Operations and Strategy Manager (Veteran) who got into Oxford with 10 years of work experience and a 645 GMAT FE score.

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. If you’d like to get an expert's eyes on your essay and get a profile evaluation too, please feel free to book a session now.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond

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