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Profile review requested
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
6 months ago
24 Nov 2025 11:11
Background -
Indian Male, 24 age (25 by Sep'26)
Non-engineer, B. Com (Hons) from Tier-1 college in Delhi University
CGPA - 9.095/10
Class 12 - 97.2%
Intake year - Aug/Sep 2027 (currently at 3 YOE, will complete 4 by next year)
Professional background -
Working in a strategy consulting firm for 3 years, started as a generalist worked in multiple sectors like consumer, industrials, sustainability, medtech, TMT, etc.
But for over an year, working full-time in the Financial Services practice, with deep insights into wealth management, payments, fintech, banking (less experience in insurance).
Actively contributed to organizing events in PRIDE and sustainability related initiatives.
Planning to give GMAT next month. Target score - 705+
If you are aiming for R1 2026 applications, then you are cutting it fine. You may not have factored in the need to retake the GMAT. Do not underestimate the labor that goes into strong applications and can take 2-3 months easily.
Lastly, without the final GMAT score in hand, any school selection will be flawed to some extent. Your due diligence and research on every school should be done only when you have filtered them on essential points of compatibility.
- Dee
MBA admissions consultant and management consultant | E: [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/company/success-catalysts/
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile looks strong on the surface. What stands out to me is the combination of strong academics and a solid consulting background. A strong CGPA from a top Delhi University college shows you've consistently performed well academically.
On the work side, having experience across multiple industries before moving into Financial Services gives you both breadth and depth. That's something many schools appreciate because it shows versatility while also allowing you to develop expertise in a specific area.
Have you had opportunities to lead workstreams or mentor junior team members?
Where do you see yourself after consulting in the long run?
I also like that you've been involved in PRIDE and sustainability initiatives. Those experiences help show who you are beyond client work and add another dimension to your profile.
A 705+ GMAT would put you in a very strong position for your target schools. Combined with your academics and consulting experience, it would help round out an already competitive profile. The next step is making sure your applications highlight not just what you've done, but the impact you've had and where you want to go next.
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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Good Luck!