Profile evaluation for ISB, HEC, Manufacturing background, from India

1 month ago

Prima facie, and subject to evidence of your professional achievements, your profile seems to hold potential for adding diversity of background to the classroom. A very important aspect will be your career narrative that can show a logical connection between your past and your planned future, with the MBA education as a building block.
- Dee
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ARINGO

1 month ago

Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile looks strong on the surface. You have a solid base with NIT Bhopal, about 2 years at Hindustan Zinc, and a clear role in asset integrity, plus your international-level karate achievement and leadership in E-Cell really help you stand out. The NGO involvement and published research also align well with your stated goal of moving into impact consulting, which is a good, coherent narrative.

Your GPA could be a concern if not addressed appropriately. Your relatively lower work experience could also be a hurdle, especially for programs like ISB and HEC, where candidates typically apply with a bit more experience. Focus on connecting your manufacturing background + social impact exposure to your future plans. Highlight your WHY MBA and WHY NOW clearly in order to establish your need and time for the MBA. Aim for a strong GMAT score.

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MBADecoder

30 days ago

Hi Dhariya,

I have seen a large number of professionals make a transition into impact consulting from different corporate careers. IMHO, if you feel passionately about working in the social impact sector, try to make the transition before doing any course. You do not need a master's degree to find a job in social impact, so, I suggest you take the plunge first, test the waters and ascertain whether you want to work in this sector. You could always do the Masters a few years later after being sure that you want to stick in this field. I also say this because I see a lack of social impact experience in your current profile. My logic is ( and adcoms will ask you the same)- if you feel passionately about social impact, why are you not volunteering already?

Also, keep the financial constraints in mind- Any course (such as MBA/ SASI) is going to be expensive and your post grad roles may not pay the highest salaries, so you can be hit twice on the finances front.

Another thing for you to consider- several professionals continue to have corporate careers but they also devote their free time in extensive volunteering work. To work for the social good, you don't have to necessarily give up your corporate career. This is unsolicited advice, I know, but, I am mentioning this because we have this discussion with several of our applicants who gain more clarity on their post- MBA career goals from this insight.

Namita Garg,
Founder, MBA Decoder
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