Score: 655 GMAT Focus
GPA: 2:1
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Management
5 months ago
27 Nov 2025 11:11
Age: 24
Gender: Male
GMAT FE: 655
Education: University College London (UCL) BSc Mathematics and Statistical Science (2:1)
Work Experience: 2 year by matriculation (Consultant in a Big4 company in London)
Military Experience: Yes (14 months)
Qualifications: Passed CFA Level I, and taking the CFA Level II exam in May 2026
Decent leadership and volunteering experience
Is the military experience full time work exp.? if yes, it will add up to 3yrs work experience- which makes it better for you. Also, military experience can boost your leadership skills and therefore add to your profile.
Your GMAT score is low for these two b-schools and you will be more solid with a ~695 score.
You haven't added about your work experience, achievements and impact- so its hard to tell how competitive you will be. What you should think about is, what are your unique personal and professional experiences that will make you a valuable addition to the MBA Classroom and make you attractive to these two very competitive programs. If you feel you can work more on your profile, it may be wise to push applying to R1 in 2026 (as I understand from the post, you are applying in the Jan R2 round for 2026 admission).
Feel free to schedule a profile discussion call with me (in the UK as well)
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