Profile evaluation for ISB, LBS, Said, Anderson (UCLA), GMAT Focus 645, Technology background, from India

30 days ago

Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Your profile looks Strong and relevant for MBA programs, especially with 5 years in product management across fintech, e-commerce, payments, and HR-tech. Your goals around AI PM/ strategy/ senior product roles also make sense and align well with your background. The 645 GMAT Focus is decent, but for some schools in your list, it can be slightly below the average, which may have impacted outcomes.

Also, applying in later rounds can make things more competitive. Your profile itself is good, so this likely comes down to a mix of test score, school selection, and application positioning.

For next steps, you could consider:
1. Improving GMAT to strengthen your chances at top schools
2. Looking at INSEAD/HEC Jan intake- good fit for your experience level.
3. Expanding your school list to include a mix of target + safe options for next cycle

Happy to go deeper into your profile, suggest the right school mix, and figure out what might have led to the current results.

No pressure, no strings - just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.

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MBADecoder

30 days ago

HI, you've applied to a bunch of schools already and haven't received any positive results. SO before apply to any more b-schools, you should first understand what didn't work out for you and what you can do better in the next set of applications. If you land up making the same mistakes again, then your results could continue to be similar. So, take a pause and do a detailed diagnostic first. I'd be willing to help (you may write to me at [email protected]; this would be absolutely free of charge and with no expectation for further commitment).
Basis this analysis, you may need to work upon your profile further in order to be competitive. Or, you may have a good profile already but need to present it more strongly. Either way, something would need to change in the next bunch of applications.

Regarding b-schools, you should apply to programs where your profile will be most competitive so that you can surely crack a few of them. I can help here as well, but will need to know more about your profile.

Namita Garg,
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MBAGuide

30 days ago

You come with product experience and want to continue in product, so why do you need an MBA? If you haven’t converted any schools so far despite multiple applications, you should take a step back and reflect on the storyline you’re pitching. Identify potential areas of concern and align your narrative more closely with what adcoms expect.

Very often, I see that product managers have a weak understanding of business fundamentals. Bringing a sharper focus on a specific domain or industry can help you demonstrate how a deeper understanding will enable you to design better products. This not only strengthens your goals but also makes your need for an MBA more compelling. If your goals strategy has been generic, I highly recommend revisiting and refining it, and show how clearly it connects your past experience, MBA need, and future aspirations. If helpful, you can also refer to my piece on Product Goals strategy.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-death-of ... l#p3550314

I should strongly warn you that applying without ample research on respective schools, what they expect and what industries they largely feed into will be a waste of time. Feel free to set up a discussion with me to get more clarity regarding what you could be doing incorrectly.

Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
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MBAandBeyond

27 days ago

Hi @Figuring_it_out. You can register for today’s Coffee Session on “INSEAD, HEC, LBS & Top European MBAs: What It Really Takes to Get In (Beyond GMAT & Resume)”

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admitStreet

25 days ago

@Figuring_it_out - Your GMAT score is alright but on the lower side, particularly for schools like LBS and UCLA, given the competitive Indian applicant pool. Was this your first attempt? What's the sectional split, and do you see scope to improve?

Your career goals aren't seemingly clear, and this would require some brainstorming and refinement.

I’ve opened up limited slots for pro-bono ding analysis. Feel free to email your CV and application material to [email protected] for an objective and honest review of what could’ve gone better. You can also expect actionable feedback on what to strengthen for your reapplication.

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