Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 3.95/4
Pre-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
Post-MBA industry: Energy
4 months ago
2 Dec 2025 07:12
Qualifications:
CA [Ind] | CPA[Aus] | Undergrad in Commerce |
Work ex:
Business Finance | 2 years | Petrochemicals | UAE
Strategy Consulting & Investment Banking | 2.5 years | Boutique firm | India
Multiple deal closures on the IB front and significant process/ strategy revamps on the consulting side. Entirely front facing role with C suite/ Founder interactions on a daily basis.
Other experience
I volunteer to develop content for teachers at government schools. I am looking to pick up other roles and will do a broad range of activities.
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your profile looks strong on the surface. Strong academic and professional foundation, a near-perfect GPA + CPA, and a clear mix of business finance in petrochemicals plus strategy consulting / IB gives you both credibility and a logical pivot into the energy sector post-MBA.
For 2027 R1, your biggest swing factor will be the GMAT, but with this background you should be aiming high to fully unlock M7 and top European outcomes. One thing to watch is the very broad school list, you’ll want to tighten this into clear reach, target, and safety buckets and tailor your story, IB to energy. Overall, you have a competitive global profile, and with a strong GMAT and focused school strategy, you should be well positioned across top US and European programs.
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!
Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma, INSEAD Alumnus
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond