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03 Dec 2024, 00:35
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I am a Male, First Generation student, lower socio-economic background (traditional Indian farming household, <13k USD per annum)
Education:
Managed to get into one of the top research institutes in India, currently in my final year of integrated Bachelors + Masters degree(transdisciplinary) focusing on mathematics, data science and social science(my final year thesis project is in Applied Mathematics as well).
Grades:
8.2 / 10 CGPA (During my third year, I had to move in and out of campus due to my father being a recovering alcoholic. Had to finally enroll him in a rehab program. Took a big toll on my own mental health. Missed many exams. Had to help back at home while my mother and I tried to make ends meet in the absence of my father. GPA for this year tanked to 5.9 but over the next two years I consistently raised it and eventually ended my final two semesters with 9.7 and 9.6 respectively. Also received a scholarship recognizing this increment in my GPA which covered my fees for both of my last semesters) Also, note that we have a notoriously tough grading system.
Scores:
Yet to give GMAT but based on mock tests, I am roughly around 720.
Awards and Scholarships:
Fee waiver scholarships for academic performance
A government scholarship for research students (Lost this scholarship for a year after the GPA drop that I mentioned above, recovered it the next year after an exceptional performance. Was also additionally awarded the above mentioned fee waiver after this recovery)
Fellowship for student entrepreneurial activities (pitched an idea which was selected for further development)
Internship Experiences:
All of my internships (4 total) have been research internships in tier 1 indian institutes. The topics I worked on were mostly mathematics with some applications to network science.
Have also attended 3 research conferences/workshops, one of which was primarily catered only towards PhD students with a few undergrad exceptions(i was lucky to be one of them)
Job Offer:
Have been offered a job in one of the Big4 in financial model risk management via campus placements. But, would prefer eventually working on my startup instead.
Target:
Any of the M7 (deferred)
Work Experience + Extra curriculars:
Founder, CEO of an emotional wellness platform (currently being used in our university and will soon expand to other sister institutes)
Following my father's rehabilitation and the loss of our primary source of income, I found it difficult to cope with life. All the additional pressure of providing a livelihood to my family, doing well with academics, and bringing my family out of generational debt pushed me into a clinical depression. I was on medication for a year and was consulting with a campus psychological counsellor throughout. After a failed self harm attempt, my friends and this counsellor really pushed me into focusing on recovery. I eventually got off meds and was able to thrive again thanks to such a strong support system. Around the same time, I lost a friend of mine to similar reasons. Relapsed back into the negative loop but eventually decided to do something myself about it. Under the guidance of counsellors, professors and a few deans, we developed an emotional support platform for university students. Took a lot of iterations, we are still currently refining it, but we have had heartwarming reception on campus. The product development cycle in itself has been a huge learning experience. At one point, we had to scrap 3 month's worth of effort after an underwhelming student response. Have learnt a lot over this last year and I wish to pursue this further. Also managed to raise funds which have given us a 6 month runway to keep working. The primary feature was motivated by one of my previous year's summer project work.
2) Founder, President of finance club
Upon joining I was in a terrible state in terms of finances due to low crop yields post covid. Had very little money to work with and found it very difficult manage. Got into reading about personal finance, explore career prospects in mathematical finance. Did a summer research internship in a similar topic. Realised that this field wasn't too heavily prioritized in my institute, so after a lengthy back and forth with admin and after convincing a few professors, started the club. Organized many events and the club is still thriving.
3) Delegate for a National Wellbeing Conclave hosted by the Indian Ministry of Education
Was appointed as our institute's delegate to a nation wide event organized for all major government colleges(IITs, NITs, etc) to promote student wellness initiatives and collaborations across universities.
4) Currently on the founding committee comprising campus representatives to start an emotional wellness student club on our campus to host broader events and organize awareness programs
5) Organized the institute's cultural festival(spread out across 4 months) leading a team of more than 50 students.
6) Volunteered with our university's social outreach program for underprivileged kids around campus
7) Was on the sponsorship committee for some other clubs
8) Attended some startup bootcamps
9) Worked as a freelance content writer during the pandemic while preparing for my entrance examinations to pay for my food and living expenses while staying alone since parents had to move back to the village. Managed to pay for myself for the year, also worked with an NGO to develop educational science content for underprivileged children.
10) Working with an NGO for cancer patients.
I HAVE NO FORMAL WORK EXPERIENCE IN COMPANIES as such which has been a big concern for me. Please do let me know if this could be a problem and what I could do about it.
Recommendation:
My supervising professor of more than 2 years. Knows me very well and is aware of my entire background and has also financially supported me through some tough times. Planning to request one of our business mentors as well.
Goals post MBA:
Pursue our startup further. Expand to other institutes and eventually nation wide. Regardless of what channel, I eventually want to work with any social enterprise that can allow me to impact any students/young adults that might be struggling. I was fortunate enough to have a strong support system; not everyone is.
Education:
Managed to get into one of the top research institutes in India, currently in my final year of integrated Bachelors + Masters degree(transdisciplinary) focusing on mathematics, data science and social science(my final year thesis project is in Applied Mathematics as well).
Grades:
8.2 / 10 CGPA (During my third year, I had to move in and out of campus due to my father being a recovering alcoholic. Had to finally enroll him in a rehab program. Took a big toll on my own mental health. Missed many exams. Had to help back at home while my mother and I tried to make ends meet in the absence of my father. GPA for this year tanked to 5.9 but over the next two years I consistently raised it and eventually ended my final two semesters with 9.7 and 9.6 respectively. Also received a scholarship recognizing this increment in my GPA which covered my fees for both of my last semesters) Also, note that we have a notoriously tough grading system.
Scores:
Yet to give GMAT but based on mock tests, I am roughly around 720.
Awards and Scholarships:
Fee waiver scholarships for academic performance
A government scholarship for research students (Lost this scholarship for a year after the GPA drop that I mentioned above, recovered it the next year after an exceptional performance. Was also additionally awarded the above mentioned fee waiver after this recovery)
Fellowship for student entrepreneurial activities (pitched an idea which was selected for further development)
Internship Experiences:
All of my internships (4 total) have been research internships in tier 1 indian institutes. The topics I worked on were mostly mathematics with some applications to network science.
Have also attended 3 research conferences/workshops, one of which was primarily catered only towards PhD students with a few undergrad exceptions(i was lucky to be one of them)
Job Offer:
Have been offered a job in one of the Big4 in financial model risk management via campus placements. But, would prefer eventually working on my startup instead.
Target:
Any of the M7 (deferred)
Work Experience + Extra curriculars:
Founder, CEO of an emotional wellness platform (currently being used in our university and will soon expand to other sister institutes)
Following my father's rehabilitation and the loss of our primary source of income, I found it difficult to cope with life. All the additional pressure of providing a livelihood to my family, doing well with academics, and bringing my family out of generational debt pushed me into a clinical depression. I was on medication for a year and was consulting with a campus psychological counsellor throughout. After a failed self harm attempt, my friends and this counsellor really pushed me into focusing on recovery. I eventually got off meds and was able to thrive again thanks to such a strong support system. Around the same time, I lost a friend of mine to similar reasons. Relapsed back into the negative loop but eventually decided to do something myself about it. Under the guidance of counsellors, professors and a few deans, we developed an emotional support platform for university students. Took a lot of iterations, we are still currently refining it, but we have had heartwarming reception on campus. The product development cycle in itself has been a huge learning experience. At one point, we had to scrap 3 month's worth of effort after an underwhelming student response. Have learnt a lot over this last year and I wish to pursue this further. Also managed to raise funds which have given us a 6 month runway to keep working. The primary feature was motivated by one of my previous year's summer project work.
2) Founder, President of finance club
Upon joining I was in a terrible state in terms of finances due to low crop yields post covid. Had very little money to work with and found it very difficult manage. Got into reading about personal finance, explore career prospects in mathematical finance. Did a summer research internship in a similar topic. Realised that this field wasn't too heavily prioritized in my institute, so after a lengthy back and forth with admin and after convincing a few professors, started the club. Organized many events and the club is still thriving.
3) Delegate for a National Wellbeing Conclave hosted by the Indian Ministry of Education
Was appointed as our institute's delegate to a nation wide event organized for all major government colleges(IITs, NITs, etc) to promote student wellness initiatives and collaborations across universities.
4) Currently on the founding committee comprising campus representatives to start an emotional wellness student club on our campus to host broader events and organize awareness programs
5) Organized the institute's cultural festival(spread out across 4 months) leading a team of more than 50 students.
6) Volunteered with our university's social outreach program for underprivileged kids around campus
7) Was on the sponsorship committee for some other clubs
8) Attended some startup bootcamps
9) Worked as a freelance content writer during the pandemic while preparing for my entrance examinations to pay for my food and living expenses while staying alone since parents had to move back to the village. Managed to pay for myself for the year, also worked with an NGO to develop educational science content for underprivileged children.
10) Working with an NGO for cancer patients.
I HAVE NO FORMAL WORK EXPERIENCE IN COMPANIES as such which has been a big concern for me. Please do let me know if this could be a problem and what I could do about it.
Recommendation:
My supervising professor of more than 2 years. Knows me very well and is aware of my entire background and has also financially supported me through some tough times. Planning to request one of our business mentors as well.
Goals post MBA:
Pursue our startup further. Expand to other institutes and eventually nation wide. Regardless of what channel, I eventually want to work with any social enterprise that can allow me to impact any students/young adults that might be struggling. I was fortunate enough to have a strong support system; not everyone is.
03 Dec 2024, 00:54
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Shouldn't be a problem.
Might need to understand more about your startups, mind if we shift that conversation to DM?
Might need to understand more about your startups, mind if we shift that conversation to DM?
03 Dec 2024, 03:17
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All good, but!
1. Trust you know that you are not supposed to have formal work experience as a deferred MBA applicant. Assuming you are aiming for April 2025 deadlines, you should be in your final year of full-time education.
2. Indian male engineer: 720 will not be enough.
3. Think beyond M7; there is a wide world out there worth looking at.
1. Trust you know that you are not supposed to have formal work experience as a deferred MBA applicant. Assuming you are aiming for April 2025 deadlines, you should be in your final year of full-time education.
2. Indian male engineer: 720 will not be enough.
3. Think beyond M7; there is a wide world out there worth looking at.
