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The irony is that this is mentioned as a " Free No Promotions post" with bullying of any other opinions. Isn't this by an admissions consulting firm and misusing the ISB Alum name, showing this as a free service. Also, why are the evaluations being done privately on a forum that is supposed helpful to the community?

Request moderators to move this to the right forum. I am an ISB admit myself and feel this is dishonest and coming from an ISB alum is not expected.

To clear the confusion -

1. Some of the earlier posts were responded to by other firms while promoting their services, hence the disclaimer

2. The profile evaluation is completely free of charge

3. The relevant evaluations are already available in previous posts

Thanks for the feedback.

Hi coward4gmat

Thanks for reaching out and good luck with your B school applications.

Highlights – Good GMAT Score (Suggest you should apply unless you have sufficient time for another retake), Work experience near average mark, Fintech experience could be useful to highlight since this is an emerging space, Impressive Academics + University

Focus Areas – How to stand out from over represented pool (IT + Engineering), Demonstrating the social aspects of your profile outside professional realm.

You've ticked lot of right boxes. Just don't lose the momentum on the other aspects as well (Essays, Interviews Prep, Resume) .

Wish you best of luck.

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Well if other firms are promoting their services, it is not something you are not doing. I do not think there is any need whatsoever of taking a higher moral pedestal. You have the address of your shop in your signature as well. If this is a non promotional thread then you should stop promoting yourself first. Thanks.

jass06

Hi Jass, thanks for reaching out.

Simple Answer – probably worth applying unless you have sufficient time to retake which doesn’t impact your application timelines and you have adequate time for preparation.

Highlights - Decent GMAT Score, Work experience slightly below average, Decent Academics, Social and Extracurricular activities

Focus Areas- Standout in over represented pool (Engineering), Justifying your choice of GMAT retake if you get a lower score (though highest is considered usually), Startup and NGO experience

Above points make it seem worth applying, supported by your essays, strong interview prep and LORs.
Good Luck.

MBAStoryOfficial

I still didn't understand why these profile evaluations need a different topic. I will merge this topic with the other profile evaluation topic if I don't hear from you. The main reason is that we don't want to have these profile evaluations all over the forum

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Hey AbdulWasey1

Welcome to YMBAS family.

Highlights – Decent GMAT Score + Academics, Work Experience balanced, Extra curriculars

Focus Areas – Over represented pool (Engineering), Leadership opportunities demonstrated during limited professional experience, Motivation to switch to startup

It’s a decent profile with lot of diverse aspects. If you are confident of getting a higher score and have sufficient time to prepare for applications, essays, LORs. Go for it.

Good Luck.

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pavankb7

Hey Pavan,

Welcome to YMBAS family.

Highlights – Balanced work experience near average range, Academics

Focus Areas – GMAT Score, Decision to switch from FT job to entrepreneurship, Why MBA if you want to launch your own business, Over Represented pool (IT + Engineering)

Good luck with your POC  . Go smash that application.

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UdishaSingh

Hi UdishaSingh,

Welcome to YMBAS family and congratulations on your B school planning journey.

Highlights – Strong Academics, Strong Extra curricular (It would be good to learn more about your various experiences)

Focus Areas –Work experience is less than 24 months (Considered Early Entry Option?), How to stand out from an over represented pool (Engineering), GMAT Score

Since the work experience is on less side, it would be good to highlight some key opportunities you have got to perform during those 11 months. Also, you would have to prepare a good reason for why Analytics / Consulting ? as your post MBA objectives are super important.

Good luck with your GMAT preparation, it would be more suitable to have detailed discussion once you have retaken the exam. However, also factor in the time to prepare for application essays, interview prep as the window is short if you get invited.

All the best.

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Kharevabs

Hi Kharevabs,

Highlights - Good Academics, Diverse set of extracurricular activities (would be good to highlight what your learnt during those experiences)

Focus Areas - Decent GMAT score which complements your academic record, How to make your profile stand out in an over represented pool (Engineering)

In addition, it would be helpful to focus on some of your professional opportunities (was there a time you stepped up / went beyond what 's required in your relatively early years).

All the best with your GMAT prep. It would be more suitable to have a discussion once you have the score.

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Target score - 700+
Working in one of top 10 fortune companies ( OIL INDUSTRY )
Graduated from SRM University - ( Is college a downside for my profile )
Undergrad- 8.3 grade point
10th - 9.6 grade point
12th-92 percent

Extra curricular - Technical Head in student college club
Design engineer in college car club which participated in SHELL ECO MARATHON
Did a design project in IIT

Did a semester abroad program in University of Wisconsin Madison- Was part of a social fun club called- Bridge ( won two awards at the end of the sem)
I went on a business trip to Australia for 2 months - part of my work ex
Have done many Continuous Improvement projects in my company.
Was part of fun events team in my company

I will be having work ex of 4 years by JULY 2021

Hi avirajshukla

Thanks for reaching out. Team YMBAS is delighted to help you with your queries.

"GMAT score : 680 (49 Q, 34 V), will reappear soon for score improvement

Work experience: Investment banking analyst at Nomura, Mumbai (M&A, Nordic Coverage, 2+ years)

Industry: Investment banking, Finance

Academics: 8.5/10 CGPA in BA(H) Economics from St Stephen's College, Delhi (2018 batch)"

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Highlights -

1.Decent Academics
2.Reputed Undergrad University
3.Niche industry experience in IB
4.Reputed Employer

Focus Areas -

1. GMAT score - You could give another retake but suggest you evaluate your mock test scores and how much time do you have left in order to prepare for you essays, interviews, LoRs as this could be time consuming.
2. Considering your limited work experience, are there any opportunities that you had for leadership initiatives, professional growth?
3. What's your post MBA objective?

Overall it seems a balanced profile, but would be good to know more about the above points. While there are success storied of admits with same GMAT score, the higher score the better. Good luck with your preparation.

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Hi manvig,

Our team is happy to help and good luck with your MBA planning.

Highlights - Strong Academics, Industry experience would be useful for classroom case studies, Interesting Extra curriculars, Work experience near average which is well balanced

Focus Areas - Standing out from an over represented applicant pool (engineering), However the college is not a downside since your experience and performance during university is more important. Also, your experience of working in a diverse environment in AUS would be interesting to know.

It would be more useful to discuss again once you've taken the GMAT. Go smash that exam. All the best.

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1. X - CBSE - 89%
2. XII - state board - 93%
3. BCOM - IGNOU - BCOM (A&F) - 69% - distance education
4. Chartered Accountant - 57%
5. US Certified Management Accountant - 75%

At present I have accounting and finance experience of 5 years in an automobile sector. I am handling compliance related works in my office.

1. Had 2 years experience in Audit & Assurance- During this period handled various assignments such as Lead a team of 10 members for Central Statutory Audit, Aeronautical companies, several statutory and taxation assignments.

3. Three years of experience in current company as Deputy Manager - Handling assignments such as GST compliance, Direct Taxation, and other statutory compliances. Responsible for closure of plant accounting and reporting.

Conducted Due diligence audit for acquisition of our UK foreign subsidiary and responsible for MIS of our foreign subsidiary.

Aiming for a score of 700 - 720 in GMAT.

Long term goal - Looking for CFO kind roles, Short Term - Corporate Finance., But okay with any kind of Finance roles except for Investment Banking.

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Hi NARESHNAGAPPA,

Welcome to YMBAS team club and we are happy to help you.

Highlights - Decent Academics, Good mix of accounting and finance experience, Work Experience is near above average, Varied professional experience and leadership opportunities

Focus Areas - GMAT Score (Higher the better but 700+ should suffice), Juggling multiple commitments while pursuing CA, Why MBA, How MBA will help you fill in the CFO role, Rationale behind pursuing distance B.Com.

Due to the intense nature of programme, ISB doesn't have window for internship opportunities which might be the preferred model for some finance recruiters hence limited options for post MBA finance roles. However, since you have prior finance experience, the transition towards you short term post MBA goals should be smooth.

It would be more useful to discuss again once you've taken the GMAT(link in topic post). Go smash that exam. All the best.

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Kindly evaluate my profile

Realistic target score based on my Mocks - (680-720)
Working with a British multinational bank as a Business analyst (Work ex as of June 2021 would be 4 years)
Graduated from VIT University, Vellore with B.Tech in ECE (CGPA - 8.38)
12th - 92.1%
10th - 86.1%

Published research paper in renowned Science journal (IEEE) on Mar 2018

Extracurriculars -

>Part of the executive committee (as Vice president membership) at Toastmasters club in my current organization
>Volunteered with a Human rights NGO for 2 years
>CSR Volunteer at my organization
>Manager/Organiser at my college cultural fest
>Volunteered with Child right activist NGO for 1 year

Certifications -
Have done several industry renowned certifications like Product management, Agile specialization, CSPO

Workplace achievements -

>Have travelled abroad (Singapore) for work for 2 weeks
>Particapted and won Hackathon in my organisation. Got appreciation from Organisation CIO
>Was topper among the new joiners batch post new recruits training
> Founder of an Informal speaking club in my current organisation portfolio

Name : Shubham Gaur
GMAT: Yet to give (aiming for 700+)
Academics:
10th - 9.6 CGPA - Ryan Int. School
12th - 91.2% - Ryan Int. School
Btech Major - Information Technology: 88% - SRM UNIVERSITY Chennai

Professional Background:
1. 1 year of experience in Fin Tech industry at BlackRock as a Software Developer

2. Interned 4 months at Blackrock. Got ppo in 4 months, fastest ppo in the batch.

3. Internship with Satyam Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd worked on GUI interfaces.

4. Worked as VP Public Relations in a startup named Campskil, ed tech startup, aim to become one stop solution for skill development, for one year.

Extra Curricular Activities:
1. Organizing a non technical fest comprising of 12 events. Leading a team of 10 people. This fest is followed as legacy and organized every year now.

2. Was a part of taking care of sponsorship domain while organizing National Level SRM Hackathon.

3. Finalist top 5 of Global Entrepreneurship summit IIT KHARAGPUR 2018.

4. Played Skating at Zonal level in Ranchi

5. Volunteered for NGO called Initiating Fusion, having events such as old age home visit, clothes and blood donation etc.

6. Leadership Position: Non technical organized led a team of 6 people for one year in IT Association

Please evaluate my profile. I am thinking of applying in EEO for ISB.

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Hi SairamRamo,

Welcome to YMBAS club and we are happy to answer your queries.

Highlights - Strong Academics, Diverse extra curricular experience, Work Experience is near above average

Focus Areas - GMAT Score (Higher the better but your target range should suffice), Why MBA and what are your post MBA objectives, Volunteering experience, Any initiatives / growth opportunities you received while working as a business analyst, Your research paper.

Overall this a good profile however your applicant pool is also likely to have higher GMAT and academic scores. It would be useful to put effort in how you make your profile stand out from an over represented applicant pool which should come out in your essays.

Also, we can discuss again once you've taken the GMAT. Go smash that exam.

All the best and reach out to us (link in signature), if you need any support with your application.

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