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20 Sep 2019, 20:01
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Hi Everyone
I am a 33-year-old Indian planning to write the GMAT soon. I have average grades throughout. I would be extremely grateful if I could receive your feedback on certain aspects -
1. Class X- ICSE -89%
2. Class XII -ISC - 86%
3. Engineering - Private Engineering college - CGPA - 8.46 /10
4. Masters in Engg - CGPA - 8.81/10
5. I have worked with Tata Consultancy Services for close to 3 years for a major global financial services behemoth
6. Then I moved on to an Indian Public Sector Bank and have been associated with it since - working in several profiles. In the process, I have acquired certain certifications from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance -
(a) JAIIB (First Class) - June, 2015
(b) CAIIB (First Class) - December, 2015
(c) Certificate Course in Foreign Exchange - January, 2017
After my MBA, I would like to work in the Finance domain. I could also look at Consulting profiles, but Finance would be my first choice.
1. I have mediocre academic grades so far and do not have much leadership roles to write about. Should I do CFA level1 before I apply to B schools in 2020 ? As I am working at a Bank, I thought it might be relevant. I cannot decide.
2. Do B schools seek proof of how I will fund my B school education, even before the admission results are declared ?
It is impossible for me to finance my education alone/unable to give any collateral. So, if I have the offer letter from the University, I can ask for loans from various sources (e.g.-ProdigyFinance, MPower ). But if the school asks proof of funding even before I get the offer letter, it would be very difficult to secure and finances and preparing for GMAT would be futile. Please guide me.
3. Given the background of Question2, will I be rejected at Visa Interview if I am unable to show that I have enough assets/ Bank balance to fund my education overseas (at least for the 1st year) and that I am relying on loans to fund my education ?
I am a 33-year-old Indian planning to write the GMAT soon. I have average grades throughout. I would be extremely grateful if I could receive your feedback on certain aspects -
1. Class X- ICSE -89%
2. Class XII -ISC - 86%
3. Engineering - Private Engineering college - CGPA - 8.46 /10
4. Masters in Engg - CGPA - 8.81/10
5. I have worked with Tata Consultancy Services for close to 3 years for a major global financial services behemoth
6. Then I moved on to an Indian Public Sector Bank and have been associated with it since - working in several profiles. In the process, I have acquired certain certifications from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance -
(a) JAIIB (First Class) - June, 2015
(b) CAIIB (First Class) - December, 2015
(c) Certificate Course in Foreign Exchange - January, 2017
After my MBA, I would like to work in the Finance domain. I could also look at Consulting profiles, but Finance would be my first choice.
1. I have mediocre academic grades so far and do not have much leadership roles to write about. Should I do CFA level1 before I apply to B schools in 2020 ? As I am working at a Bank, I thought it might be relevant. I cannot decide.
2. Do B schools seek proof of how I will fund my B school education, even before the admission results are declared ?
It is impossible for me to finance my education alone/unable to give any collateral. So, if I have the offer letter from the University, I can ask for loans from various sources (e.g.-ProdigyFinance, MPower ). But if the school asks proof of funding even before I get the offer letter, it would be very difficult to secure and finances and preparing for GMAT would be futile. Please guide me.
3. Given the background of Question2, will I be rejected at Visa Interview if I am unable to show that I have enough assets/ Bank balance to fund my education overseas (at least for the 1st year) and that I am relying on loans to fund my education ?
20 Sep 2019, 20:49
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So this is the Ask GMAT Experts area where people can post their questions related to the GMAT.... you posted a question about Visa and Admissions.... I will go ahead and move it to the appropriate forum.
P.S. 33 is the age that the US BSchools are picky about and ask a lot of questions about why you are doing MBA this late in the career and if it would be better to do an EMBA instead. Do you have an idea where you want to apply? India, Europe, Asia, US, etc?
P.S. 33 is the age that the US BSchools are picky about and ask a lot of questions about why you are doing MBA this late in the career and if it would be better to do an EMBA instead. Do you have an idea where you want to apply? India, Europe, Asia, US, etc?
21 Sep 2019, 20:25
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Thanks for moving it to the right forum, bb.
I understand that it is quite late now. Still, I want the 2-year or 1-year regular MBA (not part-time). I would prefer USA, Canada, Europe, Singapore and India (in that order).
Could folks please suggest B schools that would accept such profiles ?
Given, the average academic grades so far and that I do not have much leadership roles to write about, is it advisable to do a CFA level1 before I apply to B schools in 2020 ?
I understand that it is quite late now. Still, I want the 2-year or 1-year regular MBA (not part-time). I would prefer USA, Canada, Europe, Singapore and India (in that order).
Could folks please suggest B schools that would accept such profiles ?
Given, the average academic grades so far and that I do not have much leadership roles to write about, is it advisable to do a CFA level1 before I apply to B schools in 2020 ?
I will certainly try that. 
