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Here is first question .............. Age 34
BE Computer Science (2009 pass out)
MBA Finance from a top tier bschool in India (2013 passout)

Experience
10 years of post MBA experience in corporate banking credit analysis and relationship management. Countries worked include India (4 years), UAE (1.5 years), Kuwait (4 years), Oman (0.5 years). Current position Relationship Manager Large Corporates in an Omani bank.

Looking to move to US, UK with an MBA from an Ivy League College. Looking to specialise in Finance/Banking. Preferably 1 year full time mba.

Yet to take GMAT. Is it necessary given my experience. Request your inputs on target b schools/courses and GMAT score (if necessary). Would my age be an entry barrier:?

Thanks
Ashwin

Hi Ashwin! The majority of top business schools require GMAT (or GRE, with some accepting EA). For Top US schools, I would aim for a GMAT score of at least 730. I would also double-check that the schools will accept a candidate who has already completed an MBA. Age isn’t necessarily a barrier but you’ll want to make it clear in your application why now is the right time for an MBA

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Question by a member ........... Age : 25
Graduation Year : 20219
Degree : Bachelors in Engineering
Branch : Electronics and instrumentation
CGPA : 8.6/10
Work experience : 3.6 years as a Business Analyst working in US healthcare industry. Improved business processes and generated $5M savings.
GMAT : 740
1. What schools should I target?
2. What can I do to make my profile more attractive?

The schools you should target depend on your post-MBA goals, target geography, the culture you’re seeking in a school, and several other factors. I would need to learn more about your profile to assess what you could do to strengthen it. You can sign up for a free consultation here to discuss further: https://www.mbamission.com/consult/mba-admissions/

But your GPA and GMAT are quite strong, and it looks like you’ve had solid impact at work

Question by Vijay ................... Age 20, male
Ethnicity: indian

Undergrad: Btech. Chemical engineering (gpa 8.5)

Currently in my final year
Did 3-4 courses on management in coursera
NPTEl- entrepreneurship 80%
Took part in NGO club activities for 2 years
Volunteered in NGOs for 1 year
I am a senior core committee member of entrepreneurship club in my college
GRE -321/340

How much GMAT score should i target for a deferred MBA intake in top 10 B-schools ?

Hi Vijay! For deferred MBA, I would aim for a minimum of 740 for GMAT, as those programs are extremely competitive

preferably even higher

Which B-schools should I target for one year MBA program?

Hi
Indian male 29
Undergraduate in Wn
7yrs IT experience
GMAT 600
Target schools: Mannheim, WHU-Otto,Erasmus(Rotterdam), Manchester Univ, Cranfield.
Any realistic chances of converting these schools?
If not could you please suggest some.

A few examples of 1Y MBA programs are: Kellogg 1Y, Oxford, and Cambridge. Cornell and NYU also have 1Y tech MBAs

Undergraduate in Engineering*

Given how competitive the process is for Indian male applicants, I suggest retaking GMAT. The schools you should target depend on your post-MBA goals, target geography, the culture you’re seeking in a school, and several other factors. I would need to learn more about your profile to assess what you could do to strengthen it. You can sign up for a free consultation here to discuss further:
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Hello! Indian IT Male, Age 26
Undergrad: BTech - Electronics and Communications, 70.7/100, 2018 passed out
Extracurriculars: Working with NGO since 2015 (on & off)
Work experience: 4.8 years in Software, Marketing Technology (ITES)
GRE: 327
Goal: PMM
1. I’m a reapplicant, applied the US T15-25 programs before?
2. Thinking about US T20 & HEC Paris. What all schools should I target now?
2. What can I do to make my profile more attractive? (Improved from 324 to 327 this month)

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Thanks for the advice!

Are the scholarships awarded for one year MBA program?

Hi! Given how competitive the process is for Indian males, I do recommend expanding your search past the US Top 20/HEC. Other programs I would look into are UW Foster (strong in tech) and Mendoza


Yes, they do sometimes award merit scholarships (the higher ranked the school, the more competitive it is to get scholarships)


Exam studying time can vary, but most applicants need at least 2-3 months

Thanks for the response.