Hi, please evaluate my profile

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Hi everyone, can someone please help me with a profile evaluation.

10th Standard: 10CGPA/ 95%
12th Standard (Commerce): 94.2%
Did my undergraduate course in Accountancy and Finance from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. CFA level 2 cleared

Been working for the last 4.5 yrs in finance based roles. 2 yrs in TresVista across a couple of Private Equity clients and now at an early stage Venture Capital fund for the last 2.5yrs.

GRE score is at 316. I know this is less and will be working on improving it in over the next month. Would love to also know that in case my score does not improve, how big would it be considered negatively for my applications

APram · Answer

It will depend on lot other factors such as work roles, leadership, and Co curricular activities for standing out holistically

ISBeacon · Answer

A score of 316 unfortunately, is not likely to take you places.

Give your best to get at least a 324+.
--
Ashish

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hi  raashi100 ,

While you have a fine academic pedigree and the ideal amount of work experience, the GRE score is bound to impact your application in a negative manner. Our suggestion would be that you apply with an improved score even if that means moving your application to a later round.

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FLY.reachout · Answer

Dear  raashi100 ,

One look through your profile tells us that you have performed well academically and have shown  consistent upskilling in your area of interest , which appears to be finance, further substantiated by your  clearing of CFA Level 2 .

Your  work experience also stands out  as quite diversified compared to the usual applicant pool that ISB receives each year, which tends to be heavily IT-oriented. This naturally gives your profile an edge and surely has  the potential to bring out strong impact stories .

While your profile is diversified, strong and holds promise, it might still be a bit challenging to secure an interview call with a  GRE score of 316 . Anything around or above  325  would significantly improve your standing and make your profile  more competitive . That being said, the score is just one part of the overall application, and a well-written set of essays and a coherent career story can certainly help in strengthening your case.

At this point, we do not have enough information about your  short-term and long-term career goals  to offer personalised feedback, but we would be eager to hear more and  discuss a more tailored plan  to present your story and how ISB can help you achieve your goals.

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TheIvyLeagueEdge · Answer

Hey  raashi100 ,
You already have much valuable advice posted. 
Mine is not very different.

The only exception would be that there are some top schools (Fuqua is one example) which will look at your candidature with that GRE score too, although clearly, within your profile, the weakest link in the chain is your GRE score. As such, for higher chances of scholarships, a higher GRE/GMAT score would help a lot more.

Hope that helps. For a free, 1-to-1 profile review over the phone, please submit your profile on TheIvyLeagueEdge(dot)com/index(dot)php/contactus/

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slipshod · Answer

Hey there, thanks for sharing your profile — you’ve got a solid foundation with clear strengths. Here's a breakdown of how things stand and what to consider going forward:
 Strengths: 
- Academic Track Record: Stellar 10th and 12th scores, plus undergrad from NM College — one of the more recognized commerce colleges in India. This shows consistency and academic rigor, especially for a finance-focused applicant.
- CFA Level II Cleared: A big plus, especially for finance-heavy programs or if you're aiming to stay in investment roles post-MBA. It signals strong technical grounding.
- Work Experience:
=>  TresVista:  This is well-known among adcoms familiar with Indian finance backgrounds. Solid exposure to PE, even in a support role.
=>  Early-stage VC (2.5 yrs):  This is where your differentiation lies. Hands-on experience at a lean fund speaks volumes about ownership, breadth, and decision-making exposure. Especially if you’ve worked on deals end-to-end.

Concerns / Weaknesses: 
- GRE 316: You already know this, and you're right to focus on improving. While it's not a deal-breaker at all, for competitive programs (especially M7 / top 15 US schools or LBS/INSEAD in Europe), the average GRE hovers in the 320–325+ range for Indian applicants, particularly from finance.

If you can't improve it, here's what happens:
=> You'll need to compensate heavily with essays, recommendations, and a well-articulated career vision.
=> At top schools, it may slightly lower your odds, especially given the competitive Indian finance/consulting pool.
=> Some European programs (Rotterdam, IE, ESMT, etc.) and certain US schools may still be within reach, even with a 316, if the rest of your app is strong.

Application Strategy: 
 1. GRE Focus (next 4-6 weeks):  If you can bump it to 320+, it materially helps your case. Focus on quant and test stamina — those are often the low-hanging fruit for retakes.
 2. Highlight Differentiation:  Many Indian applicants have finance experience, but few have been inside a  VC fund  early on. Use that in your essays — highlight entrepreneurial exposure, deal execution, industry mapping, or unique founder interactions.
 3. Post-MBA Goals:  Be clear whether you want to stay in VC/growth equity or pivot (e.g., global VC, impact investing). VC is tough to break into post-MBA, especially internationally, so show realism + flexibility.
 4. School Mix: 
- Stretch: Kellogg, Haas, Yale SOM, Tuck, INSEAD, LBS
- Target: Duke, Darden, Ross, CMU Tepper, Oxford Said, ESADE
- Safety (with good fit essays): UNC Kenan-Flagler, Georgetown McDonough, IE, ESMT, Rotterdam

You have the professional substance, and the VC angle can really make you stand out — especially if you can tell a compelling story and link it to your future goals. If the GRE improves, you’ll be competitive at several top programs. Even without a major score jump, don’t count yourself out — just be strategic with your school list and invest heavily in your application narrative.  geometry dash

QuantumRider · Answer

good work

TutelageXMentor · Answer

Overall good profile. You must crops 325 in test score .

However, do remember test score is an important component BUT one of many components.

Thanks
Manish Mishra
Founder - TutelageX
Www.TutelageX.com

quote="raashi100"]Hi everyone, can someone please help me with a profile evaluation.

10th Standard: 10CGPA/ 95%
12th Standard (Commerce): 94.2%
Did my undergraduate course in Accountancy and Finance from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. CFA level 2 cleared

Been working for the last 4.5 yrs in finance based roles. 2 yrs in TresVista across a couple of Private Equity clients and now at an early stage Venture Capital fund for the last 2.5yrs.

GRE score is at 316. I know this is less and will be working on improving it in over the next month. Would love to also know that in case my score does not improve, how big would it be considered negatively for my applications[/quote]

Hi, please evaluate my profile

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