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22 Dec 2023, 10:53
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Hello everyone!
I have scored a 730 in GMAT and I'm looking to apply using this score for an MBA.
But, here's the thing.
I completed my undergrad way back in 2018 in India and i always wanted to pursue an MBA because of my interest in finance. So, Post my graduation, I started working as an accountant in a local firm in my hometown. I worked there for a couple of years. But, due to family reasons, I had to leave that job and decided to join my family business which is a real estate construction firm and I've been working there since. But now, since my family situation is better and i am in a position to go and fulfill my dream of pursuing an MBA in finance, I thought of giving the GMAT and I got a 730.
But how do I explain all this? How do I explain the transition from real estate to finance? Also, is family business experience counted as a gap? How do I go about this in my application?
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I have scored a 730 in GMAT and I'm looking to apply using this score for an MBA.
But, here's the thing.
I completed my undergrad way back in 2018 in India and i always wanted to pursue an MBA because of my interest in finance. So, Post my graduation, I started working as an accountant in a local firm in my hometown. I worked there for a couple of years. But, due to family reasons, I had to leave that job and decided to join my family business which is a real estate construction firm and I've been working there since. But now, since my family situation is better and i am in a position to go and fulfill my dream of pursuing an MBA in finance, I thought of giving the GMAT and I got a 730.
But how do I explain all this? How do I explain the transition from real estate to finance? Also, is family business experience counted as a gap? How do I go about this in my application?
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22 Dec 2023, 12:25
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Hi gi_2768!
May I ask if you're looking to apply to schools in India or those abroad? If it's the foreign schools, may I ask which ones?
Loads of people work in their family's business after completing their education. I don't believe this would be counted as a gap, especially not by Indian schools. So long as you were on the payroll of your business as either a salaried employee or as an entrepreneur/part owner claiming a share of the profits, this will 100% count as valid work experience.
I would recommend keeping any documentation regarding your income handy, and as an added security measure, write to the AdComs of the schools you're applying to with a note on your situation. Most experienced AdComs are familiar with these kind of scenarios and are very understanding about the variety of aspirants applying to their programme.
May I ask if you're looking to apply to schools in India or those abroad? If it's the foreign schools, may I ask which ones?
Loads of people work in their family's business after completing their education. I don't believe this would be counted as a gap, especially not by Indian schools. So long as you were on the payroll of your business as either a salaried employee or as an entrepreneur/part owner claiming a share of the profits, this will 100% count as valid work experience.
I would recommend keeping any documentation regarding your income handy, and as an added security measure, write to the AdComs of the schools you're applying to with a note on your situation. Most experienced AdComs are familiar with these kind of scenarios and are very understanding about the variety of aspirants applying to their programme.
22 Dec 2023, 18:24
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gi_2768
It is really not that hard. I did so myself. A lot of commonalities there.
Certainly can help you, feel free to reach out.
Congrats on the score.
