IIM Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation

Dear Members,

There are 3 official reading books available for GMAT:

.Official Guide
.Quantitative Review
.Verbal Review

Can anyone please attach recent soft copies (e-books) of all 3 GMAT reading books?

Thank you.

Regards

Hi, I am Abhimanyu, 28yo Male. Please evaluate my profile for IIM A, B ,C.

My Profile:
Finished my Bachelors of Enginnering (Chemical) in 2013 from Panjab University, Chandigarh.

My 10th Score: 87%
My 12th score: 84%
My UG Score: 72%

Im planning to take GMAT next month (July'20) [Last official practice test score: 690(V33,Q50)]
And also im planning to join MBA in 2021 intake

I am open to MBA major and career paths rt now, post MBA i will be looking for an exciting job.
Open to move within and outside India.

Work Ex;
1. Operations Manager at 'Reliance Industries Ltd' (July'13 - Nov'14) - Worked as Shift Field officer at World's largest petroleum refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat. Was the responsible for all activities, production and maintenance of assigned plant. Headed a team of 4-5 field executives.

2. Executive Partner at Protech Solutions (Jan'15- present)- This is a family business and entrepreneurship experience, dealing in Electronics, particularly Audio, Video and Security Products; have dealt with many Indian and multi-national companies like Bose Corporation, Sennheiser, Hikvision as a key partner. Started this company with my brother but I was one of the main decision makers.
I have attended many technical trainings conducted by various brands and participated in trade fair both as Trade visitors and exhibitors.


Extra- Curriculars:
1. Volunteer work with NGO 'Youth United' in Chandigarh(2010-2013)- worked for education and overall development of underprivileged children- was elected Captain of Chandigarh Chapter in 2011. As a Captain, I presided a team of 30+ volunteers and among other things, hosted the flagship cultural event 'Smiling Future' in 2011, which proved to be the most succesful event in NGO's decade long history both in terms of no of children participating and amount of donations collected.

2. Recommended by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (Ministry of Youth Affairs) to participate in TERI conference on ‘Conserving Global Commons’ in Chandigarh in Nov’11 and National conference YUVA Meet in Jan’12 in New Delhi.

3. Won 1st Prize for presenting a review poster on ‘Synergy’ at CHASCON-2012.

4. Part of organizing committee of various science conferences hosted by the University.

5. Part of organizing committee of college annual cultural and technical fest ‘Cyanide-12’, ‘Cyanide-11’ and ‘Cyanide-10’ and university cultural fest ‘Aagaaz-10’.

6. During School,Worked as a member of Interact Club, a unit of Rotary club during 2005-08

7. Active participant in various extra curricular house activities at school, was selected Vice-captain in 2007 and Captain in 2008 of my house.

8. Was selected 1 out of 20 member of School Student's council in 2008.

9. Part of a few hobby club for last few years. We organise various meets for book lovers, board game enthusiasts and some pop-culture discussions.

Hi Abhimanyu14

Your work experience looks great. Starting with Reliance and then moving onto your own is what should be the highlight of your application.

I am assuming that the last 5 years have been very fruitful with some great clients such as Bose on your list. These are great plus points.

You need to leverage this experience to talk about why an MBA makes sense for you at this point . This could be based on your need to scale up or expand the portfolio of your offerings today.

Your extracurricular listed are slightly dated. It would be great if you could talk about what you have pursued in the last 3-4 years. However you could just take learnings from your past experience ( NGO work etc) and connect the dots to how different are you because of that experience today.

Overall profile is great. Yes a good GMAT score will improve the probability of you getting into these top schools.

Hope this helps,
Shree

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Please evaluate profile and suggest b schools in india
Female 31 yrs
MA Eco. From Govt college Dehradun 62 percent
Grad eco, maths, stats 67 percent from DAV College Dehradun
10th/12th: 90/84(PCM, ECO) from brightlands Dehradun
7.5 yrs exp with SBI as Assistant manager from 2009 till 2016.
Took break of 1.5 yrs due to family emergency.
2.5 yrs in clerical with PNB from 2018 till present.
Targeting 700 in GMAT.

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Hi,
Being a non-engineer female, you have an edge over other applicants as you can greatly contribute to the B school batch diversity in terms of academic background and gender ratio. You have a decent academic track record which needs to be substantiated with a 700+ GMAT score to make a strong application. With your profile, you can apply to IIM ABC & L.

Coming to your work experience, you have many strong points that you can highlight in your application –
1. During your work tenure at SBI, merger and acquisition of SBI and associate banks took place. You can share your direct or indirect experience of M&A in your application.
2. You have the unique experience of working at PNB when it went through a troubled time in 2018.

You have also mentioned about a gap of 1.5 years in your career. Work experience gap is generally not considered positively by the admission committee. But since you are from public sector background, you can pitch in differently. Getting a Govt/PSU job is possible only through national level exams which take a lot of effort and time. We have examples of many such cases of successful candidates with work ex gap who have made it to top B schools. You need to show your application in a very different way to convince the adcom. There are other unique ways to turn this gap into your strength especially from PSU perspective.

Feel free to register for a free admission counselling session to have a one on one detailed analysis of your career and future.
All the best!
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Hello Shan,

You have a good profile overall and do bring in diversity to the applicant pool at IIMs (majority from the IT sector). Your experience at the PSUs and especially the banks, will definitely add to the experience of the class. Do aim for a 700+ on GMAT but any score above 680 should work.
Regarding the break, it is not usually considered positively by the adcom but you should be upfront and authentic in your reasons. Any 'storytelling' there can easily be seen through by the interview panel.

All the best!

Regards,
Manan
Co-founder, S4G

Hi gaurav25101994,

You have a decent profile for the IIMs (rich work ex across technology). Acads are below average and there isnt a great deal of work-ex Moving from software engineering to consulting is a good step forward in your career. For ISB, you'd need to bring out the diversity element a lot in your essays and the overall application. A GMAT of 700+ should bode well across all schools.
In any case, you should start working on your application asap since you won't have enough time after your GMAT. IIM As R1 deadline is 31st Aug 2020 and ISB's is 20th September 2020.

All the best!
Feel free to reach out for further queries.

Regards,
Manan
Co-founder, S4G

First 7.5 yrs as Assistant Manager in SBI and then joining as a clerk in PNB. You have to have a clear answer for going against the career progression. Also, try to get done with GMAT as soon as you are ready.

Hi Admin

Can you please look at my profile for one year MBA in IIM’s

10th : 80
12th : 76
Engineering Grad: 66 ,NIT Srinagar

I have a total work experience of 14 years with some gaps in job for 5 months each. once I resigned and another time I got lay-off because of the Oil slump in 2013

I have 5 years of international exposure in 11 different countries , 3 different continents. I work in Upstream Oil and Gas from last 12 years out of which 8 are in field and 4 years of product management in an Indian MNC as product owner /Principal consultant ..

Preparing for GMAT , will give in September ..

Kindly review my profile for one year MBA targeting IIM’s

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Hi Admin

Can you please look at my profile for one year MBA in IIM’s

10th : 80
12th : 76
Engineering Grad: B technology 66 percent ,NIT Srinagar.

I have given once GMAT in 2010 with score of 560 but after that I started working abroad with good package and have a total work experience of 14 years with some gaps in job for 5 months each. once I resigned and another time I got lay-off because of the Oil slump in 2013

I have 5 years of international exposure in 11 different countries , 3 different continents. I work in Upstream Oil and Gas from last 12 years out of which 8 are in field . I work on Oil and Gas Rigs to determine where is the oil in the rock formation . I have worked in Training and development and commissioning for a oil field company for 2 years on client sites in Syria, Saudi and Yemen and 4 years of product management in an Indian MNC as product owner /Principal consultant ..

Preparing for GMAT , will give in September ..

Kindly review my profile for one year MBA targeting IIM’s

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Hello Everyone.

Requesting for a honest profile evaluation

Age- 29
Education -
1. B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering - 71%
2. Xth- 88%
3. XIIth- 82%

Work Ex- 7 Years 6 Months as on date

Current Job- Manager (Data Analytics and Strategies) at a Premier Indian E.com
Past Jobs-
1. Manager - Strategies&Insights (Amex)
2. Associate Consultant (Business Technology)- ZS
3. Systems Engineer- TCS

GMAT- 690 (v 36, q 48)

Business Speciality/SME- Pharma/Heath-care Banking/Insurance, Travel, Retail


Thanks in advance
Vikram

Hi Vikram,

I am considering your career journey as an Analytics professional for 7 years. Although I am a little confused about why you write about being in sales and marketing and working as a panel engineer at RIL (it seems there are two profiles here).

Using the information given here (analytics), I think you have a good enough chance to get into the indian b-schools. However, a strong application and impactful essays will be essential to maximize your chances.

For any other queries, PM me.

Regards,
Tridisha






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Hi Arvind,

With 14 years of strong experience and international experience, you have a strong chance to get into Indian B-schools. However, 560 is a very low score and you should aim at increasing your score to match the class average.

An impactful application and essays will maximize your chances of receiving an admit. Your application should highlight your career progression, varied roles and your learnings, explain the gaps and show clarity in thought for your future goals.

For additional queries, you can PM me.

Regards,
Tridisha


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Hi all,

Could someone evaluate my profile for IIMB EPGP?

Age : 32 yo male
10th : 82%
12th: 77 %
B. Tech in Electronics and communication, 8.28
M. Tech in software systems (BITS PILANI) : 8.3

work experience :
1. 1.8 years in Tata consultancy services, asst systems engineer

2. 10 years in Indian Air Force as flight engineer.
Managed flying operations of Sukhoi 30 fighter aircraft.
Experienced in operations, project mgmt, SCM and HR.

3. PMP qualified

GMAT : planning to give by this year end.

Could someone give me an honest opinion what score must I aim for in GMAT so as to stand a good chance for an admit?

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Background and nationality- Indian Non IT Male
Undergrad Information: Engineer from State Govt. College
GMAT: 690
Work experience and leadership: 7.5 yrs,Started from Mid Management role(Ashok Leyland) now at Mid-senior Management role(Amazon)
Community and others
Post MBA goals: Consultancy, Program roles
Anything else? Chances in IIMs 1 yr. executive MBA program.
Question - any other college that would suit the need ?
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Hi Sankaran,

You have a strong and diverse profile for Indian B-schools. Look at the admission deadlines and plan your GMAT at the earliest. Also, remember to build a strong application and stellar essays. With 10+ years of experience, you have to show extreme clarity in thought in your essays.

For any additional questions, you can PM me.

Regards,
Tridisha



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Hi aggvipul

You have given very limited information. However, with a top-level glance, the profile looks good for Indian B-schools. While your GMAT score is less than the class average, you can definitely make up for it with a strong application and essay. You can try for IIM (A, B, C), ISB; other schools include IIM L, I, XLRI, MDI, etc.

Regards,
Tridisha


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Hi All,
Request your thoughts on my profile for the executive MBA from IIM A or B for 2021 or 2022.

Profile:
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Age: 29
SSC: 90.1 % State Board
HSC: 87.8 % State Board
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication with 74 %.
GMAT: Yet to take, expecting a score of 700- 730(taking in November) thinking of applying in R3 or R1 next year.
Work Experience: Will be 8 years 3 months in March 2021 or 9 years 3 months in March 2022
Details:
1) I am a developer programmer who has worked for last 7 years as a hardcore developer across various domains (insurance, health care, government, and banking mortgage) and clients. Out of 7 years I have worked mostly on Client sites for Indian as well as international clients. I graduated from a developer to a designer/architect role during these years.
2) I am currently working as a technical consultant for clients in south Australia and my role has shifted from being a developer working in silos to client interaction. In my current role, I visit my clients and gather information on their IT processes and systems, and I provide them consultation on how to modernize or improve their current processes and IT systems. The job also involves visiting client locations and providing technical guidance and delivering coding assignments as well. This role is more interaction oriented as compared to my previous role.
3) I have also helped with pre-sales in my current role by helping the salespeople with RFA proposals.
4) I am working in Australia since last 2 years.
Extracurricular Activities
1) I was the secretary of department student body.
2) I maintain a personal technical blog where I contribute the experiences I had during my work on various assignments.
3) Winner of 28 medals in Microsoft’s official Wiki writing monthly competition
4) I regularly speak in various international tech conferences and have spoken in 15 different conferences till date.
5) I also help-out people with their technical problems in my free time.
Hobbies
1) Playing Piano: I like playing classical music on piano
2) Cooking: I enjoy Indian and Italian cuisines
Why MBA?
I love technology and I love helping people adopt pertinent technologies to solve their business problems. Post my MBA I see myself in a role where I will help the organization achieve their objectives through a holistic IT and people strategy.

Hi All,
Request your thoughts on my profile for the executive MBA from IIM A or B for 2021 or 2022.

Profile:
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Male
Age: 29
SSC: 90.1 % State Board
HSC: 87.8 % State Board
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication with 74 %.
GMAT: Yet to take, expecting a score of 700- 730(taking in November) thinking of applying in R3 or R1 next year.
Work Experience: Will be 8 years 3 months in March 2021 or 9 years 3 months in March 2022
Details:
1) I am a developer programmer who has worked for last 7 years as a hardcore developer across various domains (insurance, health care, government, and banking mortgage) and clients. Out of 7 years I have worked mostly on Client sites for Indian as well as international clients. I graduated from a developer to a designer/architect role during these years.
2) I am currently working as a technical consultant for clients in south Australia and my role has shifted from being a developer working in silos to client interaction. In my current role, I visit my clients and gather information on their IT processes and systems, and I provide them consultation on how to modernize or improve their current processes and IT systems. The job also involves visiting client locations and providing technical guidance and delivering coding assignments as well. This role is more interaction oriented as compared to my previous role.
3) I have also helped with pre-sales in my current role by helping the salespeople with RFA proposals.
4) I am working in Australia since last 2 years.
Extracurricular Activities
1) I was the secretary of department student body.
2) I maintain a personal technical blog where I contribute the experiences I had during my work on various assignments.
3) Winner of 28 medals in Microsoft’s official Wiki writing monthly competition
4) I regularly speak in various international tech conferences and have spoken in 15 different conferences till date.
5) I also help-out people with their technical problems in my free time.
Hobbies
1) Playing Piano: I like playing classical music on piano
2) Cooking: I enjoy Indian and Italian cuisines
Why MBA?
I love technology and I love helping people adopt pertinent technologies to solve their business problems. Post my MBA I see myself in a role where I will help the organization achieve their objectives through a holistic IT and people strategy.