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18 May 2023, 10:54
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Please help in evaluating my profile :
10th : 10CGPA
12th : 93% CBSE
Btech in Mechanical engg (from a tier-2 college) : 8.5 CGPA
WORK expr : 5.8 yrs in a steel manufacturing industry in steel operations and procurement division with stint in new merger facility
Career growth : 1 promotion in 5.8 years
GMAT : targetting for 700
Target schools : IIMA,B,C,ISB, Oxford Said, LBS,Yale
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10th : 10CGPA
12th : 93% CBSE
Btech in Mechanical engg (from a tier-2 college) : 8.5 CGPA
WORK expr : 5.8 yrs in a steel manufacturing industry in steel operations and procurement division with stint in new merger facility
Career growth : 1 promotion in 5.8 years
GMAT : targetting for 700
Target schools : IIMA,B,C,ISB, Oxford Said, LBS,Yale
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18 May 2023, 11:01
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Hello 197369
While your past scores are decent, some more qualitative details would be useful around your work ex (achievements, impact) and extracurricular activities ( or anything that might help add diversity to your profile).
In absence of such details, a 700 GMAT seems on the lower side considering your target schools.
Additionally, career goals are missing which are as much a part of your profile as your work ex or GMAT.
Absence of career goals makes the profile evaluation further tricky.
You may want to read here on what factors work in a profile and here to add to your research on career goals.
Best
Varun Sharma
+918452954888 (WA message for a quicker response)
MBAkarma.com
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While your past scores are decent, some more qualitative details would be useful around your work ex (achievements, impact) and extracurricular activities ( or anything that might help add diversity to your profile).
In absence of such details, a 700 GMAT seems on the lower side considering your target schools.
Additionally, career goals are missing which are as much a part of your profile as your work ex or GMAT.
Absence of career goals makes the profile evaluation further tricky.
You may want to read here on what factors work in a profile and here to add to your research on career goals.
Best
Varun Sharma
+918452954888 (WA message for a quicker response)
MBAkarma.com
[email protected]
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19 May 2023, 00:49
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Hi 197369 hope this finds you well
Its nice to see a manufacturing profile. I too have a pre-MBA manufacturing background of over 5+ years with focus on expanding manufacturing in new geographies.
Your academics look decent, but I feel you have set the bar low for GMAT. Please note that Quant scores are considered weak for Indian applicants at Top Business Schools when the percentile score is below 80, while verbal scores in the 60-70 range raise doubts about being able to communicate effectively in class and with international peers. Any variation from these expected scores can rarely be compensated with good story telling. MBA programs are quant heavy therefore having an impressive GMAT is important, especially when your GMAT country average at these top MBAs is high.
Apart from the acads your profile description is pretty limited for me to guide you on your prospects regarding IIM A, Oxford and LBS.
ISB, IIM B and C can be safe options if you match your target GMAT. For more competitive programs the following factors would be of utmost importance
1. Your growth progression- How have you grown as an individual both personally and professionally through your experiences in the last 6 years
2. A well-rounded personality- Focus on highlighting qualities that are unexpected for the type of applicant you are. Pleasantly surprise the adcom and break stereotypes.
Highlighting extracurricular activities that complement the personality traits required for your job role can be a great way to stand out from other applicants.
3. A solid Post MBA Goal Plan- Do thorough research on your post-MBA goals and substantiate your goals strategy with examples of networking with the right industry experts, and alumni, and citing other relevant sources of information. Your goals must be pragmatic and well-researched, yet should make you stand out by being aspirational (or even inspirational). Manufacturing professionals are better suited for Strategy & Ops consulting or Supply Chain Design, Analytics, Product and Planning.
if you are only getting started with the application process, you may check out the links below to get a sense of what B Schools look for
1. What ISB looks for, a fresh perspective
2. Advanced Level Resume tips for differentiated applicants
3. Strategy for acing that ISB Interview
Feel free to connect should you want to discuss your profile in detail and clarify doubts.
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, ex admissions interviewer)
MBAGuideConsulting
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