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MBAGuide
Joined: 24 Jul 2019
Last visit: 11 Nov 2025
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Location: India
Concentration: Operations, Marketing
Schools: Insead Sept'18 (A$$) ISB '19 (A)
03 Jun 2023, 20:53
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Hi Varshini969 hope this finds you well
Your academics are decent, but you did not mention your undergraduate pedigree (Tier 1/2/3).
And I hope you understand that you have what is seemingly the most overrepresented work profile in India (Cognizant + TCS).
It is critical that you demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the industry you catered to while at Cognizant and TCS and show examples of understanding the business implications of your work. Show how you progressed year on year, gained incremental responsibilities through promotions, leadership or cross functional stakeholder management, and a mature perspective on the relevance of your work. This is crucial for your chances at a top-tier IIM.
I would not suggest having anything less than a 730. The higher the better. Remember that, at the end of the admissions process, unless you have differentiated yourself with your background and experience, you may just be a statistic for the evaluation committee, and they may prefer someone with stronger academics or a better GMAT score. This reality check in advance will help you prepare effectively and face challenging competition.
Goals- PM goals are among the most generic. How you would be a great fit for this role, and what have you done to understand more about the kind of PM you want to become (industry focus, level, scope) will add value to your case.
Your ECs seem dated but I am sure you haven't spent enough bandwidth on how to unravel relevant experiences there.
I suggest that you think deeper and analyze whether you have missed considering any mundane/ unobvious/ subtle initiatives you may have taken through the years ( travel, learning a new language, certain diversity initiatives at work, for example, raising voice against gender discrimination, voicing strong opinions for diversity in the workforce, providing financial or moral support to someone in need, teaching the underprivileged kids, organizing diversity talks or off-site activities for better collaboration among teams, and so on). In my experience, I have seen that applicants struggle to recall in the early stages of application how they contributed toward the betterment of their community. It could take a little introspection and guidance to unravel it all.
Feel free to reach out for a candid discussion.
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, ex admissions interviewer)
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04 Jun 2023, 03:38
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Hello Varshini969
IIMs will evaluate your profile on four factors-
1) Academic Potential- checks the box with decent past scores, but the GMAT score is equally (if not more) important. An estimated score will further help assess your chances as with an IT background you will need an above par score to stand out.
2) Work ex- While you have a strong brand on the CV, none of the information shared sheds any light on career progression or achievements. There will be several candidates with your background, how does your work ex stand out via the story you tell in the essays and interviews will make all the difference.
3) Diversity- Software background makes it difficult to stand out as you belong to the largest and most competitive pool of IT applicants. A couple of extracurricular activities look good though. Toastmasters is a B school favorite but you need to showcase accomplishments/impact here. Keep in mind that school/university activities do not add much weight unless the achievements are stellar and still relevant. To conclude, we need to identify any qualities/traits/life experiences that can help us prove to the school that you will be a great addition to the class and help add value to the experience of your batchmates inside and outside the classroom.
4) Career goals- ISB is looking for leaders with a clear and realistic vision of their career and you seem to have goals that are organic and one of the most sought after post MBA, only need to weave it with your past experience and showcase why now is the best time.
Apart from scoring a 720+ on the GMAT, what is crucial from here is strong presentation of your narrative weaving together your past experience with your future goals.
Best
Varun
MBAkarma.com
+91-8452954888 (WApp for quick response)
IIMs will evaluate your profile on four factors-
1) Academic Potential- checks the box with decent past scores, but the GMAT score is equally (if not more) important. An estimated score will further help assess your chances as with an IT background you will need an above par score to stand out.
2) Work ex- While you have a strong brand on the CV, none of the information shared sheds any light on career progression or achievements. There will be several candidates with your background, how does your work ex stand out via the story you tell in the essays and interviews will make all the difference.
3) Diversity- Software background makes it difficult to stand out as you belong to the largest and most competitive pool of IT applicants. A couple of extracurricular activities look good though. Toastmasters is a B school favorite but you need to showcase accomplishments/impact here. Keep in mind that school/university activities do not add much weight unless the achievements are stellar and still relevant. To conclude, we need to identify any qualities/traits/life experiences that can help us prove to the school that you will be a great addition to the class and help add value to the experience of your batchmates inside and outside the classroom.
4) Career goals- ISB is looking for leaders with a clear and realistic vision of their career and you seem to have goals that are organic and one of the most sought after post MBA, only need to weave it with your past experience and showcase why now is the best time.
Apart from scoring a 720+ on the GMAT, what is crucial from here is strong presentation of your narrative weaving together your past experience with your future goals.
Best
Varun
MBAkarma.com
+91-8452954888 (WApp for quick response)
Varshini969
04 Jun 2023, 08:01
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Hi experts,
Please evaluate my profile:
Indian - General - Male
10th - 91.2%
12th - 92%
Btech - Mechanical (8.5/10) - Tier 2 Central Govt College
Total work experience - 4+ years
2 Yrs - Design engineer, EPC company - power sector,
(significant client interactions; support to sales teams, coordination with PM teams post order confirmation)
Current (2+ Yrs) - Project manager, digital transformation, manufacturing company
Extracurricular - Nothing significant
GMAT: planning to take
Target Bschools: IIM A&B 1-Yr MBAs
Post MBA goals: Product Manager
Kindly suggest what can be done to make my profile stronger and more competitive
Thanks in advance !!
Please evaluate my profile:
Indian - General - Male
10th - 91.2%
12th - 92%
Btech - Mechanical (8.5/10) - Tier 2 Central Govt College
Total work experience - 4+ years
2 Yrs - Design engineer, EPC company - power sector,
(significant client interactions; support to sales teams, coordination with PM teams post order confirmation)
Current (2+ Yrs) - Project manager, digital transformation, manufacturing company
Extracurricular - Nothing significant
GMAT: planning to take
Target Bschools: IIM A&B 1-Yr MBAs
Post MBA goals: Product Manager
Kindly suggest what can be done to make my profile stronger and more competitive
Thanks in advance !!
