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Hi all, kindly evaluate my profile and suggest tentative GMAT score :

10th : 90.33% (Rajasthan state board)
12th : 91% (CBSE board)
BTech : Electrical engineering in 2018 , 9.2 CGPA (Gold medalist from reputed NIT college)
MTech : Electrical engineering in 2020, 86% (Gold medalist)
GMAT : Yet to take (scored 650 in official practice test #1)
work exp : 5 yrs in core Government R&D institute, my work is focused on Research and development of various new technologies in power electronics sector with 1 promotion
Motive for exec MBA: career domain change from Govt to Corporate and better opportunities
Extra curricular : in the organizing committee of National science day (conducted every year) from past 2 years in the office.
Hobbies : Travelling, movies, Playing cricket

Queries:
1. Will my Govt R&D job affect my application severely? As i don't have any experience in private/corporate industry?
2. How will my extra curriculars and hobbies fare against rest of the applicants?
3. Are there any certifications which i can opt for to improve my application?
4. By what time (deadline) should i target my GMAT for IIM applications?
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Hi all, kindly evaluate my profile and suggest tentative GMAT score :

10th : 90.33% (Rajasthan state board)
12th : 91% (CBSE board)
BTech : Electrical engineering in 2018 , 9.2 CGPA (Gold medalist from reputed NIT college)
MTech : Electrical engineering in 2020, 86% (Gold medalist)
GMAT : Yet to take (scored 650 in official practice test #1)
work exp : 5 yrs in core Government R&D institute, my work is focused on Research and development of various new technologies in power electronics sector with 1 promotion
Motive for exec MBA: career domain change from Govt to Corporate and better opportunities
Extra curricular : in the organizing committee of National science day (conducted every year) from past 2 years in the office.
Hobbies : Travelling, movies, Playing cricket

Queries:
1. Will my Govt R&D job affect my application severely? As i don't have any experience in private/corporate industry?
2. How will my extra curriculars and hobbies fare against rest of the applicants?
3. Are there any certifications which i can opt for to improve my application?
4. By what time (deadline) should i target my GMAT for IIM applications?
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Hi walterwhite756
I answered your Qs on another forum but posted it here so other followers of this forum (with PSU/Govt backgrounds) could also build perspective.

Queries:
1. Will my Govt R&D job affect my application severely? As i don't have any experience in private/corporate industry?

Many applicants have a negative view of government or public sector jobs because they often lack autonomy, diverse responsibilities, and opportunities for rapid growth. Admissions committees may also hold this view (who can tell!). However, it is your responsibility to break through these stereotypes and demonstrate your unique qualities. It is not possible to give a complete answer by simply reading your profile description. Instead, show what makes you special and how you go above and beyond the expected. Emphasize your initiative, adaptability, and exceptional results. Highlight your eagerness to learn and grow by continuing your education, acquiring new skills, and tackling challenging projects. Remember that adcoms can only fully understand your profile by reviewing your application materials, such as resume, essays, and letters of recommendation. Make the most of these documents.

I can tell you that this bias is not unique to PSU folks. I, too, worked in R&D for a private company for five years straight, and the first question I was asked in my MBA interview at a Top gloval school was, "You may have worked in many countries, but your responsibilities have remained the same. How would you say you have evolved in your career? To be honest, I did not expect this question at the time and I felt underprepared. But now, with my experience, I can tell you that this should be the first question you need to prepare for, regardless of your background (government or private).

2. How will my extra curriculars and hobbies fare against rest of the applicants?

Your extracurricular activities are not extensive, but I recommend you think about them thoroughly and analyze whether you might have overlooked any mundane, subtle initiatives you have taken over the years. For example, traveling, learning a new language, participating in diversity initiatives in the workplace (opposing gender discrimination, promoting diversity in the workforce), supporting those in need (financially or morally), teaching disadvantaged children, organizing diversity conversations or outside activities to promote better collaboration between teams, and more. Sometimes you have to do some soul-searching to find out in what ways you have contributed to your community.

3. Are there any certifications which i can opt for to improve my application?

This would require a deeper discussion. Schools can see through any last minute certifications.

4. Should i target GMAT in August or in October? I think if i take more time, my score can go past 700-720s. If i appear for GMAT in August (for R1), i think my score might fall below 700.

A higher score is typically better for Indian Male applicants. But don't delay it too much.

5. How much time to be devoted for application filling and how do i approach it, i am totally new to this thing and don't have any prior knowledge about the same.

It could take anywhere between 2 days to 2 months to craft a strong application depending on the capability of the applicant. Feel free to connect over a candid discussion to learn what adcoms look for in applicants.

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Hi Everyone , Would love to get some insights about my profile .

Target Schools/Programs : IIMs PGPX/EPGP/XLRI GM/ISB

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10th CBSE : 95%
12th CBSE : 87%
B.Tech CSE : 65% ( Kinda low but justifiable )

WorkEx : 5.4 Years.
Cognizant( 2.5 Years ) - PL/SQL Developer ( Got Reward for best project contributor for the year 2020 )
Currently Jio ( 2.9 years ) - Deputy Manager Product @ JioGames Cloud - ( Part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud )

Extra Curricular - Founded TAG ( tech and Gaming Club in College to promote awareness and organize Esports Competitions )
Youtube Content Creator with 18k Subs ( Host Podcasts , Live Stream Games , Host tournaments )
Exhibitor for JioGames Cloud At the Indian Mobile Congress 2022
Founded a gaming Ecommerce Site in college ( Reason for Low grad marks )
Teach Underprivileged students upto class 10th.

GMAT - Yet to give. ( Do suggest a good score if you can based on my overall profile )


Short Term Goals - Senior Product Manager ( From Decision enabler to decision Maker )
Long Term Goals - Business head of Gaming Division in any Big Firm.
Overall Goal - Really passionate about Gaming Industry, Want to make an impact by enabling it and also making it an alternative for Movies/Music in the Entertainment industry )
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Hello Everyone,

Please help in evaluating my profile for IIMs PGPX/EPGP/ISB
10th: 91.8% (ICSE BOARD)
12th: 83.5% (ISC board)
BTech: Marine engineering in 2016, 7.34 CGPA- BITS Pilani
Merit scholarship holder in College.
GMAT: Yet to take (scored 650 in official practice test #1)
work exp: 6.5 yrs in Merchant Navy as a Marine Engineer(Operations Engineer) in Maersk (2nd largest Shipping Company in the world).
I have secured 3 promotions in these years.
Also received a 2000 USD scholarship for outstanding performance in the Maersk internship.
The motive for MBA: career domain change from Merchant Navy to Product Management/ Consulting.

Extracurricular :
1- Social Media Brand Ambassador for the shipping company "Maersk".
2- An active Content Creator in the Merchant Navy sector with 25000 followers across different social media platforms.
Active Debator in school and college.
3- Invited as a guest speaker on podcasts ( Eg: NIT Silchar, talks with Merchant Navy Captain) on Youtube to speak about shipping and merchant navy.
4- Featured in a leading Maritime Magazine in the Philippines as a success story in shipping.
5- Active debater in college and school. Organized an Entrepreneurship venture in college fest.
6- Participated in NGOs and helped in the social work domain.
7- Actively helped a friend in his startup which is now a successful apparel business.

Want to work and live in India in the long term. Kindly suggest advice/suggestions to strengthen my profile for admit this year.
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Hi Everyone , Would love to get some insights about my profile .

Target Schools/Programs : IIMs PGPX/EPGP/XLRI GM/ISB

General Male
10th CBSE : 95%
12th CBSE : 87%
B.Tech CSE : 65% ( Kinda low but justifiable )

WorkEx : 5.4 Years.
Cognizant( 2.5 Years ) - PL/SQL Developer ( Got Reward for best project contributor for the year 2020 )
Currently Jio ( 2.9 years ) - Deputy Manager Product @ JioGames Cloud - ( Part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud )

Extra Curricular - Founded TAG ( tech and Gaming Club in College to promote awareness and organize Esports Competitions )
Youtube Content Creator with 18k Subs ( Host Podcasts , Live Stream Games , Host tournaments )
Exhibitor for JioGames Cloud At the Indian Mobile Congress 2022
Founded a gaming Ecommerce Site in college ( Reason for Low grad marks )
Teach Underprivileged students upto class 10th.

GMAT - Yet to give. ( Do suggest a good score if you can based on my overall profile )


Short Term Goals - Senior Product Manager ( From Decision enabler to decision Maker )
Long Term Goals - Business head of Gaming Division in any Big Firm.
Overall Goal - Really passionate about Gaming Industry, Want to make an impact by enabling it and also making it an alternative for Movies/Music in the Entertainment industry )
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Hi Abhimanyu998 hope you are doing great

Your profile is impressive. And I see an opportunity to show how you have turned personal weaknesses, such as your undergraduate GPA, into opportunity for growth successfully establishing yourself as a developer and a PM. This shows that you're capable of overcoming academic challenges, which is something you should be sure to strategically highlight in your application. In this way, you demonstrate a genuine interest in the field, as well as your desire to develop skills and gain knowledge beyond academics. To bolster your application, reflect on challenges you faced early in your career and outline how you overcame them. Business schools evaluate applicants objectively.

A key point to explain in your application is why you need an MBA at this time to advance your career in product management (many PMs on fast-track careers do not choose to pursue an MBA). Think about situations where your limited understanding of business dynamics as a PM has impacted your work or hindered your interactions with business stakeholders. By reflecting on these instances, you can emphasize how important an MBA degree is for you to excel as a product leader and successfully establish product-market fit. An MBA degree will provide you with the necessary business knowledge and a deep understanding of the needs of the marketplace.


Your ECs are very impressive. Target a 720+. The higher the better.

Feel free to connect for applications strategy.


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Hi Everyone , Would love to get some insights about my profile .

Target Schools/Programs : IIMs PGPX/EPGP/XLRI GM/ISB

General Male
10th CBSE : 95%
12th CBSE : 87%
B.Tech CSE : 65% ( Kinda low but justifiable )

WorkEx : 5.4 Years.
Cognizant( 2.5 Years ) - PL/SQL Developer ( Got Reward for best project contributor for the year 2020 )
Currently Jio ( 2.9 years ) - Deputy Manager Product @ JioGames Cloud - ( Part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud )

Extra Curricular - Founded TAG ( tech and Gaming Club in College to promote awareness and organize Esports Competitions )
Youtube Content Creator with 18k Subs ( Host Podcasts , Live Stream Games , Host tournaments )
Exhibitor for JioGames Cloud At the Indian Mobile Congress 2022
Founded a gaming Ecommerce Site in college ( Reason for Low grad marks )
Teach Underprivileged students upto class 10th.

GMAT - Yet to give. ( Do suggest a good score if you can based on my overall profile )


Short Term Goals - Senior Product Manager ( From Decision enabler to decision Maker )
Long Term Goals - Business head of Gaming Division in any Big Firm.
Overall Goal - Really passionate about Gaming Industry, Want to make an impact by enabling it and also making it an alternative for Movies/Music in the Entertainment industry )


Hi Abhimanyu998 hope you are doing great

Your profile is impressive. And I see an opportunity to show how you have turned personal weaknesses, such as your undergraduate GPA, into opportunity for growth successfully establishing yourself as a developer and a PM. This shows that you're capable of overcoming academic challenges, which is something you should be sure to strategically highlight in your application. In this way, you demonstrate a genuine interest in the field, as well as your desire to develop skills and gain knowledge beyond academics. To bolster your application, reflect on challenges you faced early in your career and outline how you overcame them. Business schools evaluate applicants objectively.

A key point to explain in your application is why you need an MBA at this time to advance your career in product management (many PMs on fast-track careers do not choose to pursue an MBA). Think about situations where your limited understanding of business dynamics as a PM has impacted your work or hindered your interactions with business stakeholders. By reflecting on these instances, you can emphasize how important an MBA degree is for you to excel as a product leader and successfully establish product-market fit. An MBA degree will provide you with the necessary business knowledge and a deep understanding of the needs of the marketplace.


Your ECs are very impressive. Target a 720+. The higher the better.

Feel free to connect for applications strategy.


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Hi Aanchal thanks a lot for the constructive feedback.
I will surely get in touch with you after my GMAT.

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Hi Everyone , Would love to get some insights about my profile .

Target Schools/Programs : IIMs PGPX/EPGP/XLRI GM/ISB

General Male
10th CBSE : 95%
12th CBSE : 87%
B.Tech CSE : 65% ( Kinda low but justifiable )

WorkEx : 5.4 Years.
Cognizant( 2.5 Years ) - PL/SQL Developer ( Got Reward for best project contributor for the year 2020 )
Currently Jio ( 2.9 years ) - Deputy Manager Product @ JioGames Cloud - ( Part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud )

Extra Curricular - Founded TAG ( tech and Gaming Club in College to promote awareness and organize Esports Competitions )
Youtube Content Creator with 18k Subs ( Host Podcasts , Live Stream Games , Host tournaments )
Exhibitor for JioGames Cloud At the Indian Mobile Congress 2022
Founded a gaming Ecommerce Site in college ( Reason for Low grad marks )
Teach Underprivileged students upto class 10th.

GMAT - Yet to give. ( Do suggest a good score if you can based on my overall profile )


Short Term Goals - Senior Product Manager ( From Decision enabler to decision Maker )
Long Term Goals - Business head of Gaming Division in any Big Firm.
Overall Goal - Really passionate about Gaming Industry, Want to make an impact by enabling it and also making it an alternative for Movies/Music in the Entertainment industry )
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Hey Abhimanyu998,

Your profile is quite unique with solid experience in the tech and gaming industry. The fact that you're part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud and your work as a Youtube Content Creator showcase your passion and dedication to the industry. Your extracurricular activities are also impressive, including the founding of a tech and gaming club in college, your gaming Ecommerce site, and teaching underprivileged students.

Your undergraduate GPA is slightly on the lower end, but your strong work experience and extracurricular activities can help compensate for it. Make sure to articulate why your grades were lower and how you've grown since then.

Regarding the GMAT, a score around 700+ would be competitive for the programs you're interested in, but achieving a score on the higher end would help balance your lower GPA, and then you can target schools like ISB, IIM-A, IIM-B.

Given your leadership capabilities, XLRI GM will be a perfect fit for you.

Remember, while these are good starting points, you should also consider the individual culture, teaching style, and alumni network of each program. Tailor your applications to demonstrate fit with each specific school.

If you need more help, you can message me directly and I'd be happy to give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.
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Hello Abhimanyu998

Past scores are average and considering the IT background, I'll recommend a 720+ in order to stand out in the large and competitive pool of IT applicants.
Work ex has potential, but achievements and impact needs to be brought out in your stories.
Goals are solid, clear and organic.
Diversity, though low due to IT background, gets some brownie points due to the extracurricular activities. Make sure you include the accomplishments here in the stories to prove how these activities/experiences will help you add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom.


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Hi Everyone , Would love to get some insights about my profile .

Target Schools/Programs : IIMs PGPX/EPGP/XLRI GM/ISB

General Male
10th CBSE : 95%
12th CBSE : 87%
B.Tech CSE : 65% ( Kinda low but justifiable )

WorkEx : 5.4 Years.
Cognizant( 2.5 Years ) - PL/SQL Developer ( Got Reward for best project contributor for the year 2020 )
Currently Jio ( 2.9 years ) - Deputy Manager Product @ JioGames Cloud - ( Part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud )

Extra Curricular - Founded TAG ( tech and Gaming Club in College to promote awareness and organize Esports Competitions )
Youtube Content Creator with 18k Subs ( Host Podcasts , Live Stream Games , Host tournaments )
Exhibitor for JioGames Cloud At the Indian Mobile Congress 2022
Founded a gaming Ecommerce Site in college ( Reason for Low grad marks )
Teach Underprivileged students upto class 10th.

GMAT - Yet to give. ( Do suggest a good score if you can based on my overall profile )


Short Term Goals - Senior Product Manager ( From Decision enabler to decision Maker )
Long Term Goals - Business head of Gaming Division in any Big Firm.
Overall Goal - Really passionate about Gaming Industry, Want to make an impact by enabling it and also making it an alternative for Movies/Music in the Entertainment industry )
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Hi Everyone , Would love to get some insights about my profile .

Target Schools/Programs : IIMs PGPX/EPGP/XLRI GM/ISB

General Male
10th CBSE : 95%
12th CBSE : 87%
B.Tech CSE : 65% ( Kinda low but justifiable )

WorkEx : 5.4 Years.
Cognizant( 2.5 Years ) - PL/SQL Developer ( Got Reward for best project contributor for the year 2020 )
Currently Jio ( 2.9 years ) - Deputy Manager Product @ JioGames Cloud - ( Part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud )

Extra Curricular - Founded TAG ( tech and Gaming Club in College to promote awareness and organize Esports Competitions )
Youtube Content Creator with 18k Subs ( Host Podcasts , Live Stream Games , Host tournaments )
Exhibitor for JioGames Cloud At the Indian Mobile Congress 2022
Founded a gaming Ecommerce Site in college ( Reason for Low grad marks )
Teach Underprivileged students upto class 10th.

GMAT - Yet to give. ( Do suggest a good score if you can based on my overall profile )


Short Term Goals - Senior Product Manager ( From Decision enabler to decision Maker )
Long Term Goals - Business head of Gaming Division in any Big Firm.
Overall Goal - Really passionate about Gaming Industry, Want to make an impact by enabling it and also making it an alternative for Movies/Music in the Entertainment industry )
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hey im not expert, but you have nice profile...
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Hello Abhimanyu998[/url]

Past scores are average and considering the IT background, I'll recommend a 720+ in order to stand out in the large and competitive pool of IT applicants.
Work ex has potential, but achievements and impact needs to be brought out in your stories.
Goals are solid, clear and organic.
Diversity, though low due to IT background, gets some brownie points due to the extracurricular activities. Make sure you include the accomplishments here in the stories to prove how these activities/experiences will help you add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom.


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Hey Varun , Thanks for the crisp feedback.
Just wanted to ask when you talk about achievements, Does it also include my personal achievements or just professional ?
Once again , thanks for letting me know about where I lack and where I need to work on.
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Hi Everyone , Would love to get some insights about my profile .

Target Schools/Programs : IIMs PGPX/EPGP/XLRI GM/ISB

General Male
10th CBSE : 95%
12th CBSE : 87%
B.Tech CSE : 65% ( Kinda low but justifiable )

WorkEx : 5.4 Years.
Cognizant( 2.5 Years ) - PL/SQL Developer ( Got Reward for best project contributor for the year 2020 )
Currently Jio ( 2.9 years ) - Deputy Manager Product @ JioGames Cloud - ( Part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud )

Extra Curricular - Founded TAG ( tech and Gaming Club in College to promote awareness and organize Esports Competitions )
Youtube Content Creator with 18k Subs ( Host Podcasts , Live Stream Games , Host tournaments )
Exhibitor for JioGames Cloud At the Indian Mobile Congress 2022
Founded a gaming Ecommerce Site in college ( Reason for Low grad marks )
Teach Underprivileged students upto class 10th.

GMAT - Yet to give. ( Do suggest a good score if you can based on my overall profile )


Short Term Goals - Senior Product Manager ( From Decision enabler to decision Maker )
Long Term Goals - Business head of Gaming Division in any Big Firm.
Overall Goal - Really passionate about Gaming Industry, Want to make an impact by enabling it and also making it an alternative for Movies/Music in the Entertainment industry )


Hey Abhimanyu998,

Your profile is quite unique with solid experience in the tech and gaming industry. The fact that you're part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud and your work as a Youtube Content Creator showcase your passion and dedication to the industry. Your extracurricular activities are also impressive, including the founding of a tech and gaming club in college, your gaming Ecommerce site, and teaching underprivileged students.

Your undergraduate GPA is slightly on the lower end, but your strong work experience and extracurricular activities can help compensate for it. Make sure to articulate why your grades were lower and how you've grown since then.

Regarding the GMAT, a score around 700+ would be competitive for the programs you're interested in, but achieving a score on the higher end would help balance your lower GPA, and then you can target schools like ISB, IIM-A, IIM-B.

Given your leadership capabilities, XLRI GM will be a perfect fit for you.

Remember, while these are good starting points, you should also consider the individual culture, teaching style, and alumni network of each program. Tailor your applications to demonstrate fit with each specific school.

If you need , you can message me directly and I'd be happy to give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.
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Hi Thank you so much for such a positive feedback. Will ping you once I get my GMAT done. Need to discuss some more pointers .
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I would like to get my profile evaluated for MBA.

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Target schools: ISB/Said Business School/IIMB, IIMA in this order.

Xth: 90.71%
XIIth: 89.6 %
B. Tech: 8.31 CPI, 74.61%
GATE (EE) : 99.31 percentile
AIEEE (2011) : 97.5 percentile

Work experience:
L&T ECC: 11 months (Project Management, Trainee)
A Miniratna PSU: 7+ years (Public procurement, contract management, core electrical maintenance, project management)

Extra Curricular:
+) Completed a hybrid mode PG Diploma in Environmental Law from NLSIU, Bangalore. (6.25/7.00)
+) Wrote content on platforms that have generated more than six million views and gained me 9000 followers.
+) Have fundamental data analytics skills (python, sql, tableau, excel)

Target GMAT score:> 720 planned in the second week of August.


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Hi,
I would like to get my profile evaluated for MBA.

Indian General Male

Target schools: ISB/Said Business School/IIMB, IIMA in this order.

Xth: 90.71%
XIIth: 89.6 %
B. Tech: 8.31 CPI, 74.61%
GATE (EE) : 99.31 percentile
AIEEE (2011) : 97.5 percentile

Work experience:
L&T ECC: 11 months (Project Management, Trainee)
A Miniratna PSU: 7+ years (Public procurement, contract management, core electrical maintenance, project management)

Extra Curricular:
+) Completed a hybrid mode PG Diploma in Environmental Law from NLSIU, Bangalore. (6.25/7.00)
+) Wrote content on platforms that have generated more than six million views and gained me 9000 followers.
+) Have fundamental data analytics skills (python, sql, tableau, excel)

Target GMAT score:> 720 planned in the second week of August.


Open to critical feedbacks and any other suggestions for college.
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Hi PankajPrasad,

Your academics are good. Your work experience at a PSU can help you highlight the people management skills and handling real world issues at grass-root level.

You have decent extra curriculars and your data analytics skills will help you score few brownie points in the application.

You would need to score 710+ to be on the safer side, which is your target it seems.

The downside -> The work you have done within PSU regarding contract management and electrical maintenance is not so attractive on its own. You will have to present it in a more structured and vibrant way.

So your profile is good enough if you are able to highlight your work experience in a good way. All the mentioned colleges are within your reach. You can also target IIMC though.

Best wishes
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Hello Abhimanyu998

Both professional and personal achievements can work depending on a) what exact achievements are we talking about, and b) how you actually weave them into the overall narrative.
Overall any story has to prove strength in one or more of the following-

1. Academic potential (ability to succeed at the academic rigor of the program) 2. Quality of work ex (career progress and impact at work) 4. Diversity (ability to add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom) 4. Career goals (potential to become a successful business leader and take ISB's name forward)
If your personal stories can prove strengths in either of the above, please go ahead by all means.

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Hello Abhimanyu998[/url]

Past scores are average and considering the IT background, I'll recommend a 720+ in order to stand out in the large and competitive pool of IT applicants.
Work ex has potential, but achievements and impact needs to be brought out in your stories.
Goals are solid, clear and organic.
Diversity, though low due to IT background, gets some brownie points due to the extracurricular activities. Make sure you include the accomplishments here in the stories to prove how these activities/experiences will help you add value to the experience of your batch mates inside and outside the classroom.


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Hey Varun , Thanks for the crisp feedback.
Just wanted to ask when you talk about achievements, Does it also include my personal achievements or just professional ?
Once again , thanks for letting me know about where I lack and where I need to work on.
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Hi all, kindly evaluate my profile and suggest tentative GMAT score :

10th : 90.33% (Rajasthan state board)
12th : 91% (CBSE board)
BTech : Electrical engineering in 2018 , 9.2 CGPA (Gold medalist from reputed NIT college)
MTech : Electrical engineering in 2020, 86% (Gold medalist)
GMAT : Yet to take (scored 650 in official practice test #1)
work exp : 5 yrs in core Government R&D institute, my work is focused on Research and development of various new technologies in power electronics sector with 1 promotion
Motive for exec MBA: career domain change from Govt to Corporate and better opportunities
Extra curricular : in the organizing committee of National science day (conducted every year) from past 2 years in the office.
Hobbies : Travelling, movies, Playing cricket

Queries:
1. Will my Govt R&D job affect my application severely? As i don't have any experience in private/corporate industry?
2. How will my extra curriculars and hobbies fare against rest of the applicants?
3. Are there any certifications which i can opt for to improve my application?
4. By what time (deadline) should i target my GMAT for IIM applications?
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Hey walterwhite756,

Your profile demonstrates an outstanding academic record, topped with gold medals in both your undergraduate and postgraduate studies, which adds significant value. A GMAT score of 650 is quite decent, but given your academic prowess, aiming for 700+ could make your application more competitive.

Your 5-year experience in a government R&D institute in power electronics certainly adds uniqueness to your profile. It might not be the typical corporate experience, but the skills gained and contributions made in the R&D domain could be translated effectively to suit an MBA environment.

The organization of National Science Day indicates leadership and organizational skills. However, considering the highly competitive nature of MBA admissions, diversifying your extracurriculars to include community service or involvement in a non-profit might strengthen your profile.

Certifications in management, business analytics, or leadership could bolster your profile by demonstrating a clear motivation toward a career shift. Courses from platforms like Coursera, edX, or Udemy can be considered.

Regarding your GMAT, ensure that your score is ready when the application process starts. IIMs start their application process around August, so you should ideally be ready with your GMAT score by July.

Your public sector background is unique, and you should leverage this in your essays to stand out. Highlight how your experience can bring a fresh perspective to the cohort and how an MBA aligns with your career aspirations. Remember, every profile has its strengths, and it's about presenting your story compellingly.

If you need more help, you can message me directly and I'd be happy to give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.
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Please help in evaluating my profile for IIMs PGPX/EPGP/ISB
10th: 91.8% (ICSE BOARD)
12th: 83.5% (ISC board)
BTech: Marine engineering in 2016, 7.34 CGPA- BITS Pilani
Merit scholarship holder in College.
GMAT: Yet to take (scored 650 in official practice test #1)
work exp: 6.5 yrs in Merchant Navy as a Marine Engineer(Operations Engineer) in Maersk (2nd largest Shipping Company in the world).
I have secured 3 promotions in these years.
Also received a 2000 USD scholarship for outstanding performance in the Maersk internship.
The motive for MBA: career domain change from Merchant Navy to Product Management/ Consulting.

Extracurricular :
1- Social Media Brand Ambassador for the shipping company "Maersk".
2- An active Content Creator in the Merchant Navy sector with 25000 followers across different social media platforms.
Active Debator in school and college.
3- Invited as a guest speaker on podcasts ( Eg: NIT Silchar, talks with Merchant Navy Captain) on Youtube to speak about shipping and merchant navy.
4- Featured in a leading Maritime Magazine in the Philippines as a success story in shipping.
5- Active debater in college and school. Organized an Entrepreneurship venture in college fest.
6- Participated in NGOs and helped in the social work domain.
7- Actively helped a friend in his startup which is now a successful apparel business.

Want to work and live in India in the long term. Kindly suggest advice/suggestions to strengthen my profile for admit this year.
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Hey Gmatlearnerpromax,

Your undergrad in BITS Pilani is quite good with merit scholarship in college, indicating a strong academic performance. As for the GMAT, a 650 GMAT in your practice test is decent, but for the schools you're aiming for, you should target a score above 700 to maximize your chances. The higher your GMAT, the better your odds of admission, especially considering the competitive applicant pool.

Work Experience: Your work experience in the Merchant Navy, with 3 promotions in just 6.5 years and an outstanding performance scholarship, is impressive and unique. This international and operational experience, combined with your leadership roles, should be appealing to business schools. However, remember to clearly link your past experience with your future career goals in your essays.

Career Goals: Now the transition from the Merchant Navy to Product Management/Consulting will be a significant shift, but you can make it convincing by demonstrating transferable skills and explaining why this transition makes sense for you. Be sure to articulate why an MBA is a necessary step for this career transition.

Extracurriculars: Your success as a social media brand ambassador, content creator, and debater demonstrate effective communication skills. Your entrepreneurial ventures and NGO involvement show leadership and social responsibility. Be sure to highlight and quantify their impact in your application.

School Suggestions: Considering your profile and your desire to work and live in India, you could aim for ISB, IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore.

Strengthening Your Profile: Here are some suggestions:

Improve GMAT Score: Aim for a GMAT score above 700.

Define Your Career Goals: Clearly articulate your short-term and long-term career goals in your essays and how an MBA will help you achieve them.

Leverage Unique Experiences: Highlight your unique maritime experiences and how these will contribute to class diversity.

Extracurricular Impact: Elaborate on the impact of your extracurricular activities and how they've shaped you.

Remember, every element of your application (essays, recommendation letters, resume) should work together to present a compelling narrative about who you are, what you've achieved, and what you aim to do in the future.

If you need more help, you can message me directly and I'd be happy to give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.
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Hi Everyone , Would love to get some insights about my profile .

Target Schools/Programs : IIMs PGPX/EPGP/XLRI GM/ISB

General Male
10th CBSE : 95%
12th CBSE : 87%
B.Tech CSE : 65% ( Kinda low but justifiable )

WorkEx : 5.4 Years.
Cognizant( 2.5 Years ) - PL/SQL Developer ( Got Reward for best project contributor for the year 2020 )
Currently Jio ( 2.9 years ) - Deputy Manager Product @ JioGames Cloud - ( Part of the founding team for JioGames Cloud )

Extra Curricular - Founded TAG ( tech and Gaming Club in College to promote awareness and organize Esports Competitions )
Youtube Content Creator with 18k Subs ( Host Podcasts , Live Stream Games , Host tournaments )
Exhibitor for JioGames Cloud At the Indian Mobile Congress 2022
Founded a gaming Ecommerce Site in college ( Reason for Low grad marks )
Teach Underprivileged students upto class 10th.

GMAT - Yet to give. ( Do suggest a good score if you can based on my overall profile )


Short Term Goals - Senior Product Manager ( From Decision enabler to decision Maker )
Long Term Goals - Business head of Gaming Division in any Big Firm.
Overall Goal - Really passionate about Gaming Industry, Want to make an impact by enabling it and also making it an alternative for Movies/Music in the Entertainment industry )
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Hello Abhimanyu998,

Thanks for writing in.

You have a strong professional background complete with achievements as well as immense clarity on career goals (that sync very well with your background); however, you do belong to an over-represented pool of applicants. Therefore, for a strong chance, you should definitely look at targeting a score upwards of 720 on the GMAT. Needless to say, how well your essays portray your strengths will be a crucial factor as well.

All the best!
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Hi all, kindly evaluate my profile and suggest tentative GMAT score :

10th : 90.33% (Rajasthan state board)
12th : 91% (CBSE board)
BTech : Electrical engineering in 2018 , 9.2 CGPA (Gold medalist from reputed NIT college)
MTech : Electrical engineering in 2020, 86% (Gold medalist)
GMAT : Yet to take (scored 650 in official practice test #1)
work exp : 5 yrs in core Government R&D institute, my work is focused on Research and development of various new technologies in power electronics sector with 1 promotion
Motive for exec MBA: career domain change from Govt to Corporate and better opportunities
Extra curricular : in the organizing committee of National science day (conducted every year) from past 2 years in the office.
Hobbies : Travelling, movies, Playing cricket

Queries:
1. Will my Govt R&D job affect my application severely? As i don't have any experience in private/corporate industry?
2. How will my extra curriculars and hobbies fare against rest of the applicants?
3. Are there any certifications which i can opt for to improve my application?
4. By what time (deadline) should i target my GMAT for IIM applications?
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Hello walterwhite756,

Thanks for writing in.

Please find our responses to your queries below:

1. No, your job with the government will not prove to be a disadvantage at all. As long as you can show career progression, clear achievements, as well as potential for leadership, you will be able to build a strong case for yourself.
2. Frankly speaking, your extra-curriculars look ordinary. This is not the strong point in your case; so, we will need to make the most of what we have.
3. Too late for certifications at the moment; you should now spend your time building a strong application (in terms of essays and GMAT)
4. You should target GMAT as early as possible; of course, you need to feel fully prepared.

Should you feel the need for a detailed discussion, please feel free to get in touch with us for a free profile evaluation session.

We will be happy to help.

All the best!
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Profile: Female from IT(9/9/8). I'm planning to give gmat by end of August.and apply for second round interview of IIM's. Are second rounds tougher than first round?

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Yes, you always have the highest chance of making it in an earlier round in comparison to a later one; however, the best strategy is to apply when you feel most ready; in your case, if you feel you will only be ready with a GMAT score at the end of August, you must apply then!

All the best with the process!
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