Indian Singaporean Entrepreneur Profile Evaluation

Hi Rishabh,

Thanks for your message. I reviewed your profile similar to other candidates' profiles when I worked as part of a top tier program's admissions committee.

Based on my experience over the past 6+ years, I think you have a strong background for the programs which you shared: Booth, Yale, Haas, Kellogg, Ross, Anderson, Johnson and Tepper. I would probably leave the others out for now given your background. If you are also looking at other programs, then I would also encourage you to apply to some top European programs that attract you.

I would like to first congratulate you on the incredible risk you incurred to establish your entity in Singapore and have led it to a stage where you can exit, which is remarkable.
From a career standpoint, you have gained strong exposure as an entrepreneur, not to mention exposure to several prominent functions and industries as a data analyst & consultant. I like that (in short time) you also gained solid teamwork, analytical and leadership skills in cross-functional and cross-cultural settings. I found your goals to be highly realistic and certainly achievable given your success to date. Additionally, your academic background is in the competitive range for these schools and displays your ability to handle the rigorous curriculum. Based on my experience, schools will accept the GRE and the GMAT both; however, I have found that there is still preference for the GMAT exam. This will not be a “deal-breaker” if the other parts in your application are effectively communicated. Lastly, it is ideal to have 3-4 years of work experience, however, given your career track, I am not too worried right now.

The only area I would suggest focusing on is why you have chosen these programs specifically and how each program's offerings align with your future goals. This will also help AdComms understand why you are looking to pursue an MBA after you achieved entrepreneurial success.

As you approach your applications, there are a few questions you will want to reflect upon, as top business schools will have similar questions about your candidacy:

1. How will you apply the MBA after b-school, given that you are successful in your career currently?
2. Do you really need an MBA versus the other traditional MBA candidate (without any entrepreneurship experience or practical business knowledge) who is looking to get in to the same program?
3. Why do you want to obtain an MBA when you have a Master’s degree currently?

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Sue and the MAC Team

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