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Hi everyone, I was looking to apply to B-schools next year (2024 intake) and would appreciate if I could get inputs on my profile. Thank you! –

Nationality and Age: Indian male and 24 years old

GMAT: 730 taken 2 years ago (Q47 V42)

Educational Experience: Undergraduate Degree – Bachelor’s in Management Studies (Finance Specialization), Delhi University (top 5% college in India) – GPA 8.6/10

Work Experience: (3.5 years in Total)
1) 2.5 years at a MBB consulting firm - mid-office strategy role focusing on the consumer practice area. Staffed on 8 consumer & retail client cases involving cost optimization, portfolio expansion and growth strategies. Clients based in 7 global markets including US, UK and Japan. Awarded fast track promotion in 18-months owing to business impact (top 10% percent of associates at the firm)
2) 1 year at a Beauty Tech start up – Strategy & ops role for a Sequoia funded Indian Beauty unicorn. Building a new priority business vertical that has grown 35% month-on-month since launch. Closed 9 global brand partnership deals worth $4M+ with brands from South Korea, UK and US. Awarded rookie award within 6 months of joining (top 1% of new joiners for exceptional impact)
3) 4 months – Undergrad internships (2 months each) at advisory practices of 2 Big-4 accounting firms across risk advisory and transaction advisory

International Experience:
1) Remote (non-travel) case work with companies and case teams of 7 countries (US, Australia, and Saudi Arabia most closely)
2) SPOC for all global beauty brands at current company, closely working with global beauty brand teams based in 3 countries (South Korea, US, and UK)
3) Leisure travel to 8 countries across 3 continents

Extra-curricular:
1) Executive member of college debating society – responsible for training 30-member team led to most successful year of society. Organized 2 national and 4 university debates that saw participation from 1200+ students
2) Associate at college social entrepreneurship cell - Set up SOPs and a centralized MIS for 15 labs of rural digital literacy project based in Indian villages. Expanded the project into 2 new villages. Project winner of Indian national round (out of 108 colleges) and runners-up in world cup held in Toronto, Canada
3) Avid business quizzer in school & university with 6+ first place positions
4) Sports enthusiast – hobby Tennis player and distance runner (7 races completed)

Career Goals: Strategy & Ops leadership role at a Consumer Tech firm post MBA with a longer-term aspiration of Entrepreneurship in the consumer industry

Questions:
1) GMAT – Should I retake the GMAT to increase my score or spend time working on other aspects of my profile?
2) Chances at target schools – INSEAD, Chicago Booth, Columbia, LBS, Hass

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Let me start by saying that you have an excellent academic record both in terms of your test scores in the GMAT as well as your GPA. I suggest you not focus on giving the GMAT once again as if your CV and work experience are relevant; 730 on GMAT is perfect for admitting you to Top B schools abroad.

Focusing on your work experience, it is commendable that you have worked at many places and different job profiles and already have global exposure, which is a cherry on your CV. Also, 3.5 years of work experience is good enough, but I suggest you work for at least six more months, as most top universities expect you to have a minimum of four years of work experience!

You are a Sports Enthusiastic which is pretty impressive, and your extracurricular activities are also top-notch, I think you can crack this with the proper guidance and following the right path.

I hope this was helpful.

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Hello guys & gals, relatively new member of the GMAT Club here. Was hoping for a quick and honest review of my profile please;

Male 28 - Resident of Ireland w/ dual citizenship (Irish & Libyan)

Undergrad: Actuarial Science from a top Irish University. Elected as PR officer for 2 clubs & many other involvements (I did everything but study!)
GPA: 2.6/4.2 (Second Class Honours) a combination of family illness and lack of maturity on my end led to this abysmal grade.
Other certs: CFA Charterholder (passed all 3 exams in a row)
GMAT: Scored 710 with about 4/5 weeks of prep. Retaking next month after another 3 mths of prep - hoping to hit 740/750

W/E: Not going to dive into too much detail
Job 1 (Canada) Supply Chain Business Ops Analyst (1.5 yrs) at a mid-sized Canadian retailer - basically built new models and dashboards integrated with a new ERP system the company adopted - involved in many projects across all of the company's departments.
Job 2 (Canada) Senior Financial Analysts (1.5yrs) with the same company (internal promotion) worked closely with banks, auditors, & the company owners (PE firm) less involvement in broad projects vs the previous position but definitely more technical
Job 3 (Ireland) (Current) Equity Performance & Risk Specialist at a global well know Asset manager - super quantitative job - built models and dashboards for all kinds of analytics for the company's equity funds, market updates, regulatory calls, etc - promoted to senior specialist after 1.5years. Currently 6montns with my new title.

EC:
Volunteer English teacher in Libya - in person whenever I visit but mostly over zoom
I play the Saxophone
Formerly competitive Muay Thai but pivoted to powerlifting
Volunteer assistant to Libyan patients sent to Ireland for treatment - paperwork, translation, etc

Motivations for MBA:
Short-term pivot into front office AM roles (ideally Equity Research) or IB/PE in the middle east given their similarities to Libya (see next goal)
Long-term: As Libya continues to recover my dream is to launch a retail investment firm that would allow Libyans to participate in the global markets - I lack the management experience and the network to do this and hoping an MBA would contribute to fixing that.

Would INSEAD/LBS be a realistic shot? Not particularly interested in US programs.
I'm quite happy with my international experiences but leadership-wise I can only point to a handful of examples here or there (I've never managed a team or had direct reports but did lead parts of projects etc).

Any thoughts would be helpful!
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Hey BK94,

Thanks for sharing your profile.

Your profile looks good on the surface. On the academic end, 710 is a good GMAT score but 740-750 would do wonders for your profile. However, your GPA falls on the lower end (you have your reasons for the same) but it can be compensated with your CFA certification. Any other academic accolades will prove to be a boon to your application.

For INSEAD you will be evaluated on the basis of the following values:
1. Ability to contribute
2. Leadership skills
3. International motivation
4. Academics

I clearly see a good mix of all these in your profile.

On the work front, I can see career progression. It is good to see that you have clearly defined your roles and responsibilities with different job profiles, however it is also important to highlight your major achievements during work, for example, specific work that has made you stand out amidst your peers or recognition by the institution for your achievements. It will help you display your strong leadership potential to the AdComs.

Coming to your Extra-Curriculars, being involved in teaching, power-lifting makes your profile stand out. However, one unique highlight of your profile is your association with the musical instrument- Saxophone. Your involvement in volunteer work relating to healthcare reflects your dedication to work for the betterment of the society as a whole. Try highlighting them appropriately in your essays.

I am very impressed reading your post-MBA goals. Your goals are very realistic and clearly depicts your need for an MBA. It will also help you answer ‘Why an MBA’ to the AdComs. It is very difficult to find individuals who want to work for the betterment of their country and play a role in its development.

Overall you have a good profile and do have a chance at Insead and LBS. You will need to align your essays with the values of these schools. What’s going to matter most in your profile is how you connect the dots and present a compelling narrative. We would be more than happy to give you a detailed evaluation sometime this week. Feel free to schedule a call with us at your convenience.

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Hello guys & gals, relatively new member of the GMAT Club here. Was hoping for a quick and honest review of my profile please;

Male 28 - Resident of Ireland w/ dual citizenship (Irish & Libyan)

Undergrad: Actuarial Science from a top Irish University. Elected as PR officer for 2 clubs & many other involvements (I did everything but study!)
GPA: 2.6/4.2 (Second Class Honours) a combination of family illness and lack of maturity on my end led to this abysmal grade.
Other certs: CFA Charterholder (passed all 3 exams in a row)
GMAT: Scored 710 with about 4/5 weeks of prep. Retaking next month after another 3 mths of prep - hoping to hit 740/750

W/E: Not going to dive into too much detail
Job 1 (Canada) Supply Chain Business Ops Analyst (1.5 yrs) at a mid-sized Canadian retailer - basically built new models and dashboards integrated with a new ERP system the company adopted - involved in many projects across all of the company's departments.
Job 2 (Canada) Senior Financial Analysts (1.5yrs) with the same company (internal promotion) worked closely with banks, auditors, & the company owners (PE firm) less involvement in broad projects vs the previous position but definitely more technical
Job 3 (Ireland) (Current) Equity Performance & Risk Specialist at a global well know Asset manager - super quantitative job - built models and dashboards for all kinds of analytics for the company's equity funds, market updates, regulatory calls, etc - promoted to senior specialist after 1.5years. Currently 6montns with my new title.

EC:
Volunteer English teacher in Libya - in person whenever I visit but mostly over zoom
I play the Saxophone
Formerly competitive Muay Thai but pivoted to powerlifting
Volunteer assistant to Libyan patients sent to Ireland for treatment - paperwork, translation, etc

Motivations for MBA:
Short-term pivot into front office AM roles (ideally Equity Research) or IB/PE in the middle east given their similarities to Libya (see next goal)
Long-term: As Libya continues to recover my dream is to launch a retail investment firm that would allow Libyans to participate in the global markets - I lack the management experience and the network to do this and hoping an MBA would contribute to fixing that.

Would INSEAD/LBS be a realistic shot? Not particularly interested in US programs.
I'm quite happy with my international experiences but leadership-wise I can only point to a handful of examples here or there (I've never managed a team or had direct reports but did lead parts of projects etc).

Any thoughts would be helpful!
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Hello,

I will be very grateful if someone can evaluate my profile for INSEAD/Wharton/HBS

Background:
North African
Age 29
GMAT 700 (I wont be able to retake before R2/R3)

Education:
Master’s degree in general engineering from a top 10 university in Europe (degree complete abroad)
Good GPA, ranked top 5%

Work Experience:

5+ years of which 2 as a team lead, managing engineers of different specializations, all of the work experience outside my country of origin

Extra curriculum :

10+ years of volunteering at international organizations, managed people from different backgrounds, different nationalities

Post MBA Goal - strategy consulting

Thank you very much

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Hello! Would really appreciate a honest review of my profile for INSEAD, Kellog 1-yr, LBS, Oxford, Yale (MAM)

Female 31 - Indian, Media Sector (Marketing + Branding)

Undergrad: BBA from NMIMS 2.8/4 GPA
Graduation: MBA from Symbiosis 3.01/4 where I lead the digital cell in the 2nd year
GMAT: Scored 690 with about 3 months of prep

W/E: 7+ years of work-ex. Not going to dive into too much detail
Job 1 (TV Broadcast) : Top 4 broadcast network working for the #1 regional channel. Rose from Management Trainee to Marketing Manager. Launched over 35 shows/properties, managed projects that helped the channel diversify into LIVE theatre and apps as secondary buisnesses for which I managed cross-function team projects. Led the channel's women empowerment itiative and grew it significantly. Won multiple national and International awards for the work done at this channel.

Job 2 (OTT) Moved to a top 6 OTT platform in India and designed marketing comms for sports, fiction shows and non-fiction properties.


EC:
Travel enthusiast
Enjoy running in my free time and have completed 2 half-marathons
Trained dancer
A foodie who enjoys exploring different cusines


Motivations for MBA:
Short-term pivot into a strategy consulting role working with global companies with an aim to learn how to deal with international issues in a short span of time.
Long-term: Lead a multinational brand and have real, possitive impact.

Why another MBA: my previous one was specialised in the Indian media and communications industry. With my sights set on a global role outside the media sector, an MBA that gives me an international understanding and exposure feels the most apt.

Would INSEAD/Kellog/Yale (MAM) be realistic? Looking at 1-yr top colleges that will give me international exposure vs any specific geography.

Any thoughts would be helpful!
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Hello,

I will be very grateful if someone can evaluate my profile for INSEAD/Wharton/HBS

Background:
North African
Age 29
GMAT 700 (I wont be able to retake before R2/R3)

Education:
Master’s degree in general engineering from a top 10 university in Europe (degree complete abroad)
Good GPA, ranked top 5%

Work Experience:

5+ years of which 2 as a team lead, managing engineers of different specializations, all of the work experience outside my country of origin

Extra curriculum :

10+ years of volunteering at international organizations, managed people from different backgrounds, different nationalities

Post MBA Goal - strategy consulting

Thank you very much

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Hey mm137,
GMAT is ok. Not stellar, but can get you in.
Age is on the higher side.
Not clear are the following points:
1. how long has your overall work ex been; I am guessing 7 years
2. How was your performance in Bachelor's?
3. What kind of volunteering with International Orgs, and how long of that has been in different roles?
4. How would you tie your passion with "strategy consulting", and with what industry?
5. Tier levels & brand values of your college and grad schools?

Depending on the answers to these questions, Wharton and HBS may be reach for you (or over-reach). INSEAD may consider you a little more seriously, but there are too many questions you have left blank.
If you are asking these questions for someone else, deeper research may be needed.
Instead, if you are asking this for yourself, keeping vital data of your profile secretive for a free profile-evaluation may actually be ending up in dis-service to yourself, wasting valuable time.

Good Luck
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Hello! Would really appreciate a honest review of my profile for INSEAD, Kellog 1-yr, LBS, Oxford, Yale (MAM)

Female 31 - Indian, Media Sector (Marketing + Branding)

Undergrad: BBA from NMIMS 2.8/4 GPA
Graduation: MBA from Symbiosis 3.01/4 where I lead the digital cell in the 2nd year
GMAT: Scored 690 with about 3 months of prep

W/E: 7+ years of work-ex. Not going to dive into too much detail
Job 1 (TV Broadcast) : Top 4 broadcast network working for the #1 regional channel. Rose from Management Trainee to Marketing Manager. Launched over 35 shows/properties, managed projects that helped the channel diversify into LIVE theatre and apps as secondary buisnesses for which I managed cross-function team projects. Led the channel's women empowerment itiative and grew it significantly. Won multiple national and International awards for the work done at this channel.

Job 2 (OTT) Moved to a top 6 OTT platform in India and designed marketing comms for sports, fiction shows and non-fiction properties.


EC:
Travel enthusiast
Enjoy running in my free time and have completed 2 half-marathons
Trained dancer
A foodie who enjoys exploring different cusines


Motivations for MBA:
Short-term pivot into a strategy consulting role working with global companies with an aim to learn how to deal with international issues in a short span of time.
Long-term: Lead a multinational brand and have real, possitive impact.

Why another MBA: my previous one was specialised in the Indian media and communications industry. With my sights set on a global role outside the media sector, an MBA that gives me an international understanding and exposure feels the most apt.

Would INSEAD/Kellog/Yale (MAM) be realistic? Looking at 1-yr top colleges that will give me international exposure vs any specific geography.

Any thoughts would be helpful!
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Hey tanviprad

Your main challenges:
A. GMAT is on the lower side for most of these schools; extremely compelling stories can get you in, but I would think of them as over-reach for your profile.
B. Age is too high for comfort.
C. Your Planned Career Goals to pivot into strategy consulting are not in line with your work exp in creating and launching Marketing campaigns?
D. Your Bachelor's GPA looks poor. Master's GPA is also on the lower side. College is also not high in rankings.
E. ECs don't stand you out (in your current version, though in my experience with Indian Clients, I have frequently been able to tease out highlighting stories better)

Work cut-out for you:
1) Align your goals better with your work ex
2) Choose schools in line with your career goals and your overall profile.

Hope that helps.
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Hello guys & gals, relatively new member of the GMAT Club here. Was hoping for a quick and honest review of my profile please;

Male 28 - Resident of Ireland w/ dual citizenship (Irish & Libyan)

Undergrad: Actuarial Science from a top Irish University. Elected as PR officer for 2 clubs & many other involvements (I did everything but study!)
GPA: 2.6/4.2 (Second Class Honours) a combination of family illness and lack of maturity on my end led to this abysmal grade.
Other certs: CFA Charterholder (passed all 3 exams in a row)
GMAT: Scored 710 with about 4/5 weeks of prep. Retaking next month after another 3 mths of prep - hoping to hit 740/750

W/E: Not going to dive into too much detail
Job 1 (Canada) Supply Chain Business Ops Analyst (1.5 yrs) at a mid-sized Canadian retailer - basically built new models and dashboards integrated with a new ERP system the company adopted - involved in many projects across all of the company's departments.
Job 2 (Canada) Senior Financial Analysts (1.5yrs) with the same company (internal promotion) worked closely with banks, auditors, & the company owners (PE firm) less involvement in broad projects vs the previous position but definitely more technical
Job 3 (Ireland) (Current) Equity Performance & Risk Specialist at a global well know Asset manager - super quantitative job - built models and dashboards for all kinds of analytics for the company's equity funds, market updates, regulatory calls, etc - promoted to senior specialist after 1.5years. Currently 6montns with my new title.

EC:
Volunteer English teacher in Libya - in person whenever I visit but mostly over zoom
I play the Saxophone
Formerly competitive Muay Thai but pivoted to powerlifting
Volunteer assistant to Libyan patients sent to Ireland for treatment - paperwork, translation, etc

Motivations for MBA:
Short-term pivot into front office AM roles (ideally Equity Research) or IB/PE in the middle east given their similarities to Libya (see next goal)
Long-term: As Libya continues to recover my dream is to launch a retail investment firm that would allow Libyans to participate in the global markets - I lack the management experience and the network to do this and hoping an MBA would contribute to fixing that.

Would INSEAD/LBS be a realistic shot? Not particularly interested in US programs.
I'm quite happy with my international experiences but leadership-wise I can only point to a handful of examples here or there (I've never managed a team or had direct reports but did lead parts of projects etc).

Any thoughts would be helpful!
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Hi BK94
Excellent profile, demographically, professionally and with ECs. Your main challenge is in showcasing your academic caliber, and with the right stories that is doable.
INSEAD might be a reach, though you may have a better chance with LBS (still on the ambitious side).
Strongly suggest you to prepare for a retake of the GMAT, even if you can only do it post deadlines.

For 1-to-1 discussion and answers to specific questions, please ping me on my LinkedIn
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mm137
Hello,

I will be very grateful if someone can evaluate my profile for INSEAD/Wharton/HBS

Background:
North African
Age 29
GMAT 700 (I wont be able to retake before R2/R3)

Education:
Master’s degree in general engineering from a top 10 university in Europe (degree complete abroad)
Good GPA, ranked top 5%

Work Experience:

5+ years of which 2 as a team lead, managing engineers of different specializations, all of the work experience outside my country of origin

Extra curriculum :

10+ years of volunteering at international organizations, managed people from different backgrounds, different nationalities

Post MBA Goal - strategy consulting

Thank you very much

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GMAT is ok. Not stellar, but can get you in.
Age is on the higher side.
Not clear are the following points:
1. how long has your overall work ex been; I am guessing 7 years
2. How was your performance in Bachelor's?
3. What kind of volunteering with International Orgs, and how long of that has been in different roles?
4. How would you tie your passion with "strategy consulting", and with what industry?
5. Tier levels & brand values of your college and grad schools?

Depending on the answers to these questions, Wharton and HBS may be reach for you (or over-reach). INSEAD may consider you a little more seriously, but there are too many questions you have left blank.
If you are asking these questions for someone else, deeper research may be needed.
Instead, if you are asking this for yourself, keeping vital data of your profile secretive for a free profile-evaluation may actually be ending up in dis-service to yourself, wasting valuable time.

Good Luck
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Hello TheIvyLeagueEdge ,

Thank you very much for your reply.

I am actually asking for myself, I just thought that adding more detail would make my post tedious.

Here is complimentary information :

1. Current experience is 5 years plus few months, 6 years at the time of matriculation

2. The educational system here is different, my first degree was a master’s. But i was ranked consistently in top 5%, and my college is in the top 10%

3. I spent 5 of the 10 years as operational (doing what I was told to do) and the other 5 as a team lead. The volunteering work is basically organizing educational events for college students in Africa

4. As for strategy consulting, I work in an industry that is undergoing an tremendous change (green mobility : new technology, new energy,…) many companies will need help with this transformation and I think I can help

Thank you very much.
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Thanks, Neha, for your thorough reply, I'm aiming for 750 +/- 10 pts on my GMAT hopefully that along with proof of my extenuating circumstances is enough to address my GPA.

Another quick follow-up question - regarding ECAs is there an expiry on how long ago I participated? I was a volunteer first aider with the Civil Defense (kinda like the Red Cross) and even got multiple certifications between 2009 and 2013. Haven't participated since and my certificates are long expired. Should something like that be included or now?

Many thanks
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Excellent profile, demographically, professionally and with ECs. Your main challenge is in showcasing your academic caliber, and with the right stories that is doable.
INSEAD might be a reach, though you may have a better chance with LBS (still on the ambitious side).
Strongly suggest you to prepare for a retake of the GMAT, even if you can only do it post deadlines.

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Hi TheIvyLeagueEdge

Thanks for your response - I'm currently retaking the GMAT since I didn't spend much time prepping the first time around - just wanted to see how I fared under exam conditions.

In your experience, would a GMAT score of 750 +/- 10 pts put me in contention with those schools or still a reach? That's my target score.

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Hey mm137,

Thanks for sharing your profile.

To begin with, 700 is an okayish score for the schools you are targeting. However, if you are able to increase your score by 20 points, it can maximize your chances.
We would like to know your academic history in a bit detail as it is important to build a strong profile in order to compensate for your GMAT score.

On the work front, 5+ years of global experience definitely adds value to your profile. However, AdComs are interested in knowing more about challenges faced, skill set developed, leadership roles held, and a brief summary of your entire work experience. We would also like to know more about your ECs and post-MBA goals (Strategy consulting seems quite generic). They play an important role in your application.

Overall your profile seems good, but we would like to know more to evaluate better. Hence, If you’d like, we are happy to get on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances at top B-schools. Feel free to schedule a call with us at your convenience.

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Hello,

I will be very grateful if someone can evaluate my profile for INSEAD/Wharton/HBS

Background:
North African
Age 29
GMAT 700 (I wont be able to retake before R2/R3)

Education:
Master’s degree in general engineering from a top 10 university in Europe (degree complete abroad)
Good GPA, ranked top 5%

Work Experience:

5+ years of which 2 as a team lead, managing engineers of different specializations, all of the work experience outside my country of origin

Extra curriculum :

10+ years of volunteering at international organizations, managed people from different backgrounds, different nationalities

Post MBA Goal - strategy consulting

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Hey BK94,

We are happy to help you in every possible way we can.

To answer your question, it is important to have active involvement in activities. However, since you haven’t been active for a while, you can justify your reasons for the same. Although, like you were involved in social causes, it would display your responsibilities towards society, try highlighting your major learnings from them. Contrary to common belief, ECs are not about the number of certificates you have; they are about what you do outside of work, which schools want to see in order to have a better understanding of your whole personality. ECs aren't about doing anything big; they're about what your hobbies and interests are, and what you enjoy doing outside of work. So, try to dig deeper and find answers for the same that will show your diverse personality.

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Thanks, Neha, for your thorough reply, I'm aiming for 750 +/- 10 pts on my GMAT hopefully that along with proof of my extenuating circumstances is enough to address my GPA.

Another quick follow-up question - regarding ECAs is there an expiry on how long ago I participated? I was a volunteer first aider with the Civil Defense (kinda like the Red Cross) and even got multiple certifications between 2009 and 2013. Haven't participated since and my certificates are long expired. Should something like that be included or now?

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Hey tanviprad,

Thanks for sharing your profile.

Your profile looks good on the surface. On the academic front, 690 falls on the lower end for the schools you have mentioned. Your GPA also wouldn’t help much. Any specific academic achievement may push you through. Alos, I would suggest try to add 20-30 points to your GMAT.

Coming to your work experience, 7 years in the industry sounds good. Your profile clearly depicts career progression from a management trainee to marketing manager. I can also see leadership qualities and work towards social causes in your work tenure. Mentioning of your awards to the AdComs would help you gather plus points. We would like to know some more details about your work experience like leadership, impact to find out USP’s.

ECs are an important part of an application and add value to your profile. I can see a variety of activities from a trained dancer to a travel enthusiast. Try highlighting them appropriately in your essays.

It is impressive to see answers to why a second MBA. Also you have clearly defined your short and long term goals. However I do not see a correlation between your current work profile and your goals. I would advise linking your goals to the values of schools for a better understanding to the AdComs.
To sum up, If worked properly, your profile stands a chance of acceptance, hence we would like to know more to evaluate better. Hence, If you’d like, we are happy to get on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances at top B-schools. Feel free to schedule a call with us at your convenience.

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Hello! Would really appreciate a honest review of my profile for INSEAD, Kellog 1-yr, LBS, Oxford, Yale (MAM)

Female 31 - Indian, Media Sector (Marketing + Branding)

Undergrad: BBA from NMIMS 2.8/4 GPA
Graduation: MBA from Symbiosis 3.01/4 where I lead the digital cell in the 2nd year
GMAT: Scored 690 with about 3 months of prep

W/E: 7+ years of work-ex. Not going to dive into too much detail
Job 1 (TV Broadcast) : Top 4 broadcast network working for the #1 regional channel. Rose from Management Trainee to Marketing Manager. Launched over 35 shows/properties, managed projects that helped the channel diversify into LIVE theatre and apps as secondary buisnesses for which I managed cross-function team projects. Led the channel's women empowerment itiative and grew it significantly. Won multiple national and International awards for the work done at this channel.

Job 2 (OTT) Moved to a top 6 OTT platform in India and designed marketing comms for sports, fiction shows and non-fiction properties.


EC:
Travel enthusiast
Enjoy running in my free time and have completed 2 half-marathons
Trained dancer
A foodie who enjoys exploring different cusines


Motivations for MBA:
Short-term pivot into a strategy consulting role working with global companies with an aim to learn how to deal with international issues in a short span of time.
Long-term: Lead a multinational brand and have real, possitive impact.

Why another MBA: my previous one was specialised in the Indian media and communications industry. With my sights set on a global role outside the media sector, an MBA that gives me an international understanding and exposure feels the most apt.

Would INSEAD/Kellog/Yale (MAM) be realistic? Looking at 1-yr top colleges that will give me international exposure vs any specific geography.

Any thoughts would be helpful!
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Hey saket,
I can see you have a great profile as you have completed your graduation with flying colours, so I have curated some points that you must consider:

1. Your high CGPA of 8.5+ makes you eligible for all the tier-1 schools in the world, including the M7 in America.

2. An engineering degree makes you eligible for all the schools in America since there is a preference for 16 years of education, and the engineering degree makes your education 16 years rather than the 15 years that would have been the case had you graduated with a general bachelor's 3-year degree.

3. I must say that you have a pretty good GMAT score, as not many students are able to score 750. So kudos on that! In fact, your score showcases that you have the required analytical acumen, and a high GMAT like yours will help the profile a great deal.

4. Regarding your work experience, those are an incredible 4 years, since the average work experience in a tier-1 school's MBA profile is 4+ years.
Not to forget, you have that leadership element in you, as the universities expect a leader and someone for whom the leadership and management experience isn't new. Plus, your extracurricular activities and volunteer work make you stand out from the rest.

Overall, you have a good chance, given that the profile contains all of the major elements that make it not only eligible for Tier 1 schools but also competent.

Here I have created a personlised list of schools that will be perfect for you and align with your goals:

1. The University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
2. Columbia University's Business School
3. University of Chicago Booth School of Business
4. University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School
5. New York University's Business School
6. University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business

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Hey shahzenkhan,
I can see you have an excellent profile and you also have international experience which makes it a plus point. I'm sure you have some intriguing experiences to tell on one of the major criteria that INSEAD looks for in applicants.

For INSEAD specifically, you will be assessed on your leadership potential, academic capacity, ability to contribute, and international motivation.

For your profile, I have curated some points that you must consider:

1. Your educational background from one of the top 10 universities in India makes you stand out and eligible not only for INSEAD but even for all the tier-1 schools in the world, including the M7 in America.

2. Given your GMAT score expectation of 720–740, you are a strong candidate. So congratulations! In reality, such a score demonstrates that you have the necessary analytical skills.

3. Indeed, your extracurricular activities and over 5 years of work experience give you a clear advantage over other applicants.

4. Your profile has that leadership element because top schools like INSEAD and others demand a leader, and someone with prior leadership and management experience is found to be relevant.

Overall, you have a solid chance, given that the profile has all of the essential elements that make the profile not only eligible for tier-1 institutions but also competent.

Here I have created a personlised list of schools other than INSEAD, that will be perfect for you and align with your goals:

1. University of California Berkeley - Haas School of Business
2. Columbia University - Business School
3. University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
4. University of North Carolina - Kenan-Flagler Business School
5. New York University - Business School
6. University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

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Hey BK94

I can see that you have a good profile. Your international exposure and GMAT score add more numbers to your profile, which the schools abroad really love. In fact, the CFA adds browny points to your profile by showcasing good financial consistency.

Now, after thoroughly analysing your profile, I have compiled a list of important points for you to consider and need to work upon:

I can see that your GPA is a bit low, so you need to have a good pitch as to why exactly it is low in the optional essays of the schools.
There’s some lack of brand names in the experience part as you will be competing with lots of people from Deloitte, KPMG etc, so to tackle that you need to make sure to quantify your profile by putting numbers in it.

You have a good set of extracurriculars and social experience and you can also highlight the number of people you have helped through volunteering. So basically, your extracurriculars and volunteer work make you stand out from the rest.

Now coming to the school part, INSEAD is something you can definitely look at although it will be a dream school for you because of its acceptance rate.

But I will recommend that you look at other schools as well, like:

1. HEC
2. ESSEC
3. ESCP

You can also prefer some schools from Germany like:

1. Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
2. WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
3. Mannheim Business School

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Hey BK94

I can see that you have a good profile. Your international exposure and GMAT score add more numbers to your profile, which the schools abroad really love. In fact, the CFA adds browny points to your profile by showcasing good financial consistency.

Now, after thoroughly analysing your profile, I have compiled a list of important points for you to consider and need to work upon:

I can see that your GPA is a bit low, so you need to have a good pitch as to why exactly it is low in the optional essays of the schools.
There’s some lack of brand names in the experience part as you will be competing with lots of people from Deloitte, KPMG etc, so to tackle that you need to make sure to quantify your profile by putting numbers in it.

You have a good set of extracurriculars and social experience and you can also highlight the number of people you have helped through volunteering. So basically, your extracurriculars and volunteer work make you stand out from the rest.

Now coming to the school part, INSEAD is something you can definitely look at although it will be a dream school for you because of its acceptance rate.

But I will recommend that you look at other schools as well, like:

1. HEC
2. ESSEC
3. ESCP

You can also prefer some schools from Germany like:

1. Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
2. WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
3. Mannheim Business School

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Thanks for your thorough response - I'm due to retake the Gmat in a couple of weeks. My current mock scores are ranging for 720 to 750. Do you think a score of 750 ish would put me in contention?
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Hey BK94

That's a great score!
I mentioned that your profile looks good to me, but if you need more help, we'd be happy to setup a call and give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.
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Hello! Would really appreciate a honest review of my profile for INSEAD, Kellog 1-yr, LBS, Oxford, Yale (MAM)

Female 31 - Indian, Media Sector (Marketing + Branding)

Undergrad: BBA from NMIMS 2.8/4 GPA
Graduation: MBA from Symbiosis 3.01/4 where I lead the digital cell in the 2nd year
GMAT: Scored 690 with about 3 months of prep

W/E: 7+ years of work-ex. Not going to dive into too much detail
Job 1 (TV Broadcast) : Top 4 broadcast network working for the #1 regional channel. Rose from Management Trainee to Marketing Manager. Launched over 35 shows/properties, managed projects that helped the channel diversify into LIVE theatre and apps as secondary buisnesses for which I managed cross-function team projects. Led the channel's women empowerment itiative and grew it significantly. Won multiple national and International awards for the work done at this channel.

Job 2 (OTT) Moved to a top 6 OTT platform in India and designed marketing comms for sports, fiction shows and non-fiction properties.


EC:
Travel enthusiast
Enjoy running in my free time and have completed 2 half-marathons
Trained dancer
A foodie who enjoys exploring different cusines


Motivations for MBA:
Short-term pivot into a strategy consulting role working with global companies with an aim to learn how to deal with international issues in a short span of time.
Long-term: Lead a multinational brand and have real, possitive impact.

Why another MBA: my previous one was specialised in the Indian media and communications industry. With my sights set on a global role outside the media sector, an MBA that gives me an international understanding and exposure feels the most apt.

Would INSEAD/Kellog/Yale (MAM) be realistic? Looking at 1-yr top colleges that will give me international exposure vs any specific geography.

Any thoughts would be helpful!
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Hey tanviprad

You definitely have a credible work experience and a good profile as well. Elements of dynamicity and leadership experience are there. Then there's also an initiative-taken element, with good academic background. In fact, everything is sorted here and you can fabricate your extracurriculars a little bit as well, but the GMAT score is going to be a major issue.

So with the kind of profile you have, INSEAD, Kellogg, London Business School, Oxford and Yale, are ultra dream universities, not because of the work experience, but because of the GMAT. So, I would strongly recommend you to re-take your GMAT if you wish to target these dream schools.

There's no doubt about the fact that your profile is competitive enough for these schools as you have over 7 years of work experience, but 693 score, seems to be a bit low when the average is going to be more than 720.

So, it's going to be very difficult for you to crack.

Therefore, these schools at the moment are not realistically possible for you.

If you need more help, we'd be happy to setup a call and give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.
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