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Thanks for the reply. I have one year full time pre MBA work exp in IT, which is not included. So overall 10+ yrs. and will be 11+ next year, when I would be 35+.

I would also like to know how well would the program benefit me. Any pointers for the roles and salaries for 10+yrs exp will be helpful.
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Business economics graduate from Delhi University 63% (first division). I've derived that my GPA is 3.7 (kindly correct if wrong)
GMAT: 740 (Q51, V39, IR8, AWA6)
Work experience:
Full time 2.5 years, freelance 1.5 years.

I freelanced with a production studio as a cinematographer and a video editor for 6 months. They hired me full-time and promoted me to the post of senior producer because I was good at dealing with clients. This lasted for 6 months too.
Then I left for Mumbai to assist in ads and films to learn more. I was freelancing as well. I was the assistant cinematographer in Kapil Sharma's "Firangi". Was part of many short films as well.

Then I joined my family business of medicine exports. It involved handling purchase and negotiating rates and payment terms. Soon I started travelling to Imphal to manage a pharmacy as it's conflict struck area and hiring someone local was tough.
Additionally, I became a mutual fund distributor in Jan last year. I have a sizeable AUM under me. I am also a stock trader. I still freelance as a cinematographer.

In college I used to make short films on social causes. I'd write, shoot, direct and edit myself. The topics ranged from communal differences, eve teasing to organ donation. I screened the organ donation movie in my college and about 50 viewers pledged their organs after the screening.
I also won numerous awards in -
Street theatre
Best photographer
Best cinematography
Best short film (director)

I wish to get into financial consulting post MBA.

What is the deal breaker here? I've been told that my work ex won't count since I've mostly worked for myself or my family (albeit full time).

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Hello Taranveersingh93,

You definitely have a fine GMAT score and a number of talking points to showcase how you have been an overall performer throughout your career.

That you have been a freelancer or worked for your family business will not really be an issue; the bigger issue is how you intend to connect the dots in your story through a well-crafted set of essays. To put it in short, your ability to make it to the interview stage depends completely on how you well you portray your diverse candidature through your essays.

The following video may help in the regard:


Should you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

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Hi please review my profile for ISB MBA program:

Back ground: Indian, Female, will be 27 years old in June
Education: B.Tech in Electronics from West Bengal University of Technology in India
CGPA: 7.75/10
12th: 72%
10th: 87.125%
GMAT Score: 650, I will be taking GMAT again, targeting 700
Domain: Business Improvement—Operational excellence
Experience: 3 years 4months till now

Job description:
I am working with British Telecom. My designation is Operational Continuous Improvement Lead. I work with different team to cater Lean practice inside their BAU.

Leadership Experience: I have led AIS team and am currently leading IM team for their Bronze accreditation by BQF. AIS team consists of 14 members and IM team consists of 25 members.

Professional Achievements:

1. Best employee
2. Star award
3. Lean Six sigma Green belt certified
4. Lean Practitioner certified
5. Bronze accreditation by BQF for AIS team under my supervision

Extracurricular:
1. State level Bronze medallist in Singing (Rabindra Sangeet)
2. Won some competitions during school and college in Recitation
3. (Not sure whether to mention as entrepreneurial experience) during my graduation I have cofounded a local organisation along with some of my friends. We provided tuition to the students who are not able to pay enough for their education, also introduce them with the part of extracurricular activities, which they find interesting.
4. During my 10th, we made an organisation called it ‘FRIENDS’. The purpose was to spread awareness against superstitions and prejudice.

International Exposure:
Professional: Not travelled in different countries. But I have worked and am working in Global projects which includes different teams across globe.

Post MBA goals:
Want to join strategy consulting firm
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Hello taniab0406,

Thanks for writing in.

Your leadership experience, achievements at work, as well as, your decent extra-curricular activities will definitely add to your overall case.

Having said the above, your GMAT score is where the problem lies. It is good to see that you have already identified the issue and are re-taking the test. A score in excess of 720 will give you a good chance at cracking the GMAT! :)

Should you feel the need for a detailed discussion, please do let us know.

All the best!
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Hi, I am planning to apply to ISB for the class of 2021, would very much appreciate if someone could evaluate my profile.

Nationality- Indian
Gender- Male
Age - 31
Xth- 71%
XIIth - 62%
Undergrad- B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering from Asansol Engineering College, affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology
CGPA- 7.5/10
GMAT- Yet to take (suggest the preferred score)
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I am working in an IT company (TCS) and have a total experience of 8.5 Years, including 4.5 Years of client facing experience at a leading pharma company in the USA. Over these years I have worked in the capacities of a software developer, team lead and BI consultant, in the domain of life sciences & healthcare.
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I have received multiple organization level awards for stellar performance, including employee of the quarter award.
An active member of APA (American Pool Association)
I have been a blood donor for 4 years and a member of the blood donation rotary club.
I have been a part of the student placement cell and tech fest organizing committee in college.
Won national children science congress award in school

MBA goal: Switch from my current technical profile to a functional one and join any of the top consulting firms as a business analytics consultant, preferably in the healthcare domain.
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Thanks for your query.

Considering you come from an overrepresented pool of applicants with professional experience on the higher side of the applicant pool, you need to aim for a high GMAT score. Work towards a score upwards of 720; the higher the score, the better it will be; the same will also help offset your average CGPA!

Having said the above, you will also need to put forth a set of stellar essays with goals that flow logically from your existing experience. The following video may help in this regard:


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Thanks for the reply. I have one year full time pre MBA work exp in IT, which is not included. So overall 10+ yrs. and will be 11+ next year, when I would be 35+.

I would also like to know how well would the program benefit me. Any pointers for the roles and salaries for 10+yrs exp will be helpful.
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Hi debayanm

- 11+ years of experience is on the higher side, but IIMC, IIMA, and ISB will still consider it. Lower chance but not zero at IIMB as well.
- The program will certainly benefit you. The move from ops to consulting is feasible, and so are better (more strategic) ops roles post-MBA. There are some exciting opportunities in e-commerce especially for skilled ops professionals nowadays, moving up to program management with more seniority. Salaries are tough to have an exact estimate of, but at your estimate level, and extrapolating with the averages at these schools, an expectation of around 25L may not be unreasonable. The bigger challenge for you will be finding the right role at that level of experience, even with a top MBA.
- As of now, would advise that you focus your energies on the GMAT. There are certainly feasibilities if you do well there.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.
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26, male, Indian Sikh.
Business economics graduate from Delhi University 63% (first division). I've derived that my GPA is 3.7 (kindly correct if wrong)
GMAT: 740 (Q51, V39, IR8, AWA6)
Work experience:
Full time 2.5 years, freelance 1.5 years.

I freelanced with a production studio as a cinematographer and a video editor for 6 months. They hired me full-time and promoted me to the post of senior producer because I was good at dealing with clients. This lasted for 6 months too.
Then I left for Mumbai to assist in ads and films to learn more. I was freelancing as well. I was the assistant cinematographer in Kapil Sharma's "Firangi". Was part of many short films as well.

Then I joined my family business of medicine exports. It involved handling purchase and negotiating rates and payment terms. Soon I started travelling to Imphal to manage a pharmacy as it's conflict struck area and hiring someone local was tough.
Additionally, I became a mutual fund distributor in Jan last year. I have a sizeable AUM under me. I am also a stock trader. I still freelance as a cinematographer.

In college I used to make short films on social causes. I'd write, shoot, direct and edit myself. The topics ranged from communal differences, eve teasing to organ donation. I screened the organ donation movie in my college and about 50 viewers pledged their organs after the screening.
I also won numerous awards in -
Street theatre
Best photographer
Best cinematography
Best short film (director)

I wish to get into financial consulting post MBA.

What is the deal breaker here? I've been told that my work ex won't count since I've mostly worked for myself or my family (albeit full time).

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Hi Taranveer

Thanks for posting. Here is our assessment:
- Your GPA may not necessarily be 3.7, except if that figure has been officially given to you by the university. ISB allows you to report in terms of an aggregated average percentage on the application form. That is what you should do.
- Freelance or family business experience per se is not the deal breaker here. The more difficult part is - why did you move from an apparently successful and growing career in cinematography to your family business in medicine exports? So, your path is cinematography --> medicine exports --> MBA --> financial consulting. See the hiccups? These are not insurmountable, but you should be clearly able to identify the issue here.
- Another question you might want to introspect into/answer is - what's the hurry? Why an MBA NOW?
- The GMAT score is quite good and will help.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.
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I would like someone to evaluate my profile based given the following parameters (note that I am intentionally not divulging specific areas of my profile, given that this is a public post).
1) Grade X and XII: 89% and 73%
2a) University of Mumbai: Bachelors in Management Studies: 86% Grade O - GPA 7.00/7.00
2b) Global association of risk professionals - FRM Part 1 cleared with good scores in January 2019. I am looking to take the part 2 exam in November this year.
3) Work experience:
Sept 2017 - Present: Deloitte LLP, Canada - Senior Consultant
I focus on advising clients (banking and financial services industry) across North America and occasionally the UK in areas of Quality Assurance, financial risk, and regulatory strategy from an AML, fraud and financial crime perspective. I have also led deloitte teams on several projects in the strategy consulting space.
Jan 2016 - Aug 2017: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP - Consultant - Mumbai, India
Focused on advising clients within the banking and financial services industry in India, middle east and south asia on issues pertaining to regulatory compliance and financial risk.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP - Associate - Mumbai, India
I assisted Deloitte teams on engagements pertaining to risk assurance and advisory.
May 2015 - Dec 2014: BNP Paribas India Solutions Pvt Ltd. - Trainee - Mumbai, India
Conducted reviews of export and import documentation against international banking regulation to identify discrepancies in documents and ensure that transactions adhered to local as well as international regulations.

4) Extra-curricular - I have formerly been a mentor at the light house project India - a not for profit that connects university graduates and young professionals in Mumbai with children from under-resourced communities. I was the mentor of a bright 13 year old school student and served as his confidant, building up his self-confidence, courage and public-speaking skills.

I have also completed level B1 of French (DELF - exams) from the Alliance Francaise de Bombay and I have utilized my french speaking skills in my professional career as well as personal life.

5) Professional Goals: enhance my business management skills, continue to work in the domain of regulatory strategy for financial institutions.

What do the admission consultants here think about my profile and where do they spot improvement opportunities? Also, I am taking the GMAT in the latter half of next month.
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Hi amegupte0410

Your overall profile is quite solid. The only part to be looked at more closely is your career goal - this role is something you are already in, so why an MBA (that too from ISB, though you have been working with Canadian FS institutions)?

Other than that, of course aim for a decent GMAT score. In your case, with a good app, even a 680+ may work.
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Please Evaluate my profile.

Working as an Assistant Manager - Contracts & Operation in Larsen & Toubro ltd.

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XII - 78%
Engineering -8.59/10

Identified and honored as Outstanding Performer in 2018 by Vice Executive – HR
Identified and honored as Top Performer among my peers consecutively for three years in a row from 2015-2017

Also , what should be my GMAT score to get into ISB? (Civil Engineering Back ground)
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Working as an Assistant Manager - Contracts & Operation in Larsen & Toubro ltd.

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XII - 78%
Engineering -8.59/10

Identified and honored as Outstanding Performer in 2018 by Vice Executive – HR
Identified and honored as Top Performer among my peers consecutively for three years in a row from 2015-2017

Also , what should be my GMAT score to get into ISB? (Civil Engineering Back ground)
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HI Samrat_92

Please provide more details on the amount of experience you have, your undergrad institution, key responsibilities and achievements, post-MBA goals, and key extra-curricular involvement to enable an evaluation.
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Hi All,

Please evaluate my profile and the targetted GMAT score

Work Exp: 3 years (Risk Consulting - Internal Audit) with leadership experience

CFA Level 1 (Appearing for Level 2 in Jun'19)

Class X: 9.4 CGPA
Class XII: 94.8%
Graduation: 75% (Economics Hons - Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi)
GMAT: Yet to be taken

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Please evaluate my profile and the targetted GMAT score

Work Exp: 3 years (Risk Consulting - Internal Audit) with leadership experience

CFA Level 1 (Appearing for Level 2 in Jun'19)

Class X: 9.4 CGPA
Class XII: 94.8%
Graduation: 75% (Economics Hons - Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi)
GMAT: Yet to be taken

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You have a good profile for a b-school - the adcom looks at 3 buckets: academics, career and extra-curricular. I can see you are strong in 1, medium in 2 and 3 seems to be missing. I got an admit into ISB and can help you build on your strengths if you want to find some time to chat with me. We also have a comprehensive MBA Application Strategy Guide developed by current students at the top 10 programs (ISB, Booth, Harvard, Stanford, INSEAD and others) to help you develop a successful application. Inside the document you will find how to select your target schools, craft an outstanding MBA resume, and develop your story and essays.
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Working as an Assistant Manager - Contracts & Operation in Larsen & Toubro ltd.

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Engineering -8.59/10

Identified and honored as Outstanding Performer in 2018 by Vice Executive – HR
Identified and honored as Top Performer among my peers consecutively for three years in a row from 2015-2017

Also, what should be my GMAT score to get into ISB? (Civil Engineering Back ground)
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Hello Samrat_92,

Thanks for writing in.

Practically speaking, no score guarantees an interview call or admit.

Of course, your awards suggest that you have been a performer at work; however, to evaluate your profile, we do need some crucial bits of information pertaining to your work experience, leadership experience, extra-curricular activities, career goals, etc.

Please do share the same with us.

All the best!
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Please evaluate my profile and the targetted GMAT score

Work Exp: 3 years (Risk Consulting - Internal Audit) with leadership experience

CFA Level 1 (Appearing for Level 2 in Jun'19)

Class X: 9.4 CGPA
Class XII: 94.8%
Graduation: 75% (Economics Hons - Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi)
GMAT: Yet to be taken

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Hello vaibhavarora17,

While we do not have too many details pertaining to your achievements at work or the activities you engaged with beyond academics or work, we would like to say that your academic background does make an impact.

For a detailed evaluation, please do share the above-mentioned details, as well as, your thoughts on your career goals.

Having said the above, you must definitely look for a score upwards of 710; the higher, the better.

Good luck!
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Please evaluate my profile and the targetted GMAT score

Work Exp: 3 years (Risk Consulting - Internal Audit) with leadership experience

CFA Level 1 (Appearing for Level 2 in Jun'19)

Class X: 9.4 CGPA
Class XII: 94.8%
Graduation: 75% (Economics Hons - Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi)
GMAT: Yet to be taken

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Hello,

While we do not have too many details pertaining to your achievements at work or the activities you engaged with beyond academics or work, we would like to say that your academic background does make an impact.

For a detailed evaluation, please do share the above-mentioned details, as well as, your thoughts on your career goals.

Having said the above, you must definitely look for a score upwards of 710; the higher, the better.

Good luck!
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Hi Team,

I am currently working in the domain of risk and data analytics based process audits for major oil and gas, and e-commerce clients. I have also received a couple of awards for exceptional performance over the course of my professional experience. I am currently leading a team of 4 individuals for the delivery of a quarterly project across the country.

Beyond work, I was the Organizing Committee Vice President for Youth to Business Forum organized by AIESEC in Delhi IIT, wherein we managed to get sponsorships from companies like Havells India, Panasonic India SmartPhone Division, CNN, 95FM, etc.
Additionally, I was also the Design and Marketing Head for "World Emergency Meeting", an event organized by the Economics Society of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College.

Please let me know your thoughts.
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I am Mech Engineer 2015 pass out with low acads (57.36%)
Worked in Micro production company Siddhivinayak Fabricators (June 2015-April 2016)
Worked as Solution Engineer in 3PL Spear Logistics ( May 2016 - May 2017)
Started my own venture in tourism and IOT with IT services - Kluger Kopf (Registed under Ministry of MSME, India) (June 2017 - Present)

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What are my chances converting ISB
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Please evaluate my profile and the targetted GMAT score

Work Exp: 3 years (Risk Consulting - Internal Audit) with leadership experience

CFA Level 1 (Appearing for Level 2 in Jun'19)

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Class XII: 94.8%
Graduation: 75% (Economics Hons - Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi)
GMAT: Yet to be taken

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Broadly looks good, Vaibhav. Internal audit roles provide for a very clear post-MBA career path. The leadership experience you have in your role (assuming leading small teams, but that helps too) will be a further plus. Acads are quite strong, but the CFA part will matter more if it L2. As of now, focus on a 700+ GMAT score.
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Hi, Please look into my profile and suggest.

10th - 82.6%
12th - 69.6%
B.Tech - 76%

3years 8 months in TCS as software developer, held position of technical lead. Recieved certificate of appreciation from client leadership for 2 accounts and also from within organisation. Was top performer.

Due to some temporary family issues had to leave job... sensing this would create a career gap... setup a dairy processing company... worked on creating the business model, procurement, marketing sales first hand... experience of working in rural/urban market....the company has been doing good and is operational since 1.5 years.
Currently holding the position of Director.

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Hi, Please look into my profile and suggest.

10th - 82.6%
12th - 69.6%
B.Tech - 76%

3years 8 months in TCS as software developer, held position of technical lead. Recieved certificate of appreciation from client leadership for 2 accounts and also from within organisation. Was top performer.

Due to some temporary family issues had to leave job... sensing this would create a career gap... setup a dairy processing company... worked on creating the business model, procurement, marketing sales first hand... experience of working in rural/urban market....the company has been doing good and is operational since 1.5 years.
Currently holding the position of Director.

Co curricular:
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Best sportsperson 2010 in school
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Hi abhi9Singh

Please also update on your GMAT score.

Overall, the dairy processing company can really help to set you apart from other applicants. Setting this up and making it a success in such a short time is commendable. Other than that, acads are fine, and ECA is ok too. You will need a competitive GMAT score here, but your profile is interesting - if you work right on your app, you should have a decent chance at ISB.
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Hi All,

Please evaluate my profile and the targetted GMAT score

Work Exp: 3 years (Risk Consulting - Internal Audit) with leadership experience

CFA Level 1 (Appearing for Level 2 in Jun'19)

Class X: 9.4 CGPA
Class XII: 94.8%
Graduation: 75% (Economics Hons - Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi)
GMAT: Yet to be taken

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Hello,

While we do not have too many details pertaining to your achievements at work or the activities you engaged with beyond academics or work, we would like to say that your academic background does make an impact.

For a detailed evaluation, please do share the above-mentioned details, as well as, your thoughts on your career goals.

Having said the above, you must definitely look for a score upwards of 710; the higher, the better.

Good luck!


Hi Team,

I am currently working in the domain of risk and data analytics based process audits for major oil and gas, and e-commerce clients. I have also received a couple of awards for exceptional performance over the course of my professional experience. I am currently leading a team of 4 individuals for the delivery of a quarterly project across the country.

Beyond work, I was the Organizing Committee Vice President for Youth to Business Forum organized by AIESEC in Delhi IIT, wherein we managed to get sponsorships from companies like Havells India, Panasonic India SmartPhone Division, CNN, 95FM, etc.
Additionally, I was also the Design and Marketing Head for "World Emergency Meeting", an event organized by the Economics Society of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College.

Please let me know your thoughts.
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Hello vaibhavarora17,

Thanks for sharing the details.

The leadership role, as well as, the extra-curricular activities, sound good.

A lot will depend on how well you portray all of the above information through your essays and how logically you elucidate your career goals.

The following video will help in this regard:


Regarding the GMAT score, you should target a minimum of 710.

All the best!
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I am Mech Engineer 2015 pass out with low acads (57.36%)
Worked in Micro production company Siddhivinayak Fabricators (June 2015-April 2016)
Worked as Solution Engineer in 3PL Spear Logistics ( May 2016 - May 2017)
Started my own venture in tourism and IOT with IT services - Kluger Kopf (Registed under Ministry of MSME, India) (June 2017 - Present)

GMAT score 710

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Hello VENKZ,

Thanks for your query.

The low academics is a definite red flag; hence, if you are able to boost your GMAT score, it will help assure the Admissions Committee that you have the ability to adjust to the demands of a rigorous academic program. The 710 is just around the average score at ISB and to help increase your chances, a re-take is recommended.

Regardless of whether you choose to re-take the GMAT or not, how you join the dots in your essays will be very crucial. The entrepreneurial experience will definitely add value to your case.

Please do watch the following video; it will help you approach the essays in a structured manner.


All the best!
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