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Background and nationality: Male,Age - 25 ( in Sept )

10th : 9.6 CGPA
12th : 86.8% ( PCM + Economics )
Undergrad Information: IT Engineering from Army Institute of Technology , Pune University ( 70% Aggregate, First Class with distinction, Top 10% )

GMAT: Current Score - 690 ; Re-attempting on July 25th!

Work experience and leadership:
3 Years Total ( Till June 2019 )
Been working with a Big 4 as a consultant for ERP Application - SAP for Fortune-500 Client. Been dealing with various functional areas as part of Consumer and Industrial Products industry. Undergone training/learning to achieve level 1 Industry Proficiency ( IPP ) for the aforementioned.
Consistent high performer, working across multiple threads at once while assuming full responsibility of atleast one at a given time. Recognized with back-to-back promotions in my first 2 years with the firm ( not common ). Also, working on overall Project management plan for Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI within the project. Tasked with working with multiple juniors and interns, ensuring smooth on-boarding and knowledge transfer.
Working with top level executives ( CIO, Finance Dir etc.) as client stakeholders for Business Intelligence projects related to reporting of key financial and operational KPI's.

Highlighting 1/3 internships that shaped my perspective better :
Worked with a startup on identifying a use case from Oil and Gas sector in the states, and suggesting a solution based on my findings. Also, worked with the tech team to kickstart development of this tool.

Community and others :
Part of National Cadet Corps ( NCC ) while in college, and undertook various social initiatives such as drug addiction awareness rallies, plantation drives.
Volunteered as part of firm's CSR Initiatives.
Recipient of Merit based scholarship at college for 4 consecutive academic cycles amounting to INR 40k each year.
Captain of my firm's football team, was able to secure bronze medal at an intra-firm tournament.
Cultural Event Coordinator at college, while being part of the Debate club; Participated and won at various debate/extempore events at college-level ; Also, the in-charge/facilitator for my branch's training for the cultural events like Debate,Extempore, English Play in my Third year.
Was included in the Academic Advisory Council at College as part of a group comprising of three student representatives



Post MBA goals: Short Term : To be able to get into a strategy consulting role, with industry focus on C&IP industry ( based out of current experience and interest ) ; Long Term : To have my own venture that imbibes elements of social welfare and sustainability.

Anything else?
I come from an Defence Background, and have been around many places, suggestively enhancing my exposure and adaptability.
Fun snippet : Winner of intra branch Dumb Charades for 3 years in a row ;)
I would be grateful if you could give your inputs and provide points for improvement as well.
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Hi Team, could you evaluate my profile as well. Thanks in advance!
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Hi Everyone!

Background and nationality: Male,Age - 25 ( in Sept )

10th : 9.6 CGPA
12th : 86.8% ( PCM + Economics )
Undergrad Information: IT Engineering from Army Institute of Technology , Pune University ( 70% Aggregate, First Class with distinction, Top 10% )

GMAT: Current Score - 690 ; Re-attempting on July 25th!

Work experience and leadership:
3 Years Total ( Till June 2019 )
Been working with a Big 4 as a consultant for ERP Application - SAP for Fortune-500 Client. Been dealing with various functional areas as part of Consumer and Industrial Products industry. Undergone training/learning to achieve level 1 Industry Proficiency ( IPP ) for the aforementioned.
Consistent high performer, working across multiple threads at once while assuming full responsibility of atleast one at a given time. Recognized with back-to-back promotions in my first 2 years with the firm ( not common ). Also, working on overall Project management plan for Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI within the project. Tasked with working with multiple juniors and interns, ensuring smooth on-boarding and knowledge transfer.
Working with top level executives ( CIO, Finance Dir etc.) as client stakeholders for Business Intelligence projects related to reporting of key financial and operational KPI's.

Highlighting 1/3 internships that shaped my perspective better :
Worked with a startup on identifying a use case from Oil and Gas sector in the states, and suggesting a solution based on my findings. Also, worked with the tech team to kickstart development of this tool.

Community and others :
Part of National Cadet Corps ( NCC ) while in college, and undertook various social initiatives such as drug addiction awareness rallies, plantation drives.
Volunteered as part of firm's CSR Initiatives.
Recipient of Merit based scholarship at college for 4 consecutive academic cycles amounting to INR 40k each year.
Captain of my firm's football team, was able to secure bronze medal at an intra-firm tournament.
Cultural Event Coordinator at college, while being part of the Debate club; Participated and won at various debate/extempore events at college-level ; Also, the in-charge/facilitator for my branch's training for the cultural events like Debate,Extempore, English Play in my Third year.
Was included in the Academic Advisory Council at College as part of a group comprising of three student representatives



Post MBA goals: Short Term : To be able to get into a strategy consulting role, with industry focus on C&IP industry ( based out of current experience and interest ) ; Long Term : To have my own venture that imbibes elements of social welfare and sustainability.

Anything else?
I come from an Defence Background, and have been around many places, suggestively enhancing my exposure and adaptability.
Fun snippet : Winner of intra branch Dumb Charades for 3 years in a row ;)
I would be grateful if you could give your inputs and provide points for improvement as well.


Hi Team, could you evaluate my profile as well. Thanks in advance!
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Hi jayantk94

Overall, your profile is ok. You have good acads and ECA, and your professional experience is fine as well. There are two things you need to work on:
- Your GMAT score at 690 needs to be higher. Try and raise by 20-30 points. As an SAP professional, your work is good, but you will still be categorized broadly as an IT applicant. While things like early promotions/CMMI work are appreciable, please note that they have little value in the admissions process for ISB. However, you are not on a weak plank. If the GMAT score is fixed, you will be in contention.
- Your goals need a deeper look. Strategy consulting will be hard for you to get into post-MBA (in ISB's eyes), and the long-term goal has very little to do with your current career. You need to think about these deeply. This year, ISB is focusing on the long-term career vision as well, so this part will be extremely critical.
- Also go through this series of articles as they will help you.
- Other than that, you are all good. The defence background is a plus, and will add diversity to your profile. Leadership is clearly seen as well.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.
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Background and nationality: Male,Age - 25 ( in Sept )

10th : 9.6 CGPA
12th : 86.8% ( PCM + Economics )
Undergrad Information: IT Engineering from Army Institute of Technology , Pune University ( 70% Aggregate, First Class with distinction, Top 10% )

GMAT: Current Score - 690 ; Re-attempting on July 25th!

Work experience and leadership:
3 Years Total ( Till June 2019 )
Been working with a Big 4 as a consultant for ERP Application - SAP for Fortune-500 Client. Been dealing with various functional areas as part of Consumer and Industrial Products industry. Undergone training/learning to achieve level 1 Industry Proficiency ( IPP ) for the aforementioned.
Consistent high performer, working across multiple threads at once while assuming full responsibility of atleast one at a given time. Recognized with back-to-back promotions in my first 2 years with the firm ( not common ). Also, working on overall Project management plan for Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI within the project. Tasked with working with multiple juniors and interns, ensuring smooth on-boarding and knowledge transfer.
Working with top level executives ( CIO, Finance Dir etc.) as client stakeholders for Business Intelligence projects related to reporting of key financial and operational KPI's.

Highlighting 1/3 internships that shaped my perspective better :
Worked with a startup on identifying a use case from Oil and Gas sector in the states, and suggesting a solution based on my findings. Also, worked with the tech team to kickstart development of this tool.

Community and others :
Part of National Cadet Corps ( NCC ) while in college, and undertook various social initiatives such as drug addiction awareness rallies, plantation drives.
Volunteered as part of firm's CSR Initiatives.
Recipient of Merit based scholarship at college for 4 consecutive academic cycles amounting to INR 40k each year.
Captain of my firm's football team, was able to secure bronze medal at an intra-firm tournament.
Cultural Event Coordinator at college, while being part of the Debate club; Participated and won at various debate/extempore events at college-level ; Also, the in-charge/facilitator for my branch's training for the cultural events like Debate,Extempore, English Play in my Third year.
Was included in the Academic Advisory Council at College as part of a group comprising of three student representatives



Post MBA goals: Short Term : To be able to get into a strategy consulting role, with industry focus on C&IP industry ( based out of current experience and interest ) ; Long Term : To have my own venture that imbibes elements of social welfare and sustainability.

Anything else?
I come from an Defence Background, and have been around many places, suggestively enhancing my exposure and adaptability.
Fun snippet : Winner of intra branch Dumb Charades for 3 years in a row ;)
I would be grateful if you could give your inputs and provide points for improvement as well.


Hi Team, could you evaluate my profile as well. Thanks in advance!
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Hi jayantk94

You need a solid score to back your work experience. Two things will make you standout:

1) A 710+ score on the GMAT
2) Big 4 experience is good but you should be aware there are healthy number of candidates who come from these firms and give their best impact story in essays to standout. In parallel to working on your GMAT score, start work on essays in parallel. Ideally, create a list of stories that have a difficult situation, resolution and results (in your personal capacity) and then choose the story that you think will stand out in front of the admissions team. (this is for the first essay)

all the best!
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Hello!
Please evaluate my profile :)

I am a Female ,age 30 ,Indian resident.

Academics:
(XIIth) 75.2 (science)
(Xth ) 81.33
B.tech- 7.83 ( biotech)

WorkEx :
1) 2.5 years with Accenture , Bangalore as a tester.
2) Currently working in IDBI Bank with 5+ years experience in retail banking.

Extracurriculum :
Participating and winning in school and college in debates, extempore, plays, quizzes etc.
On merit scholarship in college.
Various performance related certificates during tenure in Accenture and IDBI.
Have mentored interns for their college projects.
Cleared JAIIB and CAIIB (professional certificates -banking industry).

GMAT : Attempt 1 : 640
Planning a retake in Aug.

-Any suggestions on strengthening would be great ! Thank you
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Hi mini246
- As a retail banker, you bring in diversity, and ISB values that. That will be a big plus for you, especially if you have worked across divisions at IDBI.
- On ECA, you are in ok in terms of what you did in college. The school part is a bit dated now, and the merit scholarship/Accenture and IDBI performance/mentoring interns/JAIIB and CAIIB are not ECA, but academic/professional achievements.
- Your GMAT score, at 640, is too low. You need to enhance it by at least 40 points. Try and apply in Round 1.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.
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Hello Everyone,

I want to get my profile evaluated and also wanted to know the GMAT score required to get into ISB based on my profile.

10th- 83.6% CBSE
12th - 82.4% CBSE
Undergrad - 82.2% KIIT University

Work Experience - 3 Years 1Month
2.9 Year in Accenture ( Joined as a fresher in 2016 , received multiple awards, back to back promotion from ASE-SE-SSE)
Currently working with Deloitte as a senior executive consultant.

I have taken part in many Corporate Social Responsibility Activities .

I am also actively involved in my family business from an early age.

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Hi pandeyshrish123

Frankly, we would want to learn more about your profile to understand your leadership and team handling qualities. The promotions sounds good but what will matter is how you can translate your experience into essays. Also, you will need a 720+ in order to really have a good chance at interview invite. All the best.
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Hi all,

Need profile evaluation, aiming to apply in sept. 2019. Also please suggest if I should think of retaking GMAT (though personally, that will be lil excruciating :dazed )

Female
GMAT:710 (q50, v35) IR 5 :shh:

Work experience: 24 months (at the time of application)
CDK Global (automotive dealership global giant)
My project deals with handling digital advertising campaigns for some big automotive dealers.
Joined as a junior worked extensively in research and development. Taking up the lead in new projects that needed building from scratch. Working closely with product owners, showed a keen interest in business decisions and that's how got interested in making a career in it.
Recognized and rewarded by peers and managers for initiatives taken.
Won first prize in a coding challenge recently.

Extra: Working with my friends on a registered startup company. Though the work is still in progress.

Graduation: Tier-2 Bachelor Of Engineering in Com Science. 87.2%
12th: 87%
10th: 10CGPA
(got rewarded by the central government for perfect 10 score)

Extra Curricular:
Won a national level writing competition in 12th class, facilitated by CBSE for the same.
Worked with UNFPA for adolescence education and awareness.
Won a first prize in online national level blogging competition conducted in 2014.
This year won an internal blogging competition conducted in the company.
Volunteered with many non. profit events.

Thanks in advance. :)
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Hi choubeyp

Thanks for posting. Here is our assessment:
- You are at the lower end of the work experience spectrum, so it is critical for you to be able to show the need for an MBA at this stage. Digital marketing is a hot function, and CDK is a fairly well-known employer. It will be important to highlight here what you have achieved, and what experiences/skills you have gained. If possible, please provide more details on your work.
- The startup would not count for much if it is not off the ground yet. Registered/unregistered is not of much relevance.
- Your acads are excellent. 87+% in college is fantastic. 10/12 are fine as well (the 10/10 CGPA in Grade 10 doesn't mean much, though - not very rare nowadays).
- Your ECA seem decent. No causes of concern there. Should help add some diversity to your profile as well.
- The big question: is the GMAT score enough? Paired with a strong app, it will not get you rejected. However, if you want to put yourself on safe territory, try and increase it by 20 points or more. Competition at the 2+ year experience mark is intense (around a third of ISB's Co2019 was in this bracket).

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.
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Please evaluate my profile. Not taken my GMAT yet. How much should I score?

1. Indian/26
2. Yet to take the GMAT. 7.26 CGPA, 3.6 years work experience
3. B.E Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2014
4. Post MBA Goals - Operations / Strategy roles with marketing units
5. ISB for now. Planning to figure out other schools

6. EXTRA CURRICULARS AND VOLUNTERRING EXPERIENCE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE, India 2015-Present
Make A Difference mobilizes young leaders to ensure equitable outcomes for children in shelters across India.
Finance Fellowship (2019-Present)
 Led the team and responsible for managing funds worth 7.5 million rupees
Fundraiser (2016-2019)
 Led the team to participate in Seva Mela / Battle of Buffet - a large scale NGO campaign in creating awareness of various social issues along with ninety nine other NGO's in 2017 & 2018.
 Led the team in conducting one of the organization’s flagship program, Dream Camp, as Sponsorship & Logistics Lead and was responsible for planning and assigning activity specific tasks to different team members.
 Raised over 3.4 lakhs in the tenth hour by creating a Ketto campaign and reaching out to the community for successfully conducting an outbound program for the kids in shelter homes in Make A Difference.
Corporate Relations Intern (2015-2016)
 Helped in coordination, planning and execution of employee engagement activities
 ECS/NACH activation campaigns in small and mid-size corporate and housing societies.

7. Work Experience

Project Manager (2017-Present)
 Program manager for the flagship product, Accuflow IBP-550 Syringe Pump v3+, helped in setting up phase reviews from initial stage to end of product life cycle.
 Project manager for couple of internal project oriented teams aimed at creating and developing frameworks on R&D activities which will then be plugged into the future products.
 Partnered with other functions in the organization to ensure stakeholders' requirements are addressed and met as appropriate; to provide consistent direction to cross functional teams.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer-II (2018-Present)
 Owned the non-conformance program in the organization. Developed NCMR's as part of production and designed & maintained the analytics to drive closure of the NCMR. Helped develop rework documentations to process with the NCMR program in parallel.
 Owned the validation program to keep process/machines validated by developing IQ/OQ protocols as per the validation process.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer (2016-2018)
 Owned the change control program for the entire organization and responsible for running the quality management system effectively helping to create/modify the subsystem/processes.
 Set up a system for testing the product during assembly that includes designing of different test-cases with right acceptance criteria, collecting and analyzing data, data storage and retrieval.
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Please evaluate my profile. Not taken my GMAT yet. How much should I score?

1. Indian/26
2. Yet to take the GMAT. 7.26 CGPA, 3.6 years work experience
3. B.E Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2014
4. Post MBA Goals - Operations / Strategy roles with marketing units
5. ISB for now. Planning to figure out other schools

6. EXTRA CURRICULARS AND VOLUNTERRING EXPERIENCE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE, India 2015-Present
Make A Difference mobilizes young leaders to ensure equitable outcomes for children in shelters across India.
Finance Fellowship (2019-Present)
 Led the team and responsible for managing funds worth 7.5 million rupees
Fundraiser (2016-2019)
 Led the team to participate in Seva Mela / Battle of Buffet - a large scale NGO campaign in creating awareness of various social issues along with ninety nine other NGO's in 2017 & 2018.
 Led the team in conducting one of the organization’s flagship program, Dream Camp, as Sponsorship & Logistics Lead and was responsible for planning and assigning activity specific tasks to different team members.
 Raised over 3.4 lakhs in the tenth hour by creating a Ketto campaign and reaching out to the community for successfully conducting an outbound program for the kids in shelter homes in Make A Difference.
Corporate Relations Intern (2015-2016)
 Helped in coordination, planning and execution of employee engagement activities
 ECS/NACH activation campaigns in small and mid-size corporate and housing societies.

7. Work Experience

Project Manager (2017-Present)
 Program manager for the flagship product, Accuflow IBP-550 Syringe Pump v3+, helped in setting up phase reviews from initial stage to end of product life cycle.
 Project manager for couple of internal project oriented teams aimed at creating and developing frameworks on R&D activities which will then be plugged into the future products.
 Partnered with other functions in the organization to ensure stakeholders' requirements are addressed and met as appropriate; to provide consistent direction to cross functional teams.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer-II (2018-Present)
 Owned the non-conformance program in the organization. Developed NCMR's as part of production and designed & maintained the analytics to drive closure of the NCMR. Helped develop rework documentations to process with the NCMR program in parallel.
 Owned the validation program to keep process/machines validated by developing IQ/OQ protocols as per the validation process.
Manufacturing Quality Engineer (2016-2018)
 Owned the change control program for the entire organization and responsible for running the quality management system effectively helping to create/modify the subsystem/processes.
 Set up a system for testing the product during assembly that includes designing of different test-cases with right acceptance criteria, collecting and analyzing data, data storage and retrieval.
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Hi anbknaga

Excellent profile there. Acads/ECA/professional experience/leadership all is in solid place. For someone like you, even a 680+ could work, but if you are aiming, aim high, and go for 720+, as that will also help you at other places you consider. Also look at the IIMs(A/B/C) in India and NUS/NTU in Singapore as possible options.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.
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Please evaluate my profile.
Age: 23
Nationality: INDIAN
GMAT: 720 (Q=50;V=38; IR=7; AWA= 5.5)
Class X : 10.0 CGPA (Senior Secondary)
Class XII : 96.6% (PCM)
B.Tech(Electronics & Communication) = 79.8%
from Delhi Technological University (DTU) (Formerly DCE), Delhi)

Work Ex : completing 2 yrs in June 2019.
Designation: Associate
Working as a Quant Researcher in Quant-Trading Team(Front End), Edelweiss Financial Services.
Skills include Coding and Analytics plus market research.

Internship exp:
Bharti Airtel (Networks Team) =8-9 weeks

Achievements and Extra Curriculars:
1. AIR JEE-MAIN (2013) = 1765
2. Volunteer at NSS(National Service Scheme) while in college.
Volunteered and Organized events like nursery admission for EWS students; Yamuna Cleanliness drive; World Food Day Event.
3. Database Team Head in NSS for 1 year.
4. Member of Society of Robotics. Organised Tech quiz during Tech Fest in college.
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Please evaluate my profile.
Age: 23
Nationality: INDIAN
GMAT: 720 (Q=50;V=38; IR=7; AWA= 5.5)
Class X : 10.0 CGPA (Senior Secondary)
Class XII : 96.6% (PCM)
B.Tech(Electronics & Communication) = 79.8%
from Delhi Technological University (DTU) (Formerly DCE), Delhi)

Work Ex : completing 2 yrs in June 2019.
Designation: Associate
Working as a Quant Researcher in Quant-Trading Team(Front End), Edelweiss Financial Services.
Skills include Coding and Analytics plus market research.

Internship exp:
Bharti Airtel (Networks Team) =8-9 weeks

Achievements and Extra Curriculars:
1. AIR JEE-MAIN (2013) = 1765
2. Volunteer at NSS(National Service Scheme) while in college.
Volunteered and Organized events like nursery admission for EWS students; Yamuna Cleanliness drive; World Food Day Event.
3. Database Team Head in NSS for 1 year.
4. Member of Society of Robotics. Organised Tech quiz during Tech Fest in college.
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Hi ankitpareek23
- Your profile numbers overall look good. GMAT seems quite solid too.
- The DCE tag helps, and your work in Quant Trading is a plus. The analytics work is excellent. The only thing to be considered here is that you will need to be very careful in expressing your career goals, as this is a domain ISB is not typically very strong at. If you wish to change domains, that too will need to be expressed carefully.
- On ECA, the NSS work helps, but points #1 (carries no weight), #3 (part of #2), and #4 (more technical) will get you little credit.
- With about ~10 weeks at your disposal, and the GMAT already done, you should work hard and put in sufficient time on your app.
- Overall, if you play your cards right you should have a good chance Ankit.

Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.
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I have 2 queries.
1. Do you think I should retake the GMAT. I have heard that as my work ex is lower than avg, a higher GMAT score will improve my chances. I myself think that I can score 740 or 750. Should I spend my energy on that?
2. I am a bit less confident of my ECA as I have not continued any ECA after college. How much impact that can have?
Also, I want to continue in the same industry i.e. Finance. I couldn't get your point clearly about that domain thing you mentioned.
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I have 2 queries.
1. Do you think I should retake the GMAT. I have heard that as my work ex is lower than avg, a higher GMAT score will improve my chances. I myself think that I can score 740 or 750. Should I spend my energy on that?
2. I am a bit less confident of my ECA as I have not continued any ECA after college. How much impact that can have?
Also, I want to continue in the same industry i.e. Finance. I couldn't get your point clearly about that domain thing you mentioned.
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- Retaking the GMAT is not needed in your case. Yes, a 750 will always be better than a 720, but a 720 should be good enough to open the gate on the GMAT parameter for you.
- ISB does look for diversity in its class, and that is clearly reflected in its essay set for this year (even though the word 'diversity' is not mentioned). Having strong ECA can help in that regard. If you don't have it, then other factors will need to be looked into and will require a deep dive into your profile.
- Continuing in Finance is good. The point mentioned earlier is that ISB is not very strong at Trading or Investment roles (post-ISB) so keep that in mind.
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Hi All,
Kindly evaluate my profile.
10TH-89%
12TH-90.4%
Graduation(Engineering)- 71(not a top tier college)

WE- 36 months as of now in TCS
Role: Software developer, leading a team of three people
Active participation in CSR community of TCS.
Got two appreciations and an award for on-time delivery and other activities.

Extra Curriculars:
Red belt in Taekwondo.
Participated in All India Inter University Taekwondo Championship for 2 years and won in many other tournaments(university level)
Part of NSS community in my university
Working with an NGO to bridge gaps of education in government schools.
Guitarist
Intern in joshtalks

Post MBA Goals :- Marketing(since this will be closely aligned with enterprenuership - which requires the entire perspectives of customers/markets)

Gmat to be given - struggling in between 650-690,targeting 720+( dont know whether i will reach it before august, also i want to know my chances for round-2)?
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Hi A brief about myself,

10th - 89%
12th - 72%
BE - First Class - 62% - Pune University
GMAT - Haven't given it yet

Work Exp - 6 years in Consumer Durables & EdTech in Sales and Marketing Positions , (Product Dev > Product Management > Sales & P&L)
Most recent Position held - Associate General Manager - Sales & Customer Success at a Series C Funded EdTech Start Up handling $10M USD.

To be Honest - I have not been a great guy at Academics. Extra Curricular has been as much as organising the Annual Cultural Fest as the Chief in Charge and once i've been into work life I haven't quite been active on that side of my application.

A few things I would like to understand:

1. Required GMAT to get through to ISB.
2. With "Diversity" very important and of-course a good talent that ISB wants in its warehouse to churn out after the course, what's the ideal admit?
3. What's important : Round 1 (rushing into GMAT now and applying with the score) at what score?
4. If Round 2for me then what needs to be done to differentiate? or is there no significant difference?

Thanks.
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Hi A brief about myself,

10th - 89%
12th - 72%
BE - First Class - 62% - Pune University
GMAT - Haven't given it yet

Work Exp - 6 years in Consumer Durables & EdTech in Sales and Marketing Positions , (Product Dev > Product Management > Sales & P&L)
Most recent Position held - Associate General Manager - Sales & Customer Success at a Series C Funded EdTech Start Up handling $10M USD.

To be Honest - I have not been a great guy at Academics. Extra Curricular has been as much as organising the Annual Cultural Fest as the Chief in Charge and once i've been into work life I haven't quite been active on that side of my application.

A few things I would like to understand:

1. Required GMAT to get through to ISB.
2. With "Diversity" very important and of-course a good talent that ISB wants in its warehouse to churn out after the course, what's the ideal admit?
3. What's important : Round 1 (rushing into GMAT now and applying with the score) at what score?
4. If Round 2for me then what needs to be done to differentiate? or is there no significant difference?

Thanks.
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Hi

Please evaluate my profile.
Age: 26
Nationality: INDIAN
GMAT: yet to take
Class X :93%
Class XII : 75% (PCM)
B.Tech(Electronics & Communication) = 7.3/10

Work Ex : 2.5 years in State Bank of India

Designation: Assistant Manager.


Achievements and Extra Curriculars:

1. Supervised a team of 7 associates in daily branch operations.
2 Processed multiple personal, agricultural and business loans.
3. Negotiated with defaulters and recovered 40 lakhs NPA in 3 months.
4. Got 2nd and 3rd prize in inter bank GK and Antakshari competitions.
5. Tutored students for SBI PO Exam as part of SBI's initiative for under privileged students.
6. Selected as probationary officer among the 2000 people out of 15 lakhs candidates all over India.
7. Head of Public Relations team of the department.
6. Member of placement team of the university.
9. Organised department's Intra University football competition.
10. Anchored the Annual function of the university.
11.Member of NSS

I am skeptical about my profile. I am planning GMAT in mid August. Any help would be appreciated.

Also if you can please suggest me which other colleges I can apply and how to go through the choice making process.

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Hi All,
Kindly evaluate my profile.
10TH-89%
12TH-90.4%
Graduation(Engineering)- 71(not a top tier college)

WE- 36 months as of now in TCS
Role: Software developer, leading a team of three people
Active participation in CSR community of TCS.
Got two appreciations and an award for on-time delivery and other activities.

Extra Curriculars:
Red belt in Taekwondo.
Participated in All India Inter University Taekwondo Championship for 2 years and won in many other tournaments(university level)
Part of NSS community in my university
Working with an NGO to bridge gaps of education in government schools.
Guitarist
Intern in joshtalks

Post MBA Goals :- Marketing(since this will be closely aligned with enterprenuership - which requires the entire perspectives of customers/markets)

Gmat to be given - struggling in between 650-690,targeting 720+( dont know whether i will reach it before august, also i want to know my chances for round-2)?
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Hi madgmat2019
As a software developer from TCS, you are in a crowded pool. Target 720+, and if you cannot make it to Round 1, then try Round 2. Your ECA are decent, and with a strong GMAT score you will have a chance. No point applying in Round 1 unless you reach that target score and have enough time to prepare your app to meet the Sep 15 deadline.
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Hi A brief about myself,

10th - 89%
12th - 72%
BE - First Class - 62% - Pune University
GMAT - Haven't given it yet

Work Exp - 6 years in Consumer Durables & EdTech in Sales and Marketing Positions , (Product Dev > Product Management > Sales & P&L)
Most recent Position held - Associate General Manager - Sales & Customer Success at a Series C Funded EdTech Start Up handling $10M USD.

To be Honest - I have not been a great guy at Academics. Extra Curricular has been as much as organising the Annual Cultural Fest as the Chief in Charge and once i've been into work life I haven't quite been active on that side of my application.

A few things I would like to understand:

1. Required GMAT to get through to ISB.
2. With "Diversity" very important and of-course a good talent that ISB wants in its warehouse to churn out after the course, what's the ideal admit?
3. What's important : Round 1 (rushing into GMAT now and applying with the score) at what score?
4. If Round 2for me then what needs to be done to differentiate? or is there no significant difference?

Thanks.
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Hi anirudhverma24
1. You should target a score of 700 and above. Given your differentiated background and work profile, that could work.
2. There is no ideal admit, but applicants who meet the bar and tick enough boxes. A strong GMAT score, good work performance, clear goals and fit with ISB, and a well-rounded profile all contribute to the outcome.
3. Apply when you are ready. If that means Round 2, so be it.
4. As of now focus on the GMAT. Your acads, as you noted, are not very strong, so a good GMAT (700 is your minimum; try for 720-30+) will itself help differentiate. Your work background provides differentiation as well.
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Please evaluate my profile.
Age: 26
Nationality: INDIAN
GMAT: yet to take
Class X :93%
Class XII : 75% (PCM)
B.Tech(Electronics & Communication) = 7.3/10

Work Ex : 2.5 years in State Bank of India

Designation: Assistant Manager.


Achievements and Extra Curriculars:

1. Supervised a team of 7 associates in daily branch operations.
2 Processed multiple personal, agricultural and business loans.
3. Negotiated with defaulters and recovered 40 lakhs NPA in 3 months.
4. Got 2nd and 3rd prize in inter bank GK and Antakshari competitions.
5. Tutored students for SBI PO Exam as part of SBI's initiative for under privileged students.
6. Selected as probationary officer among the 2000 people out of 15 lakhs candidates all over India.
7. Head of Public Relations team of the department.
6. Member of placement team of the university.
9. Organised department's Intra University football competition.
10. Anchored the Annual function of the university.
11.Member of NSS

I am skeptical about my profile. I am planning GMAT in mid August. Any help would be appreciated.

Also if you can please suggest me which other colleges I can apply and how to go through the choice making process.

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Hi iamArjuna

Your banking profile and work in business loans does give you some talking points. While you do have some ECA activities as well, they are relatively minor ones (as ISB sees them). Your academics are decent, and you do have some decent leadership experiences. Aim for a GMAT of 700+, and you would have a chance.
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Hi
I’m a CA with 3.5 years of work ex. I’ve done my training pre qualification for 3 years at PwC India. Post qualification, I’ve worked with PwC India for a year and am currently working at an MNC in the Finance vertical. 92% in class X and XII. Post MBA goals -a management consulting role since it will build on my existing knowledge and experience and help me grow into a well rounded professional. Current GMAT Score 660. Should i apply with this score or re appear?
Edit - 2nd attempt score 730
Any tips?

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