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Hey saikatp!

I would firstly like to start off by saying that you have a pretty competitive profile.

Commencing your profile evaluation with your academic background, your undergrad percentage of 50.76% does fall on the short end. But you can always overshadow the low GPA by highlighting other stronger aspects of your profile such as GMAT scores, work experience, extracurricular activities etc. You can also utilize your application documents to give apt reasonings for the drop in your GPA. Moreover, since you are pursuing a PG Diploma right now, you should aim on targeting a high grade which will definitely help you overshadow your GPA in your undergraduate program.

Moving on to your GMAT score, your score of 650 is further a below average score in contrast to the kind of school you wish to be targeting. For targeting ISB, you need to have a GMAT score of at least 690, and hence I’d suggest you to go for a retake.

Talking about your work experience, you have 5.8 years of extensive work experience which sets you at par with the competition you’d be facing. Moreover, you also have several quality high-stakes projects and good brands in your profile which vouch for your skillset and your capabilities. However, you should also be well aware of the fact that you’d be facing competition from candidates with similar or stronger profiles with big4 companies in their repertoire, hence it becomes imperative that you set yourself apart by talking about the kind of projects you have undertaken, the awards bagged in the process, the impacts you created and your career progression with major learning takeaways.

Further, on the note of extracurriculars, you must be cognizant of the fact that schools seek applicants having a holistic profile. Hence, accounting for the same it is great to see that you have undertaken several extracurricular initiatives to build up your profile. Your active involvement in several competitions goes on to showcase your competitive spirit and your excellent communication skills. Your venture of writing a self-help book highlights the fact that you are an empathetic person who wishes to create a positive change through his skillset. Your PG diploma displays that you are a proactive individual who is constantly looking towards upskilling himself. All in all, I would say you have a pretty well-developed profile. However, if you do wish to further build up on your extracurriculars, you can take up some volunteering activities with a non-profit or an NGO to showcase your community involvement.

Given your school choice, ISB definitely falls under the dream category which converts your chances of acceptance into the program to around 50%. That said, you need to ensure that you back your profile with a strong application that magnifies your strengths and overshadows your weaknesses.

Additionally, while applying to B-schools it is not a wise option to lay all of your eggs in one basket and hence i would suggest you to expand your target list. If you wish to get a clear understanding of the schools that you can target based on your profile, you can take up our FREE Profile Evaluation which would provide you with a clear assessment of your chances at your schools of choice while also providing you with a personalized list of schools you can target based on your profile.

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I have been involved in sports is school, organized several blood donation camps, marathons and charity events as one of the founding members of Rotaract Club in college. Participated in several activities of NSS as well.

Have been involved in launch of two EV products, handling their launch quality. I have Yellow Belt Certification, and doing a Green Belt Project that would be certified by the end of FY. Has knowledge about Industry 4.0 and its tools, with added knowledge and certification in SQL required for basic data analytics. Want to move towards operation consultant role in near future, as I do not want to restrict myself to just one leg of complete operations and that too in just one automobile sector.

Hi Sid0499,

At the first glance itself, your profile stands out with exemplary achievements under your belt. Your undergraduate score of 88% and your GMAT score of 770 are very impressive which showcases your academic capabilities. Along with this, you have also cleared CFA level 2 which further solidifies your chances of acceptance into the top B-schools as it showcases your passion for the field of finance and your drive to constantly upskill yourself.

Coming to your extracurricular participation, you have quite a diverse range of activities under your belt which is equally important to showcase a holistically developed profile. Your endeavours in the areas of music and sports and your short stint of freelance question development work, testifies for your different skills. However, it would be better if you can also include any CSR activity you were involved in during your work experience. This way you will be able to highlight your skills to be a future leader and shine light on your empathetic values. However, you can add more value to your profile by digging deeper into the various endeavors you undertook and how you went above and beyond to excel in the same.

Talking about your work experience, you have 18 months of work experience at a financial services KPO which is decent enough. Here you have worked in various areas of finance which showcases your skillset in the financial domain. Moreover, you have also worked with international clients which is always an added advantage as it highlights your broadened perspective and communication skills. To enhance your profile further, you can maybe talk about the kind of projects you worked on, how you were able to add value to your company, what skills you gained, and what you’ve learned in the process.

Speaking of your concern regarding you being unemployed or having a gap in your profile, is definitely something you need to ensure is taken care of. You need to present the right alibi to overshadow this weak point in your profile. Thus, to bridge this gap, you can maybe take up certain certifications or internship of any kind to show that you have utilised this time to upskill yourself.

Coming to the school that you are targeting, ISB comes under the dream category where you have a 50% chance of acceptance. Therefore, in order to increase your chance of acceptance, back your profile with a very strong application which consists of your Essays, LORs, and Resume as it carries 30% of an impact on your chances of bagging an admit in any of the top B-schools and target a good mix of 6-7 Top B-schools.

That said, if you wish to gain in-depth insights into the schools you should be targeting according to your profile, you can take up our Free Profile Evaluation service, the link of which is given below:

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Hey durdarshan!

Firstly, I would like to start off by saying that the chances of acceptance in a top B-school such as ISB depend on many more factors than grades, that play an important role in your chance acceptance and thus getting an admit from the top schools.

That said, you have provided limited information for me to give you an accurate estimation of your chances in ISB. Having said that, let’s begin with your profile evaluation.

Starting off your profile evaluation with your academic background, I would say that you have a good brand name in your profile. NIT is a reputed school which embellishes your profile with its good brand name and reputation. However, your GPA does fall on the shorter end, however it can easily be overshadowed by drawing the attention towards other stronger aspects of your profile such as your work experience and extracurricular activities.

Your GMAT of 690 is quite competitive and not only showcases your academic prowess but also your worthiness and aptitude for the program.

Moving on to your work experience, you have 3+ years of quality work experience as a consultant in a big4 company. MBA being a manager’s degree requires significant work experience and this serves as an added feather to your profile and would help you distinguish from the cohort. However, one important aspect that you should be aware of is that while applying to a top school such as ISB, you’d be facing tough competition from candidates with similar or stronger profiles, hence it becomes imperative that you set yourself apart by talking about the kind of projects you have undertaken, the impact you created, and your career progression with major learning takeaways.

Further, on the note of extracurriculars, you must be cognizant of the fact that schools tend to favour applicants with well-rounded and holistically developed profile. Therefore, it is very important to showcase the same through extracurricular activities. Hence, accounting for the same, you can take up some volunteering activities or take up some certifications such as FRM or Six Sigma. Extracurriculars are a great way to showcase your skills like leadership, networking, communication skills, etc. Thus, you must get your hands on some extracurricular engagements/initiatives to strengthen your profile.

Since you haven’t mentioned any other aspects of your profile, it makes it difficult for me to give you an apt evaluation of your profile. Therefore, I’d recommend you to check out our FREE Profile Evaluation Tool, which would provide you with a clear and accurate assessment of your chances at your schools of choice while also providing you with a personalized list of schools you can target based on your profile.

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Please evaluate my profile.
Final year engineering student.

10th-95%(ICSE)

12th-92.8%(CBSE)

IISER-Kolkata-8 CGPA (Dropped after 3 semesters)

TIET B.E in CSE -8.25 CGPA till 7th semester

Working as software engineer intern in Siemens PLM.

Extra Curricula's - Core Member of 2 societies in college , 3 medals in athletics , taught math's to underprivileged children.

Academic Achievements- INSPIRE SCHOLAR by DST, Government Of India.

GMAT and GRE- Will give in July.

Hi,

I am a prospective student looking to apply in R3 for the PGP 2021-2022. Request someone to evaluate my profile given below:

BACKGROUND: 27 years, Female

GMAT SCORE: 660 [Quant:44, Verbal:37]

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
PG Diploma in Marketing Management (Welingkar Institute, Mumbai): A+ Grade [highest grade]
Bachelor's of Management Studies (H.R. College, University of Mumbai): CGPA 6.91/7.00 [top 5%]
XII - 85.33% (H.R. College, Mumbai - HSC)
X - 89.86% (Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai - ICSE)

WORK EXPERIENCE: 6+ YEARS
Tata Consumer Products Limited
[FMCG; Executive-Sales; 4+ years]
- Led multiple on ground projects ranging from digital transformation rollout to distribution innovation projects focused on increased placement of Tata Tea brands across Western India
- Participated in multiple international conferences
Teach For India
[Education-Non profit; Fellow; 2 years]
- Taught literacy and fostered community development in an underprivileged school in Dharavi, Mumbai

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Shadowbox Charitable Trust and Pragati Holistic Development Trust [COVID-19 Relief Efforts]
- Raised funds INR 2.5+ lacs to provide grains, sanitary essentials and daily necessities to over 250 families in under-resourced communities of Dharavi, Govandi-Mankhurd and Sion
Safecity: Red Dot Foundation
- Pioneered “Be Your Own Superhero” campaign to raise awareness on sexual harassment [showcased at Yale University]
Antarang Foundation
- Awarded ‘Best Mentor’ title for consistent and collaborative effort in student mentoring

POST MBA GOALS: Strategy/Marketing roles in FMCG

Please evaluate my profile for ISB FPM for 2021
Class X : 93%
Class XII : 83%
B. Tech - Chemical Engineering from NIT, Durgapur 2009
CGPA : 8.83
GRE : 315 (163 V/ 152 Q)

Work ex : 10 years in Engineering consultancy, EPC companies and last 5 years in MAnufacturing sector - Petrochemicals in Technical Services and Procurement.

Applying for FPM in Operations Management. Kindly evaluate my profile whether there will be selection or not ?

Hi,
Please evaluate my profile,
1 inconsistent academics , 10th 9.0 GPA, 12th - 69%, btech - 7.52
2. Gmat score - 710
3. Workex - 4.5 years by mar'2021, working at senior analyst, have worked in 4 companies till now, have done leadership work in the last one,
4. Have a strong background of sports and extracircular, and have had a history of a startup in college.
5. Worked in an NGO for a year

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Hi shinchan7007,

Your acads at school are slightly above average. Why did you drop-out of IISER? Depending upon the reasons, it would make for a compelling story in the essays.
Are you planning to apply as a YLP candidate in March or as an EEO candidate by Q4 this year? If former, the focus of the application should also be on extra-curricular and your academic achievements. Ensure you write a compelling essay for stage 1 and if shortlisted for stage 2, your essay + the GMAT/GRE score will matter.

If EEO, then beef-up the extra-curricular section and a great score (730+328+) becomes important to have. Again, I'm assuming here that you'd start working full-time by Q3 so there won't be much to add on the FT work-ex front.

All the best!

Manan
Co-founder, S4G | ISB Class of 2013
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mananpuri/

Hi rads93,

Thank you for sharing the details!

Here is my assessment of your profile,

Acads
While 10th and 12th were just about average, you've cranked it up in your graduation and PG diploma (your love for marketing shows!). ISB does play a lot of emphasis on undergrad scores

Work-ex
Multi-faceted experience across a non-profit and in the branding/digital space at Tata. A number of ISB alums end-up in senior roles within this sector. The TFI stint is great and does add a new dimension to the profile. However, be sure to explain the career choices (moving from TFI to Tata) in the 2nd essay since these two are different from each other.

Extra-curricular/Community Involvement
The TFI experience + this does demonstrate your inclination towards the sector. The good part is that you didn't leave it out after joining Tata. Your extra-curricular section on the application should be laden with these achievements. Also, would be good to use one of these examples in essay 1. Your post-MBA goals are aligned with your current experience at Tata and puts you in good stead to achieve that. One of the areas ISB looks at is employability and you're good around that.

GMAT
Here comes the not-so-good news. For R3, the number of seats on offer are less and hence, there would be more competition. ISB has placed a decent amount of emphasis on the score this year and hence I would strongly suggest you improve this by 20-30 points to have a good shot at R3. Otherwise, you'll be better off improving the score and targeting R1 (6-7 months away).

Feel free to reach out for further questions.

All the best!
Manan
Co-founder, S4G | ISB Class of 2013
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mananpuri/

Hi Nalinikantpatro,

Your acads are just about average (12th below average and yes, ISB considers it!) and the GMAT is at par with ISB's average. 4 companies within a span of ~4 years does beg a question in the interview so please explain well in the 2nd essay. You highlight of the application should be your leadership role + extra-curricular to demonstrate an additional dimension to your profile. You can target R3 although be aware of the increased competition. You'd have a fair shot but cannot guarantee success

Didn't get a sense of your post-MBA goals. Could you please share?

Cheers,
Manan
Co-founder, S4G | ISB Class of 2013
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mananpuri/

Please evaluate my profile.

1) low academics:
10th - 70%
12th - 60%

2) Graduation:
B.Tech + M.Tech(5yr) CS

2) experience 5+yr with 3yr as Data Engineer in following organizations

E&Y, Infosys, Robert Bosch

3) Extra-curricular:
Trained new interns,
mentor in hackathon,
played nationals in Shooting sport,
personal blog,
make a wish foundation volunteer,

Based on this what should be my target GMAT score? and what additionally would I need?


Thank you

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Please Evaluate my profile for ISB YLP 2021:

Background and nationality: Indian Male Engineer (Age 21)
10th Marks: 10/10 CGPA
12th Marks: 88%

Undergrad Information:
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College
My CGPA: 8.1/10 ; Topper's CGPA: 9.4/10
Scored a 99.08 percentile in CAT (common admission test for MBA colleges in India)

GMAT: Not taken yet (740+ expected)

Work experience and leadership:
1. 5 month internship with Amazon as Operations Manager
(Responsible for automating operations, 3 direct reports to upper management and improved compliance of 2 business metrics, managed shift operations)

2. 2 month summer internship as business analyst at a startup
(Applied business analytics to practice data sets, no impact as such)

3. Held leadership position at Design Club, Marketing Club and volunteered for social service during undergrad
4. Did certifications in business strategy, corporate strategy and corporate finance from Coursera (online platform)

Post MBA goals:
Move into consulting and then onto product development

Would love to hear any other options to consider or any other way I could improve my profile for future applications

Hi Nalinikantpatro,

Your profile looks good on the surface. Since your GMAT score is 710, I hope it's going to compensate for your academies (especially your low score in 12th grade which ISB does stress on). About your work exp, I can see that moving between various firms over a course of 1 year is a little skeptical in your overall work exp. Adcoms will be eager to know the reason behind it, so make sure you elaborate it properly. You've got some leadership experience in your profile, exhibit that in a powerful way.

Highlight your good history in athletics, I'm sure you're going to have a lot of stories to share about your athletic passion and accomplishments. Bring your start-up experience on the table and your learnings from it. It will make your apps interesting.

I would like to know more about your work-exp, which positions and projects you have undertaken so that I can properly assess your chances to ISB. Also, would like to know about your post-MBA goals so that I can link the dots of your post-MBA goals and your prior work-exp and suggest you more schools that can fit your profile well. From the details I have, Insead can be a good option for you, if you’re looking for schools in Europe.

If you'd like, I'm happy to hop on a call sometime this week to address your concerns better and gauge your fit to ISB and other schools. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
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Hello,
Kindly Evaluate my profile.

Working as a Assistant manager in Public Sector Unit Indian oil corporation for past 4 years.

In the past 4 years, looked after project management for 1 year, operations maintenance for 2years and planner and material procurer for 1 year.

Planning to do my MBA outside India.
Kindly provide the B-schools best for me in US,Europe.

I want to shift my career from operations to consulting.So, planning to an MBA in consulting in place of operations management is a good Choice?? Or should I do it in operations


Academics:
Btech mechanical engineering: 84%
(not from NIT,IIT's but from state University)
12th: 98%
10th: 97%

Not much of co-curricular activities except in college tests.

Hey SinghDeepak,

To begin with, your academic background showcases a series of good scores starting right from your schooling to your undergraduate degree and thus boasts of your academic prowess. Moreover, the brand of your undergraduate college, gives your profile a boost as schools tend to pick out applicants from the top schools of each country.

Moving on, your overall GMAT score of 730 is pretty competitive and would allow you to easily target a school like ISB.

Since an MBA is a manager's degree and requires significant work experience, your 4.5 years of work experience as a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Manager, would put you at par with other applicants. However, you will be competing against other applicants with extensive work experience hailing from big four firms like EY, Deloitte, KPMG, etc. Since you lack big brands in your work experience, you can compensate by providing an apt reason as to why you chose these firms, how you have gone beyond the role, any initiatives you took, award won and any kind of impact created to showcase an equally competitive profile.

Coming to your extracurriculars, your role as a founding member of the Rotaract club will shine light on your drive to give back to the society and your empathetic nature. So make sure you elaborate on what you did in the roles and how you handled problems, planned the events, raised funds, etc. You should dig deeper into this aspect and bring out varied skills like leadership and teamwork in your profile.

To give your extracurriculars a boost, you can also take up some certifications that would showcase your passion for the field of management and your will to constantly upskill yourself. This could further improve your profile and give you the required competitive edge.

Based on your profile, your chance of acceptance into a school like ISB would stand at around 50%.

In order to increase your chances, you will need to back your profile with a very strong application which consists of your Essays, LORs, and Resume as it carries 30% of an impact on your chances of bagging an admit in any of the top B-schools.

Additionally, it is always better to hedge your bets wisely and target a mix of 5-6 dream and competitive schools. Having said that, if you want to know more about other top B-schools that you can target, you can take up a FREE Profile Evaluation that will give you a more accurate and personalised suggestion based on your inputs.

Click on the link below to avail your free profile evaluation:

https://www.mim-essay.com/profile-evaluation

Hope this helped!

Hi,

Please help in evaluating my profile :

Age : 25 years (Female)

Education : CA, CFA (Level II cleared)
BCom from NM College.

Work Ex : 3 years of internship with Deloitte as an Internal Audit Consultant
6 months with Future Group as a Business Innovator
2 years of work ex with Kotak Investments as a Credit/ Monitoring Analyst (Current)

Extra Currics : Associated with a Rotaract club for a year, Represented school and college in district level throwball championships,
Dance (as a hobby)

GMAT - yet to attempt (ongoing prep)

THANKS!

Hello sh1212,
When are you planning to apply? R3 will definitely be more competitive compared to next year R1, so GMAT score will play an important part. Diverse profile will help you. Try to bring out stories of impact and leadership in your essays.
Best,

I am targeting for the ISB


Some quick facts about me

- Completed Btech in CSE from a average institute in India with 74%
- I would be having 60 months of experience with 4 promotions by July 21 in the IT industry
- Represented my Organization's in multiple sporting tournaments
- Led a literature club in College
- No international experience
- Targeting GMAT score of 680 - 720