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Please evaluate my profile for ISB:

26 Y/M
GRE score: 331 (Q170 V161 AWA 4.5)
Graduation: B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from NIT Raipur (2013-17)
Academics: B.Tech (9.34 GPA)- Third in Department
Class XII- 88.6% (CBSE)
Class X - 10 CGPA (CBSE)
GATE 2017- AIR 3

Work Experience:
Oct'17-July'21 - Sr. Sales Officer(LPG-Sales),Indian Oil Corp.Ltd.
1. Managed the day-to-day operations for 51 IOC LPG distributorships in four districts of Maharashtra.
2. Responsible for ensuring backlog free market and forecasting market demand.
3. Responsible for increasing market share of various LPG products such as Domestic (14.2 kg/5 kg), Non-domestic (19 kg) and Bulk LPG within the sales area.
4. Ensured the proper implementation of government LPG schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana within the four districts.
5. Functioned as the District Nodal Officer in a backward district in Maharashtra, representing all oil marketing companies in the district for issues related to LPG marketing.

Achievements during the above tenure:
1. Commissioned 27 new LPG distributorships during the tenure. (from field verification to final sales)
2. Over one lakh new Ujjwala LPG connections were released in the sales area from 2017-19.
3. Earned Outstanding rating twice during the four years. (FY 2018-19 and FY 2021-22).
4. Ensured increase in market share in all the segments during the tenure.
5. Cleared psychometric test and interview to get into Retail Sales Department in 2021.

August'21-January'22- Assistant Manager (Retail Sales)
1. Managed the day-to-day operations for 61 Retail Outlets (Petrol Pumps).
2. Responsible for expansion of dealer network by identifying potential sites for business growth.
3. Responsible for target oriented sales of petrol, diesel, premium products and lubricants through dealer network.
4. Engaged with government agencies for faster compliances of statutory and safety requirements for commissioning new retail outlets.

Achievements during the above tenure:
1. Overall positive market share in Petrol & Diesel retail sales during the tenure.
2. Commissioned four retail outlets in rural parts of the sales area.

I resigned from my job in January 22 after a lot of deliberation.Would that be a deterring factor in my application?

After resigning I have enrolled in an impact Fellowship Program wherein I am learning nuances of Management consulting. I am currently working on a white paper with a team of 6 on sustainability. Also I have enrolled in another global experience program to work as a consultant on an international project remotely.

Career Goals: Energy consulting is something that excites me for now. To hone my problem solving skills, I am working on varied topics in the fellowship program. My previous experience with an energy company has placed me at a position where I understand the problems of sustainability, climate change and optimisation.

Extracurricular activities:

1. Diploma in Instrumental (Tabla). Performed in school and college functions.
2. Part of NGOs involved in the education of underprivileged children and outreach programs during COVID'19. (certificates available)
3. As part of CSR activities, spearheaded social work through the distributor network in the sales area.

Queries:
1. Should I appear for GMAT or the GRE score would suffice?
2. Would the career gap be viewed negatively by the Adcom?

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Hi YashShukla21,

Thanks for sharing your profile.

You have everything on what it takes to get into ISB!

GRE score, academic scores, colleges, work experience and extra curricular - All are better than average.

Coming to your queries -

1. Should I appear for GMAT or the GRE score would suffice?

This is sufficient score. No need to reappear.

2. Would the career gap be viewed negatively by the Adcom?

This depends on the story that you present before them. How your gap aligns with MBA plans and future goals - you need to focus on them.

Overall, apply confidently. Prepare a good story for the gap. Be ready with the interview preparation beforehand. And you are all set to succeed.

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331 is a brilliant score and will not create any problem. However, am curious to know why you chose GRE over GMAT?


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Again, curious to know what deliberation you did, before leaving the job? While it will not be a showstopper, it's just that extra niggle to be worried about.
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Hey varun I'm in exactly the same boat as shashank here and would like to gey you help too

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Hello shashankrawat

Broadly speaking, marine engineers are at an advantage due to their diverse background, team leading skills, ability to perform under pressure and unique situations.
Also, an MBA is probably one of the best ways for a marine engineer to get into the corporate life.
A 700 will hold you in a good light (higher the better).
Career goals wise also, many opportunities come to such candidates (Amazon pathways program being a top recruiter, Google about it).
Over the last few years marine engineers applicants have been increasing as the opportunities have grown.
Looking at your age, I'd recommend a one year program. ISB, IIMB have a decent record placing such students into various operations roles.
I have worked with several marine engineers in the past and many have had scores between 620-680.
If you wish to get in touch with someone or have other questions, feel free to PM.

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Respected seniors , alums & fellow mates !

Please evaluate my profile for ISB:

Age: 29 yr

Target GMAT Score: 690-700( WHAT SCORE SHOULD I TARGET?)

Educational Qualifications:
Post Graduation : Diploma Marine Engineering 70%
Graduation: Completed B.E in Mechanical Engineering 69%.
H.S.C: secured 82% from CBSE affiliated Delhi Public School
S.S.C: secured 84% from CBSE affiliated Delhi Public School

Work Experience:
Working as marine engineering onboard foreign going merchant vessels ( A Merchant Navy professional). 4 Years of experience

What is my chance of getting into ISB ?
Apart from profile evaluation , can I get in touch of an alum which was a mariner & shared MBA ride in ISB?
MBA OR EXECUTIVE MBA ? DURATION 1 YEAR OR 2 YEAR ?

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Hello LewsTherinTelamon

Your academic and GMAT scores are very good and so is your work experience and that is the reason you were shortlisted for the PGP admission interview. You seem to have done a good interview to be waitlisted. As a reapplicant this year, you should perhaps prepare for a Very Good/Excellent interview performance which we can help you along with making a strong application docket. Please see my response below your questions:

1) Should I improve my overall GMAT? Is the split in Quant and Verbal relevant?
If you can improve then why not? As ISB accepts the best of your all attempts, one more shot at the GMAT will certainly help.

2) If I transition to PM role before applying, will it improve my chances significantly? Based on this I want to decide if I should apply for round 2 after landing a role in PM.
If you are sure of getting the promotion as PM then we can look at Round 2.

3) For LOR, should I go with my Direct Manager whom I report to, or the Product Manager of my team? Considering I want to move to PM role, would a LOR from my PM improve my chances?
ISB PGP - Letter of Recommendation Tips - https://www.isbmantra.com/blog/isb-pgp- ... mendation/ Please refer to our blog on how to choose the recommender.

4) Is there anything else I can do to improve my profile?
Please feel free to get in touch with us to discuss this in detail.

5) Any tips for ReApplication Essay?
How to write the ISB PGP reapplicant essay for 2023 intake - https://www.isbmantra.com/blog/isb-pgp- ... ant-essay/ Please refer to our blog on how to make a winning re applicant essay.

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Hi folks,

I am Sai Shekhar,
I was waitlisted in round 3 last year.

GMAT: 720 (Q51 and V35).
B.Tech: 7.3 CGPA /10. CSE from Osmania University (Campus itself).
12th: 91.6
10th: 9.5/10
Indian-Male-Engineer.

Work Experience:
I graduated in 2018 and have been working as a Software Engineer. Recently promoted after last year's application.

I am also scrum master of my team. So, I have some leadership experience.
Short term goal is Product Management.
Long Term goal is leadership position in a Software Company. (Though not so sure about this.)

After the rejection last time, I joined a program which up-skills people to get job in PM role. I am confident of landing PM role by myself soon.
I also was promoted recently to Senior Software Engineer.

Questions:

1) Should I improve my overall GMAT? Is the split in Quant and Verbal relevant?
2) If I transition to PM role before applying, will it improve my chances significantly? Based on this I want to decide if I should apply for round 2 after landing a role in PM.
3) For LOR, should I go with my Direct Manager whom I report to, or the Product Manager of my team? Considering I want to move to PM role, would a LOR from my PM improve my chances?
4) Is there anything else I can do to improve my profile?
5) Any tips for ReApplication Essay?

The feedback I received from ISB was that my interview went very well, but lost by a small margin. And that I should improve GMAT this time.
I am preparing for GMAT this time. (Dint get to prepare last time, applied to ISB in last moment in round 3.)
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Hi Chitrangna

Your Education background and rich work experience will help you make a strong PGP application. The short-term goal to grow in Product management/ Strategy is logical and achievable provided your transferable skills are highlighted well through work experience and essays.

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Hi everyone,

Please provide your 2 cents on my profile -

26 years, Female

Academics -
X - 10 CGPA, 95 percentage
XII - 96.8 percentage
BE - 73.9 percentage, NSIT Delhi
GMAT - 710 , Q49, V39

Work Experience -
Deloitte India - 3 years , Business Analyst in Consulting Domain
RTDS - 2 years , Junior Product Manager 2 (Cloud telephony domain)
Exotel - 3 months, Product Manager (Cloud telephony domain)

Short term goal - Continue to grow in Product Management, Strategy

Long term goal - Become a CPO and make kickass product

Extra curricular - Nothing of great significance.
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Hello YashShukla21

You have an excellent academic pedigree, percentage and GRE score with rich work experience. The answer to your Query 1 is that the GRE score would suffice and the answer to Query 2 is that the ISB very strongly believes that people succeed irrespective of weaknesses. Hence the career gap will not be viewed negatively provided you can explain the reason for the gap and how you make use of your gap time.

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Hey,

Please evaluate my profile for ISB:

26 Y/M
GRE score: 331 (Q170 V161 AWA 4.5)
Graduation: B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from NIT Raipur (2013-17)
Academics: B.Tech (9.34 GPA)- Third in Department
Class XII- 88.6% (CBSE)
Class X - 10 CGPA (CBSE)
GATE 2017- AIR 3

Work Experience:
Oct'17-July'21 - Sr. Sales Officer(LPG-Sales),Indian Oil Corp.Ltd.
1. Managed the day-to-day operations for 51 IOC LPG distributorships in four districts of Maharashtra.
2. Responsible for ensuring backlog free market and forecasting market demand.
3. Responsible for increasing market share of various LPG products such as Domestic (14.2 kg/5 kg), Non-domestic (19 kg) and Bulk LPG within the sales area.
4. Ensured the proper implementation of government LPG schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana within the four districts.
5. Functioned as the District Nodal Officer in a backward district in Maharashtra, representing all oil marketing companies in the district for issues related to LPG marketing.

Achievements during the above tenure:
1. Commissioned 27 new LPG distributorships during the tenure. (from field verification to final sales)
2. Over one lakh new Ujjwala LPG connections were released in the sales area from 2017-19.
3. Earned Outstanding rating twice during the four years. (FY 2018-19 and FY 2021-22).
4. Ensured increase in market share in all the segments during the tenure.
5. Cleared psychometric test and interview to get into Retail Sales Department in 2021.

August'21-January'22- Assistant Manager (Retail Sales)
1. Managed the day-to-day operations for 61 Retail Outlets (Petrol Pumps).
2. Responsible for expansion of dealer network by identifying potential sites for business growth.
3. Responsible for target oriented sales of petrol, diesel, premium products and lubricants through dealer network.
4. Engaged with government agencies for faster compliances of statutory and safety requirements for commissioning new retail outlets.

Achievements during the above tenure:
1. Overall positive market share in Petrol & Diesel retail sales during the tenure.
2. Commissioned four retail outlets in rural parts of the sales area.

I resigned from my job in January 22 after a lot of deliberation.Would that be a deterring factor in my application?

After resigning I have enrolled in an impact Fellowship Program wherein I am learning nuances of Management consulting. I am currently working on a white paper with a team of 6 on sustainability. Also I have enrolled in another global experience program to work as a consultant on an international project remotely.

Career Goals: Energy consulting is something that excites me for now. To hone my problem solving skills, I am working on varied topics in the fellowship program. My previous experience with an energy company has placed me at a position where I understand the problems of sustainability, climate change and optimisation.

Extracurricular activities:

1. Diploma in Instrumental (Tabla). Performed in school and college functions.
2. Part of NGOs involved in the education of underprivileged children and outreach programs during COVID'19. (certificates available)
3. As part of CSR activities, spearheaded social work through the distributor network in the sales area.

Queries:
1. Should I appear for GMAT or the GRE score would suffice?
2. Would the career gap be viewed negatively by the Adcom?

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>22 Male | Targetting Early Entry Option Round 1
>GMAT: 710 Q49 V38 AWA5.5 IR6

> Bachelor of Mass Media from the University of Mumbai with a CGPA of 9.53/10 | College Rank 1
* Highlight from undergrad: Managed a segment of student(nano) influencers for Procter & Gamble's campaign for Gillette & Pantene.
* I've worked in the Ad film industry as an AD & Casting Associate. Major ads - Whisper Choice, Aashirwaad Atta, Idea Cellular, etc.
* Won a national-level Business Case competition at DTU. (Runners Up)
* Won multiple awards for advertising events in Mumbai colleges' fests.



> Work Ex:
8 months at an 4.5$bn Insur-tech unicorn.
Worked as a Brand Marketer for the first 6 months.
- Handled digital customer and partner communications journey using CRM platforms(WhatsApp, Emails & Push Notifications)
- Conceptualized and executed 2 large-scale product UX/UI projects.
- Independently did on-ground market research by meeting 101 insurance agents in Gujarat, Jharkhand, and parts of the north east.

Working in the CMO's Office since June and building the Go-To-Market Strategy for Health & International Travel insurance products.
- Really challenging yet fulfilling role with revenue upwards of 750Cr+. Lots of everyday interactions with key stakeholders from Flipkart, MMT, Policy Bazaar, etc. (Sometimes, even I'm anxious if ever I'll get such visibility after my MBA lol)
* I do have some experience of working with international team members with some officials of Allianz, Germany & UI Designers from Nigeria.
* If it helps, I also received the Quarterly RnR Award for being among the top 2% performers in a company of 4000+ employees.

> Extracurriculars include Trekking & Stock Photography Contribution.

I'll appreciate honest responses to some of the questions! Would also appreciate if you could add a way to contact you in the answer for Consultation before ISB R1.

Short-term goals: Brand Manager in FMCG.
Long-term goals: 22 saal mein kitne hi dur ka soch sakta hun?? But maybe Leading marketing for Digital-first FMCG startups.

1. Basic Profile Review & Possibilities of Admit through ISB EEO (I know it's hard to predict but still kuch toh bol do...)

2. Should I apply(honestly) to top MiM programs in Europe? (Not sure if I want to settle abroad | I want to market products for the next billion consumers.)

3. Considering that Marketing roles are almost similar in terms of pay and profiles at ISB & some top Indian MBA colleges like SPJIMR, and MDI (that accept GMAT), should I really focus on ISB(double the expenses)?

4. Considering the work that I do is really good for a profile, should I work for 3-4 years, improve(or use the same) GMAT score and go for an MBA abroad? How soon can I do that?

PS: I feel like I've wasted 50K with a very popular MiM consultant. Literally, I felt their salesman did better consulting than the Master's student consultant from a tier-2 European school they assigned to me. So, I'd also appreciate some discounts & offers. Really broke yaaa! :P

Thanks!
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>22 Male | Targetting Early Entry Option Round 1
>GMAT: 710 Q49 V38 AWA5.5 IR6

> Bachelor of Mass Media from the University of Mumbai with a CGPA of 9.53/10 | College Rank 1
* Highlight from undergrad: Managed a segment of student(nano) influencers for Procter & Gamble's campaign for Gillette & Pantene.
* I've worked in the Ad film industry as an AD & Casting Associate. Major ads - Whisper Choice, Aashirwaad Atta, Idea Cellular, etc.
* Won a national-level Business Case competition at DTU. (Runners Up)
* Won multiple awards for advertising events in Mumbai colleges' fests.



> Work Ex:
8 months at an 4.5$bn Insur-tech unicorn.
Worked as a Brand Marketer for the first 6 months.
- Handled digital customer and partner communications journey using CRM platforms(https://gmatclub.com/chat, Emails & Push Notifications)
- Conceptualized and executed 2 large-scale product UX/UI projects.
- Independently did on-ground market research by meeting 101 insurance agents in Gujarat, Jharkhand, and parts of the north east.

Working in the CMO's Office since June and building the Go-To-Market Strategy for Health & International Travel insurance products.
- Really challenging yet fulfilling role with revenue upwards of 750Cr+. Lots of everyday interactions with key stakeholders from Flipkart, MMT, Policy Bazaar, etc. (Sometimes, even I'm anxious if ever I'll get such visibility after my MBA lol)
* I do have some experience of working with international team members with some officials of Allianz, Germany & UI Designers from Nigeria.
* If it helps, I also received the Quarterly RnR Award for being among the top 2% performers in a company of 4000+ employees.

> Extracurriculars include Trekking & Stock Photography Contribution.

I'll appreciate honest responses to some of the questions! Would also appreciate if you could add a way to contact you in the answer for Consultation before ISB R1.

Short-term goals: Brand Manager in FMCG.
Long-term goals: 22 saal mein kitne hi dur ka soch sakta hun?? But maybe Leading marketing for Digital-first FMCG startups.

1. Basic Profile Review & Possibilities of Admit through ISB EEO (I know it's hard to predict but still kuch toh bol do...)

2. Should I apply(honestly) to top MiM programs in Europe? (Not sure if I want to settle abroad | I want to market products for the next billion consumers.)

3. Considering that Marketing roles are almost similar in terms of pay and profiles at ISB & some top Indian MBA colleges like SPJIMR, and MDI (that accept GMAT), should I really focus on ISB(double the expenses)?

4. Considering the work that I do is really good for a profile, should I work for 3-4 years, improve(or use the same) GMAT score and go for an MBA abroad? How soon can I do that?

PS: I feel like I've wasted 50K with a very popular MiM consultant. Literally, I felt their salesman did better consulting than the Master's student consultant from a tier-2 European school they assigned to me. So, I'd also appreciate some discounts & offers. Really broke yaaa! :P

Thanks!
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1) pretty good chances overall. I would've been a lot more confident with say a 20-30 point increase on the GMAT since it'll cover that 'above average' score on all areas of the application. Acads, workex (diverse area), extracurricular..all going for you

2) even if you don't want to settle abroad, with an MIM, you can get international experience for 3-5 years and then easily come back based majorly on your work-ex and less on your MIM brand


3) It is not just about a post-MBA salary but the growth thereon..due to the network, brand and more importantly the diversity you live with in that one year at ISB. Does change your perspectives about business and life!

4) For MBA abroad, I'd wait for another 2 years before applying. A better score (with continued career trajectory) can land you in the top 10 schools even. Question would largely be- where do you intend spend the next 5-8 years post-MBA.

You can reach out via www.strategy4gmat.com or the LinkedIn profile below.

Regarding discounts, I'd do you one better since you had a bad experience with another Consultant. If you don't like the experience after the first brainstorming session and an essay review, will refund the amount!

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Hello, Can I get my profile evaluated?

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Age: 28
Work Exp:5.3 yrs
Gender: Male

GMAT Score: 690 (Might get 700/710 in re-attempt, please suggest if it makes a considerable difference in my application strength)

Work Experience:
1. 5 years of work experience in Wind Turbine industry. 3.5 yrs with Vestas (danish company, among top 3 players in the industry). Worked at system level to calculate aeroelastic loads. Handled sales team's (technical bid manager’s) requests for product customization & wind farm optimization strategies (But no direct interaction with the client).
After 2 yrs promoted as Technical lead (unofficial designation) for repowering business in US, handled a team for 3 for this.
In the last 2 years switched to Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and worked on the product development of Offshore wind turbines. This role was more focused on New product development unlike the customization-focused role in the last company.
2. Experience involves load calculation and analytics support to sales team in the form of maturing bids for specific sites. Also worked on developing best practices, identify gaps, perform continuous improvement. As a tech lead for repowering directly worked with Sr. Director (Technical bid management head) to propose various feasible solutions.
3. Strategy projects such as technology implementation into values chain to match needs of post product development activities. Achieved a milestone: to reduce around 2% steel weight for towers.



Academic:
1. Graduation: B.E Mechanical Engg from Shivaji University. Held the first position in the class of 2015 (67% Absolute grading)
2. M.E in Design Engineering from BITS Pilani (8.67 CGPA Relative grading)
3. Xth : 86.36% XII th:70%

International Experience:
1. Closely worked with technical bid managers across the world mostly from US, Europe & APAC, in which I tried to analyze requirements & proposed optimized solutions.
2. As a loads Engg closely worked with teams in Denmark on various projects related to New product development. Worked with Noise experts from Denmark to help sound reduction at sensitive sites.

Extra-Curricular Activities:
1. Founder of Vestas Chess Club, Led Vestas Chess team to 1st FIDE international Corporate Chess Tournament in 2021. Also, a member of Vestas Sports club, co-organized various sporting events for a group size of 100+ players.
2. Speaker at 2 international conferences in 2017,2018
3. Published 2 research papers during my Master’s degree
4. Volunteered as M.E Students representative in BITS
5. Cofounded Chess Club during my bachelor’s (2011). Also won the zonal chess championship in 2012.
6. Member of Indian Climate Youth Network

Post MBA Goals:
Short Term: Work as a strategy consultant in a big consulting firm in the field of Energy. I am passionate about energy transition & climate change mitigation. So using my past exp in the wind industry I would like to consult projects in the renewable field.

Long Term: Work in leadership roles at Product companies focusing on UN sustainable goals.




Few Extra questions:
With the above profile & my goal post-MBA would you suggest aiming for European colleges? Sustainability/Renewables/Clean tech is much more advanced there so will it be more helpful?
Do you know any particular college which focuses on these areas?
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Hello, Can I get my profile evaluated?

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Age: 28
Work Exp:5.3 yrs
Gender: Male

GMAT Score: 690 (Might get 700/710 in re-attempt, please suggest if it makes a considerable difference in my application strength)

Work Experience:
1. 5 years of work experience in Wind Turbine industry. 3.5 yrs with Vestas (danish company, among top 3 players in the industry). Worked at system level to calculate aeroelastic loads. Handled sales team's (technical bid manager’s) requests for product customization & wind farm optimization strategies (But no direct interaction with the client).
After 2 yrs promoted as Technical lead (unofficial designation) for repowering business in US, handled a team for 3 for this.
In the last 2 years switched to Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and worked on the product development of Offshore wind turbines. This role was more focused on New product development unlike the customization-focused role in the last company.
2. Experience involves load calculation and analytics support to sales team in the form of maturing bids for specific sites. Also worked on developing best practices, identify gaps, perform continuous improvement. As a tech lead for repowering directly worked with Sr. Director (Technical bid management head) to propose various feasible solutions.
3. Strategy projects such as technology implementation into values chain to match needs of post product development activities. Achieved a milestone: to reduce around 2% steel weight for towers.



Academic:
1. Graduation: B.E Mechanical Engg from Shivaji University. Held the first position in the class of 2015 (67% Absolute grading)
2. M.E in Design Engineering from BITS Pilani (8.67 CGPA Relative grading)
3. Xth : 86.36% XII th:70%

International Experience:
1. Closely worked with technical bid managers across the world mostly from US, Europe & APAC, in which I tried to analyze requirements & proposed optimized solutions.
2. As a loads Engg closely worked with teams in Denmark on various projects related to New product development. Worked with Noise experts from Denmark to help sound reduction at sensitive sites.

Extra-Curricular Activities:
1. Founder of Vestas Chess Club, Led Vestas Chess team to 1st FIDE international Corporate Chess Tournament in 2021. Also, a member of Vestas Sports club, co-organized various sporting events for a group size of 100+ players.
2. Speaker at 2 international conferences in 2017,2018
3. Published 2 research papers during my Master’s degree
4. Volunteered as M.E Students representative in BITS
5. Cofounded Chess Club during my bachelor’s (2011). Also won the zonal chess championship in 2012.
6. Member of Indian Climate Youth Network

Post MBA Goals:
Short Term: Work as a strategy consultant in a big consulting firm in the field of Energy. I am passionate about energy transition & climate change mitigation. So using my past exp in the wind industry I would like to consult projects in the renewable field.

Long Term: Work in leadership roles at Product companies focusing on UN sustainable goals.




Few Extra questions:
With the above profile & my goal post-MBA would you suggest aiming for European colleges? Sustainability/Renewables/Clean tech is much more advanced there so will it be more helpful?
Do you know any particular college which focuses on these areas?
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Hi,

My advice formulating in my mind while reading your profile was that you should be applying to European programs because of the focus on sustainability practices in the region. Glad that you asked that question. Yes, your experience would be very relevant for companies in the region. Moreover, you can really differentiate yourself from other applicants by showing your sustainability focus- I say this because one of my applicants who based several of his essays on his work on sustainability was appreciated by b-schools - he is eventually going to IESE. RSM Rotterdam, IMD, HEC Paris besides IESE would be good choices. Also consider INSEAD - however INSEAD really desires an international experience and international orientation, so you will have to work hard in the application to bring this aspect out (specifically your international orientation)

Regarding ISB- everything in your profile sounds great. Submit a good application and you shall make it through. The only thing I would change about your profile is your GMAt score. So, I hope you are able to cross the 700 mark in the retake. All the best
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Hello sritamasia,

You have a great sense of humour :) along with very good academic credentials and GMAT score. Please refer to my honest response to your queries below.

1. Basic Profile Review & Possibilities of Admit through ISB EEO (I know it's hard to predict but still kuch toh bol do...)
Considering your past academic achievements and rich though limited work experience and scope for more quality exposure which will come your way before you actually join the program you should definitely apply through the ISB EEO.


2. Should I apply(honestly) to top MiM programs in Europe? (Not sure if I want to settle abroad | I want to market products for the next billion consumers.)
I want to say 'NO' to applying to top MIM programs as you do not want to settle abroad. However, studying from top programs in Europe has its own advantages provided you know the local language. We can discuss this in detail in a one-to-one profile evaluation.


3. Considering that Marketing roles are almost similar in terms of pay and profiles at ISB & some top Indian MBA colleges like SPJIMR, and MDI (that accept GMAT), should I really focus on ISB(double the expenses)?
Anyday ISB.


4. Considering the work that I do is really good for a profile, should I work for 3-4 years, improve(or use the same) GMAT score and go for an MBA abroad? How soon can I do that?
Our founder has more experience with foreign schools, having recently graduated from MIT Sloan program and also having studied from another European school can help you with some solid facts through constructive one to one discussion.


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>22 Male | Targetting Early Entry Option Round 1
>GMAT: 710 Q49 V38 AWA5.5 IR6

> Bachelor of Mass Media from the University of Mumbai with a CGPA of 9.53/10 | College Rank 1
* Highlight from undergrad: Managed a segment of student(nano) influencers for Procter & Gamble's campaign for Gillette & Pantene.
* I've worked in the Ad film industry as an AD & Casting Associate. Major ads - Whisper Choice, Aashirwaad Atta, Idea Cellular, etc.
* Won a national-level Business Case competition at DTU. (Runners Up)
* Won multiple awards for advertising events in Mumbai colleges' fests.



> Work Ex:
8 months at an 4.5$bn Insur-tech unicorn.
Worked as a Brand Marketer for the first 6 months.
- Handled digital customer and partner communications journey using CRM platforms(https://gmatclub.com/chat, Emails & Push Notifications)
- Conceptualized and executed 2 large-scale product UX/UI projects.
- Independently did on-ground market research by meeting 101 insurance agents in Gujarat, Jharkhand, and parts of the north east.

Working in the CMO's Office since June and building the Go-To-Market Strategy for Health & International Travel insurance products.
- Really challenging yet fulfilling role with revenue upwards of 750Cr+. Lots of everyday interactions with key stakeholders from Flipkart, MMT, Policy Bazaar, etc. (Sometimes, even I'm anxious if ever I'll get such visibility after my MBA lol)
* I do have some experience of working with international team members with some officials of Allianz, Germany & UI Designers from Nigeria.
* If it helps, I also received the Quarterly RnR Award for being among the top 2% performers in a company of 4000+ employees.

> Extracurriculars include Trekking & Stock Photography Contribution.

I'll appreciate honest responses to some of the questions! Would also appreciate if you could add a way to contact you in the answer for Consultation before ISB R1.

Short-term goals: Brand Manager in FMCG.
Long-term goals: 22 saal mein kitne hi dur ka soch sakta hun?? But maybe Leading marketing for Digital-first FMCG startups.

1. Basic Profile Review & Possibilities of Admit through ISB EEO (I know it's hard to predict but still kuch toh bol do...)

2. Should I apply(honestly) to top MiM programs in Europe? (Not sure if I want to settle abroad | I want to market products for the next billion consumers.)

3. Considering that Marketing roles are almost similar in terms of pay and profiles at ISB & some top Indian MBA colleges like SPJIMR, and MDI (that accept GMAT), should I really focus on ISB(double the expenses)?

4. Considering the work that I do is really good for a profile, should I work for 3-4 years, improve(or use the same) GMAT score and go for an MBA abroad? How soon can I do that?

PS: I feel like I've wasted 50K with a very popular MiM consultant. Literally, I felt their salesman did better consulting than the Master's student consultant from a tier-2 European school they assigned to me. So, I'd also appreciate some discounts & offers. Really broke yaaa! :P

Thanks!
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Hi RushS,

With your expected new GMAT score, good CGPA of masters from BITS, rich and unique work experience including international experience and strong extracurriculars, if presented well, you stand a very good chance of getting an interview shortlist. The short term goal shared here is very much in line with the past work experience and sounds convincing.

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Hello, Can I get my profile evaluated?

Background
Age: 28
Work Exp:5.3 yrs
Gender: Male

GMAT Score: 690 (Might get 700/710 in re-attempt, please suggest if it makes a considerable difference in my application strength)

Work Experience:
1. 5 years of work experience in Wind Turbine industry. 3.5 yrs with Vestas (danish company, among top 3 players in the industry). Worked at system level to calculate aeroelastic loads. Handled sales team's (technical bid manager’s) requests for product customization & wind farm optimization strategies (But no direct interaction with the client).
After 2 yrs promoted as Technical lead (unofficial designation) for repowering business in US, handled a team for 3 for this.
In the last 2 years switched to Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and worked on the product development of Offshore wind turbines. This role was more focused on New product development unlike the customization-focused role in the last company.
2. Experience involves load calculation and analytics support to sales team in the form of maturing bids for specific sites. Also worked on developing best practices, identify gaps, perform continuous improvement. As a tech lead for repowering directly worked with Sr. Director (Technical bid management head) to propose various feasible solutions.
3. Strategy projects such as technology implementation into values chain to match needs of post product development activities. Achieved a milestone: to reduce around 2% steel weight for towers.



Academic:
1. Graduation: B.E Mechanical Engg from Shivaji University. Held the first position in the class of 2015 (67% Absolute grading)
2. M.E in Design Engineering from BITS Pilani (8.67 CGPA Relative grading)
3. Xth : 86.36% XII th:70%

International Experience:
1. Closely worked with technical bid managers across the world mostly from US, Europe & APAC, in which I tried to analyze requirements & proposed optimized solutions.
2. As a loads Engg closely worked with teams in Denmark on various projects related to New product development. Worked with Noise experts from Denmark to help sound reduction at sensitive sites.

Extra-Curricular Activities:
1. Founder of Vestas Chess Club, Led Vestas Chess team to 1st FIDE international Corporate Chess Tournament in 2021. Also, a member of Vestas Sports club, co-organized various sporting events for a group size of 100+ players.
2. Speaker at 2 international conferences in 2017,2018
3. Published 2 research papers during my Master’s degree
4. Volunteered as M.E Students representative in BITS
5. Cofounded Chess Club during my bachelor’s (2011). Also won the zonal chess championship in 2012.
6. Member of Indian Climate Youth Network

Post MBA Goals:
Short Term: Work as a strategy consultant in a big consulting firm in the field of Energy. I am passionate about energy transition & climate change mitigation. So using my past exp in the wind industry I would like to consult projects in the renewable field.

Long Term: Work in leadership roles at Product companies focusing on UN sustainable goals.




Few Extra questions:
With the above profile & my goal post-MBA would you suggest aiming for European colleges? Sustainability/Renewables/Clean tech is much more advanced there so will it be more helpful?
Do you know any particular college which focuses on these areas?
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Hello,

Kindly help me evaluate my profile for ISB - Round 2 application for AY 2023-24

I am 26 years old and have a work experience of 3.5+ years which includes the following:
- Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 - Franchise Owner of a very renowned premium milkshakes brand. My store was located in Hyderabad and after a profitable run for a year.
- Sept 2019 - Aug 2020 - Business and Product Development Executive at an Augmented Reality startup. I intricately contributed to the launch of the MVP version of the platform (just launched beta version when I had joined in Sept 2019)
- Sept 2020 - Feb 2022 - Product Executive at a Pharmaceutical organization in which I contributed significantly to the growth of the brands under my supervision, the division and the company as a whole (2 products with over 300% growth in sales, also started a digital marketing division for the company and hired the required professionals).
- In the meantime, I also started my own brand of premium milkshakes in Feb 2021 to cater to the corporate cafeteria space. Tied up with a couple of companies in this space and did very well (although faced competition from well established vendors, we were the highest rated vendor), although Covid halted further expansion. Getting back into business shortly :)

10th grade - 9.4 CGPA - CBSE
12th grade - 60% - CBSE
B.Pharmacy - 60%
GMAT Score - Aiming for 720+. Exam is due in the end of August. Scored a 620 a week ago with 2 weeks of prep.

1. Will applying in the second round hinder my chances of getting into ISB ?
2. Will my varied profile and non-engineering background give me an added advantage ?
3. I see quite a few people adding experience working for NGOs and similar causes. Since I do not have such experience, will it prove disadvantageous?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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ISB has a very wide GMAT score acceptance range. 700+ with a good essay and interview could get you in.
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The PGP Admissions Team and ISB PGP Alumni are conducting the following info-sessions in the next few days:

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Hello Anubhav7895

Work ex is the stand out feature of your profile and you will bring in good diversity to the applicant pool/class.
If you get your target score of 700, you will have a decent shot.
The only 2 things needed from here are 1) how well you present your application (which shouldn't be a problem reading your post below) 2) what career goals you convey to the adcom to convince that an MBA is the most logical next step in your career.
In fact, the above 2 points are the answer to almost all your questions too.

Your queries
1.Is it possible to do a switch like that and get a handsome salary package MBA job in India. yes absolutely, if anything your experience will only help your case, but when you say good salary or job what you have you to answer is what job/role are you targeting?
2. What are some Indian colleges I can target for.IIMs, ISB are the usual suspects
3.Is general MBA executive(1yr) suits my profile.Suits your profile, but whether it suits your goals depends on the goals
4.Please suggest various job profile which I can aspire.General Management, Operations are some starting points, Consulting could a stretch goal too, I'll recommend do your own research too
5.Showing activities such as political activist and a district president in a caste based social organisation will create a negative impactNot really, just present it well in the essays/application
6.As I have done 2 Master degrees with 56%(political science ) and 59%(sociology) via a correspondence route along with my job.Does this poor percentage in master create a bad impact for my college application or I need not to mention these degrees.As long as you get a good GMAT, this shouldn't matter

You may want to read here on what factors work in a profile and here to add to your research on career goals.

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HELLO TEAM,

I would be highly obliged if you kindly reply my queries.
My academics:-
My 10th class -9 CGPA
12TH CLASS -73%
BTECH FROM JSS NOIDA in computer science branch - 68%
Alongside with my job i did MA in political science(56%, 2 year , correspondence) and in Sociology(59%, 2 year , correspondence)
I am working as "lekhpal or revenue sub inspector"(class C job) in UTTAR PRADESH(India) government revenue department since 5 and half year.Lekhpals were declared as frontline covid warriors.My work as lekhpal is to monitor the land of assigned village panchayat,issue caste/domicile and income cetificates of village ppl, measurement of land, resolution of land related isuues and assisting village people in availing benefits of various govt. Welfare Schemes, parallerly act se supervisor under election commission of India where I supervise 10 people(booth level officer) for the maintainance of voter list.At election time our department is mainly responsible for making election booths , preparing election voter machine (EVM), distributing EVM to allocated staff of respected polling booth etc. We are responsible for organisating election event at grassroot
level.lekhpal comes under supervision of SDM(sub divisional magistrate).I have worked in 23 villages and 2 towns till now.I have done btech from CSE and a2016 passout.So now i am thinking of doing a MBA executive with a prestigious MBA college.For this i need a good GMAT score.I have started GMAT preparation with a targeted score of 700.

Extra curricular
1.won debate competition, Model united nation during college time
2. District general secretory of an NGO Madad ek aas(registered and donated 5000+ unit of blood)
3.I am district president of youth wing of Bhraman mahasabha(caste based social organisation) for last 5 years
4.Corona warrior
5.Was a political activist.

Now I want to switch to corporate sector via MBA.I
Here are some queries
1.Is it possible to do a switch like that and get a handsome salary package MBA job in India.
2. What are some Indian colleges I can target for.
3.Is general MBA executive(1yr) suits my profile.
4.Please suggest various job profile which I can aspire.
5.Showing activities such as political activist and a district president in a caste based social organisation will create a negative impact
6.As I have done 2 Master degrees with 56%(political science ) and 59%(sociology) via a correspondence route along with my job.Does this poor percentage in master create a bad impact for my college application or I need not to mention these degrees.

DOB-1995
I want your valuable guidance regarding the same. Thank you

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Hello nickjay

On paper, all aspects check the box. Great GMAT, clear realistic goals, strong extracurriculars.
Work ex, while low on diversity, shows good potential of story telling (leading a team would have good career progression, achievements and impact to talk about).
Now the only thing left is to translate the strengths on paper to your application. As long as you do a decent job there, getting an interview invite has a high probability.

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Hello kind people. I would appreciate your inputs on my profile.

GMAT Score 1: 710
GMAT Score 2: 770
Nationality: Indian
Age: 27
Graduation: B.Tech in IT from an average college
X: 7.2 GPA
XII: 75%
BTech: 7 GPA
Work Experience: Have 5 years of work ex in IT Telecom company. Started out as a software engineer. Led team of 10. Working as Product Manager in the same company for past 1 year.
Other highlights: 99 percentile stock trader consistently profitable since last 2 years. Basketball achievements in school and college. 99 percentile e-sports player.
Short term goal: Want to continue into PM or go into strategy.
Long term goal: Entrepreneurship.
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Hello Chitrangna

You have some things going for you- role, brand on the CV are your stand out strengths. Goals are clear too.
GMAT, while average should not be a deal breaker with your work ex.
You can compensate for the lack of extracurricular if you present the work achievements and goals well.
As long as you don't mess up the application, you should get an interview invite.

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Hi everyone,

Please provide your 2 cents on my profile -

26 years, Female

Academics -
X - 10 CGPA, 95 percentage
XII - 96.8 percentage
BE - 73.9 percentage, NSIT Delhi
GMAT - 710 , Q49, V39

Work Experience -
Deloitte India - 3 years , Business Analyst in Consulting Domain
RTDS - 2 years , Junior Product Manager 2 (Cloud telephony domain)
Exotel - 3 months, Product Manager (Cloud telephony domain)

Short term goal - Continue to grow in Product Management, Strategy

Long term goal - Become a CPO and make kickass product

Extra curricular - Nothing of great significance.
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