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Hello sritamasia

Will give you simple advice- Work a couple of years and go for an MBA, drop the idea of MIM .
If India, have ISB, IIM A/B/C as the top priorities. For brand management, pursuing MBA in India might make slightly more sense but does not rule out abroad- you can consider top schools in Europe or US after having gained some work ex.
Noting against MIM or other schools, the advice is to get the best return on investment (not just financial investment, but time and effort also).
Profile is strong across all aspects- academics, work ex (low on years though), diversity and career goals, just continue what you are doing.

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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

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Hello AnkitNandwani

No evident weakness in the profile except lack of career goals. With your work background, this is essential to know what is your vision of your career and how does MBA fit into this vision.
Apart from this acads is decent (700+ will put you in a good spot), work ex shows good potential, a couple of extracurricular add diversity (school and university ones are dated an may not add much value)

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Hi, can someone please evaluate my profile for ISB co24?

GMAT: Yet to attempt (Official mock ~690, aiming for a 700+ score)

Class 10th - 10 CGPA CBSE
Class 12th - 92.2% CBSE
Undergraduation:
B.Tech in Production Engineering & Honors in Mech. Engineering (PEC University, Chandigarh - 2018 (Tier 1))
9.01/10 CGPA (Department Rank 2)

Work Ex
Total 4 Years
2.5 Years in Management Consulting (ZS Associates - Left ZS as an Associate Consultant, led multiple projects)
1.5 Years in a Series A funded startup as a Product Manager (Joined when the company had 6 Employees, now we are at 100 Employees)

Extra Curricular:
Class 8th
Attended district cricket camp
Under-grad:
Part of Photography and music club
Performed in different events as a singer/guitarist
Active part of NSS (Made short films to create awareness, organized blood donation camps)
Recent:
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Hello PavanGPrabhu

ISB will evaluate your profile on 4 factors- Academics, Work Ex, Diversity and Career Goals.
On academic front, improving the GMAT is the most evident next step.
Work ex could be your stand out strength, if you present your career progress and achievements with conscious clear decision making as the journey seems disjointed at first.
If the above step is done well, your work profile can actually add diversity and put you at an advantage.
Lastly, all of the above has to be tied up with clear and realistic career goals. Why PGP/MBA after your work journey and if you are getting back into entrepreneurship.
R2 is not a problem.

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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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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Hi, can someone please evaluate my profile for ISB co24?

GMAT: Yet to attempt (Official mock ~690, aiming for a 700+ score)

Class 10th - 10 CGPA CBSE
Class 12th - 92.2% CBSE
Undergraduation:
B.Tech in Production Engineering & Honors in Mech. Engineering (PEC University, Chandigarh - 2018 (Tier 1))
9.01/10 CGPA (Department Rank 2)

Work Ex
Total 4 Years
2.5 Years in Management Consulting (ZS Associates - Left ZS as an Associate Consultant, led multiple projects)
1.5 Years in a Series A funded startup as a Product Manager (Joined when the company had 6 Employees, now we are at 100 Employees)

Extra Curricular:
Class 8th
Attended district cricket camp
Under-grad:
Part of Photography and music club
Performed in different events as a singer/guitarist
Active part of NSS (Made short films to create awareness, organized blood donation camps)
Recent:
Part of NGO called We Initiate (Organized multiple events like a city level health checkup camp, cloth donation drive, etc.)
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AnkitNandwani GMAT score would play an important role in strengthening your candidacy at ISB in addition to a well-founded personal narrative for goals in the short and long term. You have a good academic background. ISB sees a lot of pre-MBA consultants applying to the program and ZS is a big feeder of this trend along with MBB and tier 2/boutique consulting firms. So your competition will be fierce from within this cohort and you will have to execute your application well to stand out. Your professional recommendations will also need to be exemplary. Your stint at the early state start-up looks interesting. I am sure you would have stories demonstrating your exceptional team building and problem solving skills at this start up.

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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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1. Will applying in the second round hinder my chances of getting into ISB?

If you come strong with your application and GMAT in R2, you will not be at a disadvantage given that you have an unconventional background and lots of business experience. I see a lot of potential in your profile, but the success of it would come down to how well you tie the narrative together (your career decisions, risk-taking abilities, entrepreneurial mindset, and so on).

2. Will my varied profile and non-engineering background give me an added advantage?

Absolutely. B Schools in India try very hard to bring diversity to the cohorts which are mostly dominated by engineers.

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?

Pursuing volunteering and community initiatives is a sign of a well-rounded personality. But a lack of such activities on your CV does not necessarily reckon a weak personality development. There may have been several other mundane moments when you would have gone out of your way to help someone in need. Recalling such instances where you touched lives in a meaningful way would make your application strong. Also list all the ECs you may have taken part in such as sports, event organization, in-office initiatives etc that showcase extraversion.

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Hi everyone,

I would like to know my chances for ISB EEO call. Please help me evaluate my profile.

23, Female

Academics :
Class X : 10 CGPA
Class XII : 92%
Undergraduation : B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from VIT, Vellore
Undergrad CGPA : 9.24
GRE : 319

Work Experience:
1 month Tech Summer Internship at Accenture during undergrad
Currently a Technology Analyst/Application Developer at Citibank, working in Risk and Compliance Management team - 15 months of experience while applying for EEO - Undertook some initiatives and also mentored summer interns for their project

Achievements:
Academic Award - VIT Merit Scholarship Recipient for Academic Performance 3 years in a row
Best poster Award in college for Animal Cruelty and Prevention awareness.
Professional Award- Citi gratitude award for successful implementation and delivery of a complicated project

Extracurricular :
Executive member of VIT Student Council
Member of a startup club in college , helped organize various startup events and competitions
Member of a NGO club in college ,organized various social awareness events and taught English/Math to underprivileged children of orphanages near Vellore area
Worked in Publicity and Marketing team for VIT's cultural fest
During COVID, worked for Digital Literacy in a rural area
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Hello accessdenied2,

Hope you are doing well.

Below is my take on your profile:

GRE: Average -319 is just par score as far as EEO is concerned.

Academics: Above Average; the high GPA will in some way counter your lower GRE score

Work Experience: The combo of technology & credit risk management is very relevant in today’s context where a lot of startups are trying to figure out alternate data and analyze it to gauge the risk profile of customers to determine their creditworthiness. You will have to show a bigger picture of how your work with a global organization such as CITI can be valuable to less established firms.

Extracurriculars: Among all the stints you have mentioned, one that stands out per me is your work to promote Digital literacy in rural parts of India. This is a place where you can demonstrate how you combined your experience and passion for a cause.

Something that is not very evident: Your leadership experience is not coming out prominently in the write-up. Adcoms understand that with only 12 months of experience, you potentially won’t have got a lot of managerial / team leading experience in a big organization such as CITI. However, they want to see some initiatives you have taken to go beyond the call of duty at the professional or personal front. They want to gauge whether you have the ‘potential’ or not.

I would recommend you to jot down the most significant personal and professional leadership stints you have undertaken and the impact you were able to create because of them. From that list, narrow down on 1-2 stints and create compelling stories around them within the framework of WHY-WHAT-HOW.

I am an ISB alum, CO15, and have guided hundreds of applicants get into global business schools. Please feel free to reach out to me in case you want a more detailed discussion.

Best of luck
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I would like to know my chances for ISB EEO call. Please help me evaluate my profile.

23, Female

Academics :
Class X : 10 CGPA
Class XII : 92%
Undergraduation : B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from VIT, Vellore
Undergrad CGPA : 9.24
GRE : 319

Work Experience:
1 month Tech Summer Internship at Accenture during undergrad
Currently a Technology Analyst/Application Developer at Citibank, working in Risk and Compliance Management team - 15 months of experience while applying for EEO - Undertook some initiatives and also mentored summer interns for their project

Achievements:
Academic Award - VIT Merit Scholarship Recipient for Academic Performance 3 years in a row
Best poster Award in college for Animal Cruelty and Prevention awareness.
Professional Award- Citi gratitude award for successful implementation and delivery of a complicated project

Extracurricular :
Executive member of VIT Student Council
Member of a startup club in college , helped organize various startup events and competitions
Member of a NGO club in college ,organized various social awareness events and taught English/Math to underprivileged children of orphanages near Vellore area
Worked in Publicity and Marketing team for VIT's cultural fest
During COVID, worked for Digital Literacy in a rural area
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The rest of your profile is quite good, including your GPA, but the GRE lets you down a bit. Try and increase that by 3+ points to be more competitive.
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Hi,

I am CA with 3 years of work-ex in financial due diligence profile.
I dont have much in extra curricular activity, except for being a part of NGO for last 2 years, and nor do I have early promotion or awards which will help me show spike in my career.

Can someone please suggest a safe GMAT score to get a good chance at being selected in ISB - Round 2.
I am currently not scoring that great on mocks and have to give GMAT by October.
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Hello Rickooreo,

Coming from a non-engineering background gives some sort of uniqueness to your profile. You will need to categorically bring across how your experience will help others in your cohort (Note: Most of them will be from engineering/software development backgrounds without much of knowledge finance principles) and score in excess of 690 to get a realistic shot at ISB PGP.

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I am CA with 3 years of work-ex in financial due diligence profile.
I dont have much in extra curricular activity, except for being a part of NGO for last 2 years, and nor do I have early promotion or awards which will help me show spike in my career.

Can someone please suggest a safe GMAT score to get a good chance at being selected in ISB - Round 2.
I am currently not scoring that great on mocks and have to give GMAT by October.
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Its difficult to comment without specific details on your work and goals, but broadly a 700+ is always a good target, and the higher the better.
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Hi,

I am CA with 3 years of work-ex in financial due diligence profile.
I dont have much in extra curricular activity, except for being a part of NGO for last 2 years, and nor do I have early promotion or awards which will help me show spike in my career.

Can someone please suggest a safe GMAT score to get a good chance at being selected in ISB - Round 2.
I am currently not scoring that great on mocks and have to give GMAT by October.
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Hello Rickooreo,

Thanks for your query.

You have not particularly shared a detailed update on your achievements or responsibilities at work. Besides, in the absence of promotions, awards, and any major extra-curricular activity, it would be worth having a good GMAT score. Therefore, you should aim for a score of 720; the higher the better.

All the best!
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Hi, can someone please evaluate my profile for ISB co24?

GMAT: Yet to attempt (Official mock ~690, aiming for a 700+ score)

Class 10th - 10 CGPA CBSE
Class 12th - 92.2% CBSE
Undergraduation:
B.Tech in Production Engineering & Honors in Mech. Engineering (PEC University, Chandigarh - 2018 (Tier 1))
9.01/10 CGPA (Department Rank 2)

Work Ex
Total 4 Years
2.5 Years in Management Consulting (ZS Associates - Left ZS as an Associate Consultant, led multiple projects)
1.5 Years in a Series A funded startup as a Product Manager (Joined when the company had 6 Employees, now we are at 100 Employees)

Extra Curricular:
Class 8th
Attended district cricket camp
Under-grad:
Part of Photography and music club
Performed in different events as a singer/guitarist
Active part of NSS (Made short films to create awareness, organized blood donation camps)
Recent:
Part of NGO called We Initiate (Organized multiple events like a city level health checkup camp, cloth donation drive, etc.)
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Hello AnkitNandwani,

Hope this finds you well.

The strong academic performance during undergrad, fine professional experience complete with leadership exposure, as well as decent extra-curricular activities make your case a strong one. Unfortunately, you have not added details pertaining to your career aspiration so we are unable to really comment on whether your profile is coming together as a whole.

A set of strong essays that adequately represent the strengths of your career thus far, and a GMAT in excess of 710 will give you a competitive chance at getting an interview call from ISB.

All the best!
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Please evaluate my profile.

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GMAT - 700

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2. 2 years as a cofounder/ceo at an agritech startup. Raised 100K USD. Built a team of 14 people and achieved a GMV of 150K USD within 8 months of launch.
3. Will be joining a VC firm from next month.

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2. Had been a member of core team of a college fest which has a footfall of >2000 students.

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Overall, a nice profile. Working on your startup and getting a VC job now works to your advantage. A few things to keep in mind, though: while your undergraduate GPA is lower, you should ideally make up for it with a GMAT score that is above average. Therefore, if you can, strive to increase by 20 points. If not, it is not the end of the world.
Given that you have previously gone through the start-up process and are joining a VC firm, the goals must be properly considered. If you want to return to entrepreneurship, you must decide when, and if you want to stay in the VC industry, you must decide whether it makes sense to apply the following year so that you may have a strong 1.5 years of VC experience before beginning your MBA.
You should apply when you are ready and when it makes more sense from a mid-long term viewpoint, but in my opinion, it's never too late to begin your journey.
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Hi everyone,

I would like to know my chances for ISB EEO call. Please help me evaluate my profile.

23, Female

Academics :
Class X : 10 CGPA
Class XII : 92%
Undergraduation : B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from VIT, Vellore
Undergrad CGPA : 9.24
GRE : 319

Work Experience:
1 month Tech Summer Internship at Accenture during undergrad
Currently a Technology Analyst/Application Developer at Citibank, working in Risk and Compliance Management team - 15 months of experience while applying for EEO - Undertook some initiatives and also mentored summer interns for their project

Achievements:
Academic Award - VIT Merit Scholarship Recipient for Academic Performance 3 years in a row
Best poster Award in college for Animal Cruelty and Prevention awareness.
Professional Award- Citi gratitude award for successful implementation and delivery of a complicated project

Extracurricular :
Executive member of VIT Student Council
Member of a startup club in college , helped organize various startup events and competitions
Member of a NGO club in college ,organized various social awareness events and taught English/Math to underprivileged children of orphanages near Vellore area
Worked in Publicity and Marketing team for VIT's cultural fest
During COVID, worked for Digital Literacy in a rural area
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Hello accessdenied2,

Your academic background and extra-curricular activities look fine. The mentoring experience at Citibank also helps showcase some bit of leadership potential. However, we would encourage you to work on improving your GRE score as the same lies below the average at ISB.

Good luck!
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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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Hello PGPJr,

Here is a response to each of your questions:

1. No, applying to the second round will not hinder your chances. When it comes to ISB, largely both rounds give you an equal chance. Apply when you feel most ready.
2. Yes, your differentiated profile will help to an extent. However, you definitely need to work on how you will bring the same out through your essays and link it very logically with your goals.
3. It is best to focus on what you have and what you can control. NGO experience is a sort of extra-curricular activity. While extra-curricular activities are important, having NGO experience is not the only thing that is needed, especially if it is just another talking point. If you have other pointers that help showcase you as someone who has a holistic candidature, it works. However, you definitely need to work on achieving your target score. That is practically the most important point you need to take care of.

All the best!
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Class X:9.8
XII:96
UG(Engineering):8.85/10
PG:9.75/10(Integrated course)
Certifications and additional courses: Two Microsoft certifications, Multiple Coursera certifications.
GRE:326(166 Q. 160 V)
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12 months in a startup as an Associate developer for a US-based MNC as vendor. Working on SAP and Microsoft Dynamics integrations and another project on Robotic process automation.
Extracurriculars and achievements:
Toastmasters(VP Education) and area Program Quality director where I mentored multiple juniors.
Won city-level quiz competition by Rotary club.
University entrepreneurship development cell members.
Participated in multiple conferences on renewable energy and tech fests.
Won academic achievement awards in school for 10 CGPA in two semesters.
Pls rate my profile for EEO
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Class X:9.8
XII:96
UG(Engineering):8.85/10
PG:9.75/10(Integrated course)
Certifications and additional courses: Two Microsoft certifications, Multiple Coursera certifications.
GRE:326(166 Q. 160 V)
Work ex:
12 months in a startup as an Associate developer for a US-based MNC as vendor. Working on SAP and Microsoft Dynamics integrations and another project on Robotic process automation.
Extracurriculars and achievements:
Toastmasters(VP Education) and area Program Quality director where I mentored multiple juniors.
Won city-level quiz competition by Rotary club.
University entrepreneurship development cell members.
Participated in multiple conferences on renewable energy and tech fests.
Won academic achievement awards in school for 10 CGPA in two semesters.
Pls rate my profile for EEO
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Hi!
Please help me evaluate my chances of getting an admit

I’m planning to apply in R1 this year for ISB

23yr, Female

GMAT- 700 (V35 Q50 IR4 AW4)

B.Tech, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, New Delhi (Electrical and Electronics): 7.27 CGPA
12th, Air Force Bal Bharati School, New Delhi(Science): 80%
10th, Sophia Secondary School, Rajasthan: 8.8 CGPA

Work Experience

Analyst in Technology Consultancy at EY (Nov,2020-Present) (28 months of experience by the time class starts)

Worked on 3 different projects for clients of different sectors and different geographical locations.
Worked as a sole resource and handled the entire project alone.
Won a SPOT award for exceptional performance in the engagement
Volunteered in the Covid relief group and helped 100+ families. Received an award for the same.
Introduced a new tool to the team and got certified in it.
Organized a walking challenge with 150+ participants.

Co-founder, DarjiGal (10k followers on Instagram)

Started a apparel business on instagram.
Handled operations.
Had to close in after a few months due to scalability issues.

Created a team of 5 people to organize covid testing/relief drives during the pandemic
Collaborated with Defense research and development organisation to provide free tests and medicines to the people in the surrounding societies, especially the under-privileged.

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Dear Akshay1999,

Below is my take on your profile.

GRE: Above Average

Academics: Above Average. In case you completed the Integrated course from a Tier 1 or 2 college, it adds more value.

Work Experience: This is by far the weakest link in your application. Based on what you have mentioned, it seems that you worked in a silo capacity and did not have a lot of exposure to team management. While the adcom understands that within 12 months, people typically don’t get leadership opportunities, you will still need to show leadership – if not via team leading, then by demonstrating that you took initiatives, which were beyond the scope of your prescribed work. In case you got a chance to interact with the end client and be a part of the product requirements journey, do make sure to call that out.

Extra-Curriculars: Average; bring out leadership through specific stories/incidents/initiatives where you created impact (if possible try to quantify the impact) via the positions you held at Toast Masters.

Goals: While its difficult to comment without any information, but as a thumb rule, the reason for deciding to pursue MBA now should be extremely logical to anyone who is reading your application.

I am an ISB alum, CO15, and have been guiding applicants in their admission journeys for the last 6 years. Feel free to reach out in case you want to seek professional help.
Cheers and Best of Luck!
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