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I am an Engg. + MBA graduate with having 10 years of experience. Did my Engg & MBA from Tier 3 collages in India.
My scores are as follows,

10th: 74%

10+2: 63.7%

BE: 65%

MBA: 66%

I have some questions:

1. Is my profile suitable for IIM A/B/C/ISB?

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Dear All,

Kindly review my profile as per your convenience.

Academic Credentials:
Class Xth – 85%
Class XIIth – 70%
B.Pharm (2012) – 8.0 CGPA, from Gujarat Technological University
M.S. (Pharm) (2014) – 9.2 CGPA, From National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
During my master, I have got an U.S. Patent and Research Publication.

GMAT- will be giving by mid Aug,2017 (aiming to score 700+, should I apply in R1 if I get 700?)

Professional Work Experience:

1ST Company: (27 months)

Global procurement consulting firm: I started as an analyst became Sr. Analyst in 1 year. I was leading team of few other analysts but only for few projects. I had worked for number of top Pharma and Medtech companies for their procurement and sourcing consulting requests. During this I had published 2 market research and consulting articles in other renowned publication. I had also been involved in generating additional sales for company. Won couple of awards during the same.

2nd Company: (8 months)

Global Healthcare analytics and consulting firm:

Joined as an analyst (due to different hierarchy of company). I have been working on consulting and syndicated reports for major Medtech firms and Big three management consulting firms. During this I had published 3 market research and consulting articles in other renowned publication. I had also been involved in generating additional sales for company. Won couple of awards during the same.

Looking forward to the review and guidance.

Hi Parikh,

You have a very good profile. Your academic record is impressive. A patent and so many published research papers is certainly commendable. Yes ofcourse, if you get a 700+ you should definitely go for R1. Your no .of years of work ex is a little low but I don't think it will hold you back with your profile. You have good career progression and im sure nice team work experience if not leadership.

I don't see any extra curricular and community involvement. Hope you have some involvement to display a well rounded profile. Hope this helps. Good Luck !

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Hi there,

Your profile may or may not be suitable for ISB & IIMs. I cannot opine unless I have more information about you. Such as :

1. Where did you work ? What capacity? Any leadership/ team work experience? Which Industry, location ?
2. Are you involved in any extra curricular activities or community service ?
3. What is your GMAT score ?
4. Why are you going for a second MBA ?

Please post all this info for a profile review. Alternatively, you can get in touch with me to discuss it over the phone.

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Hi all,
Please review my profile.
Work ex- 3 + years
10th -88.4%
12th-87.4 %
B.E in electrical engineering - 70%

Currently working in oil and gas sector as an electrical engineer.
Extra curricular - Played chess at national level , represented college in athletics(800m) , have won few open chess tournaments
Also have got one paper published in IEEE but it is purely technical.
GMAT score probable - 720+

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Hi all,

Please review my profile. I am applying in R1 and my GMAT is 710 (Dec 2015).

Academics-
B.Tech (Mechanical engg) - JNTU - 78%
M.Tech (Mechanical engg) - IIT Guwahati - 9.6/10
PG Diploma in Marketing management (1 yr part time weekend, 2016-2017) - SIBM pune - 8.24/10

Work experience - 3 years
Manager - New product development, Passenger cars at TATA Motors Ltd
Representing R&D in new product development team to create product configurations and concepts for 2019-2023.
Worked in liaison with finance, marketing, manufacturing and design teams
Coordinated with R&D teams across Europe and India to drive project delivery as per timelines.

Part time work ex of 1 year in family business (SME manufacturing) during under graduate.
Worked to reduce production costs and acquire new clients.

Extra curricular-
Placement coordinator at IIT Guwahati
Organized fests and events during under graduate
Squash player (amateur)
Tata Motors CSR volunteer

Post MBA I wish to work in General Management / Marketing.

Thanks in advance.

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Hullo guys,

I am currently serving as a marine engineer with work ex of 4 years in Maersk Line.
10th - 83 %
12th - 78 %
UG cgpa- 8.15 (BSME from TMI off campus centre of BITS PILANI)
Current rank - Fourth Engineer
Similar to most people of my field, have worked or rather lived with multinational crew on board ships.
Would be indebted if my profile could be analysed for ISB and what min. gmat score would give me fair chance.

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As an ISB alumnus, I must say you have a strong profile!

Good mix of consistent academic scores and diverse, multinational experience. You haven't mentioned extra-curriculars which are a key component of your profile for any top B-school. Given you come from a diverse field, you have a good chance of getting in (assuming extra-curriculars are decent too) as B-schools love diversity in their class. GMAT score of ~680 should be ok given your profile.

Why don't we get on a call to discuss your profile further? You may contact me on the details mentioned below.

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Hi,

Please find my short version of CV below.

Academic qualification:
- 10th CBSE : 92%
- 12th CBSE: 83%
- B.E. (IT): 79%
- Yet to give the GMAT

Work Experience : Working in a Multinational-in the Quality assurance domain for 2.5 yrs. ( Manual Testing)
- Leading the Offshore team.
-1 Promotion ( Expecting the next one soon)

Extra Curricular activities :
-A member of Toastmasters International , Have numerous public speaking certificates but they are all till school level + a few from toastmasters.
-Passionate about writing - with some of my articles on social issues present online. ( No certificates as such )
-Helped a friend set up his " Start up " by designing his website / content writing for the website / Selection of products which the consumers might like etc.-
-Many such little things but have no document to prove.

I need an honest opinion on whether i should aim for ISB ? If yes , What should i do to improve my profile & Chances of getting an admit?

Hi somgmat,

We think you have a good profile but you must work on making it spectacular:
1. On the work experience front, leading a team within such a short period of time is good. You must highlight learnings from this in your application, it will add an extra zing. A promotion at workplace will help too.
2. Academically, we think you've done well so far. It will be great if you can also aim for a higher GMAT. A 720+ would place you well above your peers.
3. On the extracurricular side, we think the elements are there- you can showcase a couple of activities that add uniqueness to your profile. For instance, ISB has a thriving Toastmasters community, so if you're good in public speaking, you should definitely highlight this. Do you write a blog or contribute to any existing publications? Writing has become commoditized, so it would be great if you can demonstrate an impact or a following to your writings.

We think that you definitely stand a chance: give your GMAT, get your promotion and sort out your extracurriculars so that they pack a punch. If need be, take your time and apply for R2.

Feel free to reach out for a detailed discussion.

Thanks for the advice. It did motivate me.
1) I Write my own blog but there have been just 8-10 posts till now and not a high following as I am not a regular writer. What should i do to make it impactful ?
2)I am also a freelance model,done a few shows. Can this extra curricular be included in the essays / interviews ?

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Hi NewArrival,

While we need more information for a detailed evaluation, but here are a few thoughts.
10 years of work experience or a prior MBA are NOT roadblocks for getting an MBA. However, you need to ask yourself the right questions on Why MBA now, what are you goals and how will another MBA help you achieve this goals.

As long as you have clear answers to this, you can always apply for an MBA with a good GMAT (680+) and strong application essays.

Feel free to reach out for a detailed discussion.

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Hi Parikh123,

A strong profile and a well-articulated one as well. Your healthcare background also has the additional component of diversity!

Academically, you have done well. A masters helps too. 700 is a good score for your profile (680 should work too!) and you should definitely apply to R1. Bonus points for diversity. Professionally too, we think you have made a mark with your professional achievements.

We don't see a mention of extra-curriculars, but if you have additional activities that you can showcase on your CV, you'll have the perfect recipe for an ISB application. Well-articulated essays and a good GMAT score should see you through.

Feel free to reach out for a detailed discussion.

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Hi dpt_74,

A good profile, but you need to work on making it exceptional. Working in the oil and gas sector does add differentiation as compared to the traditional IT sector, but you need to showcase your learnings during the past 3+ years. Professional accomplishments, promotions and awards will help. Instances of team work and team leadership will help too.
710-720 is a good score for your profile. Extracurricular-wise, you'll need to look at something recent. Writing a technical paper does not say much about your leadership potential or personality, so you need to find and articulate activities that do so.

Feel free to reach out for a detailed profile evaluation.

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Hi,

Please check my details as follows,
1. I am working in IT MNC company as a Team lead position in India
2. Extra curricular: Completed in 5th year in Drawing from Bangiyo Sahitya Parisad, West Bengal
Singing & playing computer games is my hobbies. Teaching part time to students & provide career guidance to them. Helped NGO for collecting fund from 2015- 2016.
3. I am preparing for my GMAT . I need to know how much score will be good for me to get into IIM/ ISB
4. I am looking for my 2nd MBA just because to enhance leadership attributes and move to strategy / Consulting firm. I am not working as Team lead position but need to move to Sr Leadership position. This Tier 1 collages MBA can give me that boost to achieve my success and that desired position.

Thanks......

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I am an Engg. + MBA graduate with having 10 years of experience. Did my Engg & MBA from Tier 3 collages in India.
My scores are as follows,
need to know how much score will be good for me to get into IIM/ ISB
4. I am looking for my 2nd MBA just because to enhance leadership attributes and move to strategy / Consulting firm. I am not working as Team lead position but need to move to Sr Leadership position. This Tier 1 collages MBA can give me that boost to achieve my success and that desired position.
Thanks......

Hi There,
Thankyou for providing additional details about your profile. With 10 years of work ex you maybe on the outer age range of applicants. Have you looked at PGPMAX or other executive options. They might save you some opportunity cost. Since you are a team lead im sure you have good leadership and team work experience to display.
Your extra curricular and community involvement helps in making your profile well rounded.
Regarding GMAT score get a 700 to be safe. Although with your higher number of work ex you may have the benefit of scoring a little below average. You have a good profile to get into ISB and IIMs. Hope this helps. Good Luck !

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Hi lohit16,

Academically you have a good profile, the Masters and the IIT brand help too. 710 GMAT is a good score to have too. Professionally, you seem to be doing well as well. Our worry is that your profile seems to be evolving more on the operations side, whereas your interests as well as your PG Diploma lies on the Marketing side.
B-schools like to hear a well-knit well-chalked out story. The next step for you should be to align your MBA story with your strengths. There is no harm is aiming for marketing, but can you demonstrate an aptitude using examples in your history, or should you leave it off the table for now? Clearly written essays will make or break the plot for you now.

We'd like to have a discussion in detail. Feel free to reach out.

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Hi ankur2406,

Marine engineers add to the diversity of ISB every year, and your profile is no exception. Good academics so far and good professional experience.

A score of 680-700 should be good to make your profile competitive. Our experience with profiles such as yours is that clarity in terms of why MBA and your goals will be crucial to your application. We also recommend that you start thinking in this direction, as it will be the essence of your application.

Feel free to reach out for a detailed discussion.

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Hi NewArrival,

Thanks for sharing more information.
An MBA would definitely help you move into a senior leadership position. While consulting is difficult to break into post 10 years of work experience, you will find plenty of senior general management and senior program management roles. A score of 700 should be good, though a 680 can also get you through with good essays.
The expectation from you would be that you are professionally accomplished and are able to display ample leadership potential. Demonstrating this in your essays would be the key to your application.

Feel free to reach out for a detailed discussion.

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Hi All,

I am a software IT professional with a B.tech degree and will complete 4 years in the industry in August 2017. I have worked in Cognizant for this entire period and had the opportunity to work in onsite, Zurich, for four months and have led and delivered few projects since then.. The stay there was quite successful and i received a lot of appreciation for the same.
I got my first promotion in August 2014 and was promoted again in April 2016. My last two ratings have also been first.

I have been involved in sports(Cricket, table tennis, badminton and volleyball) and cultural activities since college days and have even led few sports and event teams during this period and won few awards as well.
I plan to take GMAT in September this year.
My academics :
10th : 92.8 %
12th : 92.75 %
B.Tech : 8.63

Kindly evaluate my profile and suggest the score I should target to get into ISB?

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Hi All,

I am presently working as a Software professional and below are my details. Please evaluate my profile:
1- For the past two years I was working for Deloitte Consulting.
2- Presently working for a start up as a Team lead.

Work Experience:
Two years as an Abap developer in Deloitte. Got many appreciation and awards during my tenure in Deloitte.
I was also the thread lead of one of their initiative.
Presently working as a team lead in one of the start ups where we have successfully implemented the GST.

By November I will be having 3 years of work experience.

Academics:
10th-93%
12th-84%
Undergrad: 80%

Extra-curricular activities;
1-A professional Odissi Dancer. I have done my PG in odissi.
2-A Lalit Kala academy winner for painting.
3- I am associated with a NGO, where I take Toefl classes for the students who aspire to study abroad.
4-I was the cultural secretary in my college. I had successfully organized many national and International events(IYF-Indian Youth festival).
5-I had also organized a Blood donation camp for around 10K people.
6-I was also the cultural event lead during my tenure in Deloitte.

I am going to take my GMAT next week.

So please let me know if my profile can match up to the class profile of an ISB grad.

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Sudeshna Mohanty