Jul 19: Everything you wanted to know about MBA Admissions

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Everything you wanted to know about MBA Admissions with ARINGO

Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 09:30 AM PST | 10:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM EDT

Join our exclusive session where ARINGO's team of MBA Admissions Consulting experts will be delighted to address all your inquiries related to MBA admissions. Gain valuable insights into various aspects, including the meticulous school selection process, key factors that schools seek in applicants, ideal timing for applications, available scholarships, and any other queries you may have that will assist you in your MBA journey.

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Sajjad1994 · Answer

Thank you ARINGO for joining, Let’s start the session

ARINGO · Answer

Thanks for hosting this session!
Hi everyone, I am really excited to be here.
My name is Shimri Winters
I hold a BA in computer science and an MBA from the London Business School

I head the strategey at ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting (http://www.ARINGO.com) we help candidates get accepted into top business schools, even with lower-than-average GMAT scores (I have a 660 😊 )

For a detailed profile review, please send me your CV, GMAT score, school wish list and any other info to Shimriw@ARINGO.com

Now let’s get the questions started!

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Welcome Everyone! To the live chat

You can start asking your questions

ARINGO · Answer

Let me get this chat going and ask a question (and answer it )

The question is, should I rush and apply in R1 or wait and apply in R2?

In theory, R1 is always better. The chances might be slightly higher for both acceptance and scholarships and even if they were the same, you want to know the answers by November, in case you need to apply to some backup options as well.

BUT R2 with a better application (CV, essays, recommendation etc.) is always better. 
or in other words 
20+ points in the GMAT R2 ALWAYS beats R1

So only apply when you are ready!

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Question ................... Indian male 28years
Btech:- 70% ( Top 20% percentile of my class)
GMAT 760 (Q50,V42)

target colleges:-
1) TEPPER
2) McCOMBS
3) KENAN FLAGLER
4) EMORY
5) KELLEY
Professional details and achievements

It will be rusty for sure but will try to keep to the point:-

1) worked as systems engineer for 1 year in Infosys on a project of AT&T
2) right now working in a Public sector bank for 4yrs as manager.
3) I handle my branches’ foreign exchange department of over 500cr and manage team of 20 people. I also have 8 branches under me.
4) this last FY 19-20 I with my team was able to increase the forex turnover by 50cr. Only branch in mumbai to have increased the turnover
5) I with my team steered my branch in attaining first place in India for multicurrency travel cards. We issued cards with worth over 2lakh USD
6) I was head of my colleges national tech fest in which atleast 50 colleges participated
7) we won first prize in tech fest of many colleges in robot competition.
8) I have helped in furthering financial inclusion in my village. As people came to know that I am in bank they were more happy to keep in touch with me and open account in a bank.
9) in my village there are many vendors whom I have helped in doing their txn via digital banking. Which in turn have resulted in increasing their profit about 4-5 times
10) I have also taught students in my village for 4 months

ARINGO · Answer

WOW, sounds like you have the full package. - Great work experience. especially with all the achievements in the bank! - GREAT GMAT! - Nice extracurricular activities - and the "extra" mile with the prizes you won, and volunteering you do / did All in all, I think your profile is super strong (feel free to reach out on shimriw@ARINGO.com if you are looking for assistance with your application!) School list seems SUPER DOABLE, and you should be up for some serious scholarship money too if you write some stellar apps GOOD LUCK!

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Question .............. Sex: Female
Age: 27
Nationality: Indian
Education:

1. Bachelor’s in Architecture (2016) -GPA 7/10
2. Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning (2020)- GPA 3/4
Work experience: 2.5 years
Highlights:
1. Worked for a year in Design team of Tata Housing to develop a new design brands for the future projects of the luxury and affordable segments.
2. Worked as a Research Associate at CEPT Research and Development Foundation to develop planning principles for cities to undertake while growing around metro systems in Indian cities. Authored a graphic intensive manual circulated to all city planning department across India that was ratified by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
3. Currently working with National Institute of Urban Affairs to prepare the Master Plan for Delhi 2041.
4. Briefly interned with Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. to research on a new city level initiative to promote biofuel led public transport for the city of Panaji.
Extra-curricular activities:
1. Elected as a Cultural Secretary at Goa College of Architecture. Successfully hosted “Vistara” the largest cultural and academic event in the state.
2. Elected as a Cultural Secretary at CEPT University. Successfully hosted department and institution level events. Initiated new events to promote student gathering and knowledge sharing.
3. Volunteered to in a research to encourage social engagement in autistic children
What are my chances in the top 15 BS?

ARINGO · Answer

you have two great degrees and a very interesting career progress so far (and unique!!!) we can definitely connect your degrees and career to why MBA. Top 15 are within reach next year, or in 1-2 years, with a high GMAT even top 10. I can’t see a reference to GMAT. that’s the next stepping stone (Once you have a score, which is 700++, we can discuss in details your profile and chances at a top 15... feel free to send me your resume, and GMAT score to shimriw@ARINGO.com and we can take it from there) GOOD LUCK!

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Question .................Hi team, could you please evaluate my profile US colleges with scholarship and suggest what colleges to apply for( I am looking at top 10).
25 y/o Indian female
Education: 10.00 in 10th standard, 92% in 12th Standard. Computer Science engineering degree from tier 2 college, 4 GPA.
Work ex: 3 years with Fidelity International (Falls in top 5 asset management firms in the world), have multiple recognitions here. Internship with Tata Consultancy Services
GMAT: Attempt 1: 710, giving the second attempt soon, aiming for a 750+
Extra curriculars: Always been active participant, have national level Dramatics achievements, lead the dramatics group and have organized multiple state level events.
CSR: Participate in CSR via Fidelity
Other achievements: Co-Authored and Presented a paper at a national conference

ARINGO · Answer

Hi, it sounds like you have an incredible profile. great education, great job (would love to hear about the awards and recognition), and Fidelity is a Tier 1 brand. your main problem today is yoru GMAT and the timing - GMAT is considered low for top 10 universities and will not earn you scholarships. and timing - you have 2 months for R1. My suggestion, ignore R1. only concentrate on the GMAT, and get it up there (750). Then, apply, quietly, in R2. To which schools? with your profile and a 750 (and perhaps our assistance to write AMAZING essays), you could go for any top 10 school. with higher chances / fit to East Coast, finance schools. naturally the lower rank you will go, the higher scholarship chances you may have, so it is up to you (for example, do you go to Kellogg without a scholarship or Michigan Ross with a fat scholarship ? your call) happy to discuss further, once you complete and ace the GMAT

. as always I am on shimriw@ARINGO.com GOOD LUCK!

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Everyone, we have around 10 minutes left in this chat session. Ask your questions quickly

Question ...........Please evaluate:
Female, 28 years old
Colleges I am looking for:MIT, Wharton, Yale, Harvard, Standard, Tuck
Post MBA Goals: consulting, tech CFO
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy (3.49/4 GPA) Master’s Degree in Accountancy, Certified Public Accountant
GMAT goal is 690

Work exp:6 years+
Internship Big 4 Audit in Spain, Big 4 Audit for 3 years (received 2 promotions, received multiple awards), 1.5 years Senior Accountant for a public tech company (implemented SOX compliance framework, won multiple awards), 1.5 year as a Sr. Financial Analyst for same company in FP&A group

Extracurricular Activities:
Professional career - Board of Director member for 2 years for a non-profit and nominated Treasurer for the upcoming year (have been volunteering for 3 years), Volunteer Coordinator for annual walk in hometown for 3 years, Founding Member of a first year steering committee for Women at company.
College - Executive Board member for event planning group on campus 3 plus years, tour guide for 3 years, RA for 3 years.

ARINGO · Answer

its really hard getting into Harvard, Stanford, MIT or Wharton for anyone. and with a 690, very very difficult (nevertheless, we had a 640 get into MIT this year, a 660 get into Harvard, and a 670 get into Wharton. needless to say, they came from a special background!). Your profile sounds exceptional (I still would like to know more

) and with some stellar applications you can definitely make it into some of the above schools (Tuck and Yale for sure!) I still am missing info like: who you are (background), managerial experience, additional extracurricular activities, international experience and more if you send me your CV, GMAT split and any other info to ShimriW@ARINGO.com I will try to give a deeper review and perhaps we can work together on some amazing applications! GOOD LUCK!

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