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Figured I'd post some high-level details and get folks to weigh in:

25 y/o LGBTQ+ Asian F

GMAT: 770 (Q48 V48)

GPA: 3.75 from US News T10 School

Work Experience: Product Manager with a social impact-focus tech company (think like Watershed, Kiva, etc.). Promoted from a Strategy & Ops role after 1 year -- very fast for the company. Started career in MBB / T2 consulting and was top-rated before I left. 4 YoE at matriculation. Very strong work impact, my projects are consistently highlighted in national news.

Extracurriculars: Lead impact investing for my tech company with strong ROI. Co-founded and advised an education nonprofit, volunteer in local education initiatives. Lead ERGs at work with high exec visibility, including LGBTQ+ stuff :-). Admissions for UG. Athlete.

Anything I should focus on?
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Hey earthgirlie,

Thanks for sharing your profile, your profile appears impressive and showcases a strong potential for success in MBA programs. To begin, we would like to congratulate you on a stellar GMAT score. It's important to remember that admissions decisions are multifaceted and depend on various factors. Here are a few areas to consider focusing on to enhance your application:

Differentiation: While your profile demonstrates exceptional accomplishments and experiences, it's crucial to highlight what sets you apart from other applicants. Showcase your unique perspectives as an LGBTQ+ Asian woman and how your background has shaped your goals and approach to leadership. Emphasize the tangible impact you have made in your professional and extracurricular roles. Highlight specific examples of how your work has positively affected your company, community, and the causes you are passionate about. Quantify your achievements and showcase the results you have generated.

Leadership Potential: MBA programs value candidates who can demonstrate strong leadership potential. Highlight your experience in leading impact investing, co-founding a nonprofit, and taking on leadership roles in ERGs. Showcase how you have motivated and influenced others, and discuss your vision for driving positive change in the business world.

Career Goals and Alignment: Clearly articulate your short-term and long-term career goals and how an MBA will help you achieve them. Connect your past experiences, skills, and aspirations to the specific resources, programs, and opportunities offered by the target business schools.

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Figured I'd post some high-level details and get folks to weigh in:

25 y/o LGBTQ+ Asian F

GMAT: 770 (Q48 V48)

GPA: 3.75 from US News T10 School

Work Experience: Product Manager with a social impact-focus tech company (think like Watershed, Kiva, etc.). Promoted from a Strategy & Ops role after 1 year -- very fast for the company. Started career in MBB / T2 consulting and was top-rated before I left. 4 YoE at matriculation. Very strong work impact, my projects are consistently highlighted in national news.

Extracurriculars: Lead impact investing for my tech company with strong ROI. Co-founded and advised an education nonprofit, volunteer in local education initiatives. Lead ERGs at work with high exec visibility, including LGBTQ+ stuff :-). Admissions for UG. Athlete.

Anything I should focus on?
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Hey all,

I wanted your views on my profile.

Thanks in advance!

Target Schools, programs and year:
- Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, MIT and Wharton.
- Full Time MBA
- 24 or 25 In-take (still deciding)

Demographics:
- Male
- 25
- India
- Have a green card

Education:
- B. Sc. (Hons) Economics and Finance, Ashoka University
- Minor in Entrepreneurship
- GPA: 3.81/4.0; graduated Magna cum Laude
- GRE: 330/340; considering taking the GMAT

Extracurriculars:
- Director of Rotary Club at University
- Founding Member, Consulting Club at University
- French Language Certification (A2)

Work Experience:
- 9 months at a RE-focused private equity fund; worked with a portfolio company's leadership
- c.2 years at EY-Parthenon in their education practice; received an early promotion and a corporate award for high-impact
- 10 months and counting at a mid-market PE fund in their portfolio value creation and origination team; role is a little unique as we are also involved with the deal process and in deal origination

Post MBA Goals:

- Not crystal clear yet
- Potentially work at my family business; c.$15M in revenue and involved in capacity and EV charger production
- Alternatively join a VC fund in the States

In particular, I want your views on:

- School selection; which schools do I have a realistic chance at?
- Do you think I should retake the GMAT/GRE or is my score adequate?
- Should I look to apply in 2024 or do I have enough experience to apply in R2 of this academic cycle?

Appreciate the help! Thank you :)
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Hey all,

I'm looking at applying to Wharton in R2 this year or R1 next year. My profile is below. Can you give me some advice on whether my current experience makes me a competitive candidate?

Thanks in advance!

Target Schools, programs and year:
- Harvard, MIT and Wharton
- Full Time MBA
- 24 or 25 In-take (still deciding)

Demographics:
- Male
- 25
- India
- Have a green card

Education:
- B. Sc. (Hons) Economics and Finance, Ashoka University
- Minor in Entrepreneurship
- GPA: 3.81/4.0; graduated Magna cum Laude
- GRE: 330/340; considering taking the GMAT

Extracurriculars:
- Director of Rotary Club at University
- Founding Member, Consulting Club at University
- French Language Certification (A2)

Work Experience:
- 9 months at a RE-focused private equity fund; worked with a portfolio company's leadership
- c.2 years at EY-Parthenon in their education practice; received an early promotion and a corporate award for high-impact
- 10 months and counting in a European mid-market PE fund in their portfolio value creation and origination team; role is a little unique as we are also involved with the deal process and in deal origination
- Board Observer Role at Family Business; c.$15M in revenue and involved in capacitor and EV charger production
- Board Observer Role at Portfolio Company

Post MBA Goals:

- Not crystal clear yet
- Potentially work at my family business; c.$15M in revenue and involved in capacity and EV charger production
- Alternatively join a VC fund in the States

In particular, I want your views on:

- School selection; which schools do I have a realistic chance at?
- Do you think I should retake the GMAT/GRE or is my score adequate?
- Should I look to apply in 2024 or do I have enough experience to apply in R2 of this academic cycle?
- Does having a greencard make a difference to the strength of the application (as getting jobs may be easier)?

Appreciate the help! Thank you :)
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Hey all,

I'm looking at applying to Wharton in R2 this year or R1 next year. My profile is below. Can you give me some advice on whether my current experience makes me a competitive candidate?

Thanks in advance!

Target Schools, programs and year:
- Harvard, MIT and Wharton
- Full Time MBA
- 24 or 25 In-take (still deciding)

Demographics:
- Male
- 25
- India
- Have a green card

Education:
- B. Sc. (Hons) Economics and Finance, Ashoka University
- Minor in Entrepreneurship
- GPA: 3.81/4.0; graduated Magna cum Laude
- GRE: 330/340; considering taking the GMAT

Extracurriculars:
- Director of Rotary Club at University
- Founding Member, Consulting Club at University
- French Language Certification (A2)

Work Experience:
- 9 months at a RE-focused private equity fund; worked with a portfolio company's leadership
- c.2 years at EY-Parthenon in their education practice; received an early promotion and a corporate award for high-impact
- 10 months and counting in a European mid-market PE fund in their portfolio value creation and origination team; role is a little unique as we are also involved with the deal process and in deal origination
- Board Observer Role at Family Business; c.$15M in revenue and involved in capacitor and EV charger production
- Board Observer Role at Portfolio Company

Post MBA Goals:

- Not crystal clear yet
- Potentially work at my family business; c.$15M in revenue and involved in capacity and EV charger production
- Alternatively join a VC fund in the States

In particular, I want your views on:

- School selection; which schools do I have a realistic chance at?
- Do you think I should retake the GMAT/GRE or is my score adequate?
- Should I look to apply in 2024 or do I have enough experience to apply in R2 of this academic cycle?
- Does having a greencard make a difference to the strength of the application (as getting jobs may be easier)?

Appreciate the help! Thank you :)
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Your profile is very strong indeed and with the advantage of a green card (yes, that makes you even more attractive to schools outside of M7, especially) :D

For M7 schools, you could consider retaking the GRE or taking the GMAT, whichever suits you best. Since you are a young applicant with great potential, the very competitive schools would be happy to see you score 330+ on the GRE or 750+ on the GMAT.

I'm a little torn on whether or not you should apply this year. One thing is for sure though, working in private equity for an extended period of time will significantly boost your resume. This is especially true if your current position is quartered at the home office for this fund.

As for the rest of the points I think you know the drill. Research well and think through your goals and strategy. If you're aiming for PE (for example), it's imperative that you demonstrate your intimate knowledge of the current state of the PE industry in the geographic region you're targeting and, if applicable, present your network in this area. To illustrate, recent shifts in deal-making and fundraising due to interest rate increases, inflation, and geopolitical events, including the conflict in Ukraine, have had a significant impact on the PE industry, affecting both recruitment and funding of leveraged transactions. As a result, business schools expect a realistic assessment of how your background can strategically position you in the PE industry, specifically for a particular sector or region.

In addition, transitioning into a Tier 1 consulting role can also eventually serve as a viable path in a new geography, especially after you have established solid credibility in your preferred sector in the new region. Entrepreneurship or family business goals are good ideas too, depend on what you seek. I would say showcase a vision that goes beyond the monetary benefits and is both motivational and aspirational.

Thorough research and a well-structured plan outlining your path to achieving your goals will undoubtedly prove critical to standing out from the crowd and ensuring your success.

Best wishes

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Hello rs3003,
I hope you are doing well. Your profile seems quite competitive and well-rounded, making you a strong candidate for top MBA programs. Harvard, MIT Sloan, and Wharton are all highly regarded MBA programs. Given your academic achievements, work experience, and extracurricular involvement, you have a competitive profile for these schools.

Your GRE score of 330 is quite strong and should generally be considered competitive for these schools. If you feel you can perform even better on the GMAT and believe it could strengthen your application, then consider taking it. However, if you're confident in your GRE score and want to focus more on other aspects of your application, it might not be necessary to retake the exam.

Your work experience is on the lower side for MBA programs, but not necessarily a deal-breaker. You have about 3 years of experience currently, and while some top programs prefer candidates with more experience, your accomplishments and the uniqueness of your roles could compensate for this. Applying in R2 of this academic cycle might be possible, but you'll need to craft a compelling narrative about your short but impactful career trajectory.

Having a green card can positively impact your application in terms of potential job prospects post-MBA. It can demonstrate your commitment to staying and contributing to the U.S. job market after graduation, which could be a positive factor for admissions committees. However, keep in mind that admissions decisions are holistic and consider multiple factors. Your academic achievements, work experience, extracurriculars, and your ability to articulate your goals and fit with the program are also crucial.

Overall, you have a competitive profile that aligns well with top MBA programs. You can apply to Harvard, MIT Sloan, and Wharton with confidence. Your green card can be a positive factor, but remember that the entirety of your application will be evaluated. Focus on showcasing your unique experiences, achievements, and your potential for making an impact in your post-MBA career.

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rs3003
Hey all,

I'm looking at applying to Wharton in R2 this year or R1 next year. My profile is below. Can you give me some advice on whether my current experience makes me a competitive candidate?

Thanks in advance!

Target Schools, programs and year:
- Harvard, MIT and Wharton
- Full Time MBA
- 24 or 25 In-take (still deciding)

Demographics:
- Male
- 25
- India
- Have a green card

Education:
- B. Sc. (Hons) Economics and Finance, Ashoka University
- Minor in Entrepreneurship
- GPA: 3.81/4.0; graduated Magna cum Laude
- GRE: 330/340; considering taking the GMAT

Extracurriculars:
- Director of Rotary Club at University
- Founding Member, Consulting Club at University
- French Language Certification (A2)

Work Experience:
- 9 months at a RE-focused private equity fund; worked with a portfolio company's leadership
- c.2 years at EY-Parthenon in their education practice; received an early promotion and a corporate award for high-impact
- 10 months and counting in a European mid-market PE fund in their portfolio value creation and origination team; role is a little unique as we are also involved with the deal process and in deal origination
- Board Observer Role at Family Business; c.$15M in revenue and involved in capacitor and EV charger production
- Board Observer Role at Portfolio Company

Post MBA Goals:

- Not crystal clear yet
- Potentially work at my family business; c.$15M in revenue and involved in capacity and EV charger production
- Alternatively join a VC fund in the States

In particular, I want your views on:

- School selection; which schools do I have a realistic chance at?
- Do you think I should retake the GMAT/GRE or is my score adequate?
- Should I look to apply in 2024 or do I have enough experience to apply in R2 of this academic cycle?
- Does having a greencard make a difference to the strength of the application (as getting jobs may be easier)?

Appreciate the help! Thank you :)
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I am preparing for GMAT now and I am planning to take exam in next 3-4 months
My profile is
Class 10 : 85.85% (west Bengal board)
Class 12: 84% (West Bengal board)
Graduation : 45.45% ( Calcutta University)
1st MBA : 71% ( Globsyn Business School collaboration with Malaysia University of Science and Technology)

I have done some certification course like Financial modelling, Financial analysis, credit underwriting from Udemy

Target GMAT score 720+

*During 1st MBA I was active volunteer of my college Ngo and serve to my society
* Arranged different program in my MBA colleges

Work ex :
1. Working in AML field for last 2.5 year in US Mortgage Company. Handled different project like marketing campaign, process automation, new process development and handled a team of 20 people from Us. I have trained 10+ trainees under me. Interacting with US client daily basis to help them to get thei dream home

2. Done internship in Forex market ( Technical and Fundal analysis)

3. 15 days live project in customer diligence in Spencer's

I know my red flag is graduation marks. But I am planning to do 2nd MBA from a top tire school.
Please suggest which school should I target for

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I am preparing for GMAT now and I am planning to take exam in next 3-4 months
My profile is
Class 10 : 85.85% (west Bengal board)
Class 12: 84% (West Bengal board)
Graduation : 45.45% ( Calcutta University)
1st MBA : 71% ( Globsyn Business School collaboration with Malaysia University of Science and Technology)

I have done some certification course like Financial modelling, Financial analysis, credit underwriting from Udemy

Target GMAT score 720+

*During 1st MBA I was active volunteer of my college Ngo and serve to my society
* Arranged different program in my MBA colleges

Work ex :
1. Working in AML field for last 2.5 year in US Mortgage Company. Handled different project like marketing campaign, process automation, new process development and handled a team of 20 people from Us. I have trained 10+ trainees under me. Interacting with US client daily basis to help them to get thei dream home

2. Done internship in Forex market ( Technical and Fundal analysis)

3. 15 days live project in customer diligence in Spencer's

I know my red flag is graduation marks. But I am planning to do 2nd MBA from a top tire school.
Please suggest which school should I target for

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You are relatively less experienced for 1 year MBA programs or a 2-year MBA in the US, however, if you give yourself some more time to enhance your profile for a top-tier MBA abroad you could grab projects and professional opportunities that add a new dimension to your portfolio. The profile enhancement could show as a take-off point in your career graph depending on your goals. For example, in a strategic role in a startup or in consulting where you get hands-on experience in the building blocks of businesses, negotiate an international assignment, or get into beginner roles in an industry you want to break into post-MBA. I feel there would be no dearth of opportunities for someone young and ambitious. :)

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Wharton has been a dream school of mine for quite some time but I'm hesitant in even applying. Would anybody kindly evaluate my profile and share some insights?

Background and nationality: Indian
Undergrad: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecomm Engineering from a top public university in India (Nationally, ranked 10th in engineering)
GPA (3.33/4)
GRE (323 160 Q, 163 V) I underperformed on the day and am planning a retake.
Looking to join an MBA program in August 2024
Already applied to: Emory Goizueta, Georgetown McDonough, Cambridge Judge
Shortlisted Schools: Oxford Said, Cornell Johnson, Dartmouth Tuck, NYU Stern, UNC Kenan Flagler
Work Experience and Leadership:

3 years at a major digital marketing agency where I was part of a founding team that helped set up a service delivery centre in India for the agency. Led a significant amount of knowledge transfer from international teams to set up the practice. Led discovery sessions and requirements gathering for every new client the Indian business unit onboarded for the marketing platforms practice for the first six months. Onboarded roughly 15 accounts in total over this period and trained 70+ new joiners. Worked directly with business unit head in talent acquisition- screening, managing job posts, ATS, and vendors (job portals, hiring agencies). Headcount grew from 4 to 200 in 6 months, interviewed hundreds of candidates and filled 80+ open positions.

Close to 3 years at Goldman Sachs working in the Asset Management marketing team. Led go-to-market activities on digital channels for 7 ETFs, managed performance marketing campaigns targeted at fund distributors, institutional investors and family offices that led to gross sales of over $476 mn, led post-merger integration workstreams for platform integrations, rebranding, website reskinning, rebranding of over 370 funds. I also lead the SEO function within Asset Management Marketing.

Lead the mentorship program for the entire Asset Management marketing team under direct supervision of the Asset Management CMO.

Led 3 person team to regional finals of Analyst Impact Fund, where teams identify nonprofits that are tackling global challenges and pitch innovative solutions to the firm’s leadership.

After junior year in college interned at an Indian NGO where I did fieldwork in rural India, directly mobilizing 150 individuals for rural development projects such as canal digging, shed construction, cultivating a school kitchen garden. Built a lead list for fundraising. Organized collection camps that raised over 1 metric tonne of material and $24,000 in monetary contributions. Worked directly with organization leadership to launch a range of upcylced products to monetize surplus material by producing and marketing a range of upcycled sustainable lifestyle products (bags, accessories). Set up kiosks at collection drives, earned $1200 gross sales in pilot.

Post MBA goals: Long term is to set up a PE firm focused on deploying growth equity in India. Short term is to transition from Asset Management marketing to a more core finance role in IB, preferably in FSG an group.

Anything else?
Organizer of film festival at university
Co-founded graphic design and creative club in high school

Many thanks for your consideration
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I am aware that my profile is fairly average but would still appreciate some feedback. My GRE score leaves a lot to be desired. While I am preparing for a retake, I'm finding it difficult to balance work with prep at the moment. Am I completely deluded in thinking of applying to Wharton?

Background and nationality: Indian, male, age 29, 31 at program completion
Undergrad: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecomm Engineering from a top public university in India (Nationally ranked 10th in engineering)
GPA: 7.53/10, roughly translates to 3.33/4
GRE (323 160 Q, 163 V) I underperformed on the day and have a retake scheduled this week
Looking to join an MBA program in August 2024
Already applied to: Emory Goizueta, Georgetown McDonough, Cambridge Judge
Other Shortlisted Schools: Oxford Said, Cornell Johnson, Dartmouth Tuck, NYU Stern, UNC Kenan Flagler

Work Experience and Leadership (~6.5 yrs at time of joining program):

Post college experience:
3 years at a major US digital marketing agency where I started as part of a founding team that helped set up a service delivery centre in India for the agency. Led a significant amount of knowledge transfer from international teams to set up the practice. Led discovery sessions and requirements gathering for every new client the Indian business unit onboarded for the marketing platforms practice for the first six months. Onboarded roughly 15 accounts (including several Fortune 500 and 100 accounts) over this period and trained 70+ new joiners. Worked directly with business unit head in talent acquisition- screening, managing job posts, ATS, and vendors (job portals, hiring agencies). Headcount grew from 4 to 200 in 6 months, interviewed hundreds of candidates and filled 80+ open positions. Was the lead consultant on several client accounts with demonstrated impact on business KPIs like engagement, conversions and CAC

Most recent experience:
Close to 3 years at Goldman Sachs working in the Asset Management marketing team. Led go-to-market activities on digital channels for 7 ETFs, managed performance marketing campaigns targeted at fund distributors, institutional investors and family offices that led to gross sales of over $476 mn, led a 25 member team for post-merger integration workstreams for platform integrations, rebranding, website reskinning, rebranding of over 370 funds. I also lead the SEO function within Asset Management Marketing. My role involves a lot of cross functional collaboration across sales, tech, portfolio managers, investment and product strategists. I am also directly exposed to the investment research and thought leadership that is produced by the investing teams as that is a key component of our marketing messaging.

I am the program manager of the mentoring initiative entire Asset Management marketing team (roughly 80 people) under direct supervision of the Asset Management CMO.

I led 3 person team to regional finals of Goldman Sachs Analyst Impact Fund, where teams identify nonprofits that are tackling global challenges and pitch innovative solutions to the firm’s leadership.

Older experience:

After junior year in college interned at an Indian NGO called Goonj where I did fieldwork in a economically disadvantaged district of rural India that was a hotbed of Maoist millitancy, directly mobilizing 150 individuals for rural development projects such as canal digging, shed construction, cultivating a school kitchen garden. Built a lead list for fundraising. Organized collection camps that raised over 1 metric tonne of material and $24,000 in monetary contributions. Worked directly with organization leadership to launch a range of upcylced products to monetize surplus material by producing and marketing a range of upcycled sustainable lifestyle products (bags, accessories). Set up kiosks at collection drives, earned $1200 gross sales in pilot.

Post MBA goals: Long term is to set up a PE firm focused on deploying growth equity in India. Short term is to transition from Asset Management marketing to a more core finance role in IB, preferably in an FSG Group (still trying to figure out if this indeed is the best option for me). Currently networking within Goldman across Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management and self-learning to prepare for the transition. Looking for a pre-MBA internship and am actively reaching out to people in my network to help land a role. Would appreciate any information around how to secure a pre-MBA internship that can help my transition.

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Co-founded graphic design and creative club in high school

Many thanks for your consideration
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I am aware that my profile is fairly average but would still appreciate some feedback. My GRE score leaves a lot to be desired. While I am preparing for a retake, I'm finding it difficult to balance work with prep at the moment. Am I completely deluded in thinking of applying to Wharton?

Background and nationality: Indian, male, age 29, 31 at program completion
Undergrad: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecomm Engineering from a top public university in India (Nationally ranked 10th in engineering)
GPA: 7.53/10, roughly translates to 3.33/4
GRE (323 160 Q, 163 V) I underperformed on the day and have a retake scheduled this week
Looking to join an MBA program in August 2024
Already applied to: Emory Goizueta, Georgetown McDonough, Cambridge Judge
Other Shortlisted Schools: Oxford Said, Cornell Johnson, Dartmouth Tuck, NYU Stern, UNC Kenan Flagler

Work Experience and Leadership (~6.5 yrs at time of joining program):

Post college experience:
3 years at a major US digital marketing agency where I started as part of a founding team that helped set up a service delivery centre in India for the agency. Led a significant amount of knowledge transfer from international teams to set up the practice. Led discovery sessions and requirements gathering for every new client the Indian business unit onboarded for the marketing platforms practice for the first six months. Onboarded roughly 15 accounts (including several Fortune 500 and 100 accounts) over this period and trained 70+ new joiners. Worked directly with business unit head in talent acquisition- screening, managing job posts, ATS, and vendors (job portals, hiring agencies). Headcount grew from 4 to 200 in 6 months, interviewed hundreds of candidates and filled 80+ open positions. Was the lead consultant on several client accounts with demonstrated impact on business KPIs like engagement, conversions and CAC

Most recent experience:
Close to 3 years at Goldman Sachs working in the Asset Management marketing team. Led go-to-market activities on digital channels for 7 ETFs, managed performance marketing campaigns targeted at fund distributors, institutional investors and family offices that led to gross sales of over $476 mn, led a 25 member team for post-merger integration workstreams for platform integrations, rebranding, website reskinning, rebranding of over 370 funds. I also lead the SEO function within Asset Management Marketing. My role involves a lot of cross functional collaboration across sales, tech, portfolio managers, investment and product strategists. I am also directly exposed to the investment research and thought leadership that is produced by the investing teams as that is a key component of our marketing messaging.

I am the program manager of the mentoring initiative entire Asset Management marketing team (roughly 80 people) under direct supervision of the Asset Management CMO.

I led 3 person team to regional finals of Goldman Sachs Analyst Impact Fund, where teams identify nonprofits that are tackling global challenges and pitch innovative solutions to the firm’s leadership.

Older experience:

After junior year in college interned at an Indian NGO called Goonj where I did fieldwork in a economically disadvantaged district of rural India that was a hotbed of Maoist millitancy, directly mobilizing 150 individuals for rural development projects such as canal digging, shed construction, cultivating a school kitchen garden. Built a lead list for fundraising. Organized collection camps that raised over 1 metric tonne of material and $24,000 in monetary contributions. Worked directly with organization leadership to launch a range of upcylced products to monetize surplus material by producing and marketing a range of upcycled sustainable lifestyle products (bags, accessories). Set up kiosks at collection drives, earned $1200 gross sales in pilot.

Post MBA goals: Long term is to set up a PE firm focused on deploying growth equity in India. Short term is to transition from Asset Management marketing to a more core finance role in IB, preferably in an FSG Group (still trying to figure out if this indeed is the best option for me). Currently networking within Goldman across Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management and self-learning to prepare for the transition. Looking for a pre-MBA internship and am actively reaching out to people in my network to help land a role. Would appreciate any information around how to secure a pre-MBA internship that can help my transition.

Anything else?
Organizer of film festival at university
Co-founded graphic design and creative club in high school

Many thanks for your consideration
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👋 Hey smukherjee42,

I came across your profile evaluation query on the forum and thought I'd reach out to offer some assistance from my own experience.

So here is what I would suggest:

Your profile showcases a robust blend of experiences that span across sectors like digital marketing and asset management, which lends uniqueness to your application. Here's a deeper look into the elements of your profile:

Strengths:

➡️ Diverse Experience 🌐: Your work in digital marketing and at Goldman Sachs offers a comprehensive understanding of both the marketing and financial sectors. Setting up a service delivery center and engaging in significant client onboarding at the marketing agency is a strong point.

➡️ Leadership and Impact 🚀: Leading the go-to-market strategies for ETFs at Goldman Sachs, managing performance marketing campaigns, and being responsible for significant gross sales are substantial achievements. Your leadership role in post-merger integration and SEO function further fortifies this.

➡️ Community and Social Initiatives 🌍: Your internship at Goonj and the tangible impacts you created in rural India adds depth and showcases your commitment to community development.

➡️ Extracurricular Activities 🎨: The involvement in the film festival at university and co-founding a graphic design club demonstrates creativity and initiative beyond work.

Areas of Improvement & Detailed Suggestions:

➡️ GRE Score Enhancement 📈: While 323 is a decent score, bumping it up to 330+ can enhance the application, especially given the competitive demographic.
➡️ Example: Allocate focused hours for GRE prep, particularly for the Quant section. Engage in mock tests and time-bound problem-solving.

➡️ Clear Transition Plan 🔍: Clarify and substantiate your short-term goal to transition into IB. Articulate how an MBA will facilitate this transition and why it's crucial for your long-term vision.
➡️ Example: Seek feedback from industry professionals to understand the critical skills required in IB and how an MBA can bridge your existing skills with the desired ones.

➡️ Pre-MBA Internship 🏢: Given your long-term goal of setting up a PE firm, gaining experience in private equity, even if it's a short stint, can be beneficial.
➡️ Example: Connect with PE professionals on LinkedIn, express your aspirations, and seek advice or opportunities for pre-MBA internships.

Relevant Schools 🏫:

➡️ Dream: Cornell, Kellogg, Tuck.
➡️ Competitive: NYU Stern, Duke Fuqua, USC Marshall, UNC.
➡️ Safe: Emory Goizueta, Foster, Georgetown McDonough.

Your aspirations to set up a PE firm focusing on growth equity in India align well with your background and experiences. With a well-articulated narrative and strong application elements, your profile holds promise for several top-tier MBA programs.

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26 M Indian Engineer
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- Worked in Product companny for 1.5 Years in India, Then 2.5 Years in FAANG in London. Promoted once.
- Got a diploma in Philosophy fron University of Cambridge
- Worked on a Startup on the side for a year. The Product was featured in Times Best Inventions 2022.
- Quit my FAANG job, Moved to India, Working full time on Startup for a year. Raised 2 million $, Got some clients.
- GMAT 770

Now, I am looking to quit my startup, it is pivoting in a direction I am personally not interested in.

Wanted to know what are my chances of converting Wharton are.
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- Graduated with 8.21 GPA from NSIT
- Worked in Product companny for 1.5 Years in India, Then 2.5 Years in FAANG in London. Promoted once.
- Got a diploma in Philosophy fron University of Cambridge
- Worked on a Startup on the side for a year. The Product was featured in Times Best Inventions 2022.
- Quit my FAANG job, Moved to India, Working full time on Startup for a year. Raised 2 million $, Got some clients.
- GMAT 770

Now, I am looking to quit my startup, it is pivoting in a direction I am personally not interested in.

Wanted to know what are my chances of converting Wharton are.
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just_another_desi - a few q's before sharing some thoughts:

1. What were your role(s) in the Indian company and FAANG (London): was it Product Management role(s)?
2. What is your current role in the Indian start-up? Pls provide some context on your key activities etc.
3. What are your goals post MBA i.e. which sector/ function/ role are you looking to transition to?

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1. I was a software enginner at FAANG and the Indian company.
2. In the current startup , I am the co-founder/CTO. We are a tech team of 10 members. I setup the entire tech team, Built the initial infrastructure. Before joining full time , I worked as a consultant there and contributed to the POC which luckily got some publicity and the product was mentioned in Time's best inventions 2022. We raised funds , worked on commercialising the product, converted a few clients. I used to be part of almost every process , from setting up the Company , to talking to clients, getting the requirements , raising funds etc.
But officially, My role is CTO.
3. Post MBA I am planning to switch to Consulting. One of our investors is a Mckinsey Alum, And talking to him made me realise that Consultancy would help me broaden my horizon , and the problem solving skill I would develop there would definitely help me if I want to start something again in the future.
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1. I was a software enginner at FAANG and the Indian company.
2. In the current startup , I am the co-founder/CTO. We are a tech team of 10 members. I setup the entire tech team, Built the initial infrastructure. Before joining full time , I worked as a consultant there and contributed to the POC which luckily got some publicity and the product was mentioned in Time's best inventions 2022. We raised funds , worked on commercialising the product, converted a few clients. I used to be part of almost every process , from setting up the Company , to talking to clients, getting the requirements , raising funds etc.
But officially, My role is CTO.
3. Post MBA I am planning to switch to Consulting. One of our investors is a Mckinsey Alum, And talking to him made me realise that Consultancy would help me broaden my horizon , and the problem solving skill I would develop there would definitely help me if I want to start something again in the future.
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just_another_desi - Good profile overall. Some thoughts:

1. Your professional experience is interesting, particularly the FAANG brand and start-up (CTO) stint. A balanced mix of execution (software engineering) and planning (fund-raising etc.) can potentially differentiate your profile. Achievements such as the Time's inventions list, and any other quantified results, can help too.

2. Identifying your skills and learnings from these roles and linking to your goals (i.e. consulting) would be crucial. Some questions to ponder on: why consulting? what domain within consulting (generalist/ boutique)? why you (i.e vs others)? what are your transferable skills? what's the plan-B (given that consulting is quite competitive)? how will an MBA help? why Wharton (or any other target school)?

3. GMAT is strong, and GPA (undergrad pedigree) is fine. While you haven't mentioned ECs, having anecdotes around any activities you're involved in beyond work can help. Aim to highlight how these learnings will translate to your journey in/ post MBA.

4. While being ambitious is good, always consider applying to a mix of ambitious and reach/ safe schools, to diversify the risk.

Hope this helps a bit. Feel free to reach out through the link below for a deeper chat.

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Thanks a lot for responding in detail.

Regarding extracurriculars, There's nothing extraordinary. I was part of the football team. I've been interested in Philosophy , and started a club in my Undergrad, which explains why I was interested in the Diploma as well.
I did some volunteering for the Cambridge library, Not too impactful though.

MBA is not a must for me, So If I pursue , I wish to do my MBA from target schools only.

Do you think my profile stands a chance for Wharton?
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Thanks a lot for responding in detail.

Regarding extracurriculars, There's nothing extraordinary. I was part of the football team. I've been interested in Philosophy , and started a club in my Undergrad, which explains why I was interested in the Diploma as well.
I did some volunteering for the Cambridge library, Not too impactful though.

MBA is not a must for me, So If I pursue , I wish to do my MBA from target schools only.

Do you think my profile stands a chance for Wharton?
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just_another_desi - at admitStreet, we avoid speculating on chances at particular B-schools based on an initial assessment (such as the one here).

Broadly though, your profile and scores are good. Would suggest making a strong application/ narrative to increase your chances!

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26 M Indian Engineer
- Graduated with 8.21 GPA from NSIT
- Worked in Product companny for 1.5 Years in India, Then 2.5 Years in FAANG in London. Promoted once.
- Got a diploma in Philosophy fron University of Cambridge
- Worked on a Startup on the side for a year. The Product was featured in Times Best Inventions 2022.
- Quit my FAANG job, Moved to India, Working full time on Startup for a year. Raised 2 million $, Got some clients.
- GMAT 770

Now, I am looking to quit my startup, it is pivoting in a direction I am personally not interested in.

Wanted to know what are my chances of converting Wharton are.
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Question, any particular reason why Wharton?

Profile is definitely strong, I'm just curious to know why Wharton specifically.

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26 M Indian Engineer
- Graduated with 8.21 GPA from NSIT
- Worked in Product companny for 1.5 Years in India, Then 2.5 Years in FAANG in London. Promoted once.
- Got a diploma in Philosophy fron University of Cambridge
- Worked on a Startup on the side for a year. The Product was featured in Times Best Inventions 2022.
- Quit my FAANG job, Moved to India, Working full time on Startup for a year. Raised 2 million $, Got some clients.
- GMAT 770

Now, I am looking to quit my startup, it is pivoting in a direction I am personally not interested in.

Wanted to know what are my chances of converting Wharton are.
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Hi,
Strong profile where specific highlights are: GMAT(and a high GPA) + international experience + proven success as entrepreneur.
The good thing is, Wharton regularly takes admits from NSIT, so there is some college brand recognition already. I would suggest you reach out to Wharton students from NSIT as part of your research on the b-school.

I understand the desire to do an MBA from a top b-school. You can add a few others to your list to maximize your chances of admission.


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