Ssj30
Hi, okay evaluate my profile:
Background and nationality
Indian, 22, Engineer.
X: 95.83%
XII: 89.84%
Undergrad: 6.62/10 (for reasons which i will address later)
Mine is the top college in the state with very high selectivity (my percentile for the entrance exam was 99.67).
GMAT = 730
Cleared CFA L1
Done a lot of online courses (20+) in all areas (from coding and machine learning to financial markets and strategy)
Work experience:
0.75 years as a technology consultant at Deloitte (consulting)
2 internships during my education (one technical and one in a FinTech startup in finance and operations).
Extracurriculars:
1. Worked as a sponsorship executive in second year for the techno-managerial fest of the college. It is the second largest fest in the city (after that of an IIT in the city). Raised funds of about 200,000 INR.
2. CFO of the same fest (in the third year)
Managed funds of about 3,500,000 INR. (Was responsible for fund allocation and money distribution, tenders, negotiating deals with dealers, procurement and allocation of resources, looking after sectors like infrastructure, lights and sound, logistics, etc)
I also headed a team of 4 subordinates. And worked as a sponsorship sector head with 10 subordinates working under me.
3. I'm also a budding Violinist.
I've cleared grade 5/8 of violin exams by Trinity College, London.
Been learning the instrument for 4+ years.
Volunteering:
Actively working with an NGO that collects leftover food from restaurants and serves it to the poor and underprivileged.
Target schools: HEC Paris, LBS, ESCP, ESSEC.
Post master's goals: Want to get into management consulting.
Reasons for a low GPA:
1. I was diagnosed with clinical depression in the second year. I could not attend college for several months because of that.
2. I ABSOLUTELY HATE engineering.
3. A lot of campus involvement which left me little time to focus on my academics.
Please evaluate my profile and let me know what my chances are.
Thanks.
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Hi
Ssj30,
A pretty strong profile, UG rank, Brand name on Resume and strong extra-curriculars are profile assets.
CFA is an added leverage, you can highlight it in your essays to showcase an interest in pursuing a long term career in finance.
GPA is on the lower side for LBS . You will need to email the school before hand to confirm your eligibilty.
For HEC, ESCP and ESSEC, however with a strong application you will have a fair shot.
However, you would need to be very,very articulate in highlighting your reasons for the low GPA in your essays. Most applicants mention lack of interest in the UG degree and Involvement in Extra-curriculars, so you need to think on how you can differentiate yourself.
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Whatsapp on +91-8810658356 if you want to know more about profiles that got into your target schools and how you can amplify your selection chances.