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Hi Guys, This is a Master thread for all profile evaluation requests for MiM applications. We do not want random profile evaluation threads everywhere on the forum. This will help people get some consolidated (and free ) advice from consultants and help others learn as well.

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Think I had answered your query elsewhere but I will paste here for future reference


My view may be a bit macro compared to the fine details you may have researched for these programs, but I will share it anyway since you asked. If you want to work in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, why would you want to play the game backwards and go to the US first, go through all the hassle and uncertainty, hopefully securing a relevant job in the States in the process, only to move to the Middle East. That does not make much sense to me. You should first find out what kind of companies in the UAE or Saudi Arabia are of interest to you and what their typical recruitment routes are for the different positions. Talk to as many people as possible who are currently working in these companies. People in the industry you are interested in are always looking to recruit, and your genuine interest will result in them giving you lots of meaningful details about how you can make a go of it. If you want to work in the Middle East at some point, I think the European programs or the UK programs (LSE, Imperial) make more sense as there is a strong alumni network (as well as prestige) there.

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I am at a crucial crossroads in my academic and professional journey and would appreciate your insights on the best path forward.
I have a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance (CGPA - 9.8/10) from the University of Mumbai and have completed the US CMA certification (score: 880/1000). Additionally, I have about a year of work experience in Real Estate Valuation. My GMAT Focus score is 565, and my IELTS score is 7.5.
My long-term goal is to build a career in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Valuation. Initially, I would like to work in the USA or Canada (without a strong preference between the two), gain about five years of experience, and then transition to the UAE or Saudi Arabia, where I can earn a high paycheck.
Currently, I have an offer from UT Dallas for the MS Finance program, and I am awaiting decisions from Boston College (MS Finance), HEC Montreal (MS Finance), and ESSEC (Masters in Finance). I also received an offer from EDHEC for their MIM Finance program but declined it due to budget constraints, as I prefer to avoid significant debt and would only consider a manageable loan (around 15 Lakhs INR max) and my parents are ready to provide about 20 Lakhs for my education.
Given my situation, I was considering applying to Babson College's MS Finance program and, since Smith School of Business's Master in Management Finance program is closed this year, waiting until the next intake to apply.
However, I am unsure of the best course of action.
1. Should I move forward with additional applications, wait for the decisions I am expecting, or explore other options?
2. Based on my background and goals, what would you suggest as the best path forward and the best University?
3. I am open to any insights or recommendations you may have.

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It's a bit presumptuous to think that a stellar GMAT score and a strong recommendation from the DE&I company won’t turn things around for you. A high GMAT will demonstrate your academic potential, and the recommendation will corroborate your story of professional dedication.

These may give you more ideas

How winners use optional essays for damage control

Navigating a low GPA in your application


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25 years old from Turkey. Finished one of the best business schools in the country, however my bane of existence is my GPA. I graduated with 2.2/4 due to a couple of reasons: I worked remotely as an analyst for an American DE&I company during almost the entirety of my studies and gave my all to it, which meant I could barely focus on school. I was also struggling with mental health due to my sexual orientation & what it meant in a business world in Turkey (wish I was exaggerating but it really did take its toll on me).

Did an internship at one of the largest private banks in Turkey during my first year, and then another one at a cloud kitchen start-up.

Was an assistant producer at a documentary focused on amplifying the voices of ethnic minority young people across the world.

Would be willing to take GMAT with 2 month of full time prep but I feel like my GPA will result in instant rejection anyway. Not fully confident in my ability to score EXTRA high either in the short amount of time I have with the application & visa process.

I would LOVE Frankfurt School of Business MiM (my dream) or other reputable European business schools but is there any chance for me? Feeling quite desperate. At this point I'm simply aiming for immigration so will probably enroll to CBS International Business School in Germany (not asking for GMAT nor GPA)
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Hello all,

I have just signed up to the gmat club, although the gmat has been on my radar since September of last year. I am from the uk and currently in my 2nd year of undergrad. My A-levels were way below my hopes/expectations, and I received BBB. For personal reasons I ended up at what is very much a non target uni, ranked outside the top 30. Over the last year and a half having come to the conclusion that I believe my skill set is best suited to consulting I have realised the gmat, and a strong msc degree is my best chance at this path.

So with the bad out of the way, I was Head boy at my sixth form, President of the economics society at uni, captain of my football team before uni and here too. But my best asset is definitely my maths, or more specifically numerical skills. In September I blindly took a gmat focus test (which probably wasn't the best idea, but I knew no better at the time) and scored 655. I am confident this can get to around 700, and I aim to take another practice in 2 weeks, before evaluating taking a real exam in mid march.

This would primarily be to try and secure the best internship I can, as with my current CV, uni, and a level grades I see this as my best opportunity.
I am however, after reading other posts, skeptical of applying to within the UK. Whilst I hope to get a first, and at minimum a high 2:1, I think my academic past may hinder my chances of an msc in the uk, as our universities tend to favour academia above a strong gmat...?

any advice on this would be great, or any further questions please ask away, I am aware I am not in a good position, but I definitely have the potential to improve it.
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Hi Duncomo Hope you are doing great and thanks for sharing about your concerns.

I can give you some quick surface-level tips, although I do not know which colleges you currently have in mind for the MSc.
Specific to the UK (but also true for most colleges in the EU and the US that offer MSc courses), some will have a greater affinity for practical experience and knowledge- like internships or short work experience- while others will have a strong inclination toward academic appreciation. For example, one school that comes to my mind for its emphasis on academic appreciation is LSE. They expect you to speak ina certain manner in the applications. On the other hand, top MiM programs like the one at LBS place a lot of value on candidates' practical experience.

With this understanding, you should evaluate which schools may be better suited when your grades are not the best but you still have a chance to strengthen your profile by pursuing value-added internships. Regardless, whenever you apply, play smart and balance the academic focus with practical experience in the right proportion through your narrative styling. I have done this a lot for my mentees who went to LSE.

You can also bring out your love of learning through practical experiences, so what I am really trying to say is don’t let your academics limit you or keep you from applying. What you say in your application and how you say it largely determine the outcome. You should also establish a personal connection with the schools you are applying to- visit campuses, meet professors, and build rapport to create a strong impression. Successful candidates do this a lot!


Happy to answer any other questions


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Hello all,

I have just signed up to the gmat club, although the gmat has been on my radar since September of last year. I am from the uk and currently in my 2nd year of undergrad. My A-levels were way below my hopes/expectations, and I received BBB. For personal reasons I ended up at what is very much a non target uni, ranked outside the top 30. Over the last year and a half having come to the conclusion that I believe my skill set is best suited to consulting I have realised the gmat, and a strong msc degree is my best chance at this path.

So with the bad out of the way, I was Head boy at my sixth form, President of the economics society at uni, captain of my football team before uni and here too. But my best asset is definitely my maths, or more specifically numerical skills. In September I blindly took a gmat focus test (which probably wasn't the best idea, but I knew no better at the time) and scored 655. I am confident this can get to around 700, and I aim to take another practice in 2 weeks, before evaluating taking a real exam in mid march.

This would primarily be to try and secure the best internship I can, as with my current CV, uni, and a level grades I see this as my best opportunity.
I am however, after reading other posts, skeptical of applying to within the UK. Whilst I hope to get a first, and at minimum a high 2:1, I think my academic past may hinder my chances of an msc in the uk, as our universities tend to favour academia above a strong gmat...?

any advice on this would be great, or any further questions please ask away, I am aware I am not in a good position, but I definitely have the potential to improve it.
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Low GPA: 7,25/10 CPGA but in a country with grade inflation (average is 7,75/10) however I have a big upwards trend (up to top 20 % in the 3rd B.Sc year) explained in the essays.
B.Sc in Business Administration, from a local target, double-degree with the best french university.
GMAT FE of 695 and toefl of 103
Trilingual: English, French, German
lots of extracurriculars, and some interesting work experience (however no big brand name except big 4)
Assuming very polished essays, how are my chances for:
HEC, ESSEC, ESCP (underrepresented nationality for ESSEC/ESCP - not for HEC)

Thanks a lot in advance !
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Low GPA: 7,25/10 CPGA but in a country with grade inflation (average is 7,75/10) however I have a big upwards trend (up to top 20 % in the 3rd B.Sc year) explained in the essays.
B.Sc in Business Administration, from a local target, double-degree with the best french university.
GMAT FE of 695 and toefl of 103
Trilingual: English, French, German
lots of extracurriculars, and some interesting work experience (however no big brand name except big 4)
Assuming very polished essays, how are my chances for:
HEC, ESSEC, ESCP (underrepresented nationality for ESSEC/ESCP - not for HEC)

Thanks a lot in advance !
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Hi antoniodagostino ! With the given information, your profile looks nice with a good GMAT FE(695) but your GPA (7.25/10) might be a concern. However, your strong upward trend, double-degree with a top French university, trilingual abilities (English, French, German), and extensive extracurriculars shall help balance these concerns. Your work experience, while lacking major brand names apart from a Big 4 firm, can stand out if it demonstrates leadership, impact, and international exposure. Given your underrepresented nationality at ESSEC and ESCP, your chances can improve further. To strengthen your applications, strong essays, LORs, and a clear narrative can still make you a competitive candidate across all 3 schools. We would love to learn more about your profile in detail, it will help us identify if you can pull out good stories from your experience. Please feel free to book a profile evaluation call. Good luck!
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Hello everyone,

I just joined Gmat club and came across this very helpful chat of profile evaluation. My decision to give Gmat is 2 months old. I plan on applying for 4th round of MiM at LBS in May 2025 and have not shortlisted any other business schools as I want to live in a English speaking country but I welcome any other suggestions of MiM program schools that I should aim for.

I would be eternally grateful if my profile is evaluated:
Background: Indian, Female, Age: 26 years.
Brief about myself: I am a 2023 Law School graduate looking to pivot into a corporate career and with my limited work ex, I wanted to know if MiM is correct choice or me.
Undergrad: First class - B.A.,LL.B. (Hons. in criminal law), 8.69/10 CGPA from Nirma University (Ahmedabad, India). (Top 10% of the batch), (100% Merit-based scholarship holder).
Work ex: Litigation lawyer (PQE: 1.5 Yrs) based in Delhi working at chambers of a senior advocate. Drafting and arguing civil/criminal matters in Supreme court and High Courts (No corporate law experience and no major brand law firm).
International Exposure: Exchange semester in Europe. (Transcripts available).
Publication: one (book chapter on human rights issues in Springer). Additionally I was research assistants to various proffs during undergrad.
Internships: With law firms, sitting judges, NGOs.
Significant Roles:
§ As Advocate: Represented 30 underprivileged students in the NEET-UG review petition before Supreme Court of India.
§ As Volunteer: worked at UNHCR affiliated NGO in Delhi for 2 months.
§ Limited leadership roles but I was sports captain in my high school (a boarding school), Chief-editor of legal-literary e-magazine during undergrad.
GMAT: Pending (I will be giving it in mid-April with 50 days of preparation).
Mindset: Ready to put in legit hard work in the application process as I understand the shift from Law to MiM would not be easy (especially with no corporate background). I would be grateful for any advice that you might have. Please don't hold back any thoughts you might have.
Looking forward to the evaluation. Thanks!
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Background and nationality: Eastern Europe, Male, 23 years
Undergrad Information: Upper Second Class Honours (2:1), B.A. in European Politics and Business, at one of the University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands
Work ex: 5 months energy sector research internship at a mid-sized local energy supplier, currently working as an operations analyst at a well-established global taxi firm
International Exposure: extensive travel to 60 countries around the world, high school exchange in Canada
GMAT FE: 685
Additional education: Quantitative and finance MOOC courses, economics courses at the Oxford Continuing Education Department, GMAC Statistics Fundamentals
Extracurriculars: mainly solo activities, photography, skiing, cycling
Leadership: through limited university team projects

How are my chances for: NUS Master in Management + CEMS? (also I'm hoping to do the CEMS exchanges at LSE and Cornell)

Also, do you have any tips for the NUS personal statement?

Thank you very much!
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Background and nationality: Eastern Europe, Male, 23 years
Undergrad Information: Upper Second Class Honours (2:1), B.A. in European Politics and Business, at one of the University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands
Work ex: 5 months energy sector research internship at a mid-sized local energy supplier, currently working as an operations analyst at a well-established global taxi firm
International Exposure: extensive travel to 60 countries around the world, high school exchange in Canada
GMAT FE: 685
Additional education: Quantitative and finance MOOC courses, economics courses at the Oxford Continuing Education Department, GMAC Statistics Fundamentals
Extracurriculars: mainly solo activities, photography, skiing, cycling
Leadership: through limited university team projects

How are my chances for: NUS Master in Management + CEMS? (also I'm hoping to do the CEMS exchanges at LSE and Cornell)

Also, do you have any tips for the NUS personal statement?

Thank you very much!
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Hi Chris01, I hope you are doing well! Your profile has some strengths, such as a good academic background (2:1 honors), relevant work experience in energy and mobility, and strong international exposure. Your GMAT FE score of 685 is competitive. However, your extracurriculars and leadership experience appear limited, which could be a weakness, as top programs seek well-rounded candidates with demonstrated impact. Strengthening your personal statement by emphasizing your analytical skills, global mindset, and motivation for CEMS could help. Additionally, highlighting any teamwork, leadership, or problem-solving experiences from work or university projects would be beneficial. Overall your profile seem to have good chances the mentioned programs. What's going to matter most in your application is how you connect the experiential dots and build a great story to stand out from other applicants in the pool. You can take a look at this BLOG, hope it helps. Good luck!
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I just joined Gmat club and came across this very helpful chat of profile evaluation. My decision to give Gmat is 2 months old. I plan on applying for 4th round of MiM at LBS in May 2025 and have not shortlisted any other business schools as I want to live in a English speaking country but I welcome any other suggestions of MiM program schools that I should aim for.

I would be eternally grateful if my profile is evaluated:
Background: Indian, Female, Age: 26 years.
Brief about myself: I am a 2023 Law School graduate looking to pivot into a corporate career and with my limited work ex, I wanted to know if MiM is correct choice or me.
Undergrad: First class - B.A.,LL.B. (Hons. in criminal law), 8.69/10 CGPA from Nirma University (Ahmedabad, India). (Top 10% of the batch), (100% Merit-based scholarship holder).
Work ex: Litigation lawyer (PQE: 1.5 Yrs) based in Delhi working at chambers of a senior advocate. Drafting and arguing civil/criminal matters in Supreme court and High Courts (No corporate law experience and no major brand law firm).
International Exposure: Exchange semester in Europe. (Transcripts available).
Publication: one (book chapter on human rights issues in Springer). Additionally I was research assistants to various proffs during undergrad.
Internships: With law firms, sitting judges, NGOs.
Significant Roles:
§ As Advocate: Represented 30 underprivileged students in the NEET-UG review petition before Supreme Court of India.
§ As Volunteer: worked at UNHCR affiliated NGO in Delhi for 2 months.
§ Limited leadership roles but I was sports captain in my high school (a boarding school), Chief-editor of legal-literary e-magazine during undergrad.
GMAT: Pending (I will be giving it in mid-April with 50 days of preparation).
Mindset: Ready to put in legit hard work in the application process as I understand the shift from Law to MiM would not be easy (especially with no corporate background). I would be grateful for any advice that you might have. Please don't hold back any thoughts you might have.
Looking forward to the evaluation. Thanks!
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Hi Chris01
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Your profile looks pretty interesting. You've got that European Politics and Business degree, which is cool, and those extra finance and stats courses are a smart move.

Your FE score is decent too, and honestly, traveling to 60 countries, Wow! It shows you're definitely not afraid of stepping outside your comfort zone. The work experience, even if it's not super long, is in relevant areas, which is good. NUS MiM + CEMS is tough, no doubt, but you've got some solid points.

Those CEMS exchange dreams at LSE and Cornell might look a bit ambitious, but hey, aim high, right? You mentioned solo hobbies, which are cool, but maybe think about how you can show some teamwork stuff too. How did those team projects really go? And what exactly did you learn from them? For that personal statement, really try to connect all your experiences into a story that shows why you want to do management.

Think about challenges that you faced on your travels or at work that made you want to pursue this? Let’s talk more on making your application really shine.

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Hi delhimain
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, being a lawyer, especially with good grades and a scholarship shows that you are a smart and hardworking individual. The time you spent in Europe for your exchange is also another plus for your profile, and writing a book chapter? That's impressive too! Helping students in the Supreme Court and volunteering with a refugee organization shows your ability to work for the betterment of society.

Moving from law to business is indeed a big change, but you've got a lot of good stuff in your profile. However, not having corporate experience is something to think about, but all your other experiences are strong. LBS is tough to get into, so do your best on the GMAT. Some schools that like people from different backgrounds, like INSEAD or maybe HEC Paris, might be good options for you too.

For your application, show adcoms how being a lawyer helps you in business. Think about how you're good at thinking, solving problems, and talking to people. It will also be crucial for you to highlight what skills are you looking to gain from the MiM, and how will it help you in your career.

Let’s talk more about making your application shine.
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Subject: Profile Evaluation

Hello everyone,

I just joined Gmat club and came across this very helpful chat of profile evaluation. My decision to give Gmat is 2 months old. I plan on applying for 4th round of MiM at LBS in May 2025 and have not shortlisted any other business schools as I want to live in a English speaking country but I welcome any other suggestions of MiM program schools that I should aim for.

I would be eternally grateful if my profile is evaluated:
Background: Indian, Female, Age: 26 years.
Brief about myself: I am a 2023 Law School graduate looking to pivot into a corporate career and with my limited work ex, I wanted to know if MiM is correct choice or me.
Undergrad: First class - B.A.,LL.B. (Hons. in criminal law), 8.69/10 CGPA from Nirma University (Ahmedabad, India). (Top 10% of the batch), (100% Merit-based scholarship holder).
Work ex: Litigation lawyer (PQE: 1.5 Yrs) based in Delhi working at chambers of a senior advocate. Drafting and arguing civil/criminal matters in Supreme court and High Courts (No corporate law experience and no major brand law firm).
International Exposure: Exchange semester in Europe. (Transcripts available).
Publication: one (book chapter on human rights issues in Springer). Additionally I was research assistants to various proffs during undergrad.
Internships: With law firms, sitting judges, NGOs.
Significant Roles:
§ As Advocate: Represented 30 underprivileged students in the NEET-UG review petition before Supreme Court of India.
§ As Volunteer: worked at UNHCR affiliated NGO in Delhi for 2 months.
§ Limited leadership roles but I was sports captain in my high school (a boarding school), Chief-editor of legal-literary e-magazine during undergrad.
GMAT: Pending (I will be giving it in mid-April with 50 days of preparation).
Mindset: Ready to put in legit hard work in the application process as I understand the shift from Law to MiM would not be easy (especially with no corporate background). I would be grateful for any advice that you might have. Please don't hold back any thoughts you might have.
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I am currently in final year of my engineering degree. I have a cgpa of 7.2/10. I am currently in top 10 of my class. I have a gmat focus score of 700.
I have done a internship at Zomato(a big startup in India)where i Honed my skills in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and leadership.
I have very good extra-curriculars such as:
I was organizing team head of a very big national level event where i was
Leading a team of 70 organizing team members and organizing 55+ Technical and non-technical events, Guest Lectures, Podcast discussion panel in the complete edition.
Redefining sponsorship and propagation strategies to increase the annual event budget by 20% and gathering the highest-ever sponsorship budget.
Organized and Volunteered a Mental Health Awareness camp and help over 100+ mentally ill children and made donation to the organization.
Received a Letter of Recommendation and Appreciation from Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia (Former Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India.)


What are the chances that i get accepted into mim programmes at HEC,INSEAD,LBS?
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I am currently in final year of my engineering degree. I have a cgpa of 7.2/10. I am currently in top 10 of my class. I have a gmat focus score of 700.
I have done a internship at Zomato(a big startup in India)where i Honed my skills in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and leadership.
I have very good extra-curriculars such as:
I was organizing team head of a very big national level event where i was
Leading a team of 70 organizing team members and organizing 55+ Technical and non-technical events, Guest Lectures, Podcast discussion panel in the complete edition.
Redefining sponsorship and propagation strategies to increase the annual event budget by 20% and gathering the highest-ever sponsorship budget.
Organized and Volunteered a Mental Health Awareness camp and help over 100+ mentally ill children and made donation to the organization.
Received a Letter of Recommendation and Appreciation from Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia (Former Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of India.)


What are the chances that i get accepted into mim programmes at HEC,INSEAD,LBS?
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Background and nationality: German, 23
Undergrad Information: Double Degree in Int Management in Germany and Italy. GPA 3,7 or 30/30
GMAT/GRE: 695 FE
Work experience and leadership: 2 Consulting Internships, ScaleUp Strategy, Audit Working Student
Community and others: Tutoring, Charity Sport Initiative, Research Assistant, Student Consulting, University Sustainability Initiative
Post Master goals: Consulting/VC

I'd like to aim for the best programs in Europe and possibly also the US, depending on eligibility for scholarships. I'd be happy to receive any evaluation, especially if you think I could be eligible for scholarships in the US and if that would even make sense in my position.
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Hello timhenn,

You have a great GMAT score and a number of talking points that would prove to be very value adding. The goals make sense as well.

You would definitely be eligible for scholarships.

For now, your focus should be on identifying the schools you wish to target post which you should focus on crafting holistic applications.

All the best!
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Background and nationality: German, 23
Undergrad Information: Double Degree in Int Management in Germany and Italy. GPA 3,7 or 30/30
GMAT/GRE: 695 FE
Work experience and leadership: 2 Consulting Internships, ScaleUp Strategy, Audit Working Student
Community and others: Tutoring, Charity Sport Initiative, Research Assistant, Student Consulting, University Sustainability Initiative
Post Master goals: Consulting/VC

I'd like to aim for the best programs in Europe and possibly also the US, depending on eligibility for scholarships. I'd be happy to receive any evaluation, especially if you think I could be eligible for scholarships in the US and if that would even make sense in my position.
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thanks for the insight. In Europe that would be HEC, LBS, SSE and maybe INSEAD. Are there any schools in the US that would offer better MiM programs? especially considering I might want to stay in Europe. I've heard that MiM aren't that highly valued in the US.

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Hello timhenn,

You have a great GMAT score and a number of talking points that would prove to be very value adding. The goals make sense as well.

You would definitely be eligible for scholarships.

For now, your focus should be on identifying the schools you wish to target post which you should focus on crafting holistic applications.

All the best!
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Background and nationality: German, 23
Undergrad Information: Double Degree in Int Management in Germany and Italy. GPA 3,7 or 30/30
GMAT/GRE: 695 FE
Work experience and leadership: 2 Consulting Internships, ScaleUp Strategy, Audit Working Student
Community and others: Tutoring, Charity Sport Initiative, Research Assistant, Student Consulting, University Sustainability Initiative
Post Master goals: Consulting/VC

I'd like to aim for the best programs in Europe and possibly also the US, depending on eligibility for scholarships. I'd be happy to receive any evaluation, especially if you think I could be eligible for scholarships in the US and if that would even make sense in my position.
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Hi timhenn

These are a few I could recommend in the US. These are among the best based on my research.

What you must know about top MiM programs in the USA

But you are absolutely right, MiM programs are much more mature and better integrated into recruitment channels in Europe. If your long-term goals are in management consulting or venture capital, I would even go so far as to say that you should prioritize MiM programs associated with globally known MBA brands. In most cases, it is the strength of an institution’s MBA program that drives industry partnerships, shapes alumni influence, and opens doors to world-class recruiter contacts. In competitive fields, it is not just the content of the program that has an impact on your career outcome, but also the ecosystem you have access to, and a prestigious MBA school often offers that advantage.


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Background and nationality: German, 23
Undergrad Information: Double Degree in Int Management in Germany and Italy. GPA 3,7 or 30/30
GMAT/GRE: 695 FE
Work experience and leadership: 2 Consulting Internships, ScaleUp Strategy, Audit Working Student
Community and others: Tutoring, Charity Sport Initiative, Research Assistant, Student Consulting, University Sustainability Initiative
Post Master goals: Consulting/VC

I'd like to aim for the best programs in Europe and possibly also the US, depending on eligibility for scholarships. I'd be happy to receive any evaluation, especially if you think I could be eligible for scholarships in the US and if that would even make sense in my position.
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Background and nationality: German, 23
Undergrad Information: Double Degree in Int Management in Germany and Italy. GPA 3,7 or 30/30
GMAT/GRE: 695 FE
Work experience and leadership: 2 Consulting Internships, ScaleUp Strategy, Audit Working Student
Community and others: Tutoring, Charity Sport Initiative, Research Assistant, Student Consulting, University Sustainability Initiative
Post Master goals: Consulting/VC

I'd like to aim for the best programs in Europe and possibly also the US, depending on eligibility for scholarships. I'd be happy to receive any evaluation, especially if you think I could be eligible for scholarships in the US and if that would even make sense in my position.
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Thank you for sharing your profile timhenn . You are in a good position to apply to top-tier MiM programs in Europe, with potential opportunities in the U.S. as well. Your academic record is strong, with a GPA of 3.7 (and a 30/30 in the Italian grading system), earned through a double degree in International Management from institutions in both Germany and Italy. This not only demonstrates academic excellence but also shows your adaptability and global exposure, qualities highly valued by international business schools.

Your GMAT Focus Edition score of 695 is a good asset, could potentially enhance your chances for scholarships. Your professional experience, which is ideal for MiM applicants, is diverse and strategic. Two consulting internships, a strategy role at a ScaleUp, and work in audit as a student worker showcase your hands-on experience across relevant business domains. This is particularly attractive to programs that emphasize employability and career outcomes in consulting.

Equally impressive is your extracurricular and leadership track record. Your involvement in tutoring, a charity sports initiative, student consulting, and university sustainability efforts speaks volumes about your initiative, impact, and alignment with values-driven leadership, traits schools like LBS, IE, and HEC highly appreciate. These elements can differentiate you significantly when applying for both admissions and scholarships.

Your post-MiM goals in consulting and venture capital are ambitious. Most top European MiM schools, such as HEC Paris, LBS, IE Business School, and ESSEC, have good consulting placements and alumni networks in firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. VC is more niche but achievable, especially if you take advantage of startup ecosystems, incubators, and electives during your studies.

While U.S. programs such as Duke MMS, Michigan Ross MAcc, are worth exploring, keep in mind that scholarships are fewer and often more competitive for international MiM candidates.

With a focused application strategy and a clear narrative around your leadership, impact, and career goals, you will likely receive offers from top MiM programs, possibly with scholarships. If you'd like to discuss more about your profile, feel to reach out. Good luck
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Hi everyone ,
I am a 22 years Italian student and I have applied for the 4th round at HEC PARIS Master in Management and hopefully I will have the interview in two weeks.
Could you sincerely evaluate my profile , tell my chances and give a couple advices? (THANKS!!)
• Near-perfect GPA (almost 30/30) from a public Italian university :(
• International Exposure: Double exchange at Warsaw School of Economics and Singapore Management University.
• Professional Experience:
o Lean Six Sigma Consultant (3-month apprendership project with a Singaporean company via Singapore Management University).
o Current internship in Fund Distribution & Risk/Portfolio Management at Allfunds in Luxembourg (4 months).
o Dataset Development Intern for my university’s Mathematics course (Milan, 3 months).
• Leadership & Extracurriculars:
o 2 years as HR Project Manager, Social Media Manager, and Board Member for Starting Finance STATALE (University club).
o Volunteer work as a lifeguard, math and English tutor, and tour guide.
• Languages: IELTS 7.5, studied English in the U.S. (The Language Accademy) and UK (Ardingly College) for one month and a half in total, elementary spanish and starting to learn french
• GRE 161Q 157V (318 TOTAL) 4.5 AWA
Thank you guys for the support!
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