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Hi all,

I am a commerce graduate (Age: 25) graduated in 2020 with a CGPA of 8.5/10. I have also completed all 3 levels of CFA program and all 2 levels of FRM program as well. I have a work experience of ~4.5 years till date (Jan'25) and have a GMAT FE score of 615.
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

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[*]1 yr of in equity research mainly covering BFSI, metal space at a broking company
[*]1.5 yrs at a leading credit rating agency performing credit evaluation on various entities in BFSI Space
[*]1 year in debt capital markets raising funds for various NBFCs
[*]6 months (current job) in Equity Investment banking at one of the leading PSU Banks Investment Banking Division

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[*]Managed and led various fund raising events for NGO's
[*]Played district level competition in squash
[*]Was part of social initiatives like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in a bulge bracket IB or Private equity, and work across industries.


https://gmatclub.com/forum/report.php?f=209&p=3293662
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Your gmat scores is 615?? Why are you applying to NUS? Improve your gmat be realistic. Or be in commerce school. What a joke.
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Your gmat scores is 615?? Why are you applying to NUS? Improve your gmat be realistic. Or be in commerce school. What a joke.
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Sir, My GMAT score is in Focus Edition which is equivalent to 670 in classic GMAT.
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Your gmat scores is 615?? Why are you applying to NUS? Improve your gmat be realistic. Or be in commerce school. What a joke.
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which i feel is the current classic GMAT average score of the 2024 batch
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Sir, My GMAT score is in Focus Edition which is equivalent to 670 in classic GMAT.
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Sorry for being honest, but first of... That score isn't good enough. 90% of NUS full time MBA students (who are not Singapore and or don't have funding to start a business in SGP) is unemployed after MBA. They will be looking for smarter students
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Sir, My GMAT score is in Focus Edition which is equivalent to 670 in classic GMAT.
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Sir, My GMAT score is in Focus Edition which is equivalent to 670 in classic GMAT.
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Your gmat scores is 615?? Why are you applying to NUS? Improve your gmat be realistic. Or be in commerce school. What a joke.


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Hello hm9999,

We are quite in line with the advice you have received above.

While the CFA and FRM qualification are great, your GMAT score is low and will not help your case. Please apply only with an improved score.

In case you are going to wait it out and apply next year, please ensure there are no job changes; you have a number of switches already and it is really time to now consolidate your profile.

All the best!
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Hi all,

I am a commerce graduate (Age: 25) graduated in 2020 with a CGPA of 8.5/10. I have also completed all 3 levels of CFA program and all 2 levels of FRM program as well. I have a work experience of ~4.5 years till date (Jan'25) and have a GMAT FE score of 615.
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*]1 yr of in equity research mainly covering BFSI, metal space at a broking company
[*]1.5 yrs at a leading credit rating agency performing credit evaluation on various entities in BFSI Space
[*]1 year in debt capital markets raising funds for various NBFCs
[*]6 months (current job) in Equity Investment banking at one of the leading PSU Banks Investment Banking Division

Extra curricular:
[*]Managed and led various fund raising events for NGO's
[*]Played district level competition in squash
[*]Was part of social initiatives like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in a bulge bracket IB or Private equity, and work across industries.


https://gmatclub.com/forum/report.php?f=209&p=3293662&sid=a56352e37e9204cff395590f33250a70

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Hi all,

I am a commerce graduate (Age: 25) graduated in 2020 with a CGPA of 8.5/10. I have also completed all 3 levels of CFA program and all 2 levels of FRM program as well. I have a work experience of ~4.5 years till date (Jan'25) and have a GMAT FE score of 615.
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*]1 yr of in equity research mainly covering BFSI, metal space at a broking company
[*]1.5 yrs at a leading credit rating agency performing credit evaluation on various entities in BFSI Space
[*]1 year in debt capital markets raising funds for various NBFCs
[*]6 months (current job) in Equity Investment banking at one of the leading PSU Banks Investment Banking Division

Extra curricular:
[*]Managed and led various fund raising events for NGO's
[*]Played district level competition in squash
[*]Was part of social initiatives like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in a bulge bracket IB or Private equity, and work across industries.


https://gmatclub.com/forum/report.php?f=209&p=3293662&sid=a56352e37e9204cff395590f33250a70




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Hi hm9999 , your profile demonstrates good academic credentials with a commerce degree (8.5/10 CGPA) and CFA/FRM certifications. However, your GMAT FE score of 615 is below the average for NUS MBA applicants. Retaking the GMAT and targeting a 700+ score would significantly enhance your chances. Your 4.5 years of work experience across equity research, credit evaluation, debt capital markets, and investment banking provides good exposure to financial markets, aligning well with your post-MBA goals in bulge-bracket IB or private equity. Highlighting leadership, impact, and measurable results in your current and past roles will strengthen your application. Your extracurricular activities in fundraising, district-level squash, and social initiatives reflect well-roundedness, but these should be tied back to your leadership and teamwork abilities in your application essays. You shall focus on crafting a compelling narrative that highlights your career progression, certifications, and alignment with NUS's strengths in finance and global exposure.

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