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Open Q&A with ARINGO on Applications and Admissions to Top MBA Programs in 2022


Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 8 AM PST | 8:30 PM IST | 11 AM EST

Shimri from ARINGO will be hosting a live chat session to interact with the applicants. Shimri Winters is the head of the strategy at ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting. He holds a BA in Computer Science and worked as a software programmer for a big IT company. After doing his MBA at London Business School, he worked in consulting, moved to some senior business development roles. In parallel, he helped LBS interview 10s of MBA candidates for almost 7 years.

Shimri has been working at ARINGO for 6.5 years now, full time, helping applicants get into top MBA programs. Shimri will be happy to answer ANY question you have regarding MBA applications.

The chat session will happen in GMAT Club's main chat room at the following link https://gmatclub.com/forum/mchat.php
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Hi everyone, we will start the live chat session with the ARINGO at 8 AM PST | 8:30 PM IST.
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Hi Everyone, Welcome to the Live chat session.

We have Shimri from ARINGO here with us to answer your questions.

Today’s topic is "Applications and Admissions to Top MBA Programs in 2022"

Shimri, Can you introduce yourself to our audience? :)
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Hello can we ask a question?
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Yes. Shimri will join us in about a minute or so. Once Shimri responds, please go ahead with your question.
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Hi everyone
I am so happy and excited to be here! My name is Shimri Winters and I head the strategy here at ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting A bit about me. I hold a BA in Computer Science and worked as a software programmer for a big I. T company. After my London Business School MBA, I worked in consulting, moved to some senior business development roles.
In parallel, I helped LBS interview 10s of MBA candidates for almost 7 years.

I have been working at ARINGO for 7 years now, full time, helping applicants get into top MBA programs.

Happy to answer ANY question you have regarding MBA applications.
If you have a specific question about your profile, please contact me privately on ShimriW@ARINGO.com with your resume, GMAT score, school wish list, a timeline of application, and list of questions
Now, let’s get the ball rolling with some questions!
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You can ask your questions now :)
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Hey there,

Would greatly appreciate a profile eval and help understand my chances at a US top20 admit.

Generic Stats:
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26 y/o

Academic:
- GMAT Score: 690 at the moment, eyeing to get it over 730.
- B. Tech (Computer Engineering) from a tier 2 institute.
- CGPA: 7.07/10

Full-time work experience:
- Working for the past 3 years at one of the fastest-growing startups in India (Google-Backed)
- Heading operations for their second-largest city in terms of business volume; responsible for city’s supply availability & positioning, partner earnings, GM & city P&L.
- Built and managed a team of 14; prior city launch XP
- USP: Dropped logistics costs sharply to make it the first-ever city to turn Gross Margin positive.

Internship experience:
- Interned with Uber for a period of 10 months during undergrad.
- Interned with a co-living spaces startup for a period of 6 months.

Post-MBA Plans:
Either Management Consulting, or BizOps/PM roles at FAANG/tech world.

- Planning to apply in R1 2021.
- Would be super glad if you could mention a few safe, target, and reach schools just in case GMAT stays the same.
- Anything that can be done in the next 3 months before the deadline to improve profile?
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I think I misunderstood the system because I want to ask math- probability question

Am I allowed to do that ?
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Ah ok. This chat session is about MBA Admissions. For GMAT related questions you can ask at the following link gmat-1/?fl=menu
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Hey there,

Would greatly appreciate a profile eval and help understand my chances at a US top20 admit.

Generic Stats:
Indian
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26 y/o

Academic:
- GMAT Score: 690 at the moment, eyeing to get it over 730.
- B. Tech (Computer Engineering) from a tier 2 institute.
- CGPA: 7.07/10

Full-time work experience:
- Working for the past 3 years at one of the fastest-growing startups in India (Google-Backed)
- Heading operations for their second-largest city in terms of business volume; responsible for city’s supply availability & positioning, partner earnings, GM & city P&L.
- Built and managed a team of 14; prior city launch XP
- USP: Dropped logistics costs sharply to make it the first-ever city to turn Gross Margin positive.

Internship experience:
- Interned with Uber for a period of 10 months during undergrad.
- Interned with a co-living spaces startup for a period of 6 months.

Post-MBA Plans:
Either Management Consulting, or BizOps/PM roles at FAANG/tech world.

- Planning to apply in R1 2021.
- Would be super glad if you could mention a few safe, target, and reach schools just in case GMAT stays the same.
- Anything that can be done in the next 3 months before the deadline to improve profile?
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From what I can see you have a good profile
Especially your managerial experience and career progress to date.
I can’t see any international experience (but we can use your Google/Uber internship for that... even if it was in India)
I also hope you have some extra curricular hobbies and activities :)

All in all, solid profile and now it is all up to a good GMAT (690 won’t do) and outstanding school apps.
I suggest you concentrate on the GMAT, and then, for a deeper profile analysis:
Please send me your CV, GMAT score and slip, the school wish list and any additional information to ShimriW@ARINGO.com and we can take it from there
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Ah ok. This chat session is about MBA Admissions. For GMAT related questions you can ask at the following link gmat-1/?fl=menu
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Thank you so much. Will connect post my GMAT score :)
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So, very quiet today :) let me ask a question and answer it :)

Question:
Is R1 always better than R2?
Answer:
There is a misconception regarding R1 vs. R2. To be honest, most schools keep the same number of places in R1 and in R2 and the chances are kind of similar. What is the best? Well
R1 is better in terms of project management – you will know in November what is happening with you, and should you target any R2 schools.
BUT, R2 beats R1 any day, if your R1 application is not maximized. For example, your chances are higher, in any school, in R2, if your GMAT is 20 points higher, or your essays are better

OK, I will ask myself one more question 😊
(and then, we can close the session if no questions today!)

Question
How can I overcome a low GMAT / GPA score?

Answer
Schools look for a number of factors, and the GMAT/GPA is just one (important but one) of those… for exmaple: if you can show you are:
• Smart & Dependable with an interesting professional experience
• Have a vision on why MBA and what are your career goals
• Show lots of school interest & motivation
• And have broad horizons (hobbies / volunteering)

This will all make you an appealing candidate…
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Hi is this still active?
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Yes aspiringpm,
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Nationality / Age: Indian/26
GMAT/GRE Score:750
GPA / Work experience:48 months (till date)
Educational Background: Engineering
Post-MBA goals: Transition to Product Management

Would you be able to suggest a few schools in US/Canada?
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Nationality / Age: Indian/26
GMAT/GRE Score:750
GPA / Work experience:48 months (till date)
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Sounds like a great profile but I need to know more... (managerial experience, international experience, extracurricular?)
Canada - any school - Rotman, Mcgill, Schulich -> any!
US -> it depends on the above questions... FOR SURE any top 20 schools (UNC, Mccobs, Foster), and probably you can/should aim for higher-ranked schools (Duke, Cornell, Tuck, Darden, Ross...)
Send me all your details to Shimriw@ARINGO.com and I will try to give you a deeper review!
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Great, thanks for the heads up. Since, I’m not planning to get into consulting - how much does the IR score matter? Asking since I scored miserably in the IR section due to a glitch (all because of nervousness -__-)
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WOW, IR 1, that is very annoying, but obviously, due to your high total score, it does not represent your ability.

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Great, thanks for the heads up. Since, I’m not planning to get into consulting - how much does the IR score matter? Asking since I scored miserably in the IR section (just 1) due to a glitch (all because of nervousness -__-)
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Schools usually look for IR > 4 and AWA > 4 but as I said, your 750 will overcome it, as long as you explain it in the optional essay
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