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Hi,

Please evaluate my profile for Oxford/Cambridge University

Male - 28 years old

Academic Details-
10th - 74%
12th - 71.33%
Bachelor of Technology - 70.22% from Uttar Pradesh Technical University.

GRE Score - 321 (V156,Q165,AWA-3.5)

Work Experience-
Data Scientist with 70 months of experience in the field Supply Chain Management, Batch Analytics, and IT Operations, and leading more than 30 customer engagements.

Achievements -
2 Research Publication at IEEE conference
2 Patents
Winner of Larson and Turbo Finance - Fin Hack 2 - Hackathon in the year 2020
Winner of Digitate Ideathon - 2020
Winner of Digitate Ideathon - 2018

Head of the drama group 2013-14
President of Leadership Training Service Organization at School 2010-2011

Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hi raipriyadarshi,

Thank you for sharing your profile. Starting with the stats, your undergrad GPA is quite good, and a decent GRE score. Let me tell you first on what values Oxford evaluates a candidate’s potential.

Oxford evaluates the candidates based on -

1. Strong professional experience: For being a part of the MBA family at Oxford, one needs a robust work experience that must exhibit exceptional maturity and powerful leadership.

2. Multi-cultural Background: One must have international exposure in one's work with an awareness of different cultures and this quality is exemplified by the mix of its MBA class.

3. Strong Academics: Strong grades show the candidate’s capability to thrive in the rigorous MBA program and a robust GMAT/GRE score exemplifies an aspirant’s quantitative and analytical skills.

4. Insightful Contribution: One must be able to exhibit bold and insightful contributions in work with evidence of career progressions.

You will need to include the values mentioned above in your essays. On the work front, your experience as a data scientist must demonstrate leadership and impact. Oxford places a high value on professional expertise; therefore, you must demonstrate all of the above qualities in your work. Your accomplishments are good. Speaking about your patents will undoubtedly create an interesting discussion between you and AdComs. What are your post-MBA goals? I'm missing a lot of details and a huge picture to evaluate your profile. I'd like to learn more about your profile to provide a thorough evaluation. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances to the b-schools. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.

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Hi
I would appreciate if someone can evaluate my profile for Oxford MBA Programme.

Background - Indian, Male
GMAT - 710 (Q47, V40, IR 8)
Educational Background - Chartered Accountant (Cleared all levels in first attempt)
Total Work experience - 6.5 Years

Job 1 - Risk consulting in one of big 4s (Associate consultant & Consultant) - 2.5 Years
Conducting consulting engagements for clients in Oil & Gas Industry in India & Malaysia to identify the revenue leakages, supply chain efficiency, Sales & Marketing spends effectiveness, Logistics cost control. Also operated Program Management Office for Largest Tree Plantation drive by forest department (~5 crore saplings were planted in 24 hours) of one of the states in India (Appointed as consultant by Guiness Book of Records)

Job 2 - Management Consulting in Boutique consulting firm based out of Mumbai – 3 Years
Reason for change - Wanted to work in space which would have greater impact on business and which would give me multiple opportunities to enhance my problem solving skills.
Key projects include -
Project 1 - Worked in Founder's office of a unicorn startup operating in cab business. Improved driver partner experience on the platform by 30 points. Solved various issues faced by partners by implementing new payment gateway options, revising business policies, etc.
Project 2 - Worked with a real estate company. Helped client to improve sales by 33% Month on month in the sustenance projects by strategizing and implementing various initiatives.
Project 3 – Worked for the Pharma company to help the client reduce the market expiry of the products. Optimized supply chain to reduce market expiry from 3% to 1%
Project 4 – Estimated Market size and growth for the diagnostics company.
Project 5 – Provided Go – No go decision to the Chemical company for launching novel chemical to treat waste water.

Job 3 – Management Consulting in Big 4 (Ongoing) – 8 months so far
Project 1 – Customer experience improvement by digital transformation of the complete customer journey for the Automotive OEM in India.


Extra-curricular activities
Sports & Passion projects
1. Co founded mountain biking club in suburbs of Mumbai.
2. Organized National level races with approximately 85 participants from across India (participants count was high even considering it’s a niche sport in India)
3. Onboarded various sponsors during racing events
4. Built various mountain biking trails to support the sport and the community

Volunteering
1. Volunteered for India’s largest stationery kit distribution drive

Post MBA Goals
1. Short term - Work in top consulting firms (MBB) globally to enhance my problem solving skills and help clients grown in their respective industries
2. Long term – Work in various leadership roles in consumer facing industry (Tech product, Automotive, FMCG)

Background and nationality : Indian Male IT (Innovation with ML/AI)
Undergrad Information :Tier 1 Top 10 Indian college, GPA - 3
GMAT: 750 (Q50,V41) AWA6 IR7
Work experience and leadership : Innovation department of a Big IT firm. 3 years, couple of promotions, mentored over 100 students with 40+ innovative projects. Delivered products for healthcare and retail clients. Lead teams of 10+ people. Worked directly with CTOs and Directors.
Community and others : Involved with a few NGOs which work towards eradication of Poverty and illiteracy. Cycling club. Cricket and volleyball teams in college.
Post MBA goals : Tech Management

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Hey hiteshdusseja

Your GMAT score of 710 is really impressive and above all your 6.5 years of work experience is just like the icing on the cake. With such an impressive profile I don’t think even Oxford would reject your application. The minimum years of work experience that is required as per international standards is 3 years, so you are all clear on that front.

The following are the requirements for an MBA in Oxford:
All applicants must have earned a recognised undergraduate degree. Each academic year, your mark sheets must outline the subjects studied or grades obtained.
You must have at least two years of full-time work experience, which should be detailed on a one-page CV. If your original transcripts are not in English, an official translation must be provided.
There is no minimum GMAT score, but 650 or higher is considered competitive. Their current class has a GMAT score median of 690.
A GRE verbal score of 160 and a quantitative score of 160 are considered competitive, but all scores are accepted.

TOEFL Minimum Score: 110 English Proficiency Test
Minimum IELTS score: 7.5
Cambridge Diploma (C1 Advanced) Minimum score: 191
Cambridge Diploma (C2 Proficiency) Minimum score: 191

The following documents are required for an MBA in Oxford:

Academic transcripts for the entire university degree.
A one-page resume highlighting relevant professional experience.
Report on GMAT or GRE scores
English proficiency examination (if required).
two professional/academic recommendations

Statement of support: Mention anything not covered in your application that you want the Admissions Committee to know about you. (No more than 250 words)
Online evaluation: You must complete five questions via an online assessment platform, including two motivational and two competency-based questions.
A completed online application form, as well as an application fee of INR 15,436.

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Hello hiteshdusseja,

Thanks for writing in and apologies for the delayed response.

You have a combination of solid work experience, fine academic background, and a decent GMAT score. Hence, your chances largely depend on how well you are able to consolidate your strengths and weave them along with your career goals into a compelling narrative. The extra-curricular activities too look in good shape.

Should you wish to discuss your profile in greater detail, please feel free to reach out to us.

All the best!

Hello IndianMLMentor750,

Thanks for writing in.

You have a stellar GMAT score and the promotions, leadership exposure, and mentoring experience despite the short span of your career will be immensely valued by the Ad Com. Of course, the essays you put forth will be very crucial in determining your chances of receiving an interview call.

We are just a bit unsure about goals in "Tech Management". Could you please elaborate a bit on what you mean and how this will connect with your long-term goal?

All the best!

IndianMLMentor750,
Great stats, strong profile,
I assume, you would complete 4 years of WE by the time you join MBA; is that right?
you should be able to make it into a top 20 without any help.
With a good counselor, you should be able to get M-7 schools with high scholarships.

As for your career goals, you will need better clarity and articulation, though I assume (again) that you have skipped mentioning some of that, but are clear in your head. Regardless, do make sure in your essay/s to be more clear about it

Ping me on LinkedIn if I can be of help.

Hi Community, Please evaluate chances for Interview & Admit

Name: Ellen Adams
PGDM Shipping Management (Part time) - NMIMS, Mumbai - 70%
B.Sc. Nautical Science - T.S. Chanakya (Top of the league college for maritime studies, Intake by JEE - 79.7%). passed out in 2010 (In top five of Batch)
12th - CBSE 87.4% (Topper of Batch)
10th - CBSE 84.4% (Topper of Batch)
GMAT - 680 (Tyring to improve to 700)


Work Exp -
2010 - Dec 2014 --> Worked on board Ships for 4 Years for a Japanese shipping MNC. Multicultural environment, worked with people from 4 nationalities. Work area was in operations.
Jan 2015 - Jul 2017 --> Worked on shore Danish shipping MNC Maersk, also a fortune 500 company. Worked in Operations, especifically maritime security operations. (Anti-pirate/Antihijacking Operations)
Aug 2017 - Dec 2019 --> Took career break to prepare for Civil services, couldnt make it.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 --> Worked on shore for a small time shipping company based in Delhi. Resigned over issues unethical issues which my conscience did not allow to do.
Dec 2021 - Sept 2022 --> Worked for a family setup of small manufacturing unit.
Now --> Working on board ships

Short term goal post MBA - To get in an operations heavy company like Amazon
Long term Goal - To work my way up to COO level in a good company.

Another (and Main) reason for doing MBA --> Beacuse of Personal/family reasons I have to stay in north part of India, where there are not many good quality maritime jobs, So i nede to change industry to make a decent living. This is also the reason I have been unemployed for last few months.

Extracurricular Activities - Part of NCC group and also worked with an NGO that works for elderly. (Nirashrit Bhavans)

Hobbies - Have an active blog where I write poems and short stories. Some of the poem have also been published in a maritime magazine.

Hey Thonereturns,

Your academics are pretty strong, because anything above 75 enables you to target all the good schools in the world. Secondly, your education looks interesting, as it’s not what a lot of people pursue, and that is a great selling point in your profile, as schools like differentiation.

What you are lacking over here is more of a brand name, as a lot of people will be competing with you, but you can definitely compensate for that by mentioning more numbers in your work experience. In fact, your work experience appears to be interesting, as you've spent four years working on ships. In your work experience, you can talk about certain kinds of efficiency improvements and cost reduction activities in the operational department, or maybe you decreased the project time by a certain percentage. So quantification is one of the best approaches, which you need to take care of.

Your international exposure of working at a Japanese firm, makes your profile stand out. You must mention some courses or certifications you have earned. Your extracurricular activities and volunteer work are outstanding, so you definitely have a solid profile for pursuing an MBA.
Apart from that, your GMAT score of 680 seems to be decent enough, but I would recommend you retake it and aim for 700 plus.

If you are aiming for an MBA from, let's say USA, definitely you can look at top schools like:

1. Duke,
2. Cornell,
3. Kellogg,
4. NYU Stern,
5. UCLA,
6. USC Marshall
7. Tuck

If you need more help, we'd be happy to setup a call and give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.
You can setup a call via this link:
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Dear MiMEssay,

Thank you very much for your response. I would definitely love to connect.
I am mostly looking at schools which have One year programmes or at most 16 months and also have a good percieved value in India. I am also planning to do a SCM certification, probably CII SCM pro, before I apply.

Will connect with you.

Thanks again.

Hey Thonereturns,

If you need more help, we'd be happy to setup a call and give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.
You can setup a call via this link:
https://bit.ly/3DSH5km

Demographics: Mumbai, India, Male, 24 yr.

Education: B.tech in Electronics and Communication, Lovely professional University( 2017 - 2021) with CGPA - 7.3
Class XII - 73.6% (MP Board, 2016-2017)
Class X - 7.3 CGPA (CBSE, 2015)

GMAT: My first attempt score is 710 (Verbal - 39, Quant - 48)

Work Experience - 2 yr full time + 1 yr Internship
* Started my career as Program Analyst Intern in Board Infinity(Edutech Startup) in May 2020(the final year of my B.tech).
* I worked as a program analyst for 6 months and got promoted after 6 months as associate program manager after the successful completion of multiple projects.
* In the year 2021 after a year of completion of my internship and college degree I got promoted to Category Manager, because I was a key member of the team during periods when the team was severely understaffed, always a top performer, automated lots of processes, responsible for multiple entities and for parts of the group consolidation.
* Currently, I am working as a senior category manager in Board Infinity itself as a core team member. Managing a team of 16 and handling 3-4 verticals in the organisation.
* Using advanced analytical tools and automated reports to track performance, and designing solutions that balance technical capability, cost, and time against business needs.
* Resolving escalations and maintaining a process that reduces Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Turnaround Time (TAT)
* Planning and designing end-to-end workflows for cohorts and automating repetitive tasks using Zoho CRM, optimising operations to improve overall productivity and efficiency.
* Providing consultation to 1500+ customers across various domains, solving their problems and improving their overall experience.
* Handling P&L INR 4 Crore Monthly and building B2B partnerships currently
* Spearheading corporate relations and community management efforts while also working closely with technical teams to ensure that operational requirements and product changes are communicated effectively.
* Curating high-quality content and outreach to influencers, while also managing and mentoring team members to maximize their potential and foster an environment of growth and success.

LEADERSHIP ROLES AND POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Department of Youth Capital:

* Volunteered at the Department of Youth Capital, in the Division of Student Welfare, where I contributed to office management tasks.
* Successfully handled all Public Relation requirements and ensured the smooth functioning of different teams.
* Effectively managed office management tasks, including data entry, scheduling, and organising events.
* Developed strong organisational skills and attention to detail while single-handedly managing office management responsibilities.
* Collaborated with other volunteers to ensure seamless execution of events and projects.
*Headed and Conducted North India's biggest fest Youthvibe as Head of Relations.

Hi Everyone,

Please evaluate my profile

Demographics: Mumbai, India, Male, 24 yr.

Education: B.tech in Electronics and Communication, Lovely professional University( 2017 - 2021) with CGPA - 7.3
Class XII - 73.6% (MP Board, 2016-2017)
Class X - 7.3 CGPA (CBSE, 2015)

GMAT: My first attempt score is 710 (Verbal - 39, Quant - 48)

Work Experience - 2 yr full time + 1 yr Internship
* Started my career as Program Analyst Intern in Board Infinity(Edutech Startup) in May 2020(the final year of my B.tech).
* I worked as a program analyst for 6 months and got promoted after 6 months as associate program manager after the successful completion of multiple projects.
* In the year 2021 after a year of completion of my internship and college degree I got promoted to Category Manager, because I was a key member of the team during periods when the team was severely understaffed, always a top performer, automated lots of processes, responsible for multiple entities and for parts of the group consolidation.
* Currently, I am working as a Category Lead - Founder's Office in Board Infinity itself as a core team member. Managing a team of 16 and handling 3-4 verticals in the organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

*Leading Team and Customer Strategy: As a seasoned professional, I have led a diverse team of 50 individuals across three verticals: Category Management, Operations, and B2B Partnerships. By fostering collaboration and utilizing my expertise in customer strategy, I have successfully conceptualized and executed end-to-end strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth.
*Career Coaching and Student Mentorship: I formalized and mentored a team of career coaches to ensure effective guidance and support for students. By understanding their program outcomes, I facilitated a productive learning environment and helped students achieve their goals.
*Profit and Loss Management: I have demonstrated expertise in managing portfolios with a monthly turnover of over 4 Crores INR. By leveraging my financial acumen, I effectively handled profit and loss responsibilities, optimizing financial outcomes and ensuring sustainable growth.
*Sales Collaboration and Performance Tracking: Collaborating closely with the sales team, I actively tracked their performance and provided valuable inputs to increase product sales. By aligning sales strategies with overall business objectives, I fostered a revenue-focused environment and achieved exceptional results.
Product Launch and Business Development: I played a pivotal role in launching new products, including courses, an online testing platform, and white-labeled products. Through comprehensive market research and strategic planning, I successfully expanded the product portfolio and drove revenue growth.
*Strategic Partnerships: I have built strong partnerships with renowned international clients in the education industry, such as Coursera and Springboard. Additionally, I collaborated with top management colleges in India, including XLRI, IIMs, IMTs, and IMIs, to foster mutually beneficial relationships and drive business expansion.
*Business Strategy and Content Management: I formulated comprehensive business strategies, optimizing content quality management processes to meet the evolving needs of educators and customers. By leveraging my expertise in content and curriculum design, I facilitated productive interactions and enhanced customer satisfaction.

LEADERSHIP ROLES AND POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Department of Youth Capital:

* Volunteered at the Department of Youth Capital, in the Division of Student Welfare, where I contributed to office management tasks.
* Successfully handled all Public Relation requirements and ensured the smooth functioning of different teams.
* Effectively managed office management tasks, including data entry, scheduling, and organising events.
* Developed strong organisational skills and attention to detail while single-handedly managing office management responsibilities.
* Collaborated with other volunteers to ensure seamless execution of events and projects.
*Headed and Conducted North India's biggest fest Youthvibe as Head of Relations.

Hi somubarua13,

Academics:
The CGPA is fine. The GMAT score will do. If you have the time and resources to retake the test, please do.

Work Experience:
There is clear progression in your roles and responsibilities. There's good scope to showcase leadership potential. In your case, it is important for you to showcase your impact and individual contributions to the organization. For instance, handling P&L responsibilities and building B2B partnerships can be used to demonstrate your business acumen.

Leadership Roles and Positions of Responsibility:
These are good and can boost the profile

Areas for Improvement:

You need to differentiate your profile and demonstrate the value you can bring to the MBA program. Think along the lines of how you can use your startup experience to showcase skills that MBA programs seek
Define your post-MBA goals clearly and list down your reasons for an MBA. This will help create compelling essays

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Hi somubarua13,

Thanks for sharing your details.

Your CGPA is good, though it may not be considered highly competitive for some of the top-tier MBA programs. It would be helpful to highlight any academic achievements, projects, or coursework from your undergrad that demonstrate your strengths in quantitative (math) and analytical subjects. Your GMAT score is pretty strong and balanced (quantitative and verbal). However, if possible, please retake it, as a higher score would strengthen your overall profile and also help alleviate any concerns on CGPA.

Your career progression and increasing responsibilities at Board Infinity showcase positive traits such as analytical abilities, people management and growth/ learning mindset. Highlight your achievements in your applications, framing clear stories around each of these (or more) traits mentioning the Context (of the situation), the Action (you took), the Impact/ Result (to the project/ company), and lessons you learned (how they shaped you). Also note down your thoughts on "why MBA" and "why our school". Linking your past/ current roles to your post-MBA goals, and how the MBA/ B-school would fit in will make your application compelling.

Your involvement in the Department of Youth Capital demonstrate your leadership abilities and can-do attitude. While highlighting this in your applications, also mention "why" you were involved, what skills you developed, what lessons you learned, and how you would bring these both to the B-school and your post-MBA career.

Finally, choose recommenders who can speak to your abilities, achievements, and potential. Assuming you have worked in closed-knit teams, strategically select individuals who have worked closely with you and can provide specific examples of your contributions and leadership skills.

Hope this helps, feel free to reach out if I can be of any help!

Hi all, kindly evaluate my profile for Oxford.

10th : 9.6 CGPA or 91% (CBSE Board)
12th : 96% (CBSE board)
Bachelor’s: B.Sc Maths Honours (LSR College) - 8.2 CGPA
GMAT : 690
work exp : 3 years as of this date.
Industry: Consulting
2.4 years- supply chain consulting at GEP worldwide
Last 7 months- Executive search and leadership advisory firm

Extra Curricular and Achievements
- Secured 3rd position in AISSCE- 2017- Commerce stream ( School level)
- Subject Topper- Mathematics, AISSCE-2017 (School level)
- Obtained 91.8 percentile in International Commerce Olympiad-2015 conducted by Commerce Teachers’ Foundation
- School Topper, 5th National Interactive Math Olympiad (N.I.M.O) held in Aug-Sep 2010; National rank: 107, State rank: 13
- Actively volunteered in the department as well as in the annual fests of the college
- NSS- LSR member (2018-19 ) under NGO Basta, an entrepreneurial NGO that works for the upliftment of women in rural
areas
- Member of The MUN society of college (2017-18) and The Web Team of The College Magazine (2017-18)
- Volunteer, Women’s Development Cell, College ( 2018-19)
- President of the school Theatre Club- won many competitions during my tenure
- An active member of the school English Creative Writing Club


Hobbies: Cooking, dancing, and watching movies

Could you please give your views.

Thanks