Hi
Abhishek1292,
Thank you for your post. Here are a few observations:
First, it would behoove you to try to boost your GMAT score. Average scores at ISB, INSEAD, and HEC Paris are generally in the 700 to 710 range, and especially in the case of the two European programs, it will be difficult to apply from such a crowded and competitive pool of applicants with a GMAT score that is "only" at or slightly behind the GMAT curve for those schools. Trying to outshoot the average by 30 or 40 points is often a good goal.
Second, you are going to be on the lighter side of the work experience curve for the European programs, so you will have less experience and impact to draw on with only three years of experience at the point of application. To be candid, I don't think you'd perform quite as well applying this year relative to applying at a point in the future. (The averages at these programs is often six years of work experience. I'd consider your current juncture the earliest at which you might reasonably apply, but again, I think you'd underperform relative to applying in a year or two.)
Third, given your technical background, you are going to need to make a compelling case for transition to business and really unpack the motivations, passion, and purpose behind wanting to make that transition. You'll need to articulate your goals at a very deep level (not just what industries, but what companies, teams, and roles within those industries); how who you are and what you've done to this point -- PLUS the MBA -- equals or leads to those goals; what knowledge, skills, and experience you already have that are relevant; what knowledge, skills, and experience you're missing and therefore need to acquire via the MBA. I would encourage you read more here:
https://www.avantiprep.com/blog/the-mos ... on-processIf you do end up applying in a future year (and thus give yourself more time), I'd encourage you to bolster your community involvement, which seems somewhat nominal in your post. Aim for deep, impactful, leadership-oriented involvement rather than mere "membership" or "casual volunteering." You might consider paths to doing so both through your organization or outside of your organization entirely (directly in the community). You might also consider how you can show extra leadership at work (e.g., raising your hand to lead certain initiatives).
Finally, if have the time, you might also consider taking a couple of core business classes, as your current educational and professional background does not include much in the way of that. That will also be a nice signal to adcoms that you are serious about the transition to business and have the fundamental business chops to succeed in and contribute to an MBA classroom.
Best Regards,
Greg
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