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Hi,

Hang in there until you hear back from the business school on your application. Its too early and you only submitted 8 days ago.

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https://www.hbs.edu/mba/blog/post/caree ... consulting

Background and nationality: Indian-Engineer-Male-25years (age)

Undergrad Information:

Institute: Institute of Technology, Nirma University-Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
GPA: 6.62/10 (First Class) 2018 passout

GMAT: Yet to give. Expected Score: 650 to 680

Work experience: 1 year 8 months in an IT Services firm (200+ Employee) as a Content Writer
Currently helping my father to grow his YouTube channel by doing all the post-production work myself starting from video editing to publishing.

No Community or Charity work

Post-MBA goals - Management Consulting

Kindly evaluate my profile and let me know if I am a right fit, and suggest changes, Thanks a lot.

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Pakistani, male, 25 years.

GMAT - 600 (Q44, V28, IR 7)

Olevel - 7A*1A
Alevel - 4A*
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering - 3.50 CGPA - National University of Sciences and Technology. Graduated top 15% of the batch. This is the top ranked engineering school in Pakistan.
Active participation in student clubs and organizations, leading a couple of them and holding major positions in arranging key events.

Work Exp - 03 years (as of August 2020) in product management across 2 organizations and several product portfolios.
1st being Dawlance, a local leader in the consumer electronics industry. I was actively involved in several innovative products' launches and the introduction of an entire portfolio altogether. Collaborated with teams in Turkey, China and Pakistan.
The 2nd, and current, organization is samsung electronics. Currently working as a product manager for LED TVs for the country, having previously been the product manager of refrigerator and washing machine. Not a promotion per say, and more of a role change, but could be taken as one if one considers the appointment at the core division.

Social work:
Worked for StreetStore - a charity organization. Assisted them in fundraising and sat up a street store event where clothes were distributed among underprivileged families.

Worked as a writer for Humans of Pakistan for over an year - helping portray a positive image of the society.

Currently a Green Card holder for WWF - a donation membership that works towards improving atmosphere and the needy people associated with it. I'm part of the Air project, where projects are carried out to improve air quality.

Reasons for MBA - At my current career stage, and the path I've chosen, a management degree (read MBA) makes a lot of sense for further growth and career development, and learning - given that I come from a technical background. An MBA would add on to my current experience and better equip me to take on senior positions in strategy/consulting/management.

Post-MBA goals - Move into management consulting. Also open to staying in project management.

I understand that the GMAT score is extremely low so I'd appreciate your feedback on the profile and suggestions towards next steps, if I should go ahead with the application with any realistic chances or I'm better off improving my GMAT, and potentially take a one year gap.

Also, what would be alternate decent schools (UK/Canada)?

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Hi,
Gender: Female
Country: Pakistan
Background: grew up in a cosmopolitan country outside of Pakistan
Undergraduate: Average CGPA from top university of Pakistan (lums)
Work experience: Almost 5 years in MNCs in Telecom industry
GMAT: yet to take in Mar-21
Post MBA goals: Consulting

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Hi NZA,

You have provided very few details for the profile to get evaluated. I need to know your undergrad course and GPA, academic achievements (if any), details of your work experience (the roles and leadership positions you undertook, your impact on the organisation, any international experience etc). You may give these details here on the forum or reach out to us to discuss your profile and goals at length.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma,
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
Email: shantanu@mbaandbeyond.com
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Hi,
hope the below helps:
Gender: Female
Country: Pakistan
Schooling: Kuwait
University: Top School of Pakistan called LUMS - Undergraduate in Economics & Politics
GPA: Average CGPA - slightly on lower end
Work Experience: 5 years in Multi National Telecommunications Companies in Pakistan
Roles: Product Manager, Pricing & Segmentation Expert -> worked on some of the leading industry products and took industry first initiatives during Covid and prior to that as well

I can share more details in DM

Hi NZA,

Thank you for sharing the details. Based on the information I have, here are my two cents:

I do not have precise knowledge over your stats but to exhibit your academic potential and to compensate for your low GPA, I may suggest a GMAT score of 680+ for you to target.

Your work-experience seems the highlight of your profile. On the surface it looks great with a big brand in your CV (as mentioned by you, MNC) and having worked on the leading products must cultivate leadership qualities in you with a huge impact on the organization.

I am keen to know what kind of initiatives you took in and out of work. Also, it would provide me with great insights if I may know your ECs, community involvement or hobbies/interests and your post-MBA goals. This will help me know your suitability to Ivey and suggest you other great schools that fit your profile. Feel free to DM me or book a free session as per your convenience.

I’ll be more than happy to assist you in your journey.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma, Linkedin
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
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Hi all,
It'll be really helpful if you could evaluate my profile. I'm planning to apply in R3 this year.

Indian, Male, Engineer (Mechanical)
College - VIT Vellore, 8.11 cgpa (2016 batch)
GMAT - 640 existing. (Is it a good enough score considering my profile? or shall I increase it further in upcoming month?)

Experience: ~5 years of experience in Product/Brand Management

1. Product Manager | Getinge Medical | German healthcare MNC | (HO, Mumbai, India)
-Responsible to developing new offering in Operation theaters and providing solutions to different hospitals in Europe and middle east.
-Responsible for upstream marketing of new products.

2. Assistant Product Manager | Godrej & Boyce - ~1.8 years (a $1300Mn CPG company, based in Mumbai, India)
-Responsible for launching new products and expansion of overall business Pan India. Leading $50Mn category business, in varied segments.

3. Marketing Coordinator - Brand Management | SC Johnson products Pvt Ltd. - 2.5 years (American FMCG - with $200Mn Business in India)
-Contributed in overall business expansion pan India for 3 segments, Shoe care, Air Care and Home Cleaning.
-Led the launch of 3 key products in India
-Contributed significantly for the launch of Vanish toilet cleaner in Sri Lanka market.

Extra curricular:
1. Part of an NGO 'Partham foundation'
2. Media and Marketing Head at an NGO (2013-2015)
3. Sponsorship Manager at University's National Tech fest (2015-2016)
4. Won Online Photography contest at IIT Madras (among 7000 participants)
5. Worked as a freelance photography tutor at Bookmyshow.com (2015-2016)

Immediate/Short Term goals: - To work in a CPG/Healthcare giant as a Product/Brand Manager

Long Term Goals: - To grow within the organization to reach at a CXO position (preferably CMO) or Leading the business of a runner Brand at a Global scale.

Thanks for your evaluation. Really appreciate.

Regards,
Sahil

Hi I'm looking for a profile evaluation for the full-time 2 year MBA at Ivey starting next year (2022)
Below are details of my profile

Demographic
Indian | Male | Age 25

GMAT
710 (Q49 V39 | IR 6 | AWA 6)

Academics
Under-Graduation: 75.74% (First Division) | Bachelors in Commerce (Honours), Delhi University
12th Grade: 96.75% | Commerce Stream
10th Grade: 9.6 CGPA

Post MBA Goals
Short Term: Marketing & Communication Impact Consulting
Long Term: Set-up my own design and communication consulting organisation

Target Recruiters
IDEO, Dalberg, Bridgespan Group, Ogilvy, Dentsu, Unilever, Frog Design (other similar recruiters, open to your recommendations as well)

Work Experience
Function: Marketing
Tenure: 3.5 years
Industries: Hospitality, Consumer Products & Services, Social Impact
Specialisations: Advertising, Strategy | Additional Exposure: Business Development, General Management

Tenure Details:
July'21 | Tentative Engagement with Malaria No More, India (This is yet to be finalised, but in the pipeline; I'm in the last phase of recruitement and have received a somewhat positive response)
/ Digital Marketing and Communication on their Nation-wide Malaria prevention awareness, treatment, and management Social Behaviour Change Communciation Campaign

December'20-Present | Self-Employed
/ Co-founded social media and website based e-commerce fashion brand 'aurai by dt' (hair accessories) - engaged with an NGO building livelihood of impoverished women through skill building in stiching and tailoring
/ Freelance digital advertising, content strategy, and design solutions consultant to small scale consumer product & service brands

April'20-October'20 | Vihara Innovation Network
/ Marketing and Business Development Associate

June'19-March'20 | Vizara Technologies Pvt. Ltd
November'19-February'20 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
/ Project Associate - International Heritage Symposium and Exhibition 2020

March'18-May'19 | Templatolio Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
/ Client Servicing Associate
/ Client Servicing Analyst

Co-curricular Development
Social Development:
June'20-Present | Rotary International
/ Member of Rotary Club of Delhi South Metropolitan. Taken active participation in monthly virtual meetings and assisted with operational and design solutions for those meetings

January'21-April'21 | Sofia Smart Centre
/ Engaged with this skill development NGO that enables impoverished women through skillbuilding to generate livelihood (for my hair accessories venture)

June'11 | Music Basti
/ Volunteered at the NGO focused on the holistic development of underprivileged children to bolster their personalities through the medium of music

Cultural Development:
September'14-May'17 | Music Society Member, Under-Graduation
/ Performed as member of the society at college annual fest

July'15 | Summer School, London School Of Economics (LSE)
/ Attended Summer School from London School of Economics (LSE) inManagerial Accounting and received 'A' Grade in the assessment examination

April'09-March'14 | Lead Guitarist-School Band, High-School
/ Participated in and won a few music competitions where I represented my school with my band
/ Performed on the opening day of the International PASH (Partners forthe future) German Leaders' youth camp; organised by the DPS Society in association with the Goethe Institute at Max Meuller Bhavan

February'09-January'12 | Rockschool Guitar Examinations
/ Cleared up till grade 4 guitar examinations with distinction; certified by Trinity School of Music, London

July'10-August'10 | Artek - The International Children's Festival, Ukraine
/ Represented India at this UN initiative, held in Ukraine. The festival encouraged cultural interaction and mutual dialogue betweenchildren from a vast variety of countries

Curricular Accomplishments
May'17 | Under-Graduation
/ Passed my undergraduate degree with First-Division

May'14 | Secondary Education
/ Ranked 10th in my high school, in a batch of approximately 1500 people, in the 12th grade CBSE Board Examination
/ Received a Gold Medal and Certificate of Merit for 7 consecutive years (2006–2014) of academic excellence - from my high school, D.P.S. R.K. Puram

Hobbies/Leisure
Watching sports-Cricket, F1, Tennis, Baseball / Electronic Music Production / YouTube Learning / Streaming Platforms / Traveling /Reading

Thanks for your help

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