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Profile White, Female, Russian, 24, will be almost 26 by the time of enrollment GMAT:haven't taken yet Undergrad: Bchelor in business administration from top-10 University in my country GPA: 3.95/4 on the US system Experience: 1) 2 years in one of the world's largest pharmaceutical comanies (sanofi) in brand-marketing (1 year as an intern and 1 year as a brand manager) 2) Brand manager for the digital projects (website, instagram, facebook, bloggers, etc) in kimberly-clark company for the largest brand - will be 2 years by the time of admission.
Really want to get into kellog for the start in 2019 - will apply this year. As I know - they are pretty strong for marketing
Any chance with such profile?
Which GMAT score would I need to boost my chances?
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StratusMBACounselor Donna, Thanks for your encouraging, yet balanced revert. Fingers crossed, and I will pm you either way.
Just curious, normally, what is the number of Indian passport holders at Kellogg 2 year MBA program class ?
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Profile Indian, Male, 28 yrs GMAT:730(96%) Undergrad: Anna Univ. Mechanical Engg. 74% India MBA: BITS Pilani 8.5 GPA Exp: 72 months, 2 yrs in IB with a boutique, 4 yrs in Tech corporate development with a global digital tech firm ($10B+ rev), Significant M&A deal experience globally.
I did not take external help on essays as I did not have much time after GMAT. I thought I did a fair job with my essays then but now feel like I messed up. Regret not taking external help. I have applied to R2 and feeling queasy. Hi @smartarvinz, listen-- no need to feel queasy just yet-- your Kellogg R2 application is in the books and other than waiting it out-- I would not try to guess the outcome now. Your stats are in that crowded and yet possible zone. It helps when coming from India to have a GMAT well OVER (like maybe 20-30 points) the stated average. You don't have that for Kellogg but you are in the range of the average. So if they like your work-- which they probably will-- as you have some good finance experience that will stand out a bit in this pool-- that could help. If you don't get in--and I hope you DO and this is not needed at all-- but if you are not successful we offer a "ding analysis" where we review your application holistically. I am former adcom and also a Kellogg grad and I did work on the admissions team at UNC Kenan-Flagler for 15 yrs so I know how adcom evaluates applicants and I also know the Kellogg culture. I'd be glad to do a ding analysis with you through Stratus to help make sure your application next year is stronger. However-- maybe you don't need it! Time will tell and I am wishing you the best-- but if you do want to reach out on that later-- you can pm me or you can request a free consult to set up the process at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99qccOTmkCM Any chance for me this year?
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Hi! I would love some feedback on my profile. I'm applying to Kellogg's MMM program.
Nationality: White female with dual UK and US citizenship (Born in England and moved to the US ~4th grade) Age: 28I like the cross-cultural exposure Undergrad: Tufts University GPA: 3.42 GMAT: 710 Are you applying in R3 or are you applying R1 in the fall? I suggest the latter-- and if you are doing that I also suggest you keep your eyes open for some of the women's events that happen in May at Kellogg as it is a great way to engage the program ahead of the admissions cycle Work Experience: Worked for one year at a non-profit helping to collect and manage their program data the decided I wanted to gain more transferable skills in the private sector to have more impact so I pivoted to federal consulting. I worked for a smaller firm doing IT project management for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for about 2 years and now work for a big 4 firm, where I've been for just over 2 years. I currently lead teams of developers and designers working to improve or build new pages/tools on my federal government client's website (it's a decidedly un-government sort of government agency and we work in Agile teams).
Long term career plans: This experience got me really interested in product design/development and I am hoping to build on my current skill-set to become a Product Manager at a large tech firm, like Amazon, and return to my roots to have a positive impact to build technology products that improve the patient/customer experience in healthcare. MMM is a great program to do this Extracurricular: Volunteer mentor for the un/under employed to help them build careers; run half marathons; and learning to play soccer. I also take on a lot of extracurriculars at work, like mentoring and teaching Lean Six Sigma (LSS) concepts and designing an AI chatbot for government clients.
I absolutely think you have a shot-- having a bit higher GMAT would help--so retake if you think you can improve 10-20 pts-- but I do think if you write a compelling application-- and we can help you gain clarity as you approach this-- I think you have a shot. Please reach out to us here if you want a free consult: https://stratusadmissionscounseling.com ... b-visitor/ _________________
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Hi fessxxx, I don't think anyone has responded to your message in this thread, sorry for the wait!
Yes, Kellogg is one of the best for marketing, so it definitely makes sense with your goals.
Your work experience, with exposure to large brands is great. 2 years is a little on the low end - you can still apply now if that works best for you, but make sure you communicate in your application your reasons for applying earlier in your career. And be sure to highlight as many examples of your leadership as possible.
I am not sure if you have any activities outside of work, extracurriculars or volunteer work, but that might be an area to improve.
The median GMAT score for Kellogg is now up to 732, so you want to aim for a score as close to that as possible. I think though, given the strength of your GPA and the fact that there are not as many applicants from Russia, you don't need to hit that 730 mark to be qualified for admission. But a higher score will always help to boost your chances!
Hope this helps, and good luck! Kate
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Profile White, Female, Russian, 24, will be almost 26 by the time of enrollment GMAT:haven't taken yet Undergrad: Bchelor in business administration from top-10 University in my country GPA: 3.95/4 on the US system Experience: 1) 2 years in one of the world's largest pharmaceutical comanies (sanofi) in brand-marketing (1 year as an intern and 1 year as a brand manager) 2) Brand manager for the digital projects (website, instagram, facebook, bloggers, etc) in kimberly-clark company for the largest brand - will be 2 years by the time of admission.
Really want to get into kellog for the start in 2019 - will apply this year. As I know - they are pretty strong for marketing
Any chance with such profile?
Which GMAT score would I need to boost my chances?
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Hi fessxxx, I don't think anyone has responded to your message in this thread, sorry for the wait!
Yes, Kellogg is one of the best for marketing, so it definitely makes sense with your goals.
Your work experience, with exposure to large brands is great. 2 years is a little on the low end - you can still apply now if that works best for you, but make sure you communicate in your application your reasons for applying earlier in your career. And be sure to highlight as many examples of your leadership as possible.
I am not sure if you have any activities outside of work, extracurriculars or volunteer work, but that might be an area to improve.
The median GMAT score for Kellogg is now up to 732, so you want to aim for a score as close to that as possible. I think though, given the strength of your GPA and the fact that there are not as many applicants from Russia, you don't need to hit that 730 mark to be qualified for admission. But a higher score will always help to boost your chances!
Hope this helps, and good luck! Kate
fessxxx wrote:
Profile White, Female, Russian, 24, will be almost 26 by the time of enrollment GMAT:haven't taken yet Undergrad: Bchelor in business administration from top-10 University in my country GPA: 3.95/4 on the US system Experience: 1) 2 years in one of the world's largest pharmaceutical comanies (sanofi) in brand-marketing (1 year as an intern and 1 year as a brand manager) 2) Brand manager for the digital projects (website, instagram, facebook, bloggers, etc) in kimberly-clark company for the largest brand - will be 2 years by the time of admission.
Really want to get into kellog for the start in 2019 - will apply this year. As I know - they are pretty strong for marketing
Any chance with such profile?
Which GMAT score would I need to boost my chances?
Thank you
Thank you very much!
It will be actually 4 years total (1 as intern and 3 full-time position). 2 in pharma and 2 in FMCG. This amount of time is sufficient?
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Hey smartarvinz well you may have already received your decision so hoping it was positive. But based on the info shared you for sure have a shot. There are no clear red flags based on the info you shared. Good work experience. GPA and GMAT seem to be order. With a school like Kellogg, your ultimate Ev will certainly come down to the non data points. If you do not receive admission this year maybe look to an admissions consultant to at the very least give your submitted application a once over before you re-apply
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Indian, Female, 23 years old Work Experience: 3 years, will be 4 years by the time I join. Working in the marketing department of a top Real Estate company in the country. Undergrad: Bachelor of Business Administration, Christ University (Christ University was ranked No. 1 for the BBA program as per India Today for the entire duration of my BBA course) GMAT: Yet to give the exam GPA: 3.66/4, among the Top 3 in a class of 72, received a merit based scholarship for the same
Work Experience: 1. Was initially a part of the Strategy team in the company for the first six months and moved to the Marketing team post that 2. As a part of the Marketing team I was the only resource for a six month duration which gave me exposure to all aspects of Marketing in a Real Estate firm very early on. I successfully executed launch campaigns for various projects, independently. 3. Initiated brand tie-ups for our residential projects which was a first. These tie-ups were with global brands in the healthcare and lifestyle sector which contributed to successful launches and eventually became the norm for all our projects. 4. Have been promoted within two years
Extra-curriculars: 1. National Level Swimmer 2. Presented a marketing research paper during college 3. Regular volunteer at an NGO which involved improving the lives of the children with special needs 4. Represented my university for many Parliamentary debates at fests 5. Was a member of the Core Commitee which is involved in organizing fests and events in college 6. Genuinely enjoy emceeing - have done so for many formal events in college
Primary reason for an MBA: To grow my career internationally, since I have resided and studied in Ireland, UAE, India and travelled to over 16 countries I am keen on working abroad.
Was also contemplating pursuing a 1 year program since I have a BBA degree with a Marketing specialization and the purpose of pursuing an MBA is for job opportunities abroad. Does a 1 year program have any significant change in requirements from a 2 year program?
Considering my profile and pool of Indian applicants to Kellogg what would be the minimum GMAT score I would need to target? I am also keen on honest feedback on my profile and whether I can consider applying to Kellogg.
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Hi shruti.shambhavi,
I do think you should consider applying to Kellogg. It sounds like a great fit with your marketing experience, and the program has a great reputation internationally.
Your undergrad background is strong, with a high class rank/GPA and extra-curricular involvement that Kellogg will value.
Your work experience sounds strong too, with the promotion, leadership you've taken in executing campaigns, and the exposure to global brands is great too. By the way, definitely highlight the experience you've had working/living/studying abroad.
Considering your profile and pool of applicants from India, I think 730 is a good target score for you for Kellogg. Perhaps a bit lower if you focus on the 1 year option. There are not many differences in terms of application requirements between the two programs, but the academic/curriculum requirements are different, and you need certain pre-requisites in business for the 1-year program. You can read more here: http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/pro ... ogram.aspx
One last thought -- it seems that most (or maybe all) of your extra-curriculars are in the past. If so, then that's definitely an area you should improve on and get started (soon!) in some formal activities outside of work.
Best of luck! Kate
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Indian, Female, 23 years old Work Experience: 3 years, will be 4 years by the time I join. Working in the marketing department of a top Real Estate company in the country. Undergrad: Bachelor of Business Administration, Christ University (Christ University was ranked No. 1 for the BBA program as per India Today for the entire duration of my BBA course) GMAT: Yet to give the exam GPA: 3.66/4, among the Top 3 in a class of 72, received a merit based scholarship for the same
Work Experience: 1. Was initially a part of the Strategy team in the company for the first six months and moved to the Marketing team post that 2. As a part of the Marketing team I was the only resource for a six month duration which gave me exposure to all aspects of Marketing in a Real Estate firm very early on. I successfully executed launch campaigns for various projects, independently. 3. Initiated brand tie-ups for our residential projects which was a first. These tie-ups were with global brands in the healthcare and lifestyle sector which contributed to successful launches and eventually became the norm for all our projects. 4. Have been promoted within two years
Extra-curriculars: 1. National Level Swimmer 2. Presented a marketing research paper during college 3. Regular volunteer at an NGO which involved improving the lives of the children with special needs 4. Represented my university for many Parliamentary debates at fests 5. Was a member of the Core Commitee which is involved in organizing fests and events in college 6. Genuinely enjoy emceeing - have done so for many formal events in college
Primary reason for an MBA: To grow my career internationally, since I have resided and studied in Ireland, UAE, India and travelled to over 16 countries I am keen on working abroad.
Was also contemplating pursuing a 1 year program since I have a BBA degree with a Marketing specialization and the purpose of pursuing an MBA is for job opportunities abroad. Does a 1 year program have any significant change in requirements from a 2 year program?
Considering my profile and pool of Indian applicants to Kellogg what would be the minimum GMAT score I would need to target? I am also keen on honest feedback on my profile and whether I can consider applying to Kellogg.
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Indian, Female, 23 years old Work Experience: 3 years, will be 4 years by the time I join. Working in the marketing department of a top Real Estate company in the country. Undergrad: Bachelor of Business Administration, Christ University (Christ University was ranked No. 1 for the BBA program as per India Today for the entire duration of my BBA course) GMAT: Yet to give the exam GPA: 3.66/4, among the Top 3 in a class of 72, received a merit based scholarship for the same
Work Experience: 1. Was initially a part of the Strategy team in the company for the first six months and moved to the Marketing team post that 2. As a part of the Marketing team I was the only resource for a six month duration which gave me exposure to all aspects of Marketing in a Real Estate firm very early on. I successfully executed launch campaigns for various projects, independently. 3. Initiated brand tie-ups for our residential projects which was a first. These tie-ups were with global brands in the healthcare and lifestyle sector which contributed to successful launches and eventually became the norm for all our projects. 4. Have been promoted within two years
Extra-curriculars: 1. National Level Swimmer 2. Presented a marketing research paper during college 3. Regular volunteer at an NGO which involved improving the lives of the children with special needs 4. Represented my university for many Parliamentary debates at fests 5. Was a member of the Core Commitee which is involved in organizing fests and events in college 6. Genuinely enjoy emceeing - have done so for many formal events in college
Primary reason for an MBA: To grow my career internationally, since I have resided and studied in Ireland, UAE, India and travelled to over 16 countries I am keen on working abroad.
Was also contemplating pursuing a 1 year program since I have a BBA degree with a Marketing specialization and the purpose of pursuing an MBA is for job opportunities abroad. Does a 1 year program have any significant change in requirements from a 2 year program?
Considering my profile and pool of Indian applicants to Kellogg what would be the minimum GMAT score I would need to target? I am also keen on honest feedback on my profile and whether I can consider applying to Kellogg. I agree that you could be a good candidate for the Kellogg 1YR program. I encourage you to reach out to Kellogg even now and fill out their intake form to be sure you qualify for the 1YR program-- it sounds like you do-- but always good to check that. Also you may be able to ask them to put you in touch with others in the 1YR program and it is not too early to do that research. This is the best time of year to talk to current students because the 1YR students are almost done-- and so they can speak to their experience. If you wait until after june-- it will be a new class and they will just be starting. I agree that a 730 for an Indian female is a good target-- As an alum myself of Kellogg's 1 YR program I can tell you that it is essentially like doing an MBA in super charge mode. It really helps if you already have some connections for your post MBA goals as there is not time for a summer internship so you do want to have some clarity on career goals. Otherwise the 2YR program might be a better fit. But in the 1YR program you take some core courses over the summer and then jump right in with the 2nd yrs in terms of electives. It is a little harder to have club leadership but there are leadership roles within the 1YR program. I am still in touch with many of my classmates so you do make great connections in either 1YR or 2YR. If you would like to seek us out for a more detailed profile review I am happy to do this as I have a lot of experience working with clients seeking Kellogg. I also used to do the alumni interviews for them many, many years ago. To reach out and set up a time to talk-- private message me or go through this link: https://gmatclub.com/reviews/instructor ... -345346171 Thanks in advance !
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Profile White, Female, Russian, 24, will be almost 26 by the time of enrollment Hi @fessxxx, I am just seeing this request and thought I'd pass along my thoughts. I think you have a very strong background for Kellogg with your brand management experience. I can't say the exact GMAT you need as there is never an "absolute" on this-- but with your strong GPA and work experience and being female-- which there are a smaller pool of Russian women in the MBA pipeline-- you may be able to be a bit less than the 724 stated GMAT average. I think if you had 720+ that would be very helpful. A few other tips that you might keep in mind: 1) Kellogg has a women's weekend each year in May-- can't find the link online but you might inquire with admissions about when this is-- and if you are able to come that would be great. If not possible to attend in person- I encourage you to reach out to some of the clubs at Kellogg of interest so you can make some connections. GMAT:haven't taken yet Undergrad: Bchelor in business administration from top-10 University in my country GPA: 3.95/4 on the US system Experience: 1) 2 years in one of the world's largest pharmaceutical comanies (sanofi) in brand-marketing (1 year as an intern and 1 year as a brand manager) 2) Brand manager for the digital projects (website, instagram, facebook, bloggers, etc) in kimberly-clark company for the largest brand - will be 2 years by the time of admission.
Really want to get into kellog for the start in 2019 - will apply this year. As I know - they are pretty strong for marketing
Any chance with such profile? I think you can present well. I encourage you to apply R1 as with visa issues it is good to have as much time as possible to get that set up.
Which GMAT score would I need to boost my chances? As I said earlier-- the higher the better-- but if you do all in application well then even at 710 or 720 I think you could be very competitive. Also- if you want to discuss this further-- I would be happy to do a consult with you-- given that you did undergrad business-- if you feel that you want to progress in same field of marketing you could also be a compelling candidate for the 1 YR program and that might also be something to consider-- especially if you feel you already have some strong marketing contacts. To set up a free consult- please private message me or reach out to this link:https://stratusadmissionscounseling.com/admissions/business-school-admissions-consulting-gmat-club-visitor/
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Hi Experts, I would like to apply for Kellogg R1 September. Could you please evaluate my profile?
Back ground: 30 year old Indian male Education: B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation from one of the top 40 engineering colleges in India (66% First Class) Master's in Control Systems Engineering - University of Sheffield GMAT Score: 730 expected Industry: Oil and Gas - 5 years 2 months , Media and Entertainment - 10 months Experience: 6 years
Job description:
Current role: - Lead System Analyst- Instrument and Control, for a Kuwaiti Contracting company and contracted to the largest oil company in Kuwait since the past year. - Team leader and responsible for implementing and execution of large scale digital oilfield transformation projects. - Received 2 promotions since I joined in 2016. - Represent my client company when dealing with vendors. Contract reviews. - Youngest person ever to hold such a senior position in the current and the past contract. - Improve existing engineering processes and design and implement innovative projects at low investments that can provide huge cost savings/profits for my client company. - Initially handled 4 facilities in 2016 then promoted from Instrument Systems Engineer to Lead System Analyst handling systems and digital oilfield projects for 17 facilities. - Reports and presentations for achievements to Senior Engineers , Senior Specialists , Team Leaders , Managers and Deputy CEO of client company. - Provide training and mentoring for new recruits.
Previous roles: - Worked for 2 years with another Kuwaiti contracting company as Control systems engineer for around 3 years. - Executed the implementation for different million dollar projects. - I also created and sold engineering software through this company despite my non-IT background. - Joined as a maintenance engineer in this company initially and then got promoted and transferred to Automation Dept. due to my qualifications and skills.
- After my PG: - I worked for about 9 months in a film production startup, where I was a partner, that specialized in making low budget movies with unique story lines from aspiring young writers. - Led the marketing campaigns for our flagship movie which grossed US$800,000 making it one of the low budget hits at the regional box office for that year. - During this period I was also developing clients for a company we were going to start which would secure contracts from local TV channels to provide production and location support as well as event management and marketing for TV programs. However that failed before we could register and make it official. ( Learnt a lot of lessons about businesses and investors during this period.)
Professional Achievements: - Designed and developed a unique software that was sold to the largest oil company in Kuwait for around US$300,000. Helped the company to monitor dangerous events preceding plant shutdowns. Unscheduled shutdowns can cause millions worth of loss due to cessation of oil production. ( I was asked to join my current role by the client company due to this achievement) - Implemented and directed a project which was profoundly beneficial for cost savings for my client company resulting in saving US$16 million per year. - Designed and Implemented Fire and Gas notification system to improve safety conditions and immediate response in hazardous areas.
I have other achievements as well but cannot disclose those on a public forum even though I haven't signed any NDAs.
Post MBA goals : - Management Consulting in Tech industry.
Current Extracurriculars: Volunteer Coordinator for Friends of CRY Club Kuwait - Associated with Child Rights and You (CRY) India University of Sheffield Alumni Mentor Languages known: English , Hindi , Tamil , Malayalam , Arabic and French
Thank you for your post, and for sharing such a great background. Your story is indeed interesting; I especially like the dichotomy in experience between Oil and Gas and Media and Entertainment - if told properly, you can really make your profile stand out.
How were your academics in the Master's program?
From a quantitative perspective, you have a strong profile (aim for that 730 GMAT); I recommend you spend a lot of time on the details of telling your story. Think also about answering the questions: Why an MBA? and Why now?
If you would like to discuss your profile further, feel free to schedule a free consultation (contact details in signature).
Good luck!
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Hi Experts, I would like to apply for Kellogg R1 September. Could you please evaluate my profile?
Back ground: 30 year old Indian male Education: B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation from one of the top 40 engineering colleges in India (66% First Class) Master's in Control Systems Engineering - University of Sheffield GMAT Score: 730 expected Industry: Oil and Gas - 5 years 2 months , Media and Entertainment - 10 months Experience: 6 years
Job description:
Current role: - Lead System Analyst- Instrument and Control, for a Kuwaiti Contracting company and contracted to the largest oil company in Kuwait since the past year. - Team leader and responsible for implementing and execution of large scale digital oilfield transformation projects. - Received 2 promotions since I joined in 2016. - Represent my client company when dealing with vendors. Contract reviews. - Youngest person ever to hold such a senior position in the current and the past contract. - Improve existing engineering processes and design and implement innovative projects at low investments that can provide huge cost savings/profits for my client company. - Initially handled 4 facilities in 2016 then promoted from Instrument Systems Engineer to Lead System Analyst handling systems and digital oilfield projects for 17 facilities. - Reports and presentations for achievements to Senior Engineers , Senior Specialists , Team Leaders , Managers and Deputy CEO of client company. - Provide training and mentoring for new recruits.
Previous roles: - Worked for 2 years with another Kuwaiti contracting company as Control systems engineer for around 3 years. - Executed the implementation for different million dollar projects. - I also created and sold engineering software through this company despite my non-IT background. - Joined as a maintenance engineer in this company initially and then got promoted and transferred to Automation Dept. due to my qualifications and skills.
- After my PG: - I worked for about 9 months in a film production startup, where I was a partner, that specialized in making low budget movies with unique story lines from aspiring young writers. - Led the marketing campaigns for our flagship movie which grossed US$800,000 making it one of the low budget hits at the regional box office for that year. - During this period I was also developing clients for a company we were going to start which would secure contracts from local TV channels to provide production and location support as well as event management and marketing for TV programs. However that failed before we could register and make it official. ( Learnt a lot of lessons about businesses and investors during this period.)
Professional Achievements: - Designed and developed a unique software that was sold to the largest oil company in Kuwait for around US$300,000. Helped the company to monitor dangerous events preceding plant shutdowns. Unscheduled shutdowns can cause millions worth of loss due to cessation of oil production. ( I was asked to join my current role by the client company due to this achievement) - Implemented and directed a project which was profoundly beneficial for cost savings for my client company resulting in saving US$16 million per year. - Designed and Implemented Fire and Gas notification system to improve safety conditions and immediate response in hazardous areas.
I have other achievements as well but cannot disclose those on a public forum even though I haven't signed any NDAs.
Post MBA goals : - Management Consulting in Tech industry.
Current Extracurriculars: Volunteer Coordinator for Friends of CRY Club Kuwait - Associated with Child Rights and You (CRY) India University of Sheffield Alumni Mentor Languages known: English , Hindi , Tamil , Malayalam , Arabic and French
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Hi expert,
I would like To apply for Kellogg R2 January. Could you please evaluate my profile ?
Age: 30; African (from Central African Republic)
Education:
undergrad in management (in Senegal, 14/20, top 10%) master in finance (In Senegal, 11/20)
Work experience:
2 years at Allianz CAR as Responsible of Internal Control 2 years at EISA (an international NGO from South Africa) CAR office, as finance and administration manager
Entrepreneurship:
Founder of archive company aside of my job in 2015 (on-going)
Founder of crowdshipping company this year
Industry Financial services (fortune 100) 2 years Non profit (2years) Entrepreneurship (3years)
EC: Co-founder of an association to promote entrepreneurship among young and women in CAR; we raised 15000 euros from local big companies association (GICA) to establish the first incubator in CAR.
Recommender: My CEO at Allianz CAR Member of GICA related to my EC activities and working with us on the Incubator project
Thank you for your post and for sharing your profile. Before I can provide an evaluation, I have a few questions: What is your GMAT score? Why an MBA? Why now? What are your post-MBA career goals? Are you able to have your profile ready for R1 instead?
Happy to schedule a free consultation. If interested, please reach out to coordinate (contact details in signature).
Thanks
marchenri wrote:
Hi expert,
I would like To apply for Kellogg R2 January. Could you please evaluate my profile ?
Age: 30; African (from Central African Republic)
Education:
undergrad in management (in Senegal, 14/20, top 10%) master in finance (In Senegal, 11/20)
Work experience:
2 years at Allianz CAR as Responsible of Internal Control 2 years at EISA (an international NGO from South Africa) CAR office, as finance and administration manager
Entrepreneurship:
Founder of archive company aside of my job in 2015 (on-going)
Founder of crowdshipping company this year
Industry Financial services (fortune 100) 2 years Non profit (2years) Entrepreneurship (3years)
EC: Co-founder of an association to promote entrepreneurship among young and women in CAR; we raised 15000 euros from local big companies association (GICA) to establish the first incubator in CAR.
Recommender: My CEO at Allianz CAR Member of GICA related to my EC activities and working with us on the Incubator project
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09 May 2018, 09:48
Applying to Kellogg R1! Would love some feedback
Age: 24, Asian-American Undergrad: Finance, Philosophy double major UT Austin GPA: 3.3, plus alternative transcript from community college to make up for GPA Work: Now this is the part I'm worried about; only 14 months upon application @ F500 company (well regarded I guess, and a house hold name), doing finance rotation program GMAT: 740, but will retake in August. Hoping for 750+ ECs:
Teach a GED class for adults trying to earn their GED, set up a tutoring program for this organization in addition to the classes On the volunteering committee at my work place, I help plan and organize volunteering events as well as raise money for certain charities Spent a few months working for an NGO in Europe that dealt with poverty stricken communities after graduation and before starting my job Various other leadership roles in college organizations
Anything else I can do at all to increase my chances for this year's application? Already did a campus visit and will be going to their events in my area this summer. Even the smallest boost to my application is worth whatever time/money
Thank you for your post and for sharing your profile. I think you are right in applying for R1 (exact dates haven't been released yet, but aim to have your application ready for mid-September). I also think it's great that you are trying to boost your GMAT score, which will counterbalance the less than average (Kellogg) undergraduate GPA.
Universities are accepting younger aged applicants, provided they have strong profiles. You will have about 2 years work experience upon matriculation. Your extra curricula are interesting, and I like that you have global experience.
You can elevate your profile to showcase your readiness for MBA, look at programs like HBX's CORe which intend to prepare prospective students for an MBA (there are others, but this is a great one). After preparing the basics of your profile (the IQ), spend time on the qualitative aspects of your application as a whole - universities like Kellogg place great weight on both IQ and EQ when evaluating their candidates.
If you would like to continue the conversation, please feel free to reach out and schedule a free consultation (contact details in signature).
Good luck!
Garyy wrote:
Applying to Kellogg R1! Would love some feedback
Age: 24, Asian-American Undergrad: Finance, Philosophy double major UT Austin GPA: 3.3, plus alternative transcript from community college to make up for GPA Work: Now this is the part I'm worried about; only 14 months upon application @ F500 company (well regarded I guess, and a house hold name), doing finance rotation program GMAT: 740, but will retake in August. Hoping for 750+ ECs:
Teach a GED class for adults trying to earn their GED, set up a tutoring program for this organization in addition to the classes On the volunteering committee at my work place, I help plan and organize volunteering events as well as raise money for certain charities Spent a few months working for an NGO in Europe that dealt with poverty stricken communities after graduation and before starting my job Various other leadership roles in college organizations
Anything else I can do at all to increase my chances for this year's application? Already did a campus visit and will be going to their events in my area this summer. Even the smallest boost to my application is worth whatever time/money
Thank you for sharing your profile. In order to asses your profile, can you share details about why an MBA and why Kellogg? As you might already be aware, Kellogg assesses a candidate holistically, each component plays a role in the decision; why an MBA is one of those very important factors that cannot be overlooked.
If you are more comfortable to share those details in a private platform, please reach out to coordinate a call (contact details on signature).
Good luck!
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Background: 26 year old white American Education: 3.56 at a top 20 American University with a semester spent abroad in London GMAT: 720 with a skew towards verbal Work Experience: After college I worked 2 years with a leading market research firm doing research and evaluation on new product launches for CPG companies. I then made a shift and spent two years doing brand marketing at a top food company with budget management and P&L exposure. Community: Volunteer at a local children's hospital once a week
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21 Jun 2018, 01:08
Hi expert!
Profile: Indian, female, 25 yrs Bachelor of Design (2015) from India's top design institute Graduated with Gold Medal Study exchange participant to QUT, Brisbane, Australia 3 years work experience: 2 years with leading Indian silverware product firm 1 year as brand manager, currciulum designer for a group of schools 1 year as founder & CEO of a publishing firm for educational books. GMAT score: 760
Con: Limited international and MNC experience.
Look forward to your assessment!
gmatclubot
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