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Gmat fe 645 v84 q80 di81 
Work ex 10 years till 2026 march
Nationality: Indian
Master of Technology Thermal Engineering (gold medalist) from College of Engineering Pune 
Country of work : Japan, ( all 10 years in Japan) 
Managerial position
Work Domain: industrial machinery and energy equipments ( compressor turbines)
Native fluency in Japanese
Have lead teams to complete multi million dollar projects.
South asia client base frequent travel to client locations korea india etc

Why MBA: want to move up in ladder of management

Preferred schools: ISB IIM ABC- One year full time residential program 
as want to shift in India after MBA.

Please let me know if gmat score and my work ex stand enough to get admit.

MG4MBACrystalBall · Answer

Charudatta22 , some thoughts on your profile evaluation and plans. The academic arc shows promise owing to the CoEP pedigree. How was your GPA there as well as during UG? The GMAT score could miss the mark a bit and prove to be handicap to some extent. Any plans for a retake? The professional profile sounds interesting though details matter. While international location is great, it'll be important to understand how has your trajectory been, what kind of achievements/impact have you and what skills you can showcase for your post-MBA plans . The brand of your employer, if well known globally, can help too. ISB and other schools value extracurricular/volunteer efforts . Anything here? Hope this sparks the right questions. Feel free to reach out with a resume on mcb@mbacrystalball.com for a more detailed discussion. Cheers,

dee1pug1 · Answer

You have a decent chance with that score and profile. Your international experience will be a plus for your candidacy. Do ensure that you get your narratives right.

MBADecoder · Answer

Hi Charudatta,

Your international work experience looks interesting for sure and should be attractive for ISB or any other Indian b-school as you will bring a unique perspective of one of the world's best- the Japanese manufacturing industry to classroom discussions. i hope you can back this up with some good examples of achievement and impact through your 10-year long career.
Also, it will help in admission to have a more defined career plan. Where do you want to work post MBA? Do those jobs or roles require you to do an MBA? You must answer these questions as they are likely to get asked in the essays and then during the interview, and not having thought through these important questions can land applicants in trouble.
I am not so worried by your GMAT, which stands at 690-700 on the classic version. Although it is on the lower side, but it can still work, especially if your past acads are good. Moreover, your recommender can also point to your quant capability. Overall, make your self attractive to the adcom so that they value what you bring to ISB more than fixating on the GMAT.

Feel free to reach out for a detailed discussion.

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Charudatta22

Gmat fe 645 v84 q80 di81
Work ex 10 years till 2026 march
Nationality: Indian
Master of Technology Thermal Engineering (gold medalist) from College of Engineering Pune
Country of work : Japan, ( all 10 years in Japan)
Managerial position
Work Domain: industrial machinery and energy equipments ( compressor turbines)
Native fluency in Japanese
Have lead teams to complete multi million dollar projects.
South asia client base frequent travel to client locations korea india etc

Why MBA: want to move up in ladder of management

Preferred schools: ISB IIM ABC- One year full time residential program
as want to shift in India after MBA.

Please let me know if gmat score and my work ex stand enough to get admit.

Gmat750aspirant · Answer

Very Good profile and GMAT score is Good

NextstopISB · Answer

Your International Experience? Managerial Experience and Good GMAT score makes profile good

bhargavhhhhhhhh · Answer

You will get easily into ISB, ISB median score is 650 as you have good profile.

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  Charudatta22 ,

The international exposure will prove to be immensely value adding and will help you offset the slightly low GMAT score.

Your chances will depend on how well you are able to translate your strengths into a narrative, showcase why you wish to move to India, and what your post MBA goals are.

All in all, you have a good chance at your target schools but the essays will be key!

Good luck!

MBAGuide · Answer

Charudatta22 You surely have a one-of-a-kind profile. The international experience makes you a very strong candidate for any of the schools on your list. You did not mention your goals, but please know that a significant part of the decision-making process is attributed to your research about your goals and the clarity around how you would be able to achieve them through the PGP or MBA program. I have a similar background, having spent my pre-MBA career in industrial manufacturing abroad before moving back to India. Feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss your plans or get some advice. Wondering how your profile stacks up? Get a free profile evaluation and discuss a tailored MBA plan that aligns with your goals. Best wishes Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer) Founder, MBAGuideConsulting LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/ | Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com

admitStreet · Answer

Charudatta22 - your international work experience presents a unique angle. Having said that, I'd like to understand it better i.e. which companies, roles/ functions, were there any promotions (?), etc. It'd also be crucial to have a strong narrative covering your experiences so far, motivation for an MBA (and moving to India), career goals (target sector/ function/ geography), etc. As you might know, the GMAT score is a bit on the lower side - was this your first attempt? And do you foresee an improvement if you were to retake? Broadly though, IIM's value the work-ex, so you might have an edge there. For example, this candidate got into IIM-A with a 635 GMAT Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out for a detailed chat. Regards, Arvind Founder, admitStreet | Request a free profile evaluation W: https://admitstreet.com | E: consultingteam@admitstreet.com | LinkedIn

ISBmantra · Answer

Hi  Charudatta22 ,

With your rich international experience, technical leadership, and strong academic background, you have a competitive profile for ISB.

That said, since your work experience is above ISB’s average, it becomes crucial to highlight your leadership journey and demonstrate a solid understanding of the Indian market to ensure a seamless transition post-MBA.

We recommend scheduling a free profile evaluation call with one of our former ISB Admissions Officers. Sharing your LinkedIn profile will help us provide more personalized insights:
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