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07 Jul 2026, 07:03
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I’m a Senior Consultant at a Gurgaon-based offshore boutique management consulting firm. I joined when it had ~25 employees and it’s now grown to ~250, and I’ve been here about 4 years. I lead a 15-member team and handle client-facing work spanning deal advisory, financial modeling, company valuation, and strategy, with exposure across US and KSA.
In total, I've led about 60+ engagements across all the projects that would span under the umbrella of Management Consulting. I've been awarded the Ace Manager twice in my tenure.
In this job, I’ve traveled to Riyadh 3 times for on-site client work, engaging directly with CXOs on the client side.
Beyond client work, I’ve been actively involved in recruiting at campuses from DU and tier 2 MBA institutes and training junior employees. I also lead the Cultural Committee in my firm, which organizes multiple employee engagement initiatives.
Before this, I spent ~2.8 years at KPMG Global Services in UK Funds Audit and left when I was a Senior Associate. I was also awarded the Rising Star which is awarded to the exceptional performers within 6 months of joining. (this was a campus placement from my undergrad)
(Total work experience: 7 years)
Education
I completed my BCom (Hons) from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University, with a CGPA of 6.73. I’ve also cleared CFA Level 1.
12th: 94.5%
10th 9.6 CGPA
Extracurriculars:
1. I was a part of AIESEC for about 1 year and managed corporate relations in my first year of undergrad.
2. Have been a part of the organizing committee a Global Partnership Summit which had delegates spanning across 92 countries
3. Led the publication of “8 Years, 80 Miracles,” a book commemorating 8 years of the Government of India, released in 2022
Target Programs
I’m targeting ISB for Round 1. I’m also considering Cambridge Judge, INSEAD, and NUS.
Planning GMAT by end of August with a target of 715.
In total, I've led about 60+ engagements across all the projects that would span under the umbrella of Management Consulting. I've been awarded the Ace Manager twice in my tenure.
In this job, I’ve traveled to Riyadh 3 times for on-site client work, engaging directly with CXOs on the client side.
Beyond client work, I’ve been actively involved in recruiting at campuses from DU and tier 2 MBA institutes and training junior employees. I also lead the Cultural Committee in my firm, which organizes multiple employee engagement initiatives.
Before this, I spent ~2.8 years at KPMG Global Services in UK Funds Audit and left when I was a Senior Associate. I was also awarded the Rising Star which is awarded to the exceptional performers within 6 months of joining. (this was a campus placement from my undergrad)
(Total work experience: 7 years)
Education
I completed my BCom (Hons) from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University, with a CGPA of 6.73. I’ve also cleared CFA Level 1.
12th: 94.5%
10th 9.6 CGPA
Extracurriculars:
1. I was a part of AIESEC for about 1 year and managed corporate relations in my first year of undergrad.
2. Have been a part of the organizing committee a Global Partnership Summit which had delegates spanning across 92 countries
3. Led the publication of “8 Years, 80 Miracles,” a book commemorating 8 years of the Government of India, released in 2022
Target Programs
I’m targeting ISB for Round 1. I’m also considering Cambridge Judge, INSEAD, and NUS.
Planning GMAT by end of August with a target of 715.
07 Jul 2026, 23:57
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So, a total of 6.8 years of work-ex?
A 700+ on the GMAT would indeed do a lot of good, especially in view of slightly modest undergrad scores.
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Ashish
A 700+ on the GMAT would indeed do a lot of good, especially in view of slightly modest undergrad scores.
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Ashish
08 Jul 2026, 01:54
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Dear arpitkatyal,
I have done a thorough analysis of your profile and below are my observations.
Your profile demonstrates a strong blend of professional progression, leadership, global exposure, and organizational contribution. Unlike many consulting applicants who primarily execute projects, you've had opportunities to build teams, influence firm culture, recruit talent, and work directly with CXOs. Assuming you achieve a GMAT around 715, you would be a competitive applicant across your target schools. The focus now should be on ensuring your application reflects how you've shaped an organization, not just delivered consulting engagements. Some specific observations:
· Many management consultants apply to ISB, INSEAD and Cambridge every year. Your challenge is to demonstrate why your consulting journey is fundamentally different from hundreds of similar applicants.
· Your application should position you as someone who scaled an organization, not someone who simply grew alongside it. Admissions committees should clearly understand the role you played in that growth story.
· The 6.73 CGPA will naturally raise questions. A strong GMAT (715+) becomes particularly important to reassure the committee of your academic readiness.
· Having already spent so much time in front end consulting, what are some skill gaps that you feel and what career goals due to want to pursue post MBA that you cant do immediately.
· Your extracurricular profile is good, but most achievements are concentrated around college or within your organization. Recent community impact outside work would make your profile significantly stronger.
· Avoid making your essays project-centric. Instead, focus on how your thinking, judgment and leadership evolved through consulting rather than describing transactions.
As far as your school specific chances are concerned, below is the breakdown:
With a 705+ score, chances of admission to all schools become high. Of course, the assumption is you would submit compelling application materials as well and have an above average interview. Odds of making to ISB and Judge are high even with a 695.
I am an ISB alum CO15 and have been mentoring applicants over the last 9 years crack global MBA programs. Feel free to reach out to me if you seek dedicated assistance to get into your dream MBA program.
Cheers and wishing you all the best !!
I have done a thorough analysis of your profile and below are my observations.
Your profile demonstrates a strong blend of professional progression, leadership, global exposure, and organizational contribution. Unlike many consulting applicants who primarily execute projects, you've had opportunities to build teams, influence firm culture, recruit talent, and work directly with CXOs. Assuming you achieve a GMAT around 715, you would be a competitive applicant across your target schools. The focus now should be on ensuring your application reflects how you've shaped an organization, not just delivered consulting engagements. Some specific observations:
· Many management consultants apply to ISB, INSEAD and Cambridge every year. Your challenge is to demonstrate why your consulting journey is fundamentally different from hundreds of similar applicants.
· Your application should position you as someone who scaled an organization, not someone who simply grew alongside it. Admissions committees should clearly understand the role you played in that growth story.
· The 6.73 CGPA will naturally raise questions. A strong GMAT (715+) becomes particularly important to reassure the committee of your academic readiness.
· Having already spent so much time in front end consulting, what are some skill gaps that you feel and what career goals due to want to pursue post MBA that you cant do immediately.
· Your extracurricular profile is good, but most achievements are concentrated around college or within your organization. Recent community impact outside work would make your profile significantly stronger.
· Avoid making your essays project-centric. Instead, focus on how your thinking, judgment and leadership evolved through consulting rather than describing transactions.
As far as your school specific chances are concerned, below is the breakdown:
With a 705+ score, chances of admission to all schools become high. Of course, the assumption is you would submit compelling application materials as well and have an above average interview. Odds of making to ISB and Judge are high even with a 695.
I am an ISB alum CO15 and have been mentoring applicants over the last 9 years crack global MBA programs. Feel free to reach out to me if you seek dedicated assistance to get into your dream MBA program.
Cheers and wishing you all the best !!
