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Hi,

Hope this mail finds you in good health and spirits.

My profile debrief is as follows:

X - 69%
XII - 69%
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication - 81.2%
GMAT - 680

Work Experience:

Here's the interesting part, as usual got placed in the campus recruitment and joined TCS.
But, my propensity towards entrepreneurship always has been a constant motivating factor. Though I gave my best in the job - in Business Intelligence vertical and recieved several accolades and laurels from the UK based banking client and TCS including " Star of the month and quarter".

After 2 years in the job, I took a great calculative risk and opened a trading firm in Odisha which deals in Public Address system and electronic spare spares. After taking a capital loan of 10 lacs and my savings, I started trading and selling it to the market. I opened my firm in Jan, 2011 and the first year itself saw a annual turn over of 1.5 crores. Over the period of 3.5 years, my turn over rose to 35 crores.

Total work exp : 2 years in TCS
3.5 years in my own business.

Major Achievement:
Created jobs for 25 people in my trading firm.
Massive growth in volume.

Why MBA?
Want to expand my network and knowledge so that I can achieve my ambition to transform from a regional trading firm to a national one. Want to diversify my business into Carrying and forwarding agencies of other brands.

Extra Curricular:
Member and volunteer of Youth Red Cross Society. 
President and main organizer for college level festival s.

Does my profile eligible for ISB - PGP , IBM - A,B, C PGPEX?

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MAC · Answer

Hi Avirup,

Thanks for your message. I reviewed your profile similar to other candidates' profiles when I worked as part of a top tier program's admissions committee.

I would like to first congratulate you on your ability to be recruited by the prestigious, Tata Consulting Services, post graudation. Even though this is an achievement in the past, it is still noteworthy. Furthermore, I commend you for the incredible risk you incurred to establish your trading firm in Odisha and have led it with a turnover of 35 crores, which is remarkable.

Based on my experience over the past 6+ years, I think you have a strong background for the programs which you shared: ISB - PGP , IBM - A,B, C PGPEX. If you are also looking at other programs, then I would also encourage you to apply to some top US and European programs that attract you.

From a career standpoint, you have gained strong exposure as an entrepreneur, not to mention exposure to several prominent functions and industries though TCS. I like that (in short time) you also gained solid teamwork, analytical and leadership skills in cross-functional and cross-cultural (i.e. UK) settings. I found your goals to be highly realistic and certainly achievable given your success to date.

Additionally, your academic background is in the competitive range for these schools and displays your ability to handle the rigorous curriculum. I would not retake the GMAT as a 680 is a competitive score for ISB and other schools above, based on my experience last year.

The only area I would suggest focusing on is why you have chosen these programs specifically and how each program's offerings align with your future goals. This will also help Adcomms understand why you are looking to pursue an MBA after you achieved entrepreneurial success.

As you approach your applications, there are a few questions you will want to reflect upon, as top business schools will have similar questions about your candidacy:

1. How will you apply the MBA after b-school, given that you are successful in your career currently?
2. Do you really need an MBA versus the other traditional MBA candidate (without any entrepreneurship experience or practical business knowledge) who is looking to get in to the same program?
3. Should you be enrolled in a full-time business program, who will manage your entity in your absence?

I hope this helps you. If you would like to further speak directly with our consultants who are former admissions committee members or our recent admits at any point, please visit https://macapproved.com/free-evaluation/

Best wishes,
Sue and the MAC Team

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FightToSurvive · Answer

Kudos to you.

Can you please suggest some US and European b- schools which can suit my profile?

Thanks in advance. 
AVIRUP

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MAC · Answer

Namaste Avirup,

Thanks for your message.

Given your academic background and professional endeavors, I would recommend programs such as LBS, Booth, Wharton, Columbia, Stanford, HBS and some other top programs. For these schools, it will be imperative that you effectively communicate your personal and professional background, along with your aspirations for business school. Make sure that the other aspects to your applications are produced with unwavering quality. I have read many online posts from candidates with similar backgrounds who were rejected from their dream schools, not due to a gap in their background but due to an inability to effectively share their background and aspirations for an MBA.

I specifically chose these schools since they will give you a strong overall brand as part of your portfolio. Remember, you will be making a new (brand) investment to further enhance your academic and professional identity. It should be a solid brand that attaches itself to your name and become a part of your professional reputation in future endeavors. These schools will also give you an opportunity to increase your network across a larger diverse pool of students, alums, faculty members and recruiters.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes,
Sue and the MAC Team

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