Hello! Hope you're doing well and keeping safe!
Hi @Nisha-- thanks for reaching out for a profile review-- I'll answer your questions belowI would like your feedback on my profile (aiming to apply next year-2021) and some advice on what my minimum GMAT target score should be
Profile:
Female, 24 years
Undergrad: B Com (Hons) from one of the top university in India (duration: 3 years)
Class 12th: 96%
Class 10: CGPA 10/10
I gave my first attempt and scored at 680. I will be giving it again shortly (Target score-720+)
That would be great to keep shooting for 720+A. Work Experience: 3 years(approximately) in Consulting 1.Impendi Analytics -1 year
Impendi Analytics is a boutique management consulting firm - focuses on enhanced data analytics to create executable strategies to drive cost reduction, revenue improvement and enhanced bottom-line performance.
-Working closely with the US clients and US team, I have worked on across different areas- both cost reduction and revenue optimization
-Have also been actively involved in the expanding the business of the firm across other geographies
2. Willis Towers Watson - 2 years
Willis Towers Watson is an British global multinational risk management, insurance brokerage and advisory company
-Working with the Global Data Services Team and serving as a key source to the Consultant by conducting market research and collecting the market data, supporting data analysis and reporting using excel and other technology tools
- I have been involved in projects with the Board of Directors directly for various clients
B. Extra-Curriculars-Co-founder and Senior Coordinator, Start-Up Edge (The Entrepreneurship Cell of my college)
-Have been an active part of Enactus Ramjas (A global non-profit and community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action)
C. Additional Qualification- I am currently pursuing CFA (Level 2 Candidate- I aim to clear Level 2 before applying for my MBA)
- I have also completed several certification courses to enhance my technical skills (Python)
D. Target Schools -INSEAD
-LBS
-ISB
-Top US Schools
I would like to know your thoughts on the following
1. Your thoughts on the initial assessment of my profile - things I should focus on
It would help to see your career goals but I am assuming they are finance related and potentially related to entrepreneurship. I would try to draw out more on why you are driven to move beyond your current role. What is it about the industry and function you seek post MBA that excites you? Was there something from your past work that has informed why you need an MBA? Answering these questions will help you start to shape your story2. Do you think it would be a good idea to apply nest year (2021)?
If you don't improve score I might wait a year to keep trying. If you are talking about COVID it is very hard to tell-- but I would say you should not factor this into your decision because you don't control what happens there and sometimes in a down market it is even more competitive in MBA landscape a year or two into it. So I think now is a good time despite all the turmoil going on.3. Any other advice