Hi everyone, Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all.
I am targeting MIM for Fall 2021 intake (applying in R2). Please evaluate my profile and categorize my shortlist as dream, reach & safe? ( HEC, ESSEC, EDHEC, ESCP, EMLyon, Duke, Cornell, Georgetown)
I am 20 years old from India currently in college.
Undergrad: Bachelor of Technology in Electronics Engineering (2017-2021)
National Institute of Technology, Goa (A premier tech college in India)
CGPA: 7.2/10
GRE: 317 (Q:167 V:150) IELTS: 8
Work Ex: 4-months 'Finance Intern' in a startup. Increased gross profit by 5% during my tenure. Introduced a new negotiation scheme with the suppliers to achieve that.
Others:: Tried to start 2 startups. Made B-plans & prototypes pitched to investors but one was rejected due to lack of fin forecast in b-plan, while another one was dropped by me after market-research.
Currently, running an online business on Instagram & garnering $1000 revenue monthly.
Projects: Working on a finance website to analyze fin statements. Designed a new fin metric on my own. Also, done two projects related to electronics both of them solved an existing social problem.
Volunteer: Fundraiser for an NGO for 3-4 years, Content creator for an NGO since 4 months
EXtra in college: Organized cricket competition and an event during the annual fest
Goals: Short: work as a financial consultant
Long: start my business & part-time teacher of finance
Reason for MIM: 1. Acquire business skills with a focus on corporate finance to bridge the gap that investors pointed out.
2. Out of interest to learn management principles and try to pursue research in finance.
Thanks in advance!
**Open to all suggestions**