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Please evaluate my profile. Graduated in 2020, CGPA 3.26, GMAT 750, 1 year of freelance experience as an Architect, 6 months as project architect, 2 years (gap) spent in preparing for civil services, No solid full time experience in any organization. Looking to do MBA to shift my career towards social entrepreneurship.

I'd greatly appreciate any kind of guidance towards this query. TIA

Aiming for full time MBA admission into:
1. Oxford SAID Business School
2. Yale SOM
3. Berkeley Haas
4. Carnegie Mellon, Tepper
5. University of Chicago Booth school

divesh87 · Answer

Hi ak248 Most B-Schools require between 24-36 months of full time work experience as a requirement. I would recommend you to gaining meaningful full-time work experience of atleast 3 years in total before embarking on the B-School journey. Currently, you do not have a shot at any B-School except perhaps the YLP or 2+2 type programs. Also, we need to understand your profile in depth to recommend schools to you. I would suggest you reach out to us on our website for a free profile evaluation once you have the work experience. We will be happy to help. Best, Divesh Founder & Managing Consultant http://www.Top100MBA.Club hello@Top100MBA.Club Posted from my mobile device

Businessconquerer · Answer

Not that hard to get you into at least one of them.

Easy work

MBAandBeyond · Answer

Hello ak248 , I hope you are doing well. Your profile presents a blend of experiences that can be unique and advantageous for your goal of transitioning into social entrepreneurship through an MBA. A GMAT score of 750 is a strong point in your profile. A high GMAT score can make you competitive for these schools, especially given that you don't have extensive full-time work experience. While 3.26 is not the highest CGPA, it's still respectable. Schools will consider this in conjunction with your GMAT score. Your experience as a freelance and project architect demonstrates a unique perspective and skill set. This background could be beneficial in an MBA program focused on social entrepreneurship, as it provides you with a design-thinking and problem-solving approach. While not directly related to business or social entrepreneurship, the dedication and resilience required for civil services preparation can be seen as a positive trait. It showcases your commitment and ability to work hard towards a goal. Most MBA programs value candidates with significant full-time work experience. Since you have gaps and haven't spent substantial time in a full-time role, you'll need to emphasize the quality of your experiences and what you've learned. Your intent to shift towards social entrepreneurship is commendable. However, you should articulate a clear post-MBA plan detailing how you intend to leverage your MBA and prior experiences to make an impact in the social entrepreneurship space. Since you lack full-time work experience, highlighting your extracurricular activities, leadership roles, or initiatives you've undertaken during your freelance and project architect roles will be crucial. Schools like Oxford, Yale, Berkeley, Tepper, and Booth value leadership potential and community impact. Craft compelling essays that weave together your experiences, aspirations, and the skills you'll bring to the MBA program. Use your essays to explain your motivations, lessons learned from your experiences, and how an MBA will facilitate your transition to social entrepreneurship. Engage with alumni and current students from your target schools to understand their experiences and how they leveraged their MBA for social entrepreneurship. This will also help you tailor your application and interviews. Emphasize transferable skills from your architectural background, such as project management, collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving. Showcase instances where you've demonstrated leadership, impact, and a passion for creating change. Overall, while your profile has strengths and areas to address, with strategic positioning, strong essays, and a clear articulation of your goals and fit with each program, you can present a compelling case for admission to Oxford SAID, Yale SOM, Berkeley Haas, Carnegie Mellon Tepper, and University of Chicago Booth. Tailor your applications to emphasize your unique journey, dedication to social entrepreneurship, and potential to contribute to the MBA community and beyond. Best of luck! We offer a limited number of complimentary profile evaluations each week . We match you with the students and alums of top B-Schools according to your background and target schools. In this call, the experts will try to dig out your USP for top B-schools and provide you with honest feedback on your profile and chances to your target schools. Book a free profile evaluation call now! Neha Hadke Strategy Manager Testimonials Meet our Panel of Consultants. Email: neha@mbaandbeyond.com MBA and Beyond

MBAGuide · Answer

ak248 I dont quite agree with most of the comments made on your profile evaluation. Schools look for signs of commitment to professional growth. Your experience as a freelance architect with a 2-year career gap makes your profile look very weak. How the social entrepreneurship aspect fits in is completely unclear. An MBA should not seem like a way out of a never-ending rut of disorientation. However, your GMAT is definitely a strong point. I strongly recommend that you improve your profile over the next few years if you are aiming for a Tier 1 MBA. If you give yourself some more time to enhance your profile (At least 1-2 more year before you can apply) you could grab projects and professional opportunities that add a new dimension to your portfolio. The profile enhancement would need to show as a take-off point in your career graph depending on your goals. For example, in a strategic role in a startup or in strategy where you get hands-on experience in the building blocks of businesses, negotiate an international assignment, or get into beginner roles in an industry you want to break into post-MBA. I feel there would be no dearth of opportunities for someone young and ambitious. You should try to showcase how you are different from other similar applicants given your early promotions, thorough industry insights, project management, and crisis management exposure, and mature overall outlook. Do not hesitate to reach out for a candid discussion. We do not cap discussion hours for our applicants. Best wishes Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer) MBAGuideConsulting LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/ | Message: +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com

TheRedPen · Answer

Hey  ak248 ,

The leading business schools look for at least 24-48 months of work experience. You can focus on building a comprehensive profile for Adcoms to consider your profile from the overall cohort.

You need to add relevant work experience to highlight your switch from architecture to social entrepreneurship. The essays in your applications will effectively help you portray your journey and your short as well as long-term goals to Adcoms.

We are happy to audit your profile and help you build a roadmap for your successful applications to leading business schools.

You can schedule your complimentary call with our MBA consultants  here .
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Admissionado · Answer

ak248 :

You need to consider applying for the deferred MBA programs. You apply now and, if accepted, you are required to work for ~2 years before matriculating. You will have a very limited chance without any work experience.

Lastly, you need to be careful about arguing for a career in entrepreneurship to MBA programs. The natural response from the AdCom will be, if you want to be an entrepreneur, go do it now. If you want to pivot later on or come back to learn more, then the MBA will be appropriate after you have had a chance to work a little.

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