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­Demographic - Indian Female.
GPA - 3.95
GRE - 323 (165Q, 158V)
Work experience: 2 years of Full time Work experice as a Software developer for Fortune 1 company (3 years by the time i join program)

Internships: 6 months of Internship at Amazon and 6 months Internship at a Startup while in College.

Post MBA Goals: Technology/ Product Management

I am concerned about my GRE, which is average for an Indian Female and my less work experience

Do I have a good profile for M7/T15?
Will the GRE and low work experice be a roadblock?

Appreciate any insights!

Would be really helpful if you can add the schools that i have shot at among M7/ T15/T25.
 
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­Demographic - Indian Female.
GPA - 3.95
GRE - 323 (165Q, 158V)
Work experience: 2 years of Full time Work experice as a Software developer for Fortune 1 company (3 years by the time i join program)

Internships: 6 months of Internship at Amazon and 6 months Internship at a Startup while in College.

Post MBA Goals: Technology/ Product Management

I am concerned about my GRE, which is average for an Indian Female and my less work experience

Do I have a good profile for M7/T15?
Will the GRE and low work experice be a roadblock?

Appreciate any insights!

Would be really helpful if you can add the schools that i have shot at among M7/ T15/T25.

 
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Hi,

I will agree with your analysis that at the moment, both your work experience and the GRE are on the lower side. If you do apply this year, b-schools would want to understand: 1. why now is the best time to apply for you (and not wait to get more experience, given that class average age is 4-5 years at most b-schools);  2. are you ready to apply, i.e. are you a strong candidate? Do you have a great academic record and a compelling resume? Have you made substantial impact at work and have some cool achievements to your name?
3. Have you shown leadership skills at work and outside work? 4. Will you be able to contribute to your peers' learning?  

As the info you have provided is lacking, it will be difficult to chance you. But, I'd encourage you to ask yourself these questions and do some introspection on why it makes sense to apply this year versus waiting it out.

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Plain speak - postpone your applications to R1 2025 for Fall 2026 start. You get the needed time to build profile, experience and improve your scores.
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­Demographic - Indian Female.
GPA - 3.95
GRE - 323 (165Q, 158V)
Work experience: 2 years of Full time Work experice as a Software developer for Fortune 1 company (3 years by the time i join program)

Internships: 6 months of Internship at Amazon and 6 months Internship at a Startup while in College.

Post MBA Goals: Technology/ Product Management

I am concerned about my GRE, which is average for an Indian Female and my less work experience

Do I have a good profile for M7/T15?
Will the GRE and low work experice be a roadblock?

Appreciate any insights!

Would be really helpful if you can add the schools that i have shot at among M7/ T15/T25.

 
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­Hi @0xKraken, 

The candidates applying for an MBA usually come with 4-5 years of experience as the admissions committee also looks for the same in applications.
However, in your case, we would like to understand your overall profile at length as the discussion will help you reflect on the right skillsets you have and what's needed to showcase in your applications. 

You can schedule a free profile review call with our MBA experts or call the team at +91 7780769732
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­Demographic - Indian Female.
GPA - 3.95
GRE - 323 (165Q, 158V)
Work experience: 2 years of Full time Work experice as a Software developer for Fortune 1 company (3 years by the time i join program)

Internships: 6 months of Internship at Amazon and 6 months Internship at a Startup while in College.

Post MBA Goals: Technology/ Product Management

I am concerned about my GRE, which is average for an Indian Female and my less work experience

Do I have a good profile for M7/T15?
Will the GRE and low work experice be a roadblock?

Appreciate any insights!

Would be really helpful if you can add the schools that i have shot at among M7/ T15/T25.

 
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@­0xKraken - The GRE could likely be a roadblock, particularly for M7's.

For T25 broadly, whether to apply this year or next year would depend on the quality of your work-ex (achievements, skill-sets gained, promotions?, etc.), extracurriculars, post-MBA goals, and overall narrative. Depending on which school, the GRE could be a concern (or not), but these angles can help compensate for the lower-than-average work-ex.

Check out insights from this candidate's entry into USC Marshall MBA (with scholarship) w/ 2.5 years work-ex

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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Hello 0xKraken

­GPA of 3.95 is excellent and demonstrates strong academic capability. While a GRE score of 323 (165Q, 158V) is not exceptionally high, it is still within the range of many competitive MBA programs. Admissions committees consider the entire application holistically, so while a higher score could strengthen your application, your current score is not necessarily a roadblock.
Generally, M7 schools tend to prefer candidates with more work experience, typically in the range of 4-6 years. Your 3 years by matriculation might be considered on the lower side, but your strong academic record and experience at a top company could still make you a competitive applicant, especially if you can articulate a compelling reason for pursuing an MBA at this stage.

T15: Schools like NYU Stern, Michigan Ross, Duke Fuqua, UVA Darden, and Yale SOM could be more within reach given your profile. 
T25: Schools such as UNC Kenan-Flagler, Texas McCombs, Indiana Kelley, and Georgetown McDonough could be strong options where your profile would likely be competitive.Overall, your profile is strong with notable strengths in GPA, work experience at a prestigious company, and clear career goals. While the GRE score and lower work experience may pose some challenges, they are not red flags. Focus on crafting a compelling application that highlights your strengths and aligns well with your career ambitions.

Now you can also try our unique B-school selectortool to evaluate your chances for an MBA program that fits your profile. ­