Vikysha7217 wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Please, evaluate my profile, I don’t have an academic background in business/economics, so I’m not sure whether I have a chance to apply or not (to LSE, LBS,HEC, ESSEC, ESCP). And what are the chances of getting scholarships?
I’m considering only Master in Management programs because don’t have lots of work exp for MBAs.
Age/Gender/Nationality: 23 y.o., Female, Russian
GMAT Score: 720
Toefl ibt: 110
Educational Qualifications:
High school diploma with honors (GPA: 4/4, was the best student at my grade).
Graduate: Specialist diploma (5 years) in Linguistics and Interpreting (with honors, GPA: 3.8/4 or 4.7/5).
Studied for 2 months in Vietnam as an exchange student.
After completing my studies won a scholarship from the Ministry of Education to study in Vietnam for 1 year.
Internships:
TRANSLATOR, 1 JUN 2021 – 1 JUL 2021, THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (concentrated on agricultural sectors and markets of Vietnam and Russia)
TRANSLATOR, 1 NOV 2020 – 1 JAN 2021, THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (concentrated on military-economic and military-technical cooperation)
Work experience:
1) Non-official, freelance:
1 NOV 2020 – 1 JAN 2021, BUSINESS INTERPRETER
Translated for the international delegations, directors and manufacturers at the trade fairs in Moscow;
(I learned a lot from them about international business and decided to grow in business industry)
2)Full-time official, current: ~1.4 y. (Import export and logistics manager, South-East Asia (Vietnam and Thailand mostly) and Russia) with a 1 year of business trip to Vietnam (controlled all the logistics and import-export processes, has been a representative of my company in Vietnam, monitored the implementation of all production processes at the more than 15 factories; visited trade fairs);
Volunteer experience:
INTERPRETER, 1 JUL 2021 – 10 SEP 2021, THE INTERNATIONAL MILITARY-TECHNICAL FORUM "ARMY-2021" AND THE ARMY GAMES 2021
Announced important information (in English) for more than 260 teams from 34 countries;
Translated for a Vietnamese military delegation, including the Chief Justice of Vietnam and other dignitaries;
EVENT ORGANIZER at my university
Assisted with organizing more than 20 events such as the All-Russian Olympiad for schoolchildren, the fashion shows of leading Vietnamese designers, the conferences, open days, cultural activities for Vietnamese exchange students, days of Vietnam at MSLU (with the participation of the Embassy of Vietnam);
Also in Vietnam, I organized a group of students to donate used things (in a good condition) to poor Vietnamese families (but there is no certificate / confirmation of this, since it was not from the organization)
Languages:
A CERTIFICATE OF VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (C1 LEVEL)
English proficiency
Extracurriculars:
-The article "PECULIARITIES OF BORROWED ECONOMIC TERMS OF ENGLISH ORIGIN IN RUSSIAN AND VIETNAMESE" was published in the Russian Science Citation Index;
-Has been a speaker on Vietnamese-Russian relations and economic cooperation at the leading academic research institute in Russia - the Russian Academy of Sciences;
-Has been a speaker at 2-3 conferences of the top Russian universities (the Higher School of Economics, Moscow State Linguistic University, etc.);
-Participated in the UN model;
+I also love traveling and photo/video making (traveled around 10 Asian countries, have my instagram travel page with more than 1000 subscribers, hope to grow more).
+Love surfing and running (not a professional)
+Interested in product and web design (made a website for my company, improved the pack design of one product and finalized the idea of rebranding of the main line of packs, both were approved by CEO).
+Know Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, AI, SDL Trados (Translation Program) CAT Tools (including SDL Trados Studio), Enterprise-Resource-Planning-Software (ERP)
Why MiM and why Europe:
1) Because of lack of academic background in economics, I want to receive master in management and to learn more business/management/economics courses to understand in-depth about all the processes (it’s essential for my growth as a specialist)
2) During my business trip to Vietnam I met lots of businessmen from Europe who aimed to develop their businesses in South-East Asia. I learned from them a lot about an European market and how much potential it has (especially in connection to an Asian market in which I have quite a deep knowledge). That’s why I want to become a specialist in an European market, to gain some network and to work in Europe.
I’d like to work in Europe in export-import/logistics or in consulting projects (with asian markets perspective as well).
Hey Vikysha7217,
Your profile uniquely
displays diversity, remarkable international exposure, commendable language proficiency, and insightful professional experiences that all the good schools appreciate. Your strong GMAT and TOEFL scores affirm your academic potential. Your experiences as a translator and in logistics management underline your understanding of global business practices. The contribution to the International Military-Technical Forum and other university events emphasize your leadership skills and community involvement.
Actionable Advice:Despite not having a formal business education, your experiences and diverse background have given you practical business insights and added value to your profile. To further enhance this, consider courses in business fundamentals from platforms like Coursera or edX. Also, for your philanthropic work in Vietnam, secure testimonials from beneficiaries or peers to add credibility. You can also showcase the impact you made during work experience, mention the number of clients you worked with, and how you solved their problems in terms of quantifiable results.
School Recommendations:1.
Dream: HEC Paris, LSE, LBS - Their focus on rigorous academics aligns well with your strong academic background.
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Competitive: Imperial, ESSEC, ESCP - Their globally diverse cohorts and emphasis on Asian markets resonate with your experience.
3.
Safe: EDHEC - Their international curriculum complements your global exposure and career aspirations.
Each of these schools would benefit from your unique experience and perspective, and they offer the right blend of academic rigour and practical exposure. Scholarships are highly competitive, yet your academic standing and unique experiences can give you a competitive edge. Continue to exemplify your experiences, skills, and passion in your applications and essays.
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