Profile Evaluation-Chartered Accountant from India

Hi, karansetiya0,

Thanks for your post!

First, I would say you do have a decent overall academic statistics along with a good GMAT score; however, applying to top European schools such as HEC, INSEAD, LBS, IE, and IESE, you need to have a stellar GMAT score as it's a prerequisite, especially for candidates from an over-represented pool. Therefore, if possible, take a retake and aim at least for a 725+; this would increase your chances of admission and help boost your overall profile. Moreover, if you wish to stick with your current score, it would require more in-depth information about your profile to back your scores with some substantial examples of leadership, decision-making, and analytical skills in your work tenure.

Coming to your question, I would say you should target the school as mentioned above in the round 1 itself to be in a safer position since, in earlier rounds, colleges tend to diversify their class profile; hence, it would be a great opportunity for someone from an over-represented pool. Now for your work experience, you haven't mentioned much about your responsibilities, critical projects, work environment, or any professional accolades/promotions. Hence it would be great if you could add some points there. Finally, about your ECAs, I would suggest you add more on the experience of being an entrepreneur and also at least add some points to your volunteering work and ECAs mentioning all about your contribution, the challenges faced, leadership roles played, the impact generated, and the relevant skills developed through your ECAs to bank upon them!


All in all, you do have a decent profile. Applying early could definitely help secure a spot in top European B-Schools. For your reference, I would suggest you read How to strengthen your MBA application for Round 1 MBA? you will get some beneficial insights. Moreover, try to link your work experience, ECAs, and post-MBA goals by connecting dots between them in your school essays to mesmerize the adcom as you would need to convince the adcom; why do you think your future goals make sense! You are a relevant applicant and have a good chance at the top MBA program; all you need is motivation, proper guidance, and some help building a stellar application. If you'd like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further help you with your profile-building strategy, feel free to book a free session with us at your convenience.

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Neha Hadke
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