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27 Sep 2015, 10:00
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• 27 Indian Female, working in technology at an investment bank
• 700 GMAT (50Q/34V)
• Undergraduate GPA approx Indian 8.12/10
• Academics
o Undergraduation – B Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from a top NIT (Among the top institute of India)
o Pursuing the CFA program, giving level two in June 2016
o 10th & 12th – 92% each time, with a 100% in Mathematics
o 99.2 percentile ranking in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination of 2006.
• Work Experience (current – 5 yrs, will be 6 at the time of joining)
o 3 years in Trading Technology at Goldman Sachs, India. Was the Point of Contact for key technology initiatives, worked with the front office a fare bit. Worked global with many regions, was also a part of the graduate training held in NY for hires across the global
o 2 years in Trading Technology at Morgan Stanley, India. Now transited to a senior role, driving key projects. 1 direct report. Part of the hiring panel
• Extracurricular
o Certified to teach Power Yoga Internationally – apart from teaching at various institutes, started my own class for my company employees, an idea that later culminated into a full time gym at the firm
o Trained in dance & martial arts. Have performed at city-level shows a few times
o Have a knack for writing – won a competition and was published in a national level Childrens newspaper in 3rd grade
• Social Activities
o Was award the Prime Ministers Award by the Scouts & Guide Association in 8th grade in recognization of having played constructive role in the society
o Conduct personality development workshops for underprivileged students on behalf of an local NGO
• Goal
o MBA in Finance. Want to transition into investment banking
Target Schools (in order of preference)
o Wharton, Chicago Booth, MIT, Kellogg, Columbia, NYU
I tried re-taking the GMAT but my score wouldn’t move beyond 700. I am targeting to apply in R2 this year and want to target among the top 10 only. Which of these schools do you think I have a chance of getting in or do you think I should target any other school given my profile?
• 700 GMAT (50Q/34V)
• Undergraduate GPA approx Indian 8.12/10
• Academics
o Undergraduation – B Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from a top NIT (Among the top institute of India)
o Pursuing the CFA program, giving level two in June 2016
o 10th & 12th – 92% each time, with a 100% in Mathematics
o 99.2 percentile ranking in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination of 2006.
• Work Experience (current – 5 yrs, will be 6 at the time of joining)
o 3 years in Trading Technology at Goldman Sachs, India. Was the Point of Contact for key technology initiatives, worked with the front office a fare bit. Worked global with many regions, was also a part of the graduate training held in NY for hires across the global
o 2 years in Trading Technology at Morgan Stanley, India. Now transited to a senior role, driving key projects. 1 direct report. Part of the hiring panel
• Extracurricular
o Certified to teach Power Yoga Internationally – apart from teaching at various institutes, started my own class for my company employees, an idea that later culminated into a full time gym at the firm
o Trained in dance & martial arts. Have performed at city-level shows a few times
o Have a knack for writing – won a competition and was published in a national level Childrens newspaper in 3rd grade
• Social Activities
o Was award the Prime Ministers Award by the Scouts & Guide Association in 8th grade in recognization of having played constructive role in the society
o Conduct personality development workshops for underprivileged students on behalf of an local NGO
• Goal
o MBA in Finance. Want to transition into investment banking
Target Schools (in order of preference)
o Wharton, Chicago Booth, MIT, Kellogg, Columbia, NYU
I tried re-taking the GMAT but my score wouldn’t move beyond 700. I am targeting to apply in R2 this year and want to target among the top 10 only. Which of these schools do you think I have a chance of getting in or do you think I should target any other school given my profile?
28 Sep 2015, 20:42
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Hi there,
Thanks for posting. You do have some solid strengths to your profile, including:
-grades
-progression and some management at work; hopefully some good accomplishments and impact you can point to
-CFA
-NGO work and other community activities
-the yoga story is somewhat interesting
-schools are interested in qualified female applicants
Yes the GMAT is lower than ideal, but if you really nailed the essays, recommendations, interview (if invited) etc, you could still have a shot. Of those you mentioned, I'd roughly say Chicago, Kellogg & Columbia might be better chances than the rest. Otherwise look at the bottom of the top 10 and you can see selectivity % on US News detailed rankings and assess which are more competitive etc.
If you are interested in discussing things further at any point with a consultant, we do offer free 30 min consults at www.mbamission.com/consult. And/or feel free to post back here. Good luck!
Thanks for posting. You do have some solid strengths to your profile, including:
-grades
-progression and some management at work; hopefully some good accomplishments and impact you can point to
-CFA
-NGO work and other community activities
-the yoga story is somewhat interesting
-schools are interested in qualified female applicants
Yes the GMAT is lower than ideal, but if you really nailed the essays, recommendations, interview (if invited) etc, you could still have a shot. Of those you mentioned, I'd roughly say Chicago, Kellogg & Columbia might be better chances than the rest. Otherwise look at the bottom of the top 10 and you can see selectivity % on US News detailed rankings and assess which are more competitive etc.
If you are interested in discussing things further at any point with a consultant, we do offer free 30 min consults at www.mbamission.com/consult. And/or feel free to post back here. Good luck!
