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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD Updated on: 07 Jul 2021, 12:03
Originally posted by KiDD13 on 06 Jul 2021, 09:53.
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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD 07 Jul 2021, 02:31
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Hi KiDD13,

Thank you for sharing your profile. Starting with stats, your undergrad GPA is good. Regarding your work experience, I see a good career progression and leadership in your work experience. You will need to demonstrate the roles and responsibilities you have taken on and their impact on the organization. So, overall a great work experience and, if narrated aptly and persuasively, can help you stand a good chance at business schools. Talking about your ECs, they are interesting. Especially the store you have started with your sister in this pandemic, you are doing something beyond work, and AdComs can see different sides of your personality. You should be able to present your ECs well. Your post-MBA goals are clear, though they need a little more shaping. HEC, LBS, and NUS are good b-schools for finance. You will need to give a plausible reason for doing an MBA at this age and how MBA will help you fill gaps in your profile.

A high GMAT score will definitely help you maximize your chances. Also, I don't see any red flags in your profile, what will matter most in your application is how you connect the dots and create an outstanding story. If you’d like, you may reach out to us to discuss your chances in further detail. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.

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KiDD13
Hi.

I would really appreciate some feedback on my profile.

Age: 30 (31 at target intake - 2022)
Gender: Male
Nationality: Filipino

GMAT: Test not yet taken but targeting to get a 700+ score.

Undergrad:
Accountancy (graduated with honors; top 20% of class) from a good school (probably Tier 2) in the Philippines; GPA: 89% (or 3.4 if based on free online resources available).

Work Experience:
- 6 years with Ernst & Young (EY) under the External Audit Service Line (Promoted twice - progression from associate to manager). Handled publicly listed clients from the FMCG, Power Distribution and Power Generation Industries. I also had significant exposure to holding companies and companies under the construction, retail, and professional service industries. I also managed multiple teams simultaneously for each audit engagement. The team composition per engagement ranges from 2 to 8 members. I also report to other EY offices globally for several audit requirements and was assigned to a few fieldworks abroad (but done only for 2 days to 2 weeks). Exposed to presenting to various members of senior management.
- 1.5 years at a multinational firm as a senior finance analyst handling statutory compliance reporting for at least 7 European countries. My current job allows me to communicate and work directly with foreign nationals although working remotely in the Philippines.

Extra curriculars:
- I was an officer in one of our university’s biggest student organizations that handled student-centric activities, a few charitable programs, and business-related seminars for students and non-students.
- I was one of the leads in our market group’s People pillar during my employment with EY. We were in-charge of organizing events that boosted employee welfare, e.g. sportsfest, self-improvement seminars, social gatherings such as Christmas or yearend parties and team getaways. Involved participants would usually range from 40-400 individuals.
- I started a small convenience store this year with my sister and we are currently figuring out the intricacies of running a small-scale business while the pandemic is still ongoing.

Post MBA Goals: Return to the Philippines and focus my career progression in Corporate Finance (path leading to becoming a CFO of a multinational corporation).

Target Schools: INSEAD, NUS, NTU

I know a high GMAT score will help but looking at my profile without it, are you seeing areas that might be lacking? What are my chances to those schools?

Thanks in advance for taking the time to read my profile and eventually responding!
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