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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD Jan'26 Intake Updated on: 02 Jan 2025, 11:15
Originally posted by sagmaj on 31 Dec 2024, 09:41.
Last edited by sagmaj on 02 Jan 2025, 11:15, edited 1 time in total.
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Hi everyone,

Could you please evaluate my profile for INSEAD Jan'26 Intake -

Demographic: Indian Male

Education:
  • Engineering from a top 10 Engineering College in India
  • GPA 8.4 (3.5 in 4 point grading)
  • Dept. Rank in top 10
.
Work:
  • Management Consultant (not MBB, but pretty well known) for 3.5+ years primarily in the US market
  • Got accelarated promotion & various other recognitions
.
International Exposure:
  • Worked directly with US clients from day 1
  • Traveled internationally for vacation
.
GMAT FE Score:
  • 685 (equivalent to 740 in the Classic GMAT), Q-86, V-84, DI-82
  • Previously had a 700 score in my 1st attempt
.
Social Work (Co-curricular):
  • Active Member at Rotary Club
  • Co-founded a small social venture in college and helped 200+ underpriviliged school students in the city
.
Other Responsibilities (Co-curricular):
  • Founded an academic social media startup in college to help college students during covid
    • Gained 10k+ members across 10+ colleges
    • Was featured in various national & state level news outlets for the same
  • Elected as Placement Coordinator in College
.
Post MBA Targets:
  • Industry - Strategy Consulting
  • Location - Middle East; Dubai or Riyadh preferred

.
Thanks a lot!­
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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD Jan'26 Intake 01 Jan 2025, 23:29
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Hi everyone,

Could you please evaluate my profile for INSEAD Jan'26 Intake -

Demographic: Indian Male

Education:
  • Engineering from a top 10 Engineering College in India
  • GPA 8.4 (3.5 in 4 point grading)
  • Dept. Rank in top 10
.
Work:
  • Management Consultant (not MBB, but pretty well known) for 3.5+ years primarily in the US market
  • Got accelarated promotion & various other recognitions
.
International Exposure:
  • Worked directly with US clients from day 1
  • Traveled internationally for vacation
.
GMAT FE Score:
  • 685 (equivalent to 740 in the Classic GMAT), Q-86, V-84, DI-82
  • Previously had a 700 score in my 1st attempt
.
Social Work (Co-curricular):
  • Active Member at Rotary Club
  • Co-founded a small social venture in college and helped 200+ underpriviliged school students in the city
.
Other Responsibilities (Co-curricular):
  • Founded an academic social media startup in college to help college students during covid

    • Gained 10k+ members across 10+ colleges
    • Was featured in various national & state level news outlets for the same
  • Elected as Placement Coordinator in College
.
Post MBA Targets:
  • Industry - Strategy Consulting
  • Location - Middle East; Dubai or Riyadh preferred

.
Thanks a lot!­
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Hi sagmaj,

Your profile presents a strong foundation for applying to INSEAD. Your graduation from a top 10 engineering college in India with a respectable GPA presents a strong academic background. 3.5+ years of experience in management consulting, especially with US clients, is a significant strength. Your accelerated promotion and recognition further enhance your profile. Your GMAT score is competitive and demonstrates your aptitude for rigorous academic work. Founding an academic social media startup and gaining significant traction demonstrates your initiative, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit. Your involvement in the Rotary Club and your leadership roles in college showcase your commitment to community service and leadership.

Craft compelling essays that highlight your unique experiences, and career goals, and fit with INSEAD's global focus. Focus on obtaining strong letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your leadership abilities, work ethic, and potential. Emphasize your work experience with US clients and your international travel experiences. Use metrics to demonstrate your impact in your previous roles and extracurricular activities Clearly articulate your post-MBA career goals, particularly in the Middle East, and how INSEAD will help you achieve them.

Overall, your profile is competitive for INSEAD. By crafting a strong application and effectively communicating your career aspirations, you can increase your chances of admission. Our MBA consultants would be happy to connect with you over a free profile evaluation discussion and tailor your applications. You can schedule a free consultation with our experts or connect directly with our experts via call at +91 7780769732.
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Hello,

Your profile looks strong for INSEAD. Your UG top-tier engineering background, 3.5+ years of consulting experience with US clients, and 685 GMAT score (above INSEAD’s average) provide a solid foundation. Your leadership will be seen through founding an academic social media startup, Rotary Club involvement, and college leadership roles.
Focus on crafting essays that highlight your unique experiences, a strong reason for a career in Middle Eastern strategy consulting, and align with INSEAD's global focus. Secure strong letters of recommendation and quantify your achievements whenever possible.

We would be happy to help in evaluating your profile and guide you through the application, kindly DM us to schedule a call.
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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD Jan'26 Intake 03 Jan 2025, 02:34
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Hi everyone,

Could you please evaluate my profile for INSEAD Jan'26 Intake -

Demographic: Indian Male

Education:
  • Engineering from a top 10 Engineering College in India
  • GPA 8.4 (3.5 in 4 point grading)
  • Dept. Rank in top 10
.
Work:
  • Management Consultant (not MBB, but pretty well known) for 3.5+ years primarily in the US market
  • Got accelarated promotion & various other recognitions
.
International Exposure:
  • Worked directly with US clients from day 1
  • Traveled internationally for vacation
.
GMAT FE Score:
  • 685 (equivalent to 740 in the Classic GMAT), Q-86, V-84, DI-82
  • Previously had a 700 score in my 1st attempt
.
Social Work (Co-curricular):
  • Active Member at Rotary Club
  • Co-founded a small social venture in college and helped 200+ underpriviliged school students in the city
.
Other Responsibilities (Co-curricular):
  • Founded an academic social media startup in college to help college students during covid
    • Gained 10k+ members across 10+ colleges
    • Was featured in various national & state level news outlets for the same
  • Elected as Placement Coordinator in College
.
Post MBA Targets:
  • Industry - Strategy Consulting
  • Location - Middle East; Dubai or Riyadh preferred

.
Thanks a lot!­
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Hi sagmaj , I hope you are doing well.

Your profile presents a good foundation for INSEAD with your engineering degree with a strong GPA and top department rank, 3.5+ years in management consulting with accelerated promotions, and good extracurriculars like founding a startup, co-founding a social venture, and Rotary Club involvement. Your GMAT Focus score of 685 is competitive for INSEAD, you shall focus on emphasizing your achievements, leadership, and US market consulting experience in your essays to stand out.

Your goal of transitioning into strategy consulting in the Middle East aligns well with INSEAD's strengths and alumni network. To further strengthen your application, showcase your international exposure, leadership roles, and impact on clients and communities. While your chances are promising, crafting compelling essays and obtaining strong recommendations will be critical to success.

INSEAD evaluates your potential based on the following criteria:
1. Ability to contribute
2. Leadership skills
3. International motivation
4. Academics

Your profile brings all of them, however, how you present it, will matter the most. You can read a success story of an AI Engineer working at a Healthcare startup, achieved a significant academic milestone by gaining acceptance into both INSEAD and HEC with an impressive 710 GMAT score. Overall, you have a good profile and a strong chance to INSEAD. You should also add more EU schools in your buck just to be on the safer side. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a 1:1 call with you to discuss your profile in detail and gauge your chances better. Feel free to schedule a profile evaluation call according to your convenience.


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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD Jan'26 Intake 03 Jan 2025, 05:22
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@sagmaj - some thoughts on your profile:

1. Your undergrad pedigree and GPA are strong. GMAT is fine too, but keep in mind that the Indian Male cohort is the most competitive, and thus a strong application (essays, interviews etc.) would be crucial to increase your chances.

2. The Work-ex presents some interesting angles given the consulting exposure, promotion and international clients. Aim to have a strong narrative covering your career goals, and how the MBA fits in at this juncture.

3. Extracurriculars seem alright, particularly the social venture. Have there been any involvement since undergrad?

Check out this article for details and insights on the INSEAD Jan'26 intake.

Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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Hi everyone,

Could you please evaluate my profile for INSEAD Jan'26 Intake -

Demographic: Indian Male

Education:
  • Engineering from a top 10 Engineering College in India
  • GPA 8.4 (3.5 in 4 point grading)
  • Dept. Rank in top 10
.
Work:
  • Management Consultant (not MBB, but pretty well known) for 3.5+ years primarily in the US market
  • Got accelarated promotion & various other recognitions
.
International Exposure:
  • Worked directly with US clients from day 1
  • Traveled internationally for vacation
.
GMAT FE Score:
  • 685 (equivalent to 740 in the Classic GMAT), Q-86, V-84, DI-82
  • Previously had a 700 score in my 1st attempt
.
Social Work (Co-curricular):
  • Active Member at Rotary Club
  • Co-founded a small social venture in college and helped 200+ underpriviliged school students in the city
.
Other Responsibilities (Co-curricular):
  • Founded an academic social media startup in college to help college students during covid
    • Gained 10k+ members across 10+ colleges
    • Was featured in various national & state level news outlets for the same
  • Elected as Placement Coordinator in College
.
Post MBA Targets:
  • Industry - Strategy Consulting
  • Location - Middle East; Dubai or Riyadh preferred

.
Thanks a lot!­
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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD Jan'26 Intake 03 Jan 2025, 10:53
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Hello, Thanks for the detailed evaluation. For the last 6+ months I have been involved in Rotary Club to work towards social causes. Will surely reach out to discuss further. Thanks!
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sagmaj, couple of things beyond what's already shared.

  • Always good to expand your target school list and not target only one. Consider HEC for Jan'26 intake cycle too in this regard.
  • Rotary Club involvement can be good provided there is quantified impact you can showcase. Being a member is not enough to state - go deeper.

Do reach out on mcb@mbacrystalball.com with a recent resume to discuss further.