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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD/LBS MBA for a Second MBA 10 Feb 2024, 02:36
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Hi,
Could you please evaluate my profile for a second MBA? I am still in two minds on whether I should consider the MBA or not. 
I am an Indian, 28M with the following credentials:
  • Bachelors in CSE - passed with honours (only honours grad of my class). 7.95/10 GPA - not percentile.
  • CAT 2018 98.63%ile, general category
  • IIM Trichy PGP (MBA) 2019-21. 3.15 GPA
  • Total 5 years 7 months of work experience
  • Winged a 700 (Q44 V34) in 2018 just based on CAT. Confident of a 740 with dedicated preparation
Work experience:
  • Currently, employee #1 at an investment banking startup, having raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding.I lead product management and have built a marketplace from 0 to 1. I also help in lead generation and connecting startups with investors. Experience in design and generative AI.
  • Previously, Associate Director of Product Management at a US-based B2B SaaS company, managing product ownership and maintaining high client visibility.
  • Pre-MBA:
    • Worked in a small manufacturing firm in IT
    • Founded a small homestay (that is still active by the way) for passive income
    • Interned and PPOd at Tata Consultancy Services, didn't take it up because wanted to do entreprenership 

Motivation for a second MBA:
  • COVID and dire personal circumstances ruined the MBA experience
  • Want to move into AI Product Management at the Amazons and Googles of the world, or digital consulting, aiming for roles at leading tech firms or with the Big 4, preferably in dynamic markets like Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, the Middle East, India, or Australia.
  • Ideally, looking for 1-year program
Thank you for your inputs and feedback 🙂
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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD/LBS MBA for a Second MBA 10 Feb 2024, 04:11
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Hi,
Could you please evaluate my profile for a second MBA? I am still in two minds on whether I should consider the MBA or not. 
I am an Indian, 28M with the following credentials:
  • Bachelors in CSE - passed with honours (only honours grad of my class). 7.95/10 GPA - not percentile.
  • CAT 2018 98.63%ile, general category
  • IIM Trichy PGP (MBA) 2019-21. 3.15 GPA
  • Total 5 years 7 months of work experience
  • Winged a 700 (Q44 V34) in 2018 just based on CAT. Confident of a 740 with dedicated preparation
Work experience:
  • Currently, employee #1 at an investment banking startup, having raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding.I lead product management and have built a marketplace from 0 to 1. I also help in lead generation and connecting startups with investors. Experience in design and generative AI.
  • Previously, Associate Director of Product Management at a US-based B2B SaaS company, managing product ownership and maintaining high client visibility.
  • Pre-MBA:
    • Worked in a small manufacturing firm in IT
    • Founded a small homestay (that is still active by the way) for passive income
    • Interned and PPOd at Tata Consultancy Services, didn't take it up because wanted to do entreprenership 

Motivation for a second MBA:
  • COVID and dire personal circumstances ruined the MBA experience
  • Want to move into AI Product Management at the Amazons and Googles of the world, or digital consulting, aiming for roles at leading tech firms or with the Big 4, preferably in dynamic markets like Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, the Middle East, India, or Australia.
  • Ideally, looking for 1-year program
Thank you for your inputs and feedback 🙂
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Hi nadeemnajeeb

I reviewed your profile and feel that you would make an excellent candidate for a second MBA. Your motivations for doing a second MBA are very valid and will definitely be perceived by the Adcoms in good light.

I also believe if you can improve your GMAT score to 740 as you have mentioned, you do stand a chance at your target programs at LBS/INSEAD. I will also recommend HEC Paris to you as a third option as applying to atleast 3 schools is recommended to improve your odds.

All of these 3 schools will give you a well rounded experience in the world of business and help you achieve your career goals.

What I feel is missing in your description is a bit more about your profile specially in terms of Extra Curriculars. And if you could highlight good ECs you do have a shot.

The rest is just the presentation of your profile and your story which ofcourse an admissions consultant can help with.

If you do need professional help with your applications, do feel free to reach out!

Best,
Divesh

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Hi,
Could you please evaluate my profile for a second MBA? I am still in two minds on whether I should consider the MBA or not. 
I am an Indian, 28M with the following credentials:
  • Bachelors in CSE - passed with honours (only honours grad of my class). 7.95/10 GPA - not percentile.
  • CAT 2018 98.63%ile, general category
  • IIM Trichy PGP (MBA) 2019-21. 3.15 GPA
  • Total 5 years 7 months of work experience
  • Winged a 700 (Q44 V34) in 2018 just based on CAT. Confident of a 740 with dedicated preparation
Work experience:
  • Currently, employee #1 at an investment banking startup, having raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding.I lead product management and have built a marketplace from 0 to 1. I also help in lead generation and connecting startups with investors. Experience in design and generative AI.
  • Previously, Associate Director of Product Management at a US-based B2B SaaS company, managing product ownership and maintaining high client visibility.
  • Pre-MBA:
    • Worked in a small manufacturing firm in IT
    • Founded a small homestay (that is still active by the way) for passive income
    • Interned and PPOd at Tata Consultancy Services, didn't take it up because wanted to do entreprenership 

Motivation for a second MBA:
  • COVID and dire personal circumstances ruined the MBA experience
  • Want to move into AI Product Management at the Amazons and Googles of the world, or digital consulting, aiming for roles at leading tech firms or with the Big 4, preferably in dynamic markets like Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, the Middle East, India, or Australia.
  • Ideally, looking for 1-year program
Thank you for your inputs and feedback 🙂
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­Hi nadeemnajeeb hope this finds you well,

Since you already have a PGDM/2 year MBA, you should first ask yourself what is stopping you from pursuing a job at Amazon or Google / Big Tech / Big 4 in dynamic markets. Is it because you are not able to tap into the right network, or have you not even tried? An MBA abroad is a big investment, and since you would be applying for a second MBA, schools will want to see how motivated you are, and they will look more closely at your reasons for making this big investment.

Profile -wise, I would definitely suggest an upwards of 740 equivalent on the GMAT focus. INSEAD is spoilt for choice, therefore a high GMAT will allow you to remain relevant in the vast pool of applicants. For applicants who come from small and emerging early-stage startups, the business schools evaluate your success in the context of how the startup has also grown during the same time-period. So it becomes very important that you bring forth very clearly how have your contributions in your respective area taken your company's position from 0 to 1 in that area. Also to demonstrate high level of ownership , go deep into unpacking your experiences and reconstruct your stories in a way that shows that working on projects in with senior execs and C suite members (your managers or clients) in both your jobs has given you a much more hands-on experience, more experiential maturity, and more capability to contextualize business problems (specific to your area of work in tech) than most others who come from similar backgrounds. Overall a great profile, although much discussion is still needed to assess your fit for INSEAD. 

Feel free to speak one to one for a deeper discussion
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
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Profile Evaluation for INSEAD/LBS MBA for a Second MBA 10 Feb 2024, 06:22
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nadeemnajeeb -interesting profile overall. Some thoughts: 

1. A second MBA makes more sense if you're targeting a (digital) consulting role abroad. As an Indian candidate without a global MBA, landing an MBB or a big-4 consulting role in the Middle East can be quite difficult otherwise, given the sheer competition. For a PM role though, it may not be as hard: I've seen several IIM (particularly A/B/C) grads working in PM in EU/ UK. Perhaps you want a bigger brand, but either way, it'd help to prioritize your target roles/ companies, and conduct a destination analysis i.e. what ways (if any) can a second MBA help you achieve your goals?

2. Your blend of tech and entrepreneurial experiences can offer interesting talking points. It'd be cruicial to link your past experiences, functional learnings, skill-sets gained to your professional and personal goals, to then identify the gaps that you are seeking to fill. Another question that would likely come up is why now i.e. is the start-up doing well, etc.

3. Schools like INSEAD value international exposure and Extra-Curriculars, any involvement in these?

4. Aiming for a 730-740+ (GFE equivalent) with a balanced Q/ V/ DI split can help increase odds amongst the competitive demographic pool.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to have a deeper chat.

Regards,
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nadeemnajeeb
Hi,
Could you please evaluate my profile for a second MBA? I am still in two minds on whether I should consider the MBA or not. 
I am an Indian, 28M with the following credentials:
  • Bachelors in CSE - passed with honours (only honours grad of my class). 7.95/10 GPA - not percentile.
  • CAT 2018 98.63%ile, general category
  • IIM Trichy PGP (MBA) 2019-21. 3.15 GPA
  • Total 5 years 7 months of work experience
  • Winged a 700 (Q44 V34) in 2018 just based on CAT. Confident of a 740 with dedicated preparation
Work experience:
  • Currently, employee #1 at an investment banking startup, having raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding.I lead product management and have built a marketplace from 0 to 1. I also help in lead generation and connecting startups with investors. Experience in design and generative AI.
  • Previously, Associate Director of Product Management at a US-based B2B SaaS company, managing product ownership and maintaining high client visibility.
  • Pre-MBA:
    • Worked in a small manufacturing firm in IT
    • Founded a small homestay (that is still active by the way) for passive income
    • Interned and PPOd at Tata Consultancy Services, didn't take it up because wanted to do entreprenership 

Motivation for a second MBA:
  • COVID and dire personal circumstances ruined the MBA experience
  • Want to move into AI Product Management at the Amazons and Googles of the world, or digital consulting, aiming for roles at leading tech firms or with the Big 4, preferably in dynamic markets like Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, the Middle East, India, or Australia.
  • Ideally, looking for 1-year program
Thank you for your inputs and feedback 🙂
Show more
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