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Hi mbagully,

Thank you so much for your detailed review.
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Hi All,

I am considering applying to isb in r1 2024

College : 7.6 CGPA ( SRM Chennai)
Engineering in IT, Passed out in 2019. ( published a research paper)

GMAT 645 ( Q84, V80, DI82)
Considering that you are in a highly represented category (IT, Male, Engineer), a higher GMAT score will help.
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4.5 years of work experience ( sales, consulting and Data Engineering and Science )
Currently working with TCS ( serving notice period)
Leaving TCS and going where?
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Through MBA I plan to develop skills around tailored analytical decision making and developing strategies.
Develop these skills and do what? What are your post-MBA goals Sparsh007?
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Hi ISBeacon,

Thanks for taking out time and replying.

I am for sure planning on writing the GMAT again.
Leaving TCS, I plan to devote some time on GMAT and work on business idea.
Reason to leave TCS is that my current role is more on the engineering side, but I am keen on having a transition in business oriented roles.

That’s where MBA comes into picture to help me equip required knowledge and skill set to land up relevant roles.
Post MBA I would like to land up in some Strategy Consulting positions, where I can use my prior analytical skills and newly added MBA skills together, to deliver data oriented , strategically sound decisions.

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I am afraid that leaving a job for GMAT preparation is not a great idea, from an application perspective. Now you would have an additional task of explaining this gap in the application.

It's not a showstopper though. So, please try to maximize your GMAT score.
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Hi mbagully,

Thank you so much for your detailed review.
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­Hi @Sparsh007,Happy to help! If you have any further questions or need more assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

While aiming for the highest GMAT score you can achieve is important, keep in mind that the GMAT is only one aspect of the application. We've seen GEM candidates with lower GMAT scores successfully gain admission to ISB by highlighting other strengths and presenting a well-rounded application.

Best of luck, and feel free to get in touch anytime.

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