sarthakbaijal wrote:
Hi all
Wanted to share my profile and understand how I stand as compared to the ISB applicant pool.
25 Year Old Indian Male
Work Experience:
2.5 years consulting internship
5 years of running my own business in consulting (brand/marketing)
2.5 years of working as a transformation program manager in a ship management company across geographies (UK, Philippines, Monaco)
Goal:
Strategy/Consulting (MBB) as a path to be a business leader
Extracurriculars:
Include Toastmasters, Capstone Project, Public Speaking Engagements
Best manager award and Entrepreneur of the Year from college
Academics:
Top 10%ile in College across metrics, resulted in a free international business immersion program from the college
4.0/5.0 GPA+
GMAT FE 635 (85th %ile)
Verbal: 84 (91st)
Data Insights: 82 (94th)
Quant: 78 (52nd)
Would greatly appreciate any inputs.
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Hi Sarthak!
Acads and GMAT: Your college GPA stands out and indicates a solid foundation for the challenging curriculum at ISB. Your GMAT score is pretty decent but you may try to improve (something round 670-680 will certainly give you an extra edge).
Entrepreneurship Experience: Your journey as an entrepreneur is particularly impressive and you can leverage it to showcase your initiative, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to navigate the uncertainties of the business world.This experience will be highly valued by both corporate recruiters and business school admissions committees, as it exemplifies leadership and a proactive approach to challenges. (which means getting you place will not that big a challenge for ISB - another edge)
International Work Experience: Your unique experience with a ship management company, encompassing international exposure, adds a distinctive edge to your profile. This experience highlights your adaptability, global perspective, and distinguishes you in a pool of candidates. For you, it will be crucial to articulate how these experiences have shaped your understanding of global business practices and cross-cultural teamwork. (that will be a game-changer for you)
To maximize the impact of your application, you need to weave your entrepreneurship and international work experiences into a compelling narrative. Your essays and interviews should capture the lessons learned, the challenges overcome, and the leadership qualities you've honed along the way. Demonstrating how these experiences have prepared you for the future you envision post-MBA will be key to making a strong impression.
Conclusion: Your profile is well-rounded and exhibits a blend of strong academic achievements, significant leadership through entrepreneurship, and unique international exposure. By effectively leveraging these strengths in your ISB application, you should be able to sail through.
IvyCrackers Mentorship Opportunity: I also want to highlight that IvyCrackers offers you a unique advantage through access to mentors (50+ mentors from ISB to choose from) from top consulting firms, including MBB (McKinsey, Bain, and BCG). Connecting with these mentors can provide you with invaluable insights into the consulting world and assist you in navigating your path to MBB post-MBA. Their firsthand experience and guidance can be instrumental in refining your application, preparing for interviews, and ultimately, achieving your career aspirations.
Checkout the profile of ISB mentors (https://ivycrackers.com/our-mentors/).Should you have any questions or need further assistance as you navigate your application process, please do not hesitate to reach out.