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harshgupta16
Joined: 06 May 2016
Last visit: 29 Mar 2018
Posts: 10
Location: India
Schools: IESE '20 (D) ISB '19 (M) LBS '19
GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V40
GPA: 4
29 Apr 2017, 00:37
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Hey,
I'm Harsh. I'm planning to apply to the following school (class of 2019) for a 1-year MBA:
1) ISB Hyderabad
2) INSEAD Paris (Spring batch)
3) HEC Paris (Spring batch)
4) IE Madrid (Spring)
Here's a snapshot of my profile:
GMAT: 720 (QA - 48, VA - 40)
Work Experience
- I'm currently working as a Product Manager in a leading software product Indian MNC, mostly having business in the US
- I'll be completing 3 years of full-time work experience in July this year
- I founded and ran my own tech startup, in consumer internet, for a year, where I was the head and leading a team of 6-7 people
- Since then I've progressed well in my career, currently in a role which is traditionally reserved for MBAs from top bschools. I regularly work with other product managers who mostly from ISB and the top IIMs.
- Before this role, I was working in a cross-functional leadership role with a big digital media company where I was working directly with the CEO on a strategic level.
- As product manager, I've worked on shipping multiple products (both from a strategic and functional aspect) and have continuously led teams of small and big sizes
- Have extensive experience in working with leadership teams in marketing, sales, operations etc due as part of being a full-stack product manager
Extra-curricular
- I've worked with one of India's leading volunteer-driven NGOs for two consecutive years, where I was recognised as one of the best volunteers for a year and then helped created substantial impact by piloting a new project in my city chapter.
- I'm currently taking French classes
- I'm also a regular at Toastmasters International
- In college, I was the founding member and head editor of the official student/staff newsletter
- I've been a regular quizzer, Rubik's speed-cuber during school/college life
Academic
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a state university
- Avg grades in undergrad
- Academic gold medalist in school
Post-MBA goals:
- Want to make a move to strategic management - either in strategy consulting at one of the top firms or a business leadership role at large tech organisations
- Would also consider a role in venture capital given my overall business, product management and entrepreneurial experience
- An MBA would help me gain an overall perspective to strategic management, finance, organisational structures etc and diverse peer groups will help me understand multiple sectors, industries and functions closely.
Would really appreciate a profile review and feedback for my chances at my choice of bschools.
TIA!
I'm Harsh. I'm planning to apply to the following school (class of 2019) for a 1-year MBA:
1) ISB Hyderabad
2) INSEAD Paris (Spring batch)
3) HEC Paris (Spring batch)
4) IE Madrid (Spring)
Here's a snapshot of my profile:
GMAT: 720 (QA - 48, VA - 40)
Work Experience
- I'm currently working as a Product Manager in a leading software product Indian MNC, mostly having business in the US
- I'll be completing 3 years of full-time work experience in July this year
- I founded and ran my own tech startup, in consumer internet, for a year, where I was the head and leading a team of 6-7 people
- Since then I've progressed well in my career, currently in a role which is traditionally reserved for MBAs from top bschools. I regularly work with other product managers who mostly from ISB and the top IIMs.
- Before this role, I was working in a cross-functional leadership role with a big digital media company where I was working directly with the CEO on a strategic level.
- As product manager, I've worked on shipping multiple products (both from a strategic and functional aspect) and have continuously led teams of small and big sizes
- Have extensive experience in working with leadership teams in marketing, sales, operations etc due as part of being a full-stack product manager
Extra-curricular
- I've worked with one of India's leading volunteer-driven NGOs for two consecutive years, where I was recognised as one of the best volunteers for a year and then helped created substantial impact by piloting a new project in my city chapter.
- I'm currently taking French classes
- I'm also a regular at Toastmasters International
- In college, I was the founding member and head editor of the official student/staff newsletter
- I've been a regular quizzer, Rubik's speed-cuber during school/college life
Academic
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a state university
- Avg grades in undergrad
- Academic gold medalist in school
Post-MBA goals:
- Want to make a move to strategic management - either in strategy consulting at one of the top firms or a business leadership role at large tech organisations
- Would also consider a role in venture capital given my overall business, product management and entrepreneurial experience
- An MBA would help me gain an overall perspective to strategic management, finance, organisational structures etc and diverse peer groups will help me understand multiple sectors, industries and functions closely.
Would really appreciate a profile review and feedback for my chances at my choice of bschools.
TIA!
29 Apr 2017, 05:51
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harshgupta16
Hey,
I'm Harsh. I'm planning to apply to the following school (class of 2019) for a 1-year MBA:
1) ISB Hyderabad
2) INSEAD Paris (Spring batch)
3) HEC Paris (Spring batch)
4) IE Madrid (Spring)
Here's a snapshot of my profile:
GMAT: 720 (QA - 48, VA - 40)
Work Experience
- I'm currently working as a Product Manager in a leading software product Indian MNC, mostly having business in the US
- I'll be completing 3 years of full-time work experience in July this year
- I founded and ran my own tech startup, in consumer internet, for a year, where I was the head and leading a team of 6-7 people
- Since then I've progressed well in my career, currently in a role which is traditionally reserved for MBAs from top bschools. I regularly work with other product managers who mostly from ISB and the top IIMs.
- Before this role, I was working in a cross-functional leadership role with a big digital media company where I was working directly with the CEO on a strategic level.
- As product manager, I've worked on shipping multiple products (both from a strategic and functional aspect) and have continuously led teams of small and big sizes
- Have extensive experience in working with leadership teams in marketing, sales, operations etc due as part of being a full-stack product manager
Extra-curricular
- I've worked with one of India's leading volunteer-driven NGOs for two consecutive years, where I was recognised as one of the best volunteers for a year and then helped created substantial impact by piloting a new project in my city chapter.
- I'm currently taking French classes
- I'm also a regular at Toastmasters International
- In college, I was the founding member and head editor of the official student/staff newsletter
- I've been a regular quizzer, Rubik's speed-cuber during school/college life
Academic
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a state university
- Avg grades in undergrad
- Academic gold medalist in school
Post-MBA goals:
- Want to make a move to strategic management - either in strategy consulting at one of the top firms or a business leadership role at large tech organisations
- Would also consider a role in venture capital given my overall business, product management and entrepreneurial experience
- An MBA would help me gain an overall perspective to strategic management, finance, organisational structures etc and diverse peer groups will help me understand multiple sectors, industries and functions closely.
Would really appreciate a profile review and feedback for my chances at my choice of bschools.
TIA!
I'm Harsh. I'm planning to apply to the following school (class of 2019) for a 1-year MBA:
1) ISB Hyderabad
2) INSEAD Paris (Spring batch)
3) HEC Paris (Spring batch)
4) IE Madrid (Spring)
Here's a snapshot of my profile:
GMAT: 720 (QA - 48, VA - 40)
Work Experience
- I'm currently working as a Product Manager in a leading software product Indian MNC, mostly having business in the US
- I'll be completing 3 years of full-time work experience in July this year
- I founded and ran my own tech startup, in consumer internet, for a year, where I was the head and leading a team of 6-7 people
- Since then I've progressed well in my career, currently in a role which is traditionally reserved for MBAs from top bschools. I regularly work with other product managers who mostly from ISB and the top IIMs.
- Before this role, I was working in a cross-functional leadership role with a big digital media company where I was working directly with the CEO on a strategic level.
- As product manager, I've worked on shipping multiple products (both from a strategic and functional aspect) and have continuously led teams of small and big sizes
- Have extensive experience in working with leadership teams in marketing, sales, operations etc due as part of being a full-stack product manager
Extra-curricular
- I've worked with one of India's leading volunteer-driven NGOs for two consecutive years, where I was recognised as one of the best volunteers for a year and then helped created substantial impact by piloting a new project in my city chapter.
- I'm currently taking French classes
- I'm also a regular at Toastmasters International
- In college, I was the founding member and head editor of the official student/staff newsletter
- I've been a regular quizzer, Rubik's speed-cuber during school/college life
Academic
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a state university
- Avg grades in undergrad
- Academic gold medalist in school
Post-MBA goals:
- Want to make a move to strategic management - either in strategy consulting at one of the top firms or a business leadership role at large tech organisations
- Would also consider a role in venture capital given my overall business, product management and entrepreneurial experience
- An MBA would help me gain an overall perspective to strategic management, finance, organisational structures etc and diverse peer groups will help me understand multiple sectors, industries and functions closely.
Would really appreciate a profile review and feedback for my chances at my choice of bschools.
TIA!
Hi Harsh,
We think you have a great profile! An entrepreneurial stint and a product management role definitely add value to your profile. A score of 720 is also quite competitive for your target schools. We think that the choice of schools is apt too. What would be critical to your application from hereon, would be the ability to demonstrate clarity of goals in your essays.
Since you are already in a role coveted by MBA graduates, the question may also arise: do you need an MBA? We recommend that you take some time out to talk to current students and alumni of these schools, and map a more definitive career path for yourself. Each B-school has its strengths and we also recommend that you attend roadshows and ad-com sessions to find out how can you showcase your profile to each of these schools.
Lastly, begin early on your applications so that you can showcase your leadership potential to the best.
Feel free to reach out in case of queries.
harshgupta16
Joined: 06 May 2016
Last visit: 29 Mar 2018
Posts: 10
Location: India
Schools: IESE '20 (D) ISB '19 (M) LBS '19
GMAT 1: 720 Q49 V40
GPA: 4
29 Apr 2017, 12:35
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Hi Harsh,
We think you have a great profile! An entrepreneurial stint and a product management role definitely add value to your profile. A score of 720 is also quite competitive for your target schools. We think that the choice of schools is apt too. What would be critical to your application from hereon, would be the ability to demonstrate clarity of goals in your essays.
Since you are already in a role coveted by MBA graduates, the question may also arise: do you need an MBA? We recommend that you take some time out to talk to current students and alumni of these schools, and map a more definitive career path for yourself. Each B-school has its strengths and we also recommend that you attend roadshows and ad-com sessions to find out how can you showcase your profile to each of these schools.
We think you have a great profile! An entrepreneurial stint and a product management role definitely add value to your profile. A score of 720 is also quite competitive for your target schools. We think that the choice of schools is apt too. What would be critical to your application from hereon, would be the ability to demonstrate clarity of goals in your essays.
Since you are already in a role coveted by MBA graduates, the question may also arise: do you need an MBA? We recommend that you take some time out to talk to current students and alumni of these schools, and map a more definitive career path for yourself. Each B-school has its strengths and we also recommend that you attend roadshows and ad-com sessions to find out how can you showcase your profile to each of these schools.
To answer this briefly:
- I want to move into strategic management through strategic consulting. Product management is more functional rather than strategic, especially at an early stage of one's career, and more so in large organisations building complex products
- Also, with product management, one is limited in one's knowledge of sectors, industries, as you're only exposed to the limited boundaries in which your company/product is operation. Going into consulting gives you tremendous exposure with every new project - new industry, new sector, markets, and functions. You get to define large-scale strategies, improvements in big organisations, working with senior leadership teams, which in turn helps you understand overall business functioning better.
- My background in product management and startups has helped me build skill-sets in market research, competitive analysis, new product development, marketing strategy etc, hiring, culture etc, which'll in turn help me make a, hopefully, successful move to consulting.
- An MBA will help me, firstly thru academics, gather holistic knowledge of business management - strategy, finance, organisation structures, marketing etc. Secondly, with the diverse group of people from different cultures, academic and professional backgrounds that attend schools will be the perfect peer group to learn various aspects of managing businesses. Thirdly, the way MBA courses are structures - case studies, consulting/marketing/finance etc clubs, business events - will help me polish my communication, networking, and leadership skills. Lastly, the network one builds during the course, and with the alumni, will be of tremendous value all my professional life, no matter what I decide to pursue in my career ahead.
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Lastly, begin early on your applications so that you can showcase your leadership potential to the best.
Feel free to reach out in case of queries.
- I didn't get this part. Did you mean that starting applications early will help me prepare better essays which show my leadership potential to the fullest?
