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Ayushi0311
28 Jan 2025, 10:20
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Hi
I recently gave the GMAT FE and scored 655 (93 percentile) with the below break up (81 percentile in Quant, 86 percentile in verbal & 90 percentile in DI).
I will have 3 yrs of work ex by the time I apply for R1.
I am currently a part of a B4 consulting firm with 2 promotions over the last 2 years.
I got a good undergrad GPA of 9.1, 2 awards at my current firm, volunteering exp, was part of 2 societies in my undergrad.
What are my chances of getting into Johnson MBA Program with my current profile?
I recently gave the GMAT FE and scored 655 (93 percentile) with the below break up (81 percentile in Quant, 86 percentile in verbal & 90 percentile in DI).
I will have 3 yrs of work ex by the time I apply for R1.
I am currently a part of a B4 consulting firm with 2 promotions over the last 2 years.
I got a good undergrad GPA of 9.1, 2 awards at my current firm, volunteering exp, was part of 2 societies in my undergrad.
What are my chances of getting into Johnson MBA Program with my current profile?
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Schools: Insead Sept'18 (A$$) ISB '19 (A)
31 Jan 2025, 05:41
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Ayushi0311 hope you are well
I’m impressed that you shared your sectional scores with us. Your scores are somewhat unbalanced for the Indian demographic, with a higher percentile in the verbal section, but that shouldn’t be an issue here.
That said, studying in the U.S. is very expensive for Indian candidates(sorry for assuming that you are based in India, correct me if thats not the case), especially if you have only worked in India and don’t have substantial savings. I always advise Indian applicants to maximize their chances for scholarships, and even more so in the current economy and the new government. Putting in a little more effort on the GMAT and retaking the exam is a small price to pay for the significant advantage it could bring in terms of scholarships, allowing you to graduate with the least debt/expenditure possible. I strongly urge you to consider a retake for a top school like Cornell to maximize your scholarship opportunities.
Apart from that, your career progression seems solid. However, I do notice a slight gap in extracurricular contributions, so you’ll need to dig deeper to highlight stories where you contributed to others' well-being. I know it can be challenging at first, and it may feel like nothing substantial comes to mind, but taking the time to reflect will be worthwhile. Needless to say, you will also need to keep a very sharp focus on narrative preparation for the essays.
Feel free to speak for a deeper discussion
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com
I’m impressed that you shared your sectional scores with us. Your scores are somewhat unbalanced for the Indian demographic, with a higher percentile in the verbal section, but that shouldn’t be an issue here.
That said, studying in the U.S. is very expensive for Indian candidates(sorry for assuming that you are based in India, correct me if thats not the case), especially if you have only worked in India and don’t have substantial savings. I always advise Indian applicants to maximize their chances for scholarships, and even more so in the current economy and the new government. Putting in a little more effort on the GMAT and retaking the exam is a small price to pay for the significant advantage it could bring in terms of scholarships, allowing you to graduate with the least debt/expenditure possible. I strongly urge you to consider a retake for a top school like Cornell to maximize your scholarship opportunities.
Apart from that, your career progression seems solid. However, I do notice a slight gap in extracurricular contributions, so you’ll need to dig deeper to highlight stories where you contributed to others' well-being. I know it can be challenging at first, and it may feel like nothing substantial comes to mind, but taking the time to reflect will be worthwhile. Needless to say, you will also need to keep a very sharp focus on narrative preparation for the essays.
Feel free to speak for a deeper discussion
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com
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