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Profile Evaluation for NUS MBA - Round 2

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Profile Evaluation for NUS MBA - Round 2 [#permalink] New post   03 Nov 2023, 12:25
Hi all,

I am an Indian Male Engineer(Age: 26) graduated in 2019 with CGPA of 8.51/10. I have ~4.5 yrs of work ex overall till date (Nov'23) and have a score of 650 in GMAT (Q50, V28, IR 7, AWA 4).
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*] 1.5 yrs of product development developing ERP softwares, was one of the top performers there and took initiatives for internal trainings as well
[*] 3 yrs in healthcare consulting firm working across business functions. My work involves helping client with decision making through data driven insights, worked as an Associate for 2 yrs and received an early promotion to Associate Consultant (1 yr in this role). Have received 2 awards at client level (among 500+ members) in the last 3 years for excellent client management

Extra curricular:
[*] Managed and led teams in college cultural fests
[*] Also did a pro bono consulting project for developing mental health platform for a startup in Ireland
[*] Research and published 2 papers (1 in IEEE and 1 in Springer Journal)
[*] Was part of social initiavites like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in consulting, and work across industries. My immediate goal after MBA is to crack MBB and develop business acumen there.
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Re: Profile Evaluation for NUS MBA - Round 2 [#permalink] New post   03 Nov 2023, 21:57
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aazad wrote:
Hi all,

I am an Indian Male Engineer(Age: 26) graduated in 2019 with CGPA of 8.51/10. I have ~4.5 yrs of work ex overall till date (Nov'23) and have a score of 650 in GMAT (Q50, V28, IR 7, AWA 4).
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*] 1.5 yrs of product development developing ERP softwares, was one of the top performers there and took initiatives for internal trainings as well
[*] 3 yrs in healthcare consulting firm working across business functions. My work involves helping client with decision making through data driven insights, worked as an Associate for 2 yrs and received an early promotion to Associate Consultant (1 yr in this role). Have received 2 awards at client level (among 500+ members) in the last 3 years for excellent client management

Extra curricular:
[*] Managed and led teams in college cultural fests
[*] Also did a pro bono consulting project for developing mental health platform for a startup in Ireland
[*] Research and published 2 papers (1 in IEEE and 1 in Springer Journal)
[*] Was part of social initiavites like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in consulting, and work across industries. My immediate goal after MBA is to crack MBB and develop business acumen there.


Hi aazad

Thanks for posting. You have a good profile - your GPA and work experience are solid. The ECA part is decent as well.

The GMAT, though, may be a point of reconsideration here. 650 may not be enough for Indian candidates applying to NUS. Please retake the GMAT and aim for a 680+ at the minimum, and 700+ if possible.
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Re: Profile Evaluation for NUS MBA - Round 2 [#permalink] New post   03 Nov 2023, 22:11
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Hi all,

I am an Indian Male Engineer(Age: 26) graduated in 2019 with CGPA of 8.51/10. I have ~4.5 yrs of work ex overall till date (Nov'23) and have a score of 650 in GMAT (Q50, V28, IR 7, AWA 4).
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*] 1.5 yrs of product development developing ERP softwares, was one of the top performers there and took initiatives for internal trainings as well
[*] 3 yrs in healthcare consulting firm working across business functions. My work involves helping client with decision making through data driven insights, worked as an Associate for 2 yrs and received an early promotion to Associate Consultant (1 yr in this role). Have received 2 awards at client level (among 500+ members) in the last 3 years for excellent client management

Extra curricular:
[*] Managed and led teams in college cultural fests
[*] Also did a pro bono consulting project for developing mental health platform for a startup in Ireland
[*] Research and published 2 papers (1 in IEEE and 1 in Springer Journal)
[*] Was part of social initiavites like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in consulting, and work across industries. My immediate goal after MBA is to crack MBB and develop business acumen there.


Your work experience seems good, with a clear trajectory of growth and impact in your roles. Your early promotion and client-level awards speak of your performance and potential.

However, the GMAT score might be a concern, particularly the verbal score, which is significantly lower than the quantitative. NUS is competitive, and while your overall profile is strong, the GMAT could be a weak point. Improving your verbal score could not only enhance your chances at NUS but also at other top programs you may consider. If you have the time and resources to retake the GMAT, it could be beneficial.

For a more nuanced discussion about your profile, including the specifics of your undergraduate institution, the companies you've worked for, and the depth of your work and extracurricular activities, a detailed conversation would be more productive. If you're looking for a more in-depth analysis or strategy discussion, feel free to schedule a free call with us using this link - https://calendly.com/scorequest/30min
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Re: Profile Evaluation for NUS MBA - Round 2 [#permalink] New post   03 Nov 2023, 23:08
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aazad wrote:
Hi all,

I am an Indian Male Engineer(Age: 26) graduated in 2019 with CGPA of 8.51/10. I have ~4.5 yrs of work ex overall till date (Nov'23) and have a score of 650 in GMAT (Q50, V28, IR 7, AWA 4).
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*] 1.5 yrs of product development developing ERP softwares, was one of the top performers there and took initiatives for internal trainings as well
[*] 3 yrs in healthcare consulting firm working across business functions. My work involves helping client with decision making through data driven insights, worked as an Associate for 2 yrs and received an early promotion to Associate Consultant (1 yr in this role). Have received 2 awards at client level (among 500+ members) in the last 3 years for excellent client management

Extra curricular:
[*] Managed and led teams in college cultural fests
[*] Also did a pro bono consulting project for developing mental health platform for a startup in Ireland
[*] Research and published 2 papers (1 in IEEE and 1 in Springer Journal)
[*] Was part of social initiavites like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in consulting, and work across industries. My immediate goal after MBA is to crack MBB and develop business acumen there.


Hi aazad

Thanks for posting. You have a good profile - your GPA and work experience are solid. The ECA part is decent as well.

The GMAT, though, may be a point of reconsideration here. 650 may not be enough for Indian candidates applying to NUS. Please retake the GMAT and aim for a 680+ at the minimum, and 700+ if possible.


Hi,
Thanks for replying. GMAT is somewhat of an issue for me, I have given 3 attempts now and 650 is my best score, so I dont think I will be able to give the exam again and the low score is kind of the reason to look at schools with lower avg GMAT like NUS, IE Business school
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Re: Profile Evaluation for NUS MBA - Round 2 [#permalink] New post   04 Nov 2023, 06:26
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GyanOne wrote:
aazad wrote:
Hi all,

I am an Indian Male Engineer(Age: 26) graduated in 2019 with CGPA of 8.51/10. I have ~4.5 yrs of work ex overall till date (Nov'23) and have a score of 650 in GMAT (Q50, V28, IR 7, AWA 4).
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*] 1.5 yrs of product development developing ERP softwares, was one of the top performers there and took initiatives for internal trainings as well
[*] 3 yrs in healthcare consulting firm working across business functions. My work involves helping client with decision making through data driven insights, worked as an Associate for 2 yrs and received an early promotion to Associate Consultant (1 yr in this role). Have received 2 awards at client level (among 500+ members) in the last 3 years for excellent client management

Extra curricular:
[*] Managed and led teams in college cultural fests
[*] Also did a pro bono consulting project for developing mental health platform for a startup in Ireland
[*] Research and published 2 papers (1 in IEEE and 1 in Springer Journal)
[*] Was part of social initiavites like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in consulting, and work across industries. My immediate goal after MBA is to crack MBB and develop business acumen there.


Hi aazad

Thanks for posting. You have a good profile - your GPA and work experience are solid. The ECA part is decent as well.

The GMAT, though, may be a point of reconsideration here. 650 may not be enough for Indian candidates applying to NUS. Please retake the GMAT and aim for a 680+ at the minimum, and 700+ if possible.


Hi,
Thanks for replying. GMAT is somewhat of an issue for me, I have given 3 attempts now and 650 is my best score, so I dont think I will be able to give the exam again and the low score is kind of the reason to look at schools with lower avg GMAT like NUS, IE Business school


Ok, look at other options in that case. You may not be competitive with a 650 there, even though that score is just slightly below their average.
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Re: Profile Evaluation for NUS MBA - Round 2 [#permalink] New post   15 Dec 2023, 00:17
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aazad wrote:
Hi all,

I am an Indian Male Engineer(Age: 26) graduated in 2019 with CGPA of 8.51/10. I have ~4.5 yrs of work ex overall till date (Nov'23) and have a score of 650 in GMAT (Q50, V28, IR 7, AWA 4).
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*] 1.5 yrs of product development developing ERP softwares, was one of the top performers there and took initiatives for internal trainings as well
[*] 3 yrs in healthcare consulting firm working across business functions. My work involves helping client with decision making through data driven insights, worked as an Associate for 2 yrs and received an early promotion to Associate Consultant (1 yr in this role). Have received 2 awards at client level (among 500+ members) in the last 3 years for excellent client management

Extra curricular:
[*] Managed and led teams in college cultural fests
[*] Also did a pro bono consulting project for developing mental health platform for a startup in Ireland
[*] Research and published 2 papers (1 in IEEE and 1 in Springer Journal)
[*] Was part of social initiavites like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in consulting, and work across industries. My immediate goal after MBA is to crack MBB and develop business acumen there.


Hello aazad,

Hope this finds you well.

While you have a strong overall profile, the GMAT proves to be a bit of a dampener. Our suggestion would be that you focus on improving your GMAT and then apply with a better score.

Good luck!
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Re: Profile Evaluation for NUS MBA - Round 2 [#permalink] New post   20 Dec 2023, 11:43
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aazad wrote:
Hi all,

I am an Indian Male Engineer(Age: 26) graduated in 2019 with CGPA of 8.51/10. I have ~4.5 yrs of work ex overall till date (Nov'23) and have a score of 650 in GMAT (Q50, V28, IR 7, AWA 4).
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*] 1.5 yrs of product development developing ERP softwares, was one of the top performers there and took initiatives for internal trainings as well
[*] 3 yrs in healthcare consulting firm working across business functions. My work involves helping client with decision making through data driven insights, worked as an Associate for 2 yrs and received an early promotion to Associate Consultant (1 yr in this role). Have received 2 awards at client level (among 500+ members) in the last 3 years for excellent client management

Extra curricular:
[*] Managed and led teams in college cultural fests
[*] Also did a pro bono consulting project for developing mental health platform for a startup in Ireland
[*] Research and published 2 papers (1 in IEEE and 1 in Springer Journal)
[*] Was part of social initiavites like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in consulting, and work across industries. My immediate goal after MBA is to crack MBB and develop business acumen there.


Hello aazad,

Hope this finds you well.

While you have a strong overall profile, the GMAT proves to be a bit of a dampener. Our suggestion would be that you focus on improving your GMAT and then apply with a better score.

Good luck!


Hi,
I have given GMAT Focus edition and now my score is 655 (equivalent to 710 in GMAT Classic). Will this score help my case?
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Re: Profile Evaluation for NUS MBA - Round 2 [#permalink] New post   20 Dec 2023, 22:20
aazad wrote:
Hi all,

I am an Indian Male Engineer(Age: 26) graduated in 2019 with CGPA of 8.51/10. I have ~4.5 yrs of work ex overall till date (Nov'23) and have a score of 650 in GMAT (Q50, V28, IR 7, AWA 4).
I am planning to apply for NUS MBA in Round 2 and wanted to know your thoughts on my profile.

Work ex:
[*] 1.5 yrs of product development developing ERP softwares, was one of the top performers there and took initiatives for internal trainings as well
[*] 3 yrs in healthcare consulting firm working across business functions. My work involves helping client with decision making through data driven insights, worked as an Associate for 2 yrs and received an early promotion to Associate Consultant (1 yr in this role). Have received 2 awards at client level (among 500+ members) in the last 3 years for excellent client management

Extra curricular:
[*] Managed and led teams in college cultural fests
[*] Also did a pro bono consulting project for developing mental health platform for a startup in Ireland
[*] Research and published 2 papers (1 in IEEE and 1 in Springer Journal)
[*] Was part of social initiavites like teaching underprivileged kids, and also environmental causes

Post MBA my goal is to continue in consulting, and work across industries. My immediate goal after MBA is to crack MBB and develop business acumen there.


aazad hope this finds you well. Your undergrad arc is not clear. If you went to a tier 1 college in India that could boost your chances significantly. That aside, your profile is very impressive, especially your more recent stint in healthcare consulting with promotions. I have seen folks getting into the M7 with healthcare consulting profiles and good GMAT scores, which is why I would suggest that you strongly consider improving the verbal score on the GMAT. Sometimes the schools can take the score break down on the face value since you come from a competitive demographic and may think that a poor verbal score reflects your weakness in the "communication" aspect.

Edit- I see that you have improved in terms of percentile scores in the GMAT focus edition, which I believe will positively impact your profile. I suggest that you submit both the scores and sure showcase your strong quantitative aptitude. The GMAT retake will also demonstrate a dedicated approach to self-improvement.

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