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papapow69
Joined: 17 May 2023
Last visit: 22 Apr 2025
Posts: 23
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Location: India
Schools: IIMA '25 (D) IIM PGPBL '25 (A)
GPA: 3.5
01 Sep 2023, 04:39
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Education Background: (mostly poor background here)
10th: 88%
12th: 70%
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, GTU, Gujarat: 7.1/10
Master's in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University, New York, GPA: 3/4
Work Experience: (4 years of Full Time + 2 years as self-employed)
Continuous Improvement Engineer (Mostly finance and Supply chain domain): 4 years @Brookville Equipment Corporation, Pennsylvania, USA
Independent Investor/Equity Analyst (Self-employed): 2 years (I have models/papers etc. which I can show/explain as work)
Certifications/Publications
1. A paper in Journal of Economic and Financial research on Sector Rotation strategy in Indian equity markets
2. A paper on Vibration analysis of a Crane in an Engineering journal
3. Few articles in Forbes, Mental Floss, etc. on HVAC system
4. CFA Level 1 Cleared
5. FE (NCEES) (Engineering certification from an American Institute)
6. A bunch of certificates to enhance my skills on economics, financial management, etc.
Best part is I have good recommendations from my employer in USA. I have LOR from CEO & CFO of the company, Purchasing Manager, and Senior Accountants of the company.
I haven't appeared for GMAT yet, but I expect to score close to 700 score on GMAT.
Male + General Category + Engineering Background + Average/Bad grades make my chances of calls difficult in IIM A, but what do you guys think? Let me know. Thanks.
10th: 88%
12th: 70%
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, GTU, Gujarat: 7.1/10
Master's in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University, New York, GPA: 3/4
Work Experience: (4 years of Full Time + 2 years as self-employed)
Continuous Improvement Engineer (Mostly finance and Supply chain domain): 4 years @Brookville Equipment Corporation, Pennsylvania, USA
Independent Investor/Equity Analyst (Self-employed): 2 years (I have models/papers etc. which I can show/explain as work)
Certifications/Publications
1. A paper in Journal of Economic and Financial research on Sector Rotation strategy in Indian equity markets
2. A paper on Vibration analysis of a Crane in an Engineering journal
3. Few articles in Forbes, Mental Floss, etc. on HVAC system
4. CFA Level 1 Cleared
5. FE (NCEES) (Engineering certification from an American Institute)
6. A bunch of certificates to enhance my skills on economics, financial management, etc.
Best part is I have good recommendations from my employer in USA. I have LOR from CEO & CFO of the company, Purchasing Manager, and Senior Accountants of the company.
I haven't appeared for GMAT yet, but I expect to score close to 700 score on GMAT.
Male + General Category + Engineering Background + Average/Bad grades make my chances of calls difficult in IIM A, but what do you guys think? Let me know. Thanks.
MBAGuide
Joined: 24 Jul 2019
Last visit: 11 Nov 2025
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Location: India
Concentration: Operations, Marketing
Schools: Insead Sept'18 (A$$) ISB '19 (A)
01 Sep 2023, 06:24
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papapow69
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The GMAT score is critical for comprehensively assessing your profile for IIM A. However, your profile is far from weak. It boasts a remarkable diversity of experiences, including valuable international exposure and self-employment, which can provide numerous talking points for your IIM A application and subsequent interview. Having a decent profile is only part of the equation. Equally critical is how effectively you present your case to IIM A and how well you perform in the interview, necessitating thorough preparation.
You may be disappointed to know that IIM A does not require Letters of Recommendation. You yourself shall carry the entire weight of your candidacy. So, make great effort to give your best
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