Pran111
Educational Background:- B.E. in Electrical Engineering, 2017
Standardized Tests:GRE: Not taken yet, aiming for a 330+ score
Professional Experience:- Work Experience: 4 years in a Consulting Startup, primarily in marketing and sales
- Career Progression: Joined as an intern and promoted three times, currently a senior team member
- Founding Member: Played a pivotal role in establishing the company
- Marketing Strategies: Implemented effective marketing strategies to enhance the company’s presence and drive business growth on various platforms
- Visibility: Achieved a 12-fold increase in the company's visibility on Platform X through strategic marketing efforts
- Revenue Generation: Leads generated from the platform contributed to the highest revenue in Q2 and Q3, with 45% and 34% respectively, under my sales leadership
- Collaboration: Worked closely with the Founder to strategize and execute business expansion plans
- Team Leadership: Led and developed teams, ensuring they became independent and proficient in their roles
- Project Management: Managed a project with the Founder and Co-Founder aimed at boosting lead generation and brand awareness, achieving an impressive ROI of approximately 525%
- Employee Recognition: Awarded Employee of the Quarter twice
- Have collaborated or helped my collegues when needed. Went boyond my roles and responsibilities as per the need of an hour.
- I've been privileged to wear many hats and navigate diverse challenges. My journey has been marked by a commitment to continuous learning and skill honing, leveraging each opportunity to expand my knowledge base and expertise.
Entrepreneurial Ventures:- Startup: Co-founded a startup with friends, planning to include its progress in future applications
Mentoring and Extracurricular Activities:- Mentoring: Guided a batch of unemployed women in digital marketing during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Competitions: Won several skating competitions at ages 14-15
- Recent Activities: Limited extracurricular involvement in the past four years due to family commitments, which are now resolved
Personal Background:- First Generation Student
- Age- 28, F
Career Goals:- Short Term: Strategy Consulting
- Long Term: Entrepreneurship
Gap Year Explanation:- Post-Graduation Gap: Had a 3-year gap after graduation to prepare for competitive exams; cleared prelims but not mains before transitioning to the current job
Application Plans:- Target: Top 10 US schools, application in 2026
Please suggest how I should improve my profile in the next 1 year to get admitted to T10 US schools. Also, do I have a chance at
these schools? Please suggest if I can get scholarships.
Hey,
Pran111To improve your odds of getting into top U.S. business schools and securing possible scholarships in the process, the following strategies should be your priorities for the next year: Begin by preparing for the GRE with an ultimate target of attaining a score of 330 and above with the help of a study schedule and simulated tests aligned in the following manner: Make an effort and gain extra qualifications directly related to strategy consulting, for instance, data analysis and leadership skills; apply for leadership positions at your workplace or apply to volunteer organizations. It is necessary to maintain networks, so you should talk to the alumni practicing in the respective field for assistance.
Also, advance your startup and participate in business competitions as a way of demonstrating your entrepreneurial aggression. In your application, come up with a strong story that explains the realities of the first-generation college student tag, the story of your gap year starting after college, and the three years that you dedicated to preparing for competitive exams. Though you were able to pass the prelims and did not sit for the mains for this exam, this period helped you fine-tune your persistence, time, and self-motivation skills before you got a job that well-suited you in consulting, where you flourish. For every target school, find the school’s values and the kind of scholarships they offer because there are many scholarships for students with merit that would be perfect for your profile. It is important to note that with a focus and proper efforts applied, your application can be rather improved and your candidacy considered strong for admission and scholarship consideration.
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