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Hi everyone,
Could you please evaluate my profile and provide some feedback -
Demographic: Indian Male
Education:
Work:
International Exposure:
GMAT FE Score:
Social Work (Co-curricular):
Other Responsibilities (Co-curricular):
MBA Targets:
Your feedback & guidance on the following would be really helpful -
1. Should I retake my GMAT or is 685 enough for most of my target schools
2. What are the key weak areas in my profile that I should work on for the next 1 year (before applying to schools next year)
3. Should I try to clear CFA level 1 before applications, just to add more certifications and broaden my employment scope
.
Thanks a lot!
Could you please evaluate my profile and provide some feedback -
Demographic: Indian Male
Education:
- Engineering from a top 10 Engineering College in India
- GPA 8.4 (3.5 in 4 point grading)
- Dept. Rank in top 10
Work:
- Management Consultant (not MBB, but pretty well known) for 3+ years primarily in the US market
- Got accelarated promotion & various other recognitions
International Exposure:
- Worked directly with US clients from day 1
- Traveled internationally for vacation
- Trying for an international transfer currently
GMAT FE Score:
- 685 (equivalent to 740 in the Classic GMAT), Q-86, V-84, DI-82
- Previously had a 700 score in my 1st attempt
Social Work (Co-curricular):
- Active Member at Rotary Club
- Co-founded a small social venture in college and helped 200+ underpriviliged school students in the city
Other Responsibilities (Co-curricular):
- Founded an academic social media startup in college to help college students during covid
- Gained 10k+ members across 10+ colleges
- Was featured in various national & state level news outlets for the same
- Elected as Placement Coordinator in College
MBA Targets:
- Target Year: Fall 2026 (could try for Fall 2025 also depending on other personal factors)
- Target Schools: Wharton, Insead, LBS, Columbia, Booth, Kellogg (In this order)
- Target Industry after MBA: Management Consulting (MBB), preferably in PE industry
Your feedback & guidance on the following would be really helpful -
1. Should I retake my GMAT or is 685 enough for most of my target schools
2. What are the key weak areas in my profile that I should work on for the next 1 year (before applying to schools next year)
3. Should I try to clear CFA level 1 before applications, just to add more certifications and broaden my employment scope
.
Thanks a lot!
16 Jul 2024, 09:38
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1. Yes, try to improve your score to 705+
2. Gaining an additional year of work experience to apply with 5+ years is not a bad option. It gives you to work systematically on strengthening your profile and recommendations. If PE is a serious agenda, you might want to enter that sector right now. Otherwise, it could be challenging (though not impossible) even with an MBA education.
3. Absolutely yes for CFA L1 (or even L2, if possible).
2. Gaining an additional year of work experience to apply with 5+ years is not a bad option. It gives you to work systematically on strengthening your profile and recommendations. If PE is a serious agenda, you might want to enter that sector right now. Otherwise, it could be challenging (though not impossible) even with an MBA education.
3. Absolutely yes for CFA L1 (or even L2, if possible).
16 Jul 2024, 09:51
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msagnik
Hey, msagnik
Your profile is strong, with a solid academic background, relevant work experience, international exposure, and significant extracurricular involvement. Your GMAT FE score is competitive, but aiming for a higher score could strengthen your application.
Key areas to work on include gaining substantial international work experience through a transfer, seeking leadership opportunities at work and in your social ventures, and building strong relationships for compelling recommendations.
Craft a compelling narrative that ties together your career goals, personal experiences, and reasons for pursuing an MBA, particularly in management consulting and PE. Clearing CFA Level 1 could add value, especially for the PE industry, but balance this with other application aspects.
Research each school's culture and strengths, tailor your applications to show fit, and start preparing for interviews early. Applying in Round 1 can improve your chances, but only if your application is strong. Overall, aim for a higher GMAT score, gain more international work experience, and consider CFA Level 1 to enhance your chances. Focus on leadership and impact, craft a compelling narrative, and ensure strong recommendations. Good luck with your MBA journey!
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