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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   04 Feb 2022, 05:55
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Hi all,

Planning to apply to MIF programs this year (Sep 2022). LBS MiF is my dream so wanted an eval of my profile.

Background: Indian, Female, 26
Undergrad: BSc Math - 74.5% (just missed Distinction) from arts college in prominent University (not a great score or college)
GRE: expect 320 ish (based on mock)
Work ex:
Was hired post undergrad at Crisil (oldest and largest rating agency) through a work cum study program of 2 yrs. Worked in fixed income Research in Indian mkts. The program was in collaboration with NMIMS. Worked here 3 yrs.
Now working as a quant Analyst in a Multinational data company, have been here for 1.5 yrs. Waiting on promotion but not happened yet.

EC: CFA Level 2 passed in 2021
Have worked on parents farm for past few years and done some volunteering in 2021.
Have done some python courses on coursera.

Am I good enough? How do I improve my profile? Should I try to write and white paper and ask for promotion?
My manager thinks highly of me, last year I got a 40% hike, but no promotion.

Should I target some easier schools instead? Thanks in advance for your feedback!!


Hey NickiFan,

Your profile is pretty decent.
-You have a decent GPA.
-Your GRE is a little low; try to increase it by at least 30-40 points
-Although you can compensate for it by a strong profile
-The fact that you have done CFA shows that you are passionate and valuable in your application.

As you have mentioned, you have mentored people; this shows you have leadership skills; make sure to include them in your application.
Make sure you don’t miss the coming rolling R3 deadlines; otherwise, your chances will reduce drastically.

As you are targeting MiF you need to explain how you can benefit from the course, and you need to showcase how long you have been passionate about finance.
For example, you can explain why you chose the company you are currently working in and what impacts you have made to the company.

You need to elaborate on how you are better and different from others.

Your LORs can be useful to showcase your skills and value and will help in explaining how you are different from other candidates.


Some other schools you can look into applying can be
-LSC
-Oxford
-Skema and EDHEC can be your safe schools.

As you want to be based in a European city UK, German and French schools will be your best choice.

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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   11 Feb 2022, 03:05
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Hi NickiFan,

First, I would like to give some basic details about the LBS MiF program! So there is no specific cut-off mentioned by LBS for GMAT, GRE, IELTS, or PTE, so it's an open competition! Moreover, LBS MiF is ranked number one globally by the Financial Times, so you can gauge the type of fierce competition you will face. However, as you have mentioned that you have passed CFA Level 2 in 2021, this will definitely give you an additional advantage over other candidates. Also, if you can score 320 or more, you definitely are closing on booking a spot in the MiF program.

Now coming to work experience, it’s good. Also, you have got a 40% hike in your salary, that’s great, and yes, promotions are important but not as important as the skill-set you develop in your tenure! (Obviously, you can try to get a promotion). Now, I would like you to elaborate more on your roles and responsibilities and try to share your experience both as a work cum study and a permanent employee. Mention the differences in roles, responsibilities, work pressure, and working environment

In your ECAs, you have mentioned CFA and python courses. I would like you to elaborate on these and highlight the relevant skills acquired. Also, elaborate on your volunteering experience, how you overcame the challenges, what was significant about your role, and what relevant skill-set did you develop? Try to mold your ECAs in a way that it showcases your selfless nature, your leadership abilities, your communications skills, and your sense of social well-being.

All in all, I would say you have ECAs, you have passed CFA level 2, you have a quality experience, and a score of 320+ is definitely above average. However, I would also like to highlight that your overall profile is very brief. Moreover, LBS is a top b school in Europe and the world. Since you belong to an overrepresented pool, you would face fierce competition, and a heck of a lot of your selection is directly proportional to your essays and interview.

I would not recommend you to aim for lower schools as I see potential in your profile (yes, you can definitely have some safe schools), but you must work on making your essays elegant unique and try to mold them into a story to catch the attention of the adcom. Also, elaborate on your ECAs, highlight the relevant skills you learned that would help you during your program, and post it! As a matter of fact, we would love to help you with your essays and make your profile more robust so, If you wish to connect or need any further help regarding your application, in that case, you could always reach out to us for more in-depth professional help. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.

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NickiFan wrote:
Hi all,

Planning to apply to MIF programs this year (Sep 2022). LBS MiF is my dream so wanted an eval of my profile.

Background: Indian, Female, 26
Undergrad: BSc Math - 74.5% (just missed Distinction) from arts college in prominent University (not a great score or college)
GRE: expect 320 ish (based on mock)
Work ex:
Was hired post undergrad at Crisil (oldest and largest rating agency) through a work cum study program of 2 yrs. Worked in fixed income Research in Indian mkts. The program was in collaboration with NMIMS. Worked here 3 yrs.
Now working as a quant Analyst in a Multinational data company, have been here for 1.5 yrs. Waiting on promotion but not happened yet.

EC: CFA Level 2 passed in 2021
Have worked on parents farm for past few years and done some volunteering in 2021.
Have done some python courses on coursera.

Am I good enough? How do I improve my profile? Should I try to write and white paper and ask for promotion?
My manager thinks highly of me, last year I got a 40% hike, but no promotion.

Should I target some easier schools instead? Thanks in advance for your feedback!!
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   12 Feb 2022, 06:42
Thanks ExpertsGlobal, MiMEssay, MBAandBeyond.

Currently doing some prep work for GRE and focusing on learning more things at work. I'll get in touch once I'm at the application stage.

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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   23 Feb 2022, 13:15
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I would appreciate it if someone could please evaluate my profile for the LBS MBA programme

Background: Indian, Female
Undergraduate Degree: BE in Computer Engineering
GPA - 3.3
GMAT: 710- Q49, V39, IR5
Work experience till date: 2 jobs over 3 years 9 months
Job 1: 3 years 4 months as a Business Analyst + Senior Business Analyst.
I was closely involved with identifying data trends, anomalies and potential areas of improvement for BAU.
Job 2: 5 months as Product Analyst at a Unicorn company.
Involves monitoring product performance and working on how to continually upgrade the product for better customer experience.

Extra Curriculars:
Participated in and won a few Debate Competitions in college.
Member of College Annual Fest Organising Committee.
As Vice President of Environment Club in school, I played a pivotal role in planning, organising and executing Annual fests year after year.
I paint from time to time as a hobby and have been involved in Volunteering work as well.

Post MBA Goals:
Having gained extensive exposure to data and analytical tools, I want to be in a position to use these tools to drive business decisions. Product Management is what I intend to get into after my MBA.

I am planning for Fall 2023 intake.
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   23 Feb 2022, 21:48
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Hi
I would appreciate it if someone could please evaluate my profile for the LBS MBA programme

Background: Indian, Female
Undergraduate Degree: BE in Computer Engineering
GPA - 3.3
GMAT: 710- Q49, V39, IR5
Work experience till date: 2 jobs over 3 years 9 months
Job 1: 3 years 4 months as a Business Analyst + Senior Business Analyst.
I was closely involved with identifying data trends, anomalies and potential areas of improvement for BAU.
Job 2: 5 months as Product Analyst at a Unicorn company.
Involves monitoring product performance and working on how to continually upgrade the product for better customer experience.

Extra Curriculars:
Participated in and won a few Debate Competitions in college.
Member of College Annual Fest Organising Committee.
As Vice President of Environment Club in school, I played a pivotal role in planning, organising and executing Annual fests year after year.
I paint from time to time as a hobby and have been involved in Volunteering work as well.

Post MBA Goals:
Having gained extensive exposure to data and analytical tools, I want to be in a position to use these tools to drive business decisions. Product Management is what I intend to get into after my MBA.

I am planning for Fall 2023 intake.


Hello VirajA,

Hope this finds you well.

We just responded to your query on Rotman. Practically, for LBS as well, we would like to see a higher GMAT score owing to the fact that you also belong to an over-represented pool of applicants.

All the best!
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   24 Feb 2022, 00:44
Hi guys!

This may seem as a little off-topic, but do you think a Russian student applying to LBS still has chances of being accepted amid current geopolitical situation and sanctions to be imposed by UK over Russia?

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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   24 Feb 2022, 01:00
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Hi
I would appreciate it if someone could please evaluate my profile for the LBS MBA programme

Background: Indian, Female
Undergraduate Degree: BE in Computer Engineering
GPA - 3.3
GMAT: 710- Q49, V39, IR5
Work experience till date: 2 jobs over 3 years 9 months
Job 1: 3 years 4 months as a Business Analyst + Senior Business Analyst.
I was closely involved with identifying data trends, anomalies and potential areas of improvement for BAU.
Job 2: 5 months as Product Analyst at a Unicorn company.
Involves monitoring product performance and working on how to continually upgrade the product for better customer experience.

Extra Curriculars:
Participated in and won a few Debate Competitions in college.
Member of College Annual Fest Organising Committee.
As Vice President of Environment Club in school, I played a pivotal role in planning, organising and executing Annual fests year after year.
I paint from time to time as a hobby and have been involved in Volunteering work as well.

Post MBA Goals:
Having gained extensive exposure to data and analytical tools, I want to be in a position to use these tools to drive business decisions. Product Management is what I intend to get into after my MBA.

I am planning for Fall 2023 intake.


VirajA hi,
My name is Shimri Winters from ARINGO (I am a London Business School alumnus, I interviewed candidates for the school for 8 years, and I head ARINGO’s strategy team).

From what I can see you have a very interesting profile!!!
Yes, the GPA is not the highest and the GMAT is mediocre (as you come from an over-represented background)
BUT, your career progress and what you do seem super impressive. Remember, GMAT is not everything!
You are moving in the right direction with 3 positions in 4 years, and currently working for a unicorn (would love to hear more about this) this sounds great!

Very excited to see you were active in college, which is something MBA programs love! and this can explain why your GPA wasn't higher.

Career goals also seem fine! Although I would make them clear and mention specific company names you would like to work in post MBA, and your long-term ambitious goal.

GMAT – 710 might just be enough if you can't face taking it again… but, if you can improve it, the higher the better!

I am missing some info on your management experiences, international interactions, hobbies, etc. but you can fill me in on these if and when we speak.

All in all - I think your profile is strong and with some stellar applications (we can help with that 😊), I really think you have a great chance of getting accepted to some of the top schools!

Step 1 – Decide if you are taking the GMAT again. you have time. so if you can, work on that!
Step 2 - Once you complete the GMAT, I would love to review your profile further, discuss other aspects of your application and perhaps work together on getting some acceptance letters : ). As always, I can be reached at Shimriw@ARINGO.com

Hope to talk soon! and GOOD LUCK!
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   24 Feb 2022, 04:26
Hi VirajA , decent profile but not exceptional when it comes to competitive schools such as LBS, INSEAD and similar. The Indian applicant pool has become extremely competitive. Suggest that you apply in R1 with stellar essays. Try to improve your GMAT if possible but I believe that a drastic improvement in other aspects of your profile would do more good than just improving GMAT score.

In order to present a balanced profile, you would have to showcase active current involvement in leading community initiatives outside work or diversity initiatives at work. Your ECs seem dated. You could refer to my write up to understand how to talk about creating a larger impact :

https://gmatclub.com/forum/how-to-put-t ... l#p2943926

Coming to your career progression, you have made considerable effort in pursuing a path towards your post MBA goals. This is good. However, there would be several Indian applicants with similar trajectory, how would you then differentiate yourself? Assuming that you are currently working in a startup in India, a stint abroad can definitely give an edge to your application. LBS is one of those schools that highly value international experience. If foregoing another year to find an opportunity abroad does not bother you, this step could set you up for success in crème de la crème of Global B Schools. You could also take up some side projects related to PM and community initiatives during this time to further strengthen your profile and improve job prospects post MBA.

Your post MBA goal seems conscientious and in line with your current situation. Demonstrate a thorough research on your target companies and strong networking skills in your essays.

If you wish to seek professional guidance on how to stay competitive as an Indian applicant, do reach out to me.

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VirajA wrote:
Hi
I would appreciate it if someone could please evaluate my profile for the LBS MBA programme

Background: Indian, Female
Undergraduate Degree: BE in Computer Engineering
GPA - 3.3
GMAT: 710- Q49, V39, IR5
Work experience till date: 2 jobs over 3 years 9 months
Job 1: 3 years 4 months as a Business Analyst + Senior Business Analyst.
I was closely involved with identifying data trends, anomalies and potential areas of improvement for BAU.
Job 2: 5 months as Product Analyst at a Unicorn company.
Involves monitoring product performance and working on how to continually upgrade the product for better customer experience.

Extra Curriculars:
Participated in and won a few Debate Competitions in college.
Member of College Annual Fest Organising Committee.
As Vice President of Environment Club in school, I played a pivotal role in planning, organising and executing Annual fests year after year.
I paint from time to time as a hobby and have been involved in Volunteering work as well.

Post MBA Goals:
Having gained extensive exposure to data and analytical tools, I want to be in a position to use these tools to drive business decisions. Product Management is what I intend to get into after my MBA.

I am planning for Fall 2023 intake.
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   27 Feb 2022, 02:27
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Hi zenkovaelizaveta, with LBS calling themselves a "UN style" program I really doubt they would discriminate against Russians but maybe even encourage applications from Russians to provide greater understanding in the classroom. I have faith that the LBS adcom will be able to separate the leader from the citizens. That said Round 3 is competitive at LBS and everywhere so if you arent accepted keep that in mind. Good luck to you!

zenkovaelizaveta wrote:
Hi guys!

This may seem as a little off-topic, but do you think a Russian student applying to LBS still has chances of being accepted amid current geopolitical situation and sanctions to be imposed by UK over Russia?

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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   05 Mar 2022, 04:13
Hi everyone,

I am planning to apply to LBS in R3. Do you think it would be wise to wait for R1 next year?
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   07 Aug 2022, 10:54
Hi,
I would appreciate it if someone could please evaluate my profile for the LBS MBA programme

Background: Indian, Female
Undergraduate Degree: BE in Computer Engineering
GPA - 3.3
GMAT: 740 - Q50, V41, IR5
Work experience till date: 2 jobs over 4 years
Job 1: 3 years 4 months as a Business Analyst + Senior Business Analyst.
I was closely involved with identifying data trends, anomalies and potential areas of improvement for BAU.
Job 2: Approximately 1 year as Product Analyst at a Unicorn company.
Involves monitoring product performance and working on how to continually upgrade the product for better customer experience.

Extra Curriculars:
Painter and Co-Owner of a local arts and craft business specializing in acrylic, glass and water color paintings.
Participated in and won Debate Competitions in college.
Member of College Annual Fest Organising Committee.
As Vice President of Environment Club in school, I played a pivotal role in planning, organising and executing Annual fests year after year.

Post MBA Goals:
Having gained extensive exposure to data and analytical tools, I want to be in a position to use these tools to drive business decisions. Product Management is what I intend to get into after my MBA.

I am planning for Fall 2023 intake.
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   07 Aug 2022, 13:12
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VirajA hi,
Shimri Winters from ARINGO here (and LBS alumnus)
you have a great profile. I am really impressed!
on the good side:
- Great GMAT
- Very nice professional experience and progress
- Very nice extracurricular activity

Things which are unknown to me:
- GPA sounds high for computer science but do you know what place (what %) you were in your class?
- Do you work with any international clients?
- Do you have any managerial experience?
- Which other schools are you applying to?

In terms of your career goals, they are solid, but you should be more specific.
Product manager where? which company? what industry? why do you need an MBA for this? and how will this help you with your long-term goal which is what?

All in all I really like you profile and if you are looking for someone to assist you with your applications (check out our LBS stats: https://www.aringo.com/aringo-mba-admission-statistics/) and want some more info, and a deeper profile review, please send me your CV, school wish list and any other info to Shimriw@ARINGO.com
GOOD LUCK!


VirajA wrote:
Hi,
I would appreciate it if someone could please evaluate my profile for the LBS MBA programme

Background: Indian, Female
Undergraduate Degree: BE in Computer Engineering
GPA - 3.3
GMAT: 740 - Q50, V41, IR5
Work experience till date: 2 jobs over 4 years
Job 1: 3 years 4 months as a Business Analyst + Senior Business Analyst.
I was closely involved with identifying data trends, anomalies and potential areas of improvement for BAU.
Job 2: Approximately 1 year as Product Analyst at a Unicorn company.
Involves monitoring product performance and working on how to continually upgrade the product for better customer experience.

Extra Curriculars:
Painter and Co-Owner of a local arts and craft business specializing in acrylic, glass and water color paintings.
Participated in and won Debate Competitions in college.
Member of College Annual Fest Organising Committee.
As Vice President of Environment Club in school, I played a pivotal role in planning, organising and executing Annual fests year after year.

Post MBA Goals:
Having gained extensive exposure to data and analytical tools, I want to be in a position to use these tools to drive business decisions. Product Management is what I intend to get into after my MBA.

I am planning for Fall 2023 intake.
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   08 Aug 2022, 09:01
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Hi, VirajA,

Thank you for your post!

First, I would like to congratulate you on backing a 740 in your GMAT from your previous 710; that's quite Exceptional and does showcase your capability of self-introspection and improvement! Moreover, you have a decent GPA. Also, I would suggest adding more about your overall statistics and giving you brief information about any additional courses and certifications. You are good on the academic front.

Coming to your Work experience, you have a good amount of experience. As we have already evaluated your profile previously for Rotman, we won't suggest much change in your profile. All you need to do is highlight critical projects, stellar leadership examples, and any international exposure/experience and back them up with excellence in the field.

About your ECAs, you were quite active during your college days working in diverse fields; you should try adding some ECAs you are currently engaged in. Nevertheless, your local arts and craft business has a lot of potential and could really help expand your horizons to engage in an interesting conversation with AdCom. Also, I find your post-MBA goal well aligned with your past experiences, making them collinear as they are! Additionally, you could also divide them into short- and long-term goals to make them more relevant!

Overall, your profile is decent, with strong ECAs and a good GMAT score. All you need to do is add some stellar leadership examples and all about your experience as an entrepreneur. You have a good chance at LBS; all you need is a little guidance in branding! As the adcom is more interested in how you helped your company grow and what were the individual contributions that would make you different from the rest! Hence, If you'd like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances to your target MBA programs; feel free to book a free session with us at your convenience.

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VirajA wrote:
Hi,
I would appreciate it if someone could please evaluate my profile for the LBS MBA programme

Background: Indian, Female
Undergraduate Degree: BE in Computer Engineering
GPA - 3.3
GMAT: 740 - Q50, V41, IR5
Work experience till date: 2 jobs over 4 years
Job 1: 3 years 4 months as a Business Analyst + Senior Business Analyst.
I was closely involved with identifying data trends, anomalies and potential areas of improvement for BAU.
Job 2: Approximately 1 year as Product Analyst at a Unicorn company.
Involves monitoring product performance and working on how to continually upgrade the product for better customer experience.

Extra Curriculars:
Painter and Co-Owner of a local arts and craft business specializing in acrylic, glass and water color paintings.
Participated in and won Debate Competitions in college.
Member of College Annual Fest Organising Committee.
As Vice President of Environment Club in school, I played a pivotal role in planning, organising and executing Annual fests year after year.

Post MBA Goals:
Having gained extensive exposure to data and analytical tools, I want to be in a position to use these tools to drive business decisions. Product Management is what I intend to get into after my MBA.

I am planning for Fall 2023 intake.
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I would appreciate if someone can evaluate my profile for LBS MBA.

Background - Indian, Male
GMAT - 710 (Q47, V40, IR 8)
Educational Background - Chartered Accountant (Cleared all levels in first attempt)
Total Work experience - 6.5 Years

Job 1 - Risk consulting in one of big 4s (Associate consultant & Consultant) - 2.5 Years
Conducting consulting engagements for clients in Oil & Gas Industry in India & Malaysia to identify the revenue leakages, supply chain efficiency, Sales & Marketing spends effectiveness, Logistics cost control. Also operated Program Management Office for Largest Tree Plantation drive by forest department (~5 crore saplings were planted in 24 hours) of one of the states in India (Appointed as consultant by Guiness Book of Records)

Job 2 - Management Consulting in Boutique consulting firm based out of Mumbai – 3 Years
Reason for change - Wanted to work in space which would have greater impact on business and which would give me multiple opportunities to enhance my problem solving skills.
Key projects include -
Project 1 - Worked in Founder's office of a unicorn startup operating in cab business. Improved driver partner experience on the platform by 30 points. Solved various issues faced by partners by implementing new payment gateway options, revising business policies, etc.
Project 2 - Worked with a real estate company. Helped client to improve sales by 33% Month on month in the sustenance projects by strategizing and implementing various initiatives.
Project 3 – Worked for the Pharma company to help the client reduce the market expiry of the products. Optimized supply chain to reduce market expiry from 3% to 1%
Project 4 – Estimated Market size and growth for the diagnostics company.
Project 5 – Provided Go – No go decision to the Chemical company for launching novel chemical to treat waste water.

Job 3 – Management Consulting in Big 4 (Ongoing) – 8 months so far
Project 1 – Customer experience improvement by digital transformation of the complete customer journey for the Automotive OEM in India.


Extra-curricular activities
Sports & Passion projects
1. Co founded mountain biking club in suburbs of Mumbai.
2. Organized National level races with approximately 85 participants from across India (participants count was high even considering it’s a niche sport in India)
3. Onboarded various sponsors during racing events
4. Built various mountain biking trails to support the sport and the community

Volunteering
1. Volunteered for India’s largest stationery kit distribution drive

Post MBA Goals
1. Short term - Work in top consulting firms (MBB) globally to enhance my problem solving skills and help clients grown in their respective industries
2. Long term – Work in various leadership roles in consumer facing industry (Tech product, Automotive, FMCG)
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   22 Aug 2022, 23:57
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I would appreciate if someone can evaluate my profile for LBS MBA.

Background - Indian, Male
GMAT - 710 (Q47, V40, IR 8)
Educational Background - Chartered Accountant (Cleared all levels in first attempt)
Total Work experience - 6.5 Years

Job 1 - Risk consulting in one of big 4s (Associate consultant & Consultant) - 2.5 Years
Conducting consulting engagements for clients in Oil & Gas Industry in India & Malaysia to identify the revenue leakages, supply chain efficiency, Sales & Marketing spends effectiveness, Logistics cost control. Also operated Program Management Office for Largest Tree Plantation drive by forest department (~5 crore saplings were planted in 24 hours) of one of the states in India (Appointed as consultant by Guiness Book of Records)

Job 2 - Management Consulting in Boutique consulting firm based out of Mumbai – 3 Years
Reason for change - Wanted to work in space which would have greater impact on business and which would give me multiple opportunities to enhance my problem solving skills.
Key projects include -
Project 1 - Worked in Founder's office of a unicorn startup operating in cab business. Improved driver partner experience on the platform by 30 points. Solved various issues faced by partners by implementing new payment gateway options, revising business policies, etc.
Project 2 - Worked with a real estate company. Helped client to improve sales by 33% Month on month in the sustenance projects by strategizing and implementing various initiatives.
Project 3 – Worked for the Pharma company to help the client reduce the market expiry of the products. Optimized supply chain to reduce market expiry from 3% to 1%
Project 4 – Estimated Market size and growth for the diagnostics company.
Project 5 – Provided Go – No go decision to the Chemical company for launching novel chemical to treat waste water.

Job 3 – Management Consulting in Big 4 (Ongoing) – 8 months so far
Project 1 – Customer experience improvement by digital transformation of the complete customer journey for the Automotive OEM in India.


Extra-curricular activities
Sports & Passion projects
1. Co founded mountain biking club in suburbs of Mumbai.
2. Organized National level races with approximately 85 participants from across India (participants count was high even considering it’s a niche sport in India)
3. Onboarded various sponsors during racing events
4. Built various mountain biking trails to support the sport and the community

Volunteering
1. Volunteered for India’s largest stationery kit distribution drive

Post MBA Goals
1. Short term - Work in top consulting firms (MBB) globally to enhance my problem solving skills and help clients grown in their respective industries
2. Long term – Work in various leadership roles in consumer facing industry (Tech product, Automotive, FMCG)


hiteshdusseja hi
Shimri from ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting here
I am a London Business School alumnus and was part of the LBS interviewing committee for 8 years
You have a very impressive profile
On the "Great" side:
    I love your career progress and the projects you described!
    you have very interesting extracurricular activities. mountain bikes sound interesting (although less relevant for an MBA which is in the middle of a city...) and nice volunteering!
    The GMAT is ok (bang on LBS's average) so nothing to sing about, but accptable

The things "I need more info on" are:
    Do you have any managerial experiences
    Did you work with teams from another country (LBS emphasizes internationalism)
    Did you have any clients from another country (Same as above)
    You didn't detail your university GPA and activities throughout school (very important to show LBS you add value to your community and will continue to do so to your fellow LBS students

Regarding your Career goals
    MBB Consulting sounds too generic. a. 30% of candidates write this. b. With your career progress to date, why can't you simply apply now to one of the MBB firms? (I am assuming you did and got rejected, well... at least that is what the school would think...).
    I suggest going with something more unique, that is connected to the projects you have been doing in the last 6.5 years.
    Long-term - be more ambitious (found your own consulting firms? helping Indian companies expand to international markets perhaps?

For a detailed profile review, please send me your CV, GMAT score, entire school wish list and any other info to Shimriw@ARINGO.com.
Perhaps we can work together on some stellar MBA applications!
Good luck!
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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   24 Aug 2022, 04:40
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Hi, hiteshdusseja,

Thank you for your post!

First of all, I would like to say that your performance is decent on the GMAT, and a score of 8 in IR is definitely above the average applicant pool. However, as you belong to an overrepresented pool, so it’s crucial to either increase your score by 20 points or compensate it in the form of stellar leadership examples, accolades, and well-written ECAs. Additionally, clearing the CA exams in the first attempt showcases your intellectual capability and will have a great first impression on the adcom.

Coming to work experience, it’s very thorough and aligns perfectly with your industry. Furthermore, the promotions and international experience surely add extra points to your candidature. Also, you did very well describing your roles & responsibilities and critical projects hence kudos on that! Moreover, working in a big four certainly add crucial elements to branding. Now all you need to do is pick out some stellar leadership examples from your tenure to be highlighted in your application. Also, since you did switch jobs during your tenure; hence, you need to give strong reasons for your decision. For your reference, I suggest you go through our article on How you can justify job switch to pursue an MBA! it would give you some beneficial insights.

Moving on to your ECs, it seems you have done a lot for the sports community! However, the biggest edge will be presenting these activities strategically, which should do better for your portfolio on paper. Hence, it would help if you elaborate on your ECAs; that should help start an interesting conversation between you and AdComs. Furthermore, I suggest you go through our article on Significance of ECAs for MBA Application, to understand the importance of drafting exemplary ECAs essays!

Overall, you have a robust profile; belonging to an overrepresented pool can be a hurdle; however, you must work on increasing your application’s credibility and adding the values you learned throughout your long tenure. Moreover, you have relevant post-MBA goals. For an MBA from LBS, you need strong academics, a global outlook, the ability to work in multicultural teams, and pragmatic career goals. Hence, If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances to your target MBA programs; feel free to book a free session with us at your convenience.

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hiteshdusseja wrote:
Hi
I would appreciate if someone can evaluate my profile for LBS MBA.

Background - Indian, Male
GMAT - 710 (Q47, V40, IR 8)
Educational Background - Chartered Accountant (Cleared all levels in first attempt)
Total Work experience - 6.5 Years

Job 1 - Risk consulting in one of big 4s (Associate consultant & Consultant) - 2.5 Years
Conducting consulting engagements for clients in Oil & Gas Industry in India & Malaysia to identify the revenue leakages, supply chain efficiency, Sales & Marketing spends effectiveness, Logistics cost control. Also operated Program Management Office for Largest Tree Plantation drive by forest department (~5 crore saplings were planted in 24 hours) of one of the states in India (Appointed as consultant by Guiness Book of Records)

Job 2 - Management Consulting in Boutique consulting firm based out of Mumbai – 3 Years
Reason for change - Wanted to work in space which would have greater impact on business and which would give me multiple opportunities to enhance my problem solving skills.
Key projects include -
Project 1 - Worked in Founder’s office of a unicorn startup operating in cab business. Improved driver partner experience on the platform by 30 points. Solved various issues faced by partners by implementing new payment gateway options, revising business policies, etc.
Project 2 - Worked with a real estate company. Helped client to improve sales by 33% Month on month in the sustenance projects by strategizing and implementing various initiatives.
Project 3 – Worked for the Pharma company to help the client reduce the market expiry of the products. Optimized supply chain to reduce market expiry from 3% to 1%
Project 4 – Estimated Market size and growth for the diagnostics company.
Project 5 – Provided Go – No go decision to the Chemical company for launching novel chemical to treat waste water.

Job 3 – Management Consulting in Big 4 (Ongoing) – 8 months so far
Project 1 – Customer experience improvement by digital transformation of the complete customer journey for the Automotive OEM in India.


Extra-curricular activities
Sports & Passion projects
1. Co founded mountain biking club in suburbs of Mumbai.
2. Organized National level races with approximately 85 participants from across India (participants count was high even considering it’s a niche sport in India)
3. Onboarded various sponsors during racing events
4. Built various mountain biking trails to support the sport and the community

Volunteering
1. Volunteered for India’s largest stationery kit distribution drive

Post MBA Goals
1. Short term - Work in top consulting firms (MBB) globally to enhance my problem solving skills and help clients grown in their respective industries
2. Long term – Work in various leadership roles in consumer facing industry (Tech product, Automotive, FMCG)
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Hi, could someone also review my profile for the LBS MFA program ? Applying for 2023
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Background and nationality : Indian Male IT (Innovation with ML/AI)
Undergrad Information :Tier 1 Top 10 Indian college, GPA - 3
GMAT: 750 (Q50,V41) AWA6 IR7
Work experience and leadership : Innovation department of a Big IT firm. 3 years, couple of promotions, mentored over 100 students with 40+ innovative projects. Delivered products for healthcare and retail clients. Lead teams of 10+ people. Worked directly with CTOs and Directors.
Community and others : Involved with a few NGOs which work towards eradication of Poverty and illiteracy. Cycling club. Cricket and volleyball teams in college.
Post MBA goals : Tech Management

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Re: LBS Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation [#permalink] New post   27 Aug 2022, 09:13
Hi, I am planning to apply for the LBS MiM in Round 1 and would love some input!

Background
- 21 year old ethnic asian adopted to a Scandinavian Country
- Male
- Post MiM goal is to continue in consulting

Education
- Just started my final year of undergraduate studies at the 2nd best business school and best university overall in my country
- GPA: 3,8/4 ~Top 3% in class
- Was selected for Honours Studies at our faculty (20 extra ECTS)

Work experience
- Consultant Intern at a Boutique Management Consulting firm in Copenhagen, started by former partners from Bain
- Sales Intern at a F50 FMCG company (recieved return offer)
- 9 months as a Management Consultant at a firm gathering top talent across faculties. Advised companies worth up to 10MEUR
- Business Development Intern at a 20MEUR Fashion Company in Sweden
- Project consultant after high school, writing pilot studies for investment projects worth 2MEUR

Extracurricular
- Background as one of the best players in my age, in my country, in handball
- Been involved in our student union since I started through 5 roles, and will continue during my last year
1. Fixed sponsors for our career fair (~3 500 visitors)
2. Led a group of 8 people to host another career event
3. Elected by our members to vote in holistic strategic decisions (e.g. Board Recruitment)
4. Founded a consulting society at our university
5. Selected by the new Board to advise them this coming Business Year
- Top 8% in CBS Global Case competition, 2nd place in a regional Case Competition, 1st place in a regional Case Competition, 2nd place in a Case Comepition across the Nordics
- Member of Nova Talent
- Took part in 2-week consultancy project with BCG where we were recieved mentors and presented for our designated companies lead team

International Exposure
- Case competition at Iceland
- Living abroad (Copenhagen) for 6 months
- Living with European roomies

Essay Narrative/LOR
- Outline: I will build the story around how being adopted led has shaped me as a person, and my succeding decisions
- LOR: My mentor from my first Internship who is a former partner from MBB who knows me very well

Test scores
IELTS: To be taken but expect an 8
GMAT: To be taken within a month. Last practice test was 3W ago (650), and have been working with a tutor since that.

Considering all of the above, I think what I would most want to hear your opinions on is - with what GMAT score would you advise me to retake it and apply in R2? I am am positive that I will be able to build a coherent, compelling story through my essays and my LOR, while you have the rest of the info up here. Of course, I am very happy to hear any other input on my chanches and improvement areas as well!

Thanks in advance!:)
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