Profile Evaluation(MBA or MS)

Question

Hello!
Please evaluate my profile and tell me whether I will be having a shot at MBA also or I should aim for MS only.
College and degree:BITS Pilani,India which has a selection rate of 5 % .Major Degree in Finance
Undergrad GPA:7.8/10 
GRE:326( quant 165,verbal 161,AWA-5)
TOEFL: Yet to give
Aim:Go into financial management side,banking,corporate finance(DONT WANT TO LAND IN IB)
Programs interested in : Msc in Accounting and Financial Management,MBA(finance Concentration)
Work Experience:8 months in Goldmann Sachs(An IB leader)
Volunteer Cause: Been involved with an NGO that provides scholarships to educate rural children(3+ years)
Extracurricular Activities:Been involved in Chess tournaments at a inter-university level.

What universities should i target?Which are the best programs in the world.Do I have a shot at top MBA programs that offer finance concentrations?

Thanks
Regards

AdmitPitch · Answer

Hi Vikhyat:

Academics & GMAT: You have attended one of the best programs in the country and the CGPA is good. GMAT is 700 and is a competitive score.

Work ex: I think your work experience is a bit limited in scope. If you are applying for MSc programs, the current work experience should be fine. If you are keen on MBA, you should work for a couple of more years. This boils down to the decision on MBA later vs MSc now.

There are leading programs in MSc as well, but MBA opens up more career opportunities.

Extracurriculars: You have been involved with some interesting projects and personal achievements with Chess.

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vikhyat19 · Answer

Very thanks for your answer.
Still waiting for one or two more opinions,anyone knows related programs in accounting/financial management/banking side?

MSFHQ · Answer

You really don't have enough work experience for a top US MBA. If you went the MSF route there are a couple options. You could study in Europe with the plan of going back to India to work or you could study in the US and try and get sponsored here. You might want to pick a US program that is recognized in India and well represented in the US that way you have a hedge either way.

With your stats I think you'd be competitive at all the major MSF programs in both Europe and the US. So it really depends where and what you want to do. Hope this helps.

With your stats I think you'd be competitive at all the major MSF programs in both Europe and the US. So it really depends where and what you want to do. Hope this helps.

vikhyat19 · Answer

What are the top programs in USA.Europe i am not considering because its suffering from recession and international students don't really fit in there!One more question,how do i know which are the degrees compatible in India?

interviewbay22 · Answer

Hello Overall, your profile looks decent. Your GPA is average and your GRE score though good, may not be good enough for top business schools. With this GPA it would be better if you apply with a GRE score above 330 or GMAT above 720. There are certain characteristic differences between MS and MBA that you should consider before applying. You will be part of a brilliant, dynamic and extremely talented alumni community. And this will offer excellent networking opportunities which can help you at every turning point in your career – whether you are looking for an internship or your first job or if you are switching jobs at a later stage in your life. This is something an MS may not offer you. Unlike MS, MBA is a practical degree as you will learn precisely how to apply business principles in real life. You will learn not only from your coursework, but also through the experiences of your classmates while discussing case studies, team projects, group discussions and presentations. An MS in finance will restrict your career opportunities to finance only but an MBA will offer you a much more flexible choice should you change your mind later. Finally, MBA from a top business school will offer you a much higher compensation than MS. Business schools usually have an average work experience of about 4 -5 years. If you choose to pursue an MBA, I would suggest you get a few more years of work experience during which you can retake GRE or give GMAT. Some more work experience will also make it clearer for you as to which way you want to go. Coming from a non-IT background will be an advantage while applying to business schools. It is good that you have been involved with an NGO for a long time. I would suggest you to continue working for it during your job. Have you taken up a leadership role at the NGO so far or helped in raising money? Tell me more about your involvement. Were you part of any other extra-curricular activities at BITS or any entrepreneurial venture? Tell me more about work experience so far at Goldman Sachs. Business schools look for achievers and students who have shown substantial leadership. Through your work experience and extracurricular activities, if you can show that you have outperformed your peers, taken initiatives, led teams and been successful, then you will certainly have a shot at top business schools. Luckily you have enough time to build an excellent profile. Some of the best business schools for finance are Wharton, HBS, Chicago – Booth, NYU Stern in the US. LBS, INSEAD, IE in Europe and IIM-A in India. This article can probably help you in short listing schools https://www.interviewbay.com/blog/top-mb ... in-finance All the best www.interviewbay.com Application Reviews and Mock Interviews by Alumni of Your Target B-School.

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