Hi
AM1996,
Thank you sharing these details and reaching out! What we typically advise when applying from an overrepresented pool is to score 20-30+ points above the GMAT average for the school - which you've done here for NUS. Additionally, you're very close to the average years of work experience with good work experience with a strong trajectory. Additionally, your extracurriculars are good, and goals are practical.
I would say, even in round 2, your chances would be good. There are going to be more qualitative aspects like your personal story and your essays that will also impact admisison. Feel free to send a note to
scott@personalmbacoach.com to further discuss your school selection and application strategy. We regularly work with folks for NUS and can certainly help here!
AM1996 wrote:
Hello.
I was hoping if you would evaluate my profile and tell me my chances to get into NUS.
25 years old, Indian Male.
GMAT: 720 (Q49, V40)
Work Experience:
• 4 years at Deloitte as a Software engineer who worked for multiple US-based banks (including investment banks and multiple F500 Banks).
• Won multiple awards and back-to-back yearly promotions.
• Multiple instances of me leading teams from India and Singapore (virtually)
Extracurricular activities:
• Led a group of 30 volunteers in a leading Indian NGO for 3+ years.
• Organized weekly classes, health camps for underprivileged kids.
• Led initiatives that helped underprivileged primary school dropouts find scholarships and rejoin school.
• Organized multiple city-level charity fundraising events.
Studies:
• Engineering in Information Technology.
• CGPA of 7.25 which converts to 4/4 GPA (Not sure about the conversion process; I Will update once I confirm)
• Co-authored a research paper which was later on published in ‘Recent Developments in Machine Learning and Data Analytics. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 740. Springer, Singapore.’
Post MBA Goals: Product management, preferably in the cloud domain. (Backup - Consulting)
What are my chances at NUS?
Also, considering that I come from a very highly overrepresented pool, will the fact that I will apply in Round 2 decrease my chances?
Thanks a lot for your time and help, I'm looking forward to your reply.
Thanks,
AM