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09 Aug 2014, 12:28
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Hi,
I am looking for clarity about how I should go about my B-school applications, and wanted expert opinions on my profile before I proceed.
Indian Male
Age: 25 years
Background:
- Indian engineering graduate: B.E (Electronics & Communication Engg) from NSIT, Delhi : 67% / 100 (University didn't have GPA/percentile system)
- CBSE Class XII: 93%
- CBSE Class X: 84%
GMAT Score: 700 (V 35, Q49)
Work Profile:
- Analyst with McKinsey & Company's Private Equity/ Principal Investors (PE/PI) Practice since June, 2011
-- 10+ private equity and M&A commercial due diligence engagements) across sectors such as high technology, healthcare, retail, auto, IT services etc.
-- Involved in pre-diligence, target scan, market assessment and portfolio strategy and operations engagements across Industrials, High Tech, Financial Services
-- Contributed to and led several CSR initiatives such as blood donation camps (2011,2012,2013) and mobilizing center-wide participation for half-marathons
- 2-month internship with Maruti Suzuki India : 2010
-- Executed time motion study analyzing the efficiency of 2 assembly lines relative to benchmarks
Academic Achievements:
- Merit Scholarship for Academic Performance from NSIT for the year 2007-08
- School Topper in the CBSE Class XII Board Exam
- Awarded Merit Certificate in the National Mathematics Olympiad 2004 and 2005
Positions of Responsibility (College)
- Placement Coordinator, Placement Committee
- President, Quiz Club
- Founding Member, Consulting Club
- Vice-Chairman, IEEE chapter
- Founding member, Movie and documentary society
- Member, Neighborhood Project
Extra-curricular achievements:
- National finalist on numerous quizzes
- Won over 30 quizzes in inter-college competitions between 2007 and 2011.
- Quizmaster, several inter-school quizzes in Delhi
- Awarded the Best All Rounder trophy in Class XI (2005-06)
- Wrote a term paper on '70s Music in the UK
- Other hobbies include listening to music and running
Post-MBA goal: Private Equity / Consulting
Specific questions around my profile are:
- What are my chances in the Top-20 B-schools with my existing profile for this year's applications?
- By how much can my chances improve if 1) I get a GMAT score of 750+ and/or 2)add another a year of work experience to my profile (i.e. apply next year)?
- I have done limited research so far in terms of my application strategy, selecting my target schools, and retaking the GMAT (I would really like to, ideally). Do I still have time to nail my apps in Round 1?
Any other guidance would be more than appreciated.
Thanks a lot!
I am looking for clarity about how I should go about my B-school applications, and wanted expert opinions on my profile before I proceed.
Indian Male
Age: 25 years
Background:
- Indian engineering graduate: B.E (Electronics & Communication Engg) from NSIT, Delhi : 67% / 100 (University didn't have GPA/percentile system)
- CBSE Class XII: 93%
- CBSE Class X: 84%
GMAT Score: 700 (V 35, Q49)
Work Profile:
- Analyst with McKinsey & Company's Private Equity/ Principal Investors (PE/PI) Practice since June, 2011
-- 10+ private equity and M&A commercial due diligence engagements) across sectors such as high technology, healthcare, retail, auto, IT services etc.
-- Involved in pre-diligence, target scan, market assessment and portfolio strategy and operations engagements across Industrials, High Tech, Financial Services
-- Contributed to and led several CSR initiatives such as blood donation camps (2011,2012,2013) and mobilizing center-wide participation for half-marathons
- 2-month internship with Maruti Suzuki India : 2010
-- Executed time motion study analyzing the efficiency of 2 assembly lines relative to benchmarks
Academic Achievements:
- Merit Scholarship for Academic Performance from NSIT for the year 2007-08
- School Topper in the CBSE Class XII Board Exam
- Awarded Merit Certificate in the National Mathematics Olympiad 2004 and 2005
Positions of Responsibility (College)
- Placement Coordinator, Placement Committee
- President, Quiz Club
- Founding Member, Consulting Club
- Vice-Chairman, IEEE chapter
- Founding member, Movie and documentary society
- Member, Neighborhood Project
Extra-curricular achievements:
- National finalist on numerous quizzes
- Won over 30 quizzes in inter-college competitions between 2007 and 2011.
- Quizmaster, several inter-school quizzes in Delhi
- Awarded the Best All Rounder trophy in Class XI (2005-06)
- Wrote a term paper on '70s Music in the UK
- Other hobbies include listening to music and running
Post-MBA goal: Private Equity / Consulting
Specific questions around my profile are:
- What are my chances in the Top-20 B-schools with my existing profile for this year's applications?
- By how much can my chances improve if 1) I get a GMAT score of 750+ and/or 2)add another a year of work experience to my profile (i.e. apply next year)?
- I have done limited research so far in terms of my application strategy, selecting my target schools, and retaking the GMAT (I would really like to, ideally). Do I still have time to nail my apps in Round 1?
Any other guidance would be more than appreciated.
Thanks a lot!
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12 Aug 2014, 15:26
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You have an impressive profile with strong undergraduate performance and work experience at McK. Will you get a promotion at McK that we could use when applying?
As you alluded to, the GMAT is below average, especially for an Indian male for the top schools, so while a higher GMAT will help you, it is clear that you have strong quant experience as it is. I would say that waiting will only help if you will get a great promotion and do something significantly different at McK or elsewhere in the next year. If not, then waiting won't make much of a difference I would recommend you apply this year.
You still have time to do Round 1 applications (moreso for some than for others of course) but if you get started right away with the perfect plan of attack, it can get done. I've done complete applications (successful ones) with clients in as little as a few weeks, though more time always helps of course.
Reach out for additional guidance and good luck!
Scott
As you alluded to, the GMAT is below average, especially for an Indian male for the top schools, so while a higher GMAT will help you, it is clear that you have strong quant experience as it is. I would say that waiting will only help if you will get a great promotion and do something significantly different at McK or elsewhere in the next year. If not, then waiting won't make much of a difference I would recommend you apply this year.
You still have time to do Round 1 applications (moreso for some than for others of course) but if you get started right away with the perfect plan of attack, it can get done. I've done complete applications (successful ones) with clients in as little as a few weeks, though more time always helps of course.
Reach out for additional guidance and good luck!
Scott
12 Aug 2014, 19:39
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Hi there,
You have an impressive profile. Excellent academics and work experience. But, your GMAT score is on average side if you are targeting top 20 B-Schools.
Having said that, I would say GMAT is not only the parameter considered while shortlisting candidates. Your academics and work experience are pretty good. If you work hard on your essays and successful in submitting strong application, you still have fair chances of getting admission in top global B-School.
You may also gauge your chances of getting admission in a top Business School by trying your chances for B-School tool https://bit.ly/1l1qYVT
Feel free to reach out if you have any further queries.
Hope that helps.
Cheers!
You have an impressive profile. Excellent academics and work experience. But, your GMAT score is on average side if you are targeting top 20 B-Schools.
Having said that, I would say GMAT is not only the parameter considered while shortlisting candidates. Your academics and work experience are pretty good. If you work hard on your essays and successful in submitting strong application, you still have fair chances of getting admission in top global B-School.
You may also gauge your chances of getting admission in a top Business School by trying your chances for B-School tool https://bit.ly/1l1qYVT
Feel free to reach out if you have any further queries.
Hope that helps.
Cheers!
