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10 Oct 2016, 18:36
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Work Experience:
- 2.5 years of work experience in the field of insurance analytics in both pricing and claims domain
- Received one fast-track promotion from Business Analyst to Senior Business Analyst in 1.5 years
- Received Rising Star Award within six months of joining the organization
- Traveled onsite in US for 8 weeks for initiating a new project
- Currently leading a pricing model team from onshore with one Research Analyst reporting directly to me
Education:
- B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Chemical Technology from a tier-1 college in India
-> Secured second rank in my department with 81% marks
-> Received merit scholarship four times from the University
- Class XII: 84%
- Class X: 92%
-> Secured 99% marks in Mathematics
Extra-curriculars:
- Core Member, Women inclusive network at work
- Active Member, CSR team at work
- Served as Editor-in-Chief at University level
- Head, Publication Team, Computer Society of India, University chapter
- Member, National Social Entrepreneurship Forum
- Worked extensively for Digital Empowerment
- Tutored under-privileged kids in college
Why MBA?
To develop a better understanding of the business world; to get the right platform to learn and grow; to earn credibility
How does MBA fit in my application?
Within 2.5 years of my corporate-world experience, I have had the opportunity of developed a sound understanding of how analytics can transform businesses; modify operations and enable shift in thought process. Having had the exposure in claims and pricing world in terms of data analytics, sales pitch and marketing; I now look forward to take the next leap in my career and obtain a formal management degree that enables me to be a part of the top decision makers of the company; leveraging my understanding of analytics and problem-solving.
Questions:
1. How does my profile currently fare compared to the competition?
2. What all things should be done to provide an extra-edge to my profile?
3. Would certifications in data science and insurance help in my MBA application?
4. Would getting an job onshore help in my application?
5. Which colleges should I aim for?
Thanks a lot!
- 2.5 years of work experience in the field of insurance analytics in both pricing and claims domain
- Received one fast-track promotion from Business Analyst to Senior Business Analyst in 1.5 years
- Received Rising Star Award within six months of joining the organization
- Traveled onsite in US for 8 weeks for initiating a new project
- Currently leading a pricing model team from onshore with one Research Analyst reporting directly to me
Education:
- B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Chemical Technology from a tier-1 college in India
-> Secured second rank in my department with 81% marks
-> Received merit scholarship four times from the University
- Class XII: 84%
- Class X: 92%
-> Secured 99% marks in Mathematics
Extra-curriculars:
- Core Member, Women inclusive network at work
- Active Member, CSR team at work
- Served as Editor-in-Chief at University level
- Head, Publication Team, Computer Society of India, University chapter
- Member, National Social Entrepreneurship Forum
- Worked extensively for Digital Empowerment
- Tutored under-privileged kids in college
Why MBA?
To develop a better understanding of the business world; to get the right platform to learn and grow; to earn credibility
How does MBA fit in my application?
Within 2.5 years of my corporate-world experience, I have had the opportunity of developed a sound understanding of how analytics can transform businesses; modify operations and enable shift in thought process. Having had the exposure in claims and pricing world in terms of data analytics, sales pitch and marketing; I now look forward to take the next leap in my career and obtain a formal management degree that enables me to be a part of the top decision makers of the company; leveraging my understanding of analytics and problem-solving.
Questions:
1. How does my profile currently fare compared to the competition?
2. What all things should be done to provide an extra-edge to my profile?
3. Would certifications in data science and insurance help in my MBA application?
4. Would getting an job onshore help in my application?
5. Which colleges should I aim for?
Thanks a lot!
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17 Oct 2016, 19:14
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Hi Ph0enix,
Thanks for your note and for sharing your detailed profile! There’s a lot in here and your questions probably deserve a deeper conversation but I’ll share my high level thoughts with you as best I can. (If you’d like to chat live about your specific situation, we can schedule a call separately – you can email me at melody@vantagepointadmissions.com)
1. & 2. Your competition very much depends on what schools you’re applying to so it’s a bit tough for me to say how you compare. In general, the adcom will like to see that you’re on the fast-track at your company and although you’re on the lower end in terms of years of work experience, your promotion and leadership experience (that I assume came with it) speak volumes. Your ECs are a bit light post-college but nothing that I would flag as a true weakness. What I would encourage you to focus on now, is a) take the GMAT and b) start thinking more specifically about what you want to do professionally after business school – both in the short-term and long-term. What types of roles and industry will you be targeting right after school and why? And how does that fit into your longer-term vision of becoming an executive? What kind of executive? How would you see yourself making an impact? These are all important elements of your “story”. And I put that in quotes because it really just means your key application thesis and message – who are you and what do you want to do? That story will be just as important – if not more so – in differentiating your profile as your stats (GPA, GMAT, etc.)
3. It depends! If they contribute to your story in terms of demonstrating commitment to your career goals, then yes, they could help. But I wouldn’t go to the trouble just for the sake of checking the box.
4. It depends on the nature of the job, your reason for taking it, if it’s a promotion, etc.
5. School selection is an important decision and there are a lot of factors to consider including your career goals (and which schools may offer specialized curriculum related to that subject – i.e. NYU Stern for Luxury Marketing), which schools have strong placement records in your target jobs/companies, what schools are realistic given your profile, geographic and other personal preferences, etc. Honestly, that’s a longer conversation in order for me to do it justice
I hope this was helpful! Best of luck to you as you continue to evaluate your MBA plans!
-Melody
Thanks for your note and for sharing your detailed profile! There’s a lot in here and your questions probably deserve a deeper conversation but I’ll share my high level thoughts with you as best I can. (If you’d like to chat live about your specific situation, we can schedule a call separately – you can email me at melody@vantagepointadmissions.com)
1. & 2. Your competition very much depends on what schools you’re applying to so it’s a bit tough for me to say how you compare. In general, the adcom will like to see that you’re on the fast-track at your company and although you’re on the lower end in terms of years of work experience, your promotion and leadership experience (that I assume came with it) speak volumes. Your ECs are a bit light post-college but nothing that I would flag as a true weakness. What I would encourage you to focus on now, is a) take the GMAT and b) start thinking more specifically about what you want to do professionally after business school – both in the short-term and long-term. What types of roles and industry will you be targeting right after school and why? And how does that fit into your longer-term vision of becoming an executive? What kind of executive? How would you see yourself making an impact? These are all important elements of your “story”. And I put that in quotes because it really just means your key application thesis and message – who are you and what do you want to do? That story will be just as important – if not more so – in differentiating your profile as your stats (GPA, GMAT, etc.)
3. It depends! If they contribute to your story in terms of demonstrating commitment to your career goals, then yes, they could help. But I wouldn’t go to the trouble just for the sake of checking the box.
4. It depends on the nature of the job, your reason for taking it, if it’s a promotion, etc.
5. School selection is an important decision and there are a lot of factors to consider including your career goals (and which schools may offer specialized curriculum related to that subject – i.e. NYU Stern for Luxury Marketing), which schools have strong placement records in your target jobs/companies, what schools are realistic given your profile, geographic and other personal preferences, etc. Honestly, that’s a longer conversation in order for me to do it justice
I hope this was helpful! Best of luck to you as you continue to evaluate your MBA plans!
-Melody
