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Age/Sex/Nationality - 26/M/Indian
Secondary School - 92 %
Higher Secondary School - 85 %
Graduation - B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) - 8.18 / 10 CGPA
Full time Work Ex. - 50 months as of now, Product Management. Currently the Country Product Manager for ASUS Consumer Laptops in India. Handling end to end business planning for laptops including supply chain and P&L management.
International Experience - Handled a project based out of Shenzen, China. Stayed there for 1 year and led the development of a Consumer based Karaoke System from scratch.
GMAT - 610 (Q 47, V 28, IR 5, AWA 5)
IELTS - 8.0

Looking for decent Business schools in Canada? Any suggestions and / or feedback is highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Admissionado · Answer

rohaan95 :

Thanks for reaching out.

You should take a look at Alberta, McMaster, Queens, and Haskayne to get you started.

I'd strongly recommend you retake the GMAT. A 610 for a male Indian candidate is going to be things difficult for your candidacy. You have such much room to make up on the verbal side!

Also, highlighting your extracurricular involvement (if any) would add to your profile.

-Admissionado

Anchal270789 · Answer

Kindly see my profile and let me know my prospects - 
Age/Sex/Nationality - 32/M/Indian
10th - 86.33 % (all subjects)
12th - 87.33 % (all subjects)
Graduation - B.Com ( Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra) - 1st Division 62.44 %
Chartered Accountant (2012 batch)
I am a practicing Chartered Accountant (self employed entrepreneur) with 9 years of experience, leading a team of 5 on an average at all times. I am based in Agra, so exposure has been limited to small scale businesses. Clients handled - about 100 each year.
GMAT - 660 (Q 49, V 31)
President of the social club - "Alliance Club International - Agra branch"
Certificates in singing, table tennis, elocution at school level.

Looking for admission in IIM or ISB. I am confused that with the above score and profile, will I be able to get into any IIM or ISB. Any suggestions and / or feedback is highly appreciated. If chances to get into my desired schools is bleak, what schools should I try, given that Round 1 for most of the schools have finished.

Thank you.

Admissionado · Answer

Anchal270789 :

Thanks for reaching out!

I am concerned about your chances at both of these selective programs. Your career to date can be an asset, especially as a self-employed, small-time businessperson.

Your hunch is right. I am concerned about your GMAT of 660. Many who are applying to IIM and ISB are 700+ (in fact, many are 730+ given the competition.) Your minimal extracurricular activities are also not winning you many favors (unless I'm underestimating your achievements.)

If you can't retake the exam prior to the deadline, you might want to reconsider your application and/or apply to other programs as well.

-Admissionado

Anchal270789 · Answer

Which schools (preferably Indian) do you suggest in that case ?

Admissionado · Answer

Hi Anchal270789 , You should take a look at this great post: https://www.collegedekho.com/articles/t ... mat-score/ As you know, GMAT is not the only predictor of admission but it is definitely a filter and is something to consider as you form your list of Indian business schools. Hope helps you in your search. Good luck! -Admissionado

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