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Shadyshades
Joined: 02 Nov 2020
Last visit: 18 Nov 2025
Posts: 118
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Location: India
Schools: Yale '20 (D)
GMAT 1: 220 Q2 V2
08 Dec 2022, 10:41
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Hi Team,
I am a 7+ years IT guy. I have 77% in 10th std, 65% in 12th std, and 63% in Engineering from Tier 2 college.
In extra curricular activities, i have
1) completed Robotics certificate, a semester long course, certified by Carnegie Mellon, USA.
2) participated in Robo events at other colleges.
3) worked as a volunteer in NGO for 2.5 years (weekends volunteering).
In professional world, I have been working as an IT analyst for the past 7.4 years in one of the MNCs and
1) won 2 CSAT award from clients for cost cutting and automation.
2) won 3 best employee awards
3) completed Lean and agile certified workshop
I have a keen interest in chess (1600 rated player) and reading.
I have been trying for a good GMAT score but unfortunately, i am still stuck in mid 500s.
I am not sure whether i should stick with GMAT and apply for regular MBA or i should switch to EA and try my luck.
Moreover, i am not sure whether my profile is a below average or just an average.
I am looking for Canadian, European and Indian B-schools. Below are the colleges i am looking after -
Smith School of Business
Schulich School of Business
Sauder School of Business
HEC Montreal
WHU (Otto Beisheim)
ESMT Berlin
I would be grateful if you have any feedback for me.
I am a 7+ years IT guy. I have 77% in 10th std, 65% in 12th std, and 63% in Engineering from Tier 2 college.
In extra curricular activities, i have
1) completed Robotics certificate, a semester long course, certified by Carnegie Mellon, USA.
2) participated in Robo events at other colleges.
3) worked as a volunteer in NGO for 2.5 years (weekends volunteering).
In professional world, I have been working as an IT analyst for the past 7.4 years in one of the MNCs and
1) won 2 CSAT award from clients for cost cutting and automation.
2) won 3 best employee awards
3) completed Lean and agile certified workshop
I have a keen interest in chess (1600 rated player) and reading.
I have been trying for a good GMAT score but unfortunately, i am still stuck in mid 500s.
I am not sure whether i should stick with GMAT and apply for regular MBA or i should switch to EA and try my luck.
Moreover, i am not sure whether my profile is a below average or just an average.
I am looking for Canadian, European and Indian B-schools. Below are the colleges i am looking after -
Smith School of Business
Schulich School of Business
Sauder School of Business
HEC Montreal
WHU (Otto Beisheim)
ESMT Berlin
I would be grateful if you have any feedback for me.
14 Dec 2022, 06:52
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Hi Shadyshades ! Thanks for reaching out to us at Stratus, I'd be happy to evaluate your profile.
You've done a lot of interesting things--I think you'd be an excellent ingredient into any MBA class on the list you mentioned, but your profile doesn't make any of them a solid target option. That being said--your profile is unique, which could be an advantage, and it's great that you have a spike in something unusual.
That being said, the GMAT is obviously holding you up. I'd be curious to know--how many times have you taken it? Have you gotten a tutor? Are you shooting for R2 this year? What was your score breakdown?
Beyond all of this--why does someone in IT want to get an MBA? You're at the tail end of the median age for most schools (3-8 years work experience), so the EA and an executive MBA may be more realistic/a better fit for you.
Storytelling is often the biggest reason folks reach out to consultants, we do this every day with our clients. If you want to reach out for a free consult, I or anyone on our Stratus team would be glad to explain more about the steps you should be taking to get to your best applications. I see some great, unique elements in your profile. Connecting the dots of your past and where you want to go in your future will determine how much the AdCom want to invest in that story.
Link to sign up for free consult is here: https://www.stratusadmissionscounseling ... sultation/
You've done a lot of interesting things--I think you'd be an excellent ingredient into any MBA class on the list you mentioned, but your profile doesn't make any of them a solid target option. That being said--your profile is unique, which could be an advantage, and it's great that you have a spike in something unusual.
That being said, the GMAT is obviously holding you up. I'd be curious to know--how many times have you taken it? Have you gotten a tutor? Are you shooting for R2 this year? What was your score breakdown?
Beyond all of this--why does someone in IT want to get an MBA? You're at the tail end of the median age for most schools (3-8 years work experience), so the EA and an executive MBA may be more realistic/a better fit for you.
Storytelling is often the biggest reason folks reach out to consultants, we do this every day with our clients. If you want to reach out for a free consult, I or anyone on our Stratus team would be glad to explain more about the steps you should be taking to get to your best applications. I see some great, unique elements in your profile. Connecting the dots of your past and where you want to go in your future will determine how much the AdCom want to invest in that story.
Link to sign up for free consult is here: https://www.stratusadmissionscounseling ... sultation/
Shadyshades
Joined: 02 Nov 2020
Last visit: 18 Nov 2025
Posts: 118
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 1,098
Location: India
Schools: Yale '20 (D)
GMAT 1: 220 Q2 V2
16 Dec 2022, 11:03
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StratusSophie
Thank you so much for the reply. I have been struggling in verbal even after multiple attempts in GMAT. I have almost covered all good prep courses but no help. I am preparing on my own now. My plan is to target R2 but i am not sure whether i should focus on EA or GRE too.
