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Overall, a solid profile, although it would be helpful to mention the breakdown of the 730 into Q & V. The individual points have some bearing on how adcoms perceive your candidacy.

Your career demonstrates proof of progression and an upward trajectory. I don't see why you would not target the top 15 programs even with a 730. MBA essays are all about passion and how motivated are you to solve a problem you may have seen in an industry or to capitalize on an opportunity in the market. What is your motivation to do an MBA, beyond the next promotion or salary hike that you are seeking? What is the larger vision?

If you are interested in applying to top B Schools, for healthcare-related goals, you can have schools like Tuck and Duke MBAs on your list (because of the medical schools' affiliations). Both schools have a solid pharma/healthcare focus and are consulting powerhouses.

Think what skills you bring that you would be someone's preferred choice in an LDP or Biz dev role in healthcare. I think you have much introspection to do here. Healthcare is a nuanced sector where a high level or prior expertise is valued. You should do your research and understand whether your prior experience in pharma makes you a good match for biz dev roles or would consulting be a better launchpad for you in a new job market (new geography). If you go with management consulting, you could pitch generalist consulting roles within the pharma sector in the short term and eventually pivot to a specialist track (depending on what resonates with your interest and prior experience) a few years down the line. Long term you could also pivot to big pharma in leadership positions. Obviously how you express your interest in a particular field within healthcare/pharma will make your candidacy unique.

If you execute the applications exceptionally well, you may add Ross, Darden and Haas to your list.

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Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, ex INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
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