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08 Aug 2021, 09:53
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Hi , I need help with shortlisting B-schools that I can target with my profile. And preferably, also to categorise them in the Dream, Practical and Safe buckets.
Demographics: India | Female
Academics:
Work Experience
3+ years of experience with one promotion
Additional Information
Post MBA goals: Product Management roles in high-growth companies
Recommendations: 1 from current company's CEO + 1 from current company's CTO
Thank you!
Demographics: India | Female
Academics:
- - GMAT: 730 Q50 V38
- - Undergraduate Major - Computer Science | Graduated in 2018
Top college in country - BITS, Pilani
CGPA - 6.5/10 - converts to 65% according to University guidelines | Upper Second Class
Work Experience
3+ years of experience with one promotion
- - > 1 year as Software Engineer at an early stage startup - joined as a part of its founding team
Startup is product-based and is being used by global startups and Fortune 500 companies - who I get to interact with.
Significant organisational impact - lots of ownership opportunities to drive end-to-end product decisions
Took initiatives of major milestones that have had a direct impact on the company’s revenue and also in expanding to new countries.
- - ~ 2 years experience at a mid-stage fintech startup - part of the Product Engineering team
Worked closely with Product Managers to build a suite of new features and products - these played an important role in company’s Series B funding round.
Mentored group of new joinees
- - 6-month Internship at a multinational tech company
Cross-functional collaboration to drive end-to-end test strategy of a yet to be released product
Additional Information
- - Volunteering : Several roles at 3 NGOs over the course of 7+ years. Mostly related to Academic support to underprivileged kids.
- - Active participation in Student Clubs during undergrad + Leadership roles in college fests
- - Part of Editorial Boards of 2 college organizations
Post MBA goals: Product Management roles in high-growth companies
Recommendations: 1 from current company's CEO + 1 from current company's CTO
Thank you!
11 Aug 2021, 10:16
Kudos
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Hi red97,
Happy to help you consider schools. A simple format is using Stretch/Target/Likely categories – M7 schools are considered a stretch for almost everyone. Target schools are ones where your stats (GMAT/GRE, GPA) are right at the averages. A program is Likely if you are solidly above average across all metrics. With this method, you'll be able to select from top 20 programs, then dig deeper for a personal fit. Here's some guidance on finding fit - How to Find the Best Business Schools for You.
I encourage you to find a way to demonstrate your academic aptitude beyond the GMAT. This, along with an optional essay that addresses your undergrad GPA, will help you overcome the lower GPA. UC Berkeley has a good course that will give you a transcript - Math for Managers
As you develop your school list, consider your own risk level and whether you definitely want to attend school next year or would only leave work for certain schools.
Beyond this advice, you look like you have solid professional experience and a good start on the short-term career goals. I encourage you to think through your industry/geography/function/role for short, mid and long-term career aspirations, and focus your MBA on developing any shills/experiences that are critical to develop to be successful (particularly in the short term role).
Lastly, your recommenders should have day-to-day experience working with you. Big titles don't matter much, here's some guidance for Selecting the right recommenders.
Hope this is helpful and feel free to schedule a consultation if you'd like to discuss further.
Happy to help you consider schools. A simple format is using Stretch/Target/Likely categories – M7 schools are considered a stretch for almost everyone. Target schools are ones where your stats (GMAT/GRE, GPA) are right at the averages. A program is Likely if you are solidly above average across all metrics. With this method, you'll be able to select from top 20 programs, then dig deeper for a personal fit. Here's some guidance on finding fit - How to Find the Best Business Schools for You.
I encourage you to find a way to demonstrate your academic aptitude beyond the GMAT. This, along with an optional essay that addresses your undergrad GPA, will help you overcome the lower GPA. UC Berkeley has a good course that will give you a transcript - Math for Managers
As you develop your school list, consider your own risk level and whether you definitely want to attend school next year or would only leave work for certain schools.
Beyond this advice, you look like you have solid professional experience and a good start on the short-term career goals. I encourage you to think through your industry/geography/function/role for short, mid and long-term career aspirations, and focus your MBA on developing any shills/experiences that are critical to develop to be successful (particularly in the short term role).
Lastly, your recommenders should have day-to-day experience working with you. Big titles don't matter much, here's some guidance for Selecting the right recommenders.
Hope this is helpful and feel free to schedule a consultation if you'd like to discuss further.
red97
