Profile Evaluation - UBC Sauder

Question

Hi Consultants

Kindly help me with the evaluation of my profile for UBC FT MBA-

Age & Gender- 28 Male
Nationality - Indian
Academic Background- Bachelors and Masters in Spanish Literature
Work Experience - 5.5 years in ad-tech consulting and account management
Extra Curriculars- Worked with non-profit organisation during college. Worked as a teaching volunteer.
Fellowships- Worked as a PR Head for New Delhi for a Non-profit organisation.
GPA - 3.0
GMAT - 600

What are my chances?

Thank you

rajatrajat · Answer

I think you could retake GMAT as your GPA is also below average (i.e 3.3). Target atleast 650+ on the GMAT.

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dhaundiyalmanan · Answer

Thank  rajatrajat . However I am not sure of the GPA. My college had percentage system of evaluation and below were my percentages-

BA (Hons) - 65% (University of Delhi)
MA - 63% (Jawaharlal Nehru University)

Does this give me some leverage on the GMAT score for Sauder.

MBAandBeyond · Answer

Hi dhaundiyalmanan , Your work-ex and ECs look quite competitive to me. Your community involvement provides a stint of leadership in you. But to make a profile stand apart, you need to detail the experiences from and beyond work that shaped the most important traits of you. Your education background is diverse which may compensate to some extent for your low GPA. But still, you should try to increase your GMAT, at least around 650 to provide you with a safe ground. Scores generally are not the deal-breaker but adcoms would need some evidence of your academic potential. Also, increasing the score can open your doors to many other top schools. Your profile definitely looks promising to me. However, I will need more information to make a proper assessment. I will be able to offer a precise evaluation if you can provide me with the details of your promotions, your career progression path, and your leadership experiences. The b-schools prefer candidates who have had a distinguished career or have contributed in a progressive way towards their organisations. Also, it would be better to know your post-MBA goals and your hobbies/interest to provide you with a well-rounded evaluation. It would also help me determine your fit for Sauder and to suggest more tips which you can use to showcase your profile in a strong way. Which other schools are you eyeing? Feel free to reach out to me for any help or support. We will be more than happy to support you in your MBA journey. Book a free session as per your convenience. Cheers! Shantanu Sharma, Linkedin Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond Testimonials Email: shantanu@mbaandbeyond.com What s app: +65-97158525

WritingsOnTheFeed · Answer

Hello,

I am planning for Aug 21' intake but slightly apprehensive since I'll be applying in the third deadline i.e, in April. Though I believe I will be done with the application by the last week of January.

My profile details:

Age & Gender- 26 Male

Nationality - Indian

Academic Background- Bachelors in Commerce

Work Experience - 3 years in advertising, before this 1 year in Consulting with Deloitte.

Udergrad: 70%

GRE - 320 (160-V, 160-Q & AWA-4.5)

What are my chances?

(Generic query: Will my application only be considered complete when my GRE scores are received by college or is it complete the moment I pay the application fees?)

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MiMEssay · Answer

Hey  dhaundiyalmanan ,

Commencing your evaluation with academics, I would say doing bachelor's and masters in Spanish literature is one of the major strong suits in your profile as schools look to add diversity to their cohort and this certainly acts as a differentiator in your profile as you possess an altogether different perspective.

Coming on to your work experience, you have 5.5 years of work experience which is quite extensive and suitable for targeting an MBA program. You haven’t mentioned the company name hence I can’t comment on the relevancy of their brand name. A big brand name certainly plays a part in bolstering your profile, as you’d be facing competition from applicants from big4 companies. But in case you don’t have such brand names in your profile, you can utilize your application to draw the focus on the quality of your work. Here, talking about the roles and positions you undertook, the teams and projects you led, and the impact you created in those positions would help you establish yourself as a strong candidate.

Moving on, extracurricular activities are a way to showcase your proactive attitude and how you have emulated the theoretical knowledge you gained and created a positive impact by utilizing them in real-life situations. Hence, the initiatives you have taken up should highlight your holistic development on all fronts. Your involvement in NGO activities highlights your capability to utilize your skills for the betterment of society and make a positive impact, traits that every b-school is on the lookout for. Additionally, you can also take up some courses and certifications to highlight your constant thirst for knowledge and upskilling your skills.

Speaking of your GMAT score, I would say 600 is a bit on the lower end when compared to the average of UBC (660+). Thus a retake is what I would recommend.

In addition to this, you need to complement your profile with an equally strong application. An application through its various components such as essays, LORs, and SOPs would help you highlight your strengths and give apt justifications for your weaknesses to smooth over your profile flaws. Moreover, the application acts as the window through which the admission committee can peer into your skills, calibre and your personality.

Given your school choice, UBC comes under the dream category, which means that you have around 40-50% of acceptance. Hence, a better strategy, in this case, would be to target a mixed bunch of schools from the dream, competitive and safe category.

That said, to get in-depth insights into the schools you can be targeting as per your requirements, you can take up our free profile evaluation to get personalized recommendations on schools you can be targeting, as well as tips to boost the competitiveness of your profile.

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Hope this helped!

nj97 · Answer

Indian, male, 24
GMAT- 650 q45 v35
Experience- for 1 year operated my family business successfully, after which I have been working as an assistant accountant in an FMCG firm- with roles of leadership. Expertise in Auditing, Analysis of financial statements, Capital budgeting.
Volunteering as a teaching faculty in a pan- India NGO.
GPA acco to wes(72%) - 4/4 (Top 10 percentile in undergrad class)

Chances for Sauder MBA or any other top Canadian MBA?

Ojaschopra · Answer

Kindly help me with the evaluation of my profile for UBC FT MBA-

Age & Gender- 30 Male
Nationality - Indian
Academic Background- Bachelors of technology in Automotive design engineering
Work Experience - 8.5 years in Maruti Suzuki India limited from being a Graduate Engineer trainee to Manager 
Extra Curriculars- Worked with non-profit organisation for child rights. Worked as a volunteer in corporate CSR activities.

GPA - 2.7/4 (72%)
GRE - 308(V-301,Q-307)

I am not in a situation to give GRE again.
Should I apply ?

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