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10 Feb 2022, 21:44
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Gmat -740(planning on a reattempt , aiming for a 760 atleast )
I am an Indian male
Gpa -2.68/4 or 6.19/10 (score were stagnant throughout )from tier 2 college (was immature and was completely distracted , also was working part time should have managed my time more efficiently )
ECs- lead college club activities , spent 11hrs a month on avg doing community service since college.
Climbing for cleaning (mt Fuji)
Lead an initiative at local level with a media partner and helped typhoon victims in 2018 in India .
Lead an initiative at local level with a media partner and sorted the food supply for old age homes during Covid lockdowns .
Work experience- 3 yrs in India as data analyst at a mediocre company but had worked with global stakeholders belonging to healthcare IT ,1yr in Japan as a Cloud architect consultant in a fortune 100 (promoted once)
Recommendations - H.O.D of my Dept from undergrad university , two from senior level management
Target schools - NUS ,NTU, MBS , ISB , IIM B , INSEAD SINGAPORE, . (Have a lot alumni coming from my undergrad school )
Post -Mba goals : I wish to work in the fintech industry as a consultant.
I wish to get an admit from top 50 Mba programs , but given how the fierce the competition is I believe my GPA would be a major setback , should I do a distance learning masters and cover up that low undergrad with a good masters academic performance or would that be a complete waste of time and I should focus on something else that would shine on my profile ?
Also what other MBA schools do you recommend I try for ?
Would appreciate any guidance,thanks.
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I am an Indian male
Gpa -2.68/4 or 6.19/10 (score were stagnant throughout )from tier 2 college (was immature and was completely distracted , also was working part time should have managed my time more efficiently )
ECs- lead college club activities , spent 11hrs a month on avg doing community service since college.
Climbing for cleaning (mt Fuji)
Lead an initiative at local level with a media partner and helped typhoon victims in 2018 in India .
Lead an initiative at local level with a media partner and sorted the food supply for old age homes during Covid lockdowns .
Work experience- 3 yrs in India as data analyst at a mediocre company but had worked with global stakeholders belonging to healthcare IT ,1yr in Japan as a Cloud architect consultant in a fortune 100 (promoted once)
Recommendations - H.O.D of my Dept from undergrad university , two from senior level management
Target schools - NUS ,NTU, MBS , ISB , IIM B , INSEAD SINGAPORE, . (Have a lot alumni coming from my undergrad school )
Post -Mba goals : I wish to work in the fintech industry as a consultant.
I wish to get an admit from top 50 Mba programs , but given how the fierce the competition is I believe my GPA would be a major setback , should I do a distance learning masters and cover up that low undergrad with a good masters academic performance or would that be a complete waste of time and I should focus on something else that would shine on my profile ?
Also what other MBA schools do you recommend I try for ?
Would appreciate any guidance,thanks.
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14 Feb 2022, 07:39
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Hi vishalyyyhhhh,
Thanks for reaching out to us at mbaMission with your profile. Low GPAs can be a challenge but there are ways you can mitigate them and still get admitted. First, you are absolutely on the right track with aiming for a high GMAT. You've already got a great score but an even higher score will increase your chances. Second, you'll want to address the reasons for your low GPA in an optional essay. Keep it brief and don't make excuses, mostly the purpose of the essay is to show self-awareness that you realize your GPA is not stellar. Third, you could take some additional courses before you apply, especially ones that are quantitative in nature or ones that you did poorly in during your undergraduate studies. I wouldn't pursue a full master's degree though (because then schools might wonder why you need an MBA still), I would just take 1-3 non-degree courses where you can show a completion/grade.
Otherwise, it would benefit you to be strategic about the timing of when you apply. Perhaps waiting an extra year would be best. Not only would it give you time with the GMAT and courses, but it might give you time to improve your work profile (another promotion, switch to a better-known company, etc.). And also be strategic about the schools you apply to so you have a range of schools, about 5-7 is what we recommend.
Hope that helps!
Kate
Thanks for reaching out to us at mbaMission with your profile. Low GPAs can be a challenge but there are ways you can mitigate them and still get admitted. First, you are absolutely on the right track with aiming for a high GMAT. You've already got a great score but an even higher score will increase your chances. Second, you'll want to address the reasons for your low GPA in an optional essay. Keep it brief and don't make excuses, mostly the purpose of the essay is to show self-awareness that you realize your GPA is not stellar. Third, you could take some additional courses before you apply, especially ones that are quantitative in nature or ones that you did poorly in during your undergraduate studies. I wouldn't pursue a full master's degree though (because then schools might wonder why you need an MBA still), I would just take 1-3 non-degree courses where you can show a completion/grade.
Otherwise, it would benefit you to be strategic about the timing of when you apply. Perhaps waiting an extra year would be best. Not only would it give you time with the GMAT and courses, but it might give you time to improve your work profile (another promotion, switch to a better-known company, etc.). And also be strategic about the schools you apply to so you have a range of schools, about 5-7 is what we recommend.
Hope that helps!
Kate
vishalyyyhhhh
Gmat -740(planning on a reattempt , aiming for a 760 atleast )
I am an Indian male
Gpa -2.68/4 or 6.19/10 (score were stagnant throughout )from tier 2 college (was immature and was completely distracted , also was working part time should have managed my time more efficiently )
ECs- lead college club activities , spent 11hrs a month on avg doing community service since college.
Climbing for cleaning (mt Fuji)
Lead an initiative at local level with a media partner and helped typhoon victims in 2018 in India .
Lead an initiative at local level with a media partner and sorted the food supply for old age homes during Covid lockdowns .
Work experience- 3 yrs in India as data analyst at a mediocre company but had worked with global stakeholders belonging to healthcare IT ,1yr in Japan as a Cloud architect consultant in a fortune 100 (promoted once)
Recommendations - H.O.D of my Dept from undergrad university , two from senior level management
Target schools - NUS ,NTU, MBS , ISB , IIM B , INSEAD SINGAPORE, . (Have a lot alumni coming from my undergrad school )
Post -Mba goals : I wish to work in the fintech industry as a consultant.
I wish to get an admit from top 50 Mba programs , but given how the fierce the competition is I believe my GPA would be a major setback , should I do a distance learning masters and cover up that low undergrad with a good masters academic performance or would that be a complete waste of time and I should focus on something else that would shine on my profile ?
Also what other MBA schools do you recommend I try for ?
Would appreciate any guidance,thanks.
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I am an Indian male
Gpa -2.68/4 or 6.19/10 (score were stagnant throughout )from tier 2 college (was immature and was completely distracted , also was working part time should have managed my time more efficiently )
ECs- lead college club activities , spent 11hrs a month on avg doing community service since college.
Climbing for cleaning (mt Fuji)
Lead an initiative at local level with a media partner and helped typhoon victims in 2018 in India .
Lead an initiative at local level with a media partner and sorted the food supply for old age homes during Covid lockdowns .
Work experience- 3 yrs in India as data analyst at a mediocre company but had worked with global stakeholders belonging to healthcare IT ,1yr in Japan as a Cloud architect consultant in a fortune 100 (promoted once)
Recommendations - H.O.D of my Dept from undergrad university , two from senior level management
Target schools - NUS ,NTU, MBS , ISB , IIM B , INSEAD SINGAPORE, . (Have a lot alumni coming from my undergrad school )
Post -Mba goals : I wish to work in the fintech industry as a consultant.
I wish to get an admit from top 50 Mba programs , but given how the fierce the competition is I believe my GPA would be a major setback , should I do a distance learning masters and cover up that low undergrad with a good masters academic performance or would that be a complete waste of time and I should focus on something else that would shine on my profile ?
Also what other MBA schools do you recommend I try for ?
Would appreciate any guidance,thanks.
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15 Feb 2022, 11:02
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Hey thanks for the reply ,
since my career belongs to an analytical background I think I will pursue a graduate certification which is a blend of my current industry and finance , that gives me a lot of clarity . Hopefully , that would showcase my academic ability.
Also do you think it’s a good idea to pursue HARVARD’s Core program?
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since my career belongs to an analytical background I think I will pursue a graduate certification which is a blend of my current industry and finance , that gives me a lot of clarity . Hopefully , that would showcase my academic ability.
Also do you think it’s a good idea to pursue HARVARD’s Core program?
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