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26 May 2023, 12:29
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Hello,
I was wondering if I could receive some pointers on my profile, and some general guidance. I’m looking to apply for a Full Time MBA this year for the 2024 intake.
Profile
• Demographic – Indian, Male, 25 yo (26 in August)
• Education – Madras University (RKM Vivekananda College) - 70%, Majored in Bachelor of Commerce (Specialization in Finance and Accounting). 3 Year UG degree
• GMAT – 690. Q46, V39. Looking to take this up to a 730-750 by July-August.
Work Experience - [Current Designation] Associate Vice President - Investment Strategy
• 5 Years of Work Experience in the Financial Services industry. Specifically Private Wealth Management and Investment Advisory. I work directly under the two partners of the firm. Good career trajectory outshining most of a similar age/experience group in the industry
• My role is primarily that of a decision maker, ideator of new investment ideas, and capital allocator. My team and I decide what goes into each client’s advisory portfolio.
• Actively involved in managing a multi asset PMS (Portfolio Management service) with assets of around $40 Million (the fund was started 2 years ago). My role in the fund is to do with investment strategy and capital allocation (daily management). The fund is one of the two flagship funds in my firm (there are four funds in total)
• Additionally, I work closely with the sales team and the relationship management team in advising and marketing new strategies for their clients. Also responsible for the advisory portfolios two of the firm's biggest RMs by assets managed - around $70 Million
• Responsible for an average annual growth of 47% in advisory assets over a 4 year period.
• Led the bond investment advisory desk and accumulated assets of over $10 Million over 3 years (this was a small and neglected part of the business which I tried to revive and succeeded)
• International / Multicultural exposure – Interacted with industry leaders and clients/leads from around the world. Rich multicultural exposure with colleagues and clients from across India.
Extracurriculars –
• Treasurer of the Rotract Club during college. Part of organising various tournaments, blood drives, and I was in-charge of recruiting, and delegating work to new recruits.
• I host various investor education programs for beginner investors and young adults, investor awareness and retirement planning for middle aged investors.
Post MBA Goals
• Management / Strategy consulting (1st preference) or Product Management
Target Schools
• Kellogg
• Booth
• Haas - Berkeley
• Foster - Washington
• Darden
• NYU Stern
• Columbia
• MIT Sloan
• LBS
• Imperial
• Alliance - MBS
Would a higher GMAT help me with a realistic chance in getting into these schools, given my Work Experience / Extracurriculars, and Post MBA Goals? Also, please do let me know if there are other schools I should look to target.
Cheers and Thanks a ton!,
Roshan Raghavan
I was wondering if I could receive some pointers on my profile, and some general guidance. I’m looking to apply for a Full Time MBA this year for the 2024 intake.
Profile
• Demographic – Indian, Male, 25 yo (26 in August)
• Education – Madras University (RKM Vivekananda College) - 70%, Majored in Bachelor of Commerce (Specialization in Finance and Accounting). 3 Year UG degree
• GMAT – 690. Q46, V39. Looking to take this up to a 730-750 by July-August.
Work Experience - [Current Designation] Associate Vice President - Investment Strategy
• 5 Years of Work Experience in the Financial Services industry. Specifically Private Wealth Management and Investment Advisory. I work directly under the two partners of the firm. Good career trajectory outshining most of a similar age/experience group in the industry
• My role is primarily that of a decision maker, ideator of new investment ideas, and capital allocator. My team and I decide what goes into each client’s advisory portfolio.
• Actively involved in managing a multi asset PMS (Portfolio Management service) with assets of around $40 Million (the fund was started 2 years ago). My role in the fund is to do with investment strategy and capital allocation (daily management). The fund is one of the two flagship funds in my firm (there are four funds in total)
• Additionally, I work closely with the sales team and the relationship management team in advising and marketing new strategies for their clients. Also responsible for the advisory portfolios two of the firm's biggest RMs by assets managed - around $70 Million
• Responsible for an average annual growth of 47% in advisory assets over a 4 year period.
• Led the bond investment advisory desk and accumulated assets of over $10 Million over 3 years (this was a small and neglected part of the business which I tried to revive and succeeded)
• International / Multicultural exposure – Interacted with industry leaders and clients/leads from around the world. Rich multicultural exposure with colleagues and clients from across India.
Extracurriculars –
• Treasurer of the Rotract Club during college. Part of organising various tournaments, blood drives, and I was in-charge of recruiting, and delegating work to new recruits.
• I host various investor education programs for beginner investors and young adults, investor awareness and retirement planning for middle aged investors.
Post MBA Goals
• Management / Strategy consulting (1st preference) or Product Management
Target Schools
• Kellogg
• Booth
• Haas - Berkeley
• Foster - Washington
• Darden
• NYU Stern
• Columbia
• MIT Sloan
• LBS
• Imperial
• Alliance - MBS
Would a higher GMAT help me with a realistic chance in getting into these schools, given my Work Experience / Extracurriculars, and Post MBA Goals? Also, please do let me know if there are other schools I should look to target.
Cheers and Thanks a ton!,
Roshan Raghavan
23 Jun 2023, 08:23
Kudos
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Thanks for reaching out Roshan0208 - I'd be happy to answer your questions.
Thanks for sharing some background--I have many questions about the diabetes education but will hold them for now! Potentially that would be a good thing to weave into your story--but what are your short and long term MBA goals?
I'm not sure if your gender, but having a computer science background from India, with a 710 GMAT, as you know is a crowded space and won't make you particularly competitive at the schools you mentioned. If you aren't willing to retake the test, your essays and story will be very critical--but this should be the most fun part of your application process, and the one thing you definitely still have full control over. I'd give them your all, and potentially work with a professional to make them as strong as possible. Regardless, I'd add in some schools outside of the M7--places like Tepper, Johnson, etc.
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. Creating a compelling narrative is something we help our clients with every single day--connecting the dots from your past to where you want to go in your future will help the adcom determine how much they want to invest in you and your story.
Link to sign up for free consult is here: https://www.stratusadmissionscounseling ... sultation/
Thanks for sharing some background--I have many questions about the diabetes education but will hold them for now! Potentially that would be a good thing to weave into your story--but what are your short and long term MBA goals?
I'm not sure if your gender, but having a computer science background from India, with a 710 GMAT, as you know is a crowded space and won't make you particularly competitive at the schools you mentioned. If you aren't willing to retake the test, your essays and story will be very critical--but this should be the most fun part of your application process, and the one thing you definitely still have full control over. I'd give them your all, and potentially work with a professional to make them as strong as possible. Regardless, I'd add in some schools outside of the M7--places like Tepper, Johnson, etc.
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. Creating a compelling narrative is something we help our clients with every single day--connecting the dots from your past to where you want to go in your future will help the adcom determine how much they want to invest in you and your story.
Link to sign up for free consult is here: https://www.stratusadmissionscounseling ... sultation/
