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Hi Guys. I was hoping to get a review on my Profile

Education: 95th Percentile in Class
Bachelor of Art
Master in Economics (Delhi School of Economics)
MPhil in Economics (Delhi School of Economics) - Research Disseration based Degree

GMAT Score: 760 (Q49/V46)

Work Experience: Almost 2 years in Government of India's Think Tank working on Industrial Policy, Logistics, etc

My MPhil was for 2.5 years as a result, my Work Experience overall is only 2 years. I wanted to check if I have a shot at M7 if I can leverage the work done in MPhil program to highlight my goals.

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Hi vasukinandan hope this finds you well

Congrats on the impressive GMAT score!

On the surface, you seem like an exceptional applicant for the Indian demographic. I would be interested to learn in detail about your work for GOI's Think Tank to guide you on positioning your experience as a young applicant to the top global MBA programs. Your Research Dissertation can surely add depth to the work you did during the two years, compensating for your less work experience, but this requires a detailed discussion.

May I suggest you actively engage with the schools' admissions offices for the ones on your list and get some candid feedback on your profile? Also, voice other concerns you may have (age, job prospects, etc.). I cannot emphasize enough how much reading into the schools' responses can help you prepare a targeted list and set the right expectations. Let the schools know about your interest before applying and make a good impression in the process.

Do reach out should you need guidance.

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Hi vasukinandan

Many b-schools look for candidates with a minimum of 2 years of experience, as the quality of experience matters more than the tenure. Your profile is unique and has already made you a strong candidate. If you are willing to apply for M7 B-Schools, then you should definitely consider it. You have to focus more on your essays and resume and need to highlight your achievements and leadership skills and the value you are going to carry to B-School.

While assessing your application, top b-schools look for people who have demonstrated leadership qualities in their professional or personal lives. Leadership qualities don’t necessarily mean leading teams – they could also mean the initiatives you had taken, your achievements, impact orientation, and career progression.

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