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­Hi all,

Need feedback on my profile and commentary on expectations.

1) Basic demographic info: 27 Indian male

2) Educational Background: UG- Mechanical engineering from a top IIT (2018, 7<GPA<7.5); MBA- top IIM (2023, 3.3+ GPA)

3) Work experience: 4+ years across VC, product and strategy roles at unicorn startups

4) Extracurriculars: associated with an NGO; national level dancer

5) Short/Long term goals: tech investing in US

6) Schools: Ideally want to target HSW Booth for fall 2025

Haven't given my GMAT yet.

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­Hi all,

Need feedback on my profile and commentary on expectations.

1) Basic demographic info: 27 Indian male

2) Educational Background: UG- Mechanical engineering from a top IIT (2018, 7<GPA<7.5); MBA- top IIM (2023, 3.3+ GPA)

3) Work experience: 4+ years across VC, product and strategy roles at unicorn startups

4) Extracurriculars: associated with an NGO; national level dancer

5) Short/Long term goals: tech investing in US

6) Schools: Ideally want to target HSW Booth for fall 2025

Haven't given my GMAT yet.

Thank you for your time!
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­Make sure you do your research on which schools accept second MBA applicants - some categorically state that they don't. Secondly, unless your rationale for a second MBA so soon after the first one may not go down well for your candidature, regardless of your top schools. Your 'Why second MBA?' will need to be clear, convincing and pragmatic.

Says someone who has two MBA's too :-)

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­Hi all,

Need feedback on my profile and commentary on expectations.

1) Basic demographic info: 27 Indian male

2) Educational Background: UG- Mechanical engineering from a top IIT (2018, 7<GPA<7.5); MBA- top IIM (2023, 3.3+ GPA)

3) Work experience: 4+ years across VC, product and strategy roles at unicorn startups

4) Extracurriculars: associated with an NGO; national level dancer

5) Short/Long term goals: tech investing in US

6) Schools: Ideally want to target HSW Booth for fall 2025

Haven't given my GMAT yet.

Thank you for your time!
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­mr_tiwwlf hope this finds you wellI would like to think that if you completed a 2-year MBA in India from one of the IIMs, it is at the discretion of the respective US business schools to determine whether they consider your Indian degree equivalent to a US MBA. In the past, some IIM grads who sought positions in the US without a US MBA were asked to file their visa application based on not having an advanced degree if they had less than 5 years of professional experience, despite holding an Indian MBA. It's best you discuss with the schools directly to get a read on the logistics. Regardless, your need for a second degree in management will still be rigorously evaluated by US business schools. 

The REAL problem that I see is that you recently completed your last MBA in 2023. This could suggest an inability to make well-thought-out decisions. Think deeply and construct a compelling narrative to explain why you need an MBA so soon after completing a previous management degree. Show your research. Why are you so interested in exploring the tech investing scene in the USA, and what is holding you back despite your current credentials? While your progression narrative has the potential to be strong, during your applications, go deeper into your experiences to present a perspective that is mature and well-calculated, balancing your fast-paced trajectory (or pivots) with thoughtful reflection. 

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Hello mr_tiwwlf

I know a friend who faced a similar situation and as suggested by others, your reason for a top MBA will dictate how your application turns out; however, the situation seems to be so that it may be an uphill task given the recency of your last MBA. You cannot have as large a pool of valid enough reasons; for example, some people do suggest that they are pursuing a second MBA to be updated with the recent developments, but you cannot claim that also.

Given you are targeting Booth, this would be very difficulty. Also, your GMAT will be a big influence on your chances considering these important complications.
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Yeah - the second MBA question is a tricky one.  Some schools do not accept applications for second MBAs (Tuck). Places like Booth and Kellogg may be ok.  Anyhow, these policies keep changing year on year, and sometimes candidate to candidate as well.

Check with the colleges apriori, and if they give you the go-ahead, go for it.

Witha. good GMAT, an M7/T10 should be possible for you.

Reach out to chat more: https://bit.ly/GM_AugAcd_Profile_Evaluation

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mr_tiwwlf
­Hi all,

Need feedback on my profile and commentary on expectations.

1) Basic demographic info: 27 Indian male

2) Educational Background: UG- Mechanical engineering from a top IIT (2018, 7<GPA<7.5); MBA- top IIM (2023, 3.3+ GPA)

3) Work experience: 4+ years across VC, product and strategy roles at unicorn startups

4) Extracurriculars: associated with an NGO; national level dancer

5) Short/Long term goals: tech investing in US

6) Schools: Ideally want to target HSW Booth for fall 2025

Haven't given my GMAT yet.

Thank you for your time!
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