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Hi,

I need your help with a broad level profile evaluation and suggestions on the b-schools that I can apply to.

Background-
26, Indian, Male

Education-

Xth 90%

XIIth 80%

CGPA 6.9 (B.Tech, IIT Kharagpur)

GMAT 700

Work Experience-

3 Years of experience in social, development and political consulting startup and 1 year of experience in a top global niche consulting firm

Achievements -

One of the highest rated performer in the startup that I worked with.

Participated in (and awarded for) 2 international research projects during undergrad. Worked in college festivals.

I am looking to get an MBA to grow in the strategy consuting space in the short to medium term and further pursue my entrepreneurial interests as an entrepreneur in future.

I would be extremely grateful to you for your kind assistance in evaluating my profile and suggesting some Bschools schools which would be useful to my career interest.

Hi PJ!

When do you plan to apply? My recommendation is to try and take the GMAT again and wait one year before applying if you were thinking about R2.

With Round 2 applications due in a couple of weeks (and Round 3 not recommended), your best chance at creating a compelling application is to give yourself time for both the GMAT and for your essays/story/networking. You're still only 26 and below the median age for someone going to b-school, so you can afford to wait.

With a GMAT above 730 you make yourself much more competitive at schools ranked 10-15, which are going to place well at both MBB and other consulting firms as compared to those ranked 15-25.


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Personal MBA Coach

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