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Profile Review | M 32 | GMAT 730 | Technical Sales / Management 11 Jun 2023, 20:01
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Hello everyone, still trying to figure out if an MBA makes sense at this point in my career, would really love to know if I have a shot at T15 - T20 schools.

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Born in India, but lived in Japan for 8+ years, naturalized Japanese citizen. Fluent English, Advanced Japanese (JLPT N1)

GMAT 730, B.Tech from a no-name Indian college. GPA 8.7 / 10

Started my career at a WITCH company, moved to Japan within a year, and worked in a client-facing role for 4 years. (Project management / Client Liaison)

Moved to a computer software and services company listed on the S&P 500 in a technical sales position. Started at associate level, currently managing the department in APAC and India - 2 direct and 4 indirect reports across Japan, China, Korea and India. 3 promotions in 6 years. Consistently helped generate around USD 1M in revenue every year.

Co-curricular - Founded some clubs and groups back in high school and college. Used to do combat sports when younger. Used to be part of a Toastmasters club till a couple of years back (held a VP position).

Post-MBA Goals - Want to move into Customer Strategy at my own company.

Likely irrelevant, but also have a PMP certification (and tons of software certs). Please let me know if there's any more information I need to add.
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Hello everyone, still trying to figure out if an MBA makes sense at this point in my career, would really love to know if I have a shot at T15 - T20 schools.

Overview:

Born in India, but lived in Japan for 8+ years, naturalized Japanese citizen. Fluent English, Advanced Japanese (JLPT N1)

GMAT 730, B.Tech from a no-name Indian college. GPA 8.7 / 10

Started my career at a WITCH company, moved to Japan within a year, and worked in a client-facing role for 4 years. (Project management / Client Liaison)

Moved to a computer software and services company listed on the S&P 500 in a technical sales position. Started at associate level, currently managing the department in APAC and India - 2 direct and 4 indirect reports across Japan, China, Korea and India. 3 promotions in 6 years. Consistently helped generate around USD 1M in revenue every year.

Co-curricular - Founded some clubs and groups back in high school and college. Used to do combat sports when younger. Used to be part of a Toastmasters club till a couple of years back (held a VP position).

Post-MBA Goals - Want to move into Customer Strategy at my own company.

Likely irrelevant, but also have a PMP certification (and tons of software certs). Please let me know if there's any more information I need to add.
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Hi kashimiku hope this finds you well

It's not clear from your description what challenges you will face in transitioning into the role of a customer strategist at your company without an MBA, especially since you are currently in a non-core technical position with a bachelor's degree in engineering. Providing more information about the typical career progression and pipeline for strategy roles within your company would demonstrate that you have thoroughly thought through your motivations for pursuing an MBA.

That being said, your profile is quite intriguing, particularly your experience working in diverse cultural environments over the past decade. Your strong track record of growth, consistent promotions, and extensive collaboration with international stakeholders highlight your deep industry knowledge. Emphasizing your strong industry focus and articulating your future vision will make you stand out. While your extracurricular activities may need some refreshing, taking time for self-reflection can help you identify examples that showcase a well-rounded profile.

To provide suitable program recommendations, it's important to know your desired geographical location for your medium to long-term career. Considering the brand recognition and opportunities in your target geography will help determine which MBA programs align best with your goals.

Your GMAT and academics are fine. But there's some introspection required to clarify the need for an MBA and identify which programs can help bridge the gaps.

Feel free to reach out for a candid discussion.

Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, ex admissions interviewer)
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