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Hello Experts ,

Nationality - Indian
Gender - Male

Education
10th - 94 % ( C.B.S.E ) , 12th - 93.8 % ( C.B.S.E )
Undergrad - IIT Roorkee , Civil Engineering , GPA - 9.08 ( translates to 95 % + )

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Gmat Focus - 675 ( Q87 / V82 / DI81 , 96th percentile ) .

Work Experience
Total work experience - 4 years .
Working as AI/ML engineer for the Biggest US bank .
Got 2 fast track promotions ( Analyst -> Associate -> Assistant VP ), expecting another one in next 5 months ( --> VP ) .

Target Schools -
Reading all the negatives about indian male category . I am hoping to get into one of the schools that fall in the below categories :
a) Top 15 US business school
b) LBS / Insead / Cambridge / Said .

Which schools can i realistically target ?­
alphao123 ­- some thoughts/ clarifications:

1. Your undergrad (IIT) pedigree and GPA are good angles. While the GMAT is good, it'd be borderline for M7's and LBS, given the competitive Indian Male applicant pool. For US Top-15 broadly and EU/ UK programs, the acads are solid. Having said that, it's always good to aim for a strategic mix of Ambitious, Reach and Safe programs.

2. Your work-ex sounds interesting, given the employer brand and promotions. Would like to understand more the key achievements in your roles, skill-sets gained, etc. Prioritizing schools would also depend on your post-MBA goals among other factors such as these.

3. A strong narrative covering your work-ex, career goals, and 'why MBA' is crucial. To that end, Extracurricular activities are also important, to present a holistic profile.

Hope this helps a bit. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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Hello Experts ,

Nationality - Indian
Gender - Male

Education
10th - 94 % ( C.B.S.E ) , 12th - 93.8 % ( C.B.S.E )
Undergrad - IIT Roorkee , Civil Engineering , GPA - 9.08 ( translates to 95 % + )

Gmat Score
Gmat Focus - 675 ( Q87 / V82 / DI81 , 96th percentile ) .

Work Experience
Total work experience - 4 years .
Working as AI/ML engineer for the Biggest US bank .
Got 2 fast track promotions ( Analyst -> Associate -> Assistant VP ), expecting another one in next 5 months ( --> VP ) .

Target Schools -
Reading all the negatives about indian male category . I am hoping to get into one of the schools that fall in the below categories :
a) Top 15 US business school
b) LBS / Insead / Cambridge / Said .

Which schools can i realistically target ?­
­Hi alphao123,

Your academic achievements, coupled with your work experience and extracurricular involvement, position you well for competitive schools.
Your IIT background and high CGPA showcase your intellectual capabilities. Your role in a government PSU demonstrates a blend of technical and public service experience. Your leadership roles and community engagement highlight your well-roundedness.

While the M7 schools are highly competitive, your strong academic background and work experience make you a competitive candidate.

Your current score is respectable. Focus on developing compelling essays, securing strong recommendations, and practicing for interviews.

Would you like to schedule a free consultation with one of our MBA experts to delve deeper into your profile and shortlist the right-fit schools? We can help you maximize your chances of admission to your target schools. Our contact number is +91 7780769732.