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Nationality: Indian (Lived 7 Years in Dubai, 3 Years in London and 18 in India).
Age:28
Gender: Male
GMAT Score: 710 (Q47,V41)- This was my 5th attempt (Other scores - 660,660,C,590)
Education:
Indian School of Business: I was selected for a company sponsored executive management programme. The programme was 80 days long and we covered 24 modules. I ranked first on the programme amongst 40. This was like a crash course in MBA but it is what started my interest in MBA.
London School of Economics: I received direct admission to 2nd Year of BSc Economics. I had extenuating circumstances and I received a degree classification - 2:2 (56.9%).
University of London: This was my first year of university. I received a Diploma in Economics with a First Class and ranked 7th world wide on the examinations.
Work:
Big 4, India: I currently work in M&A / Valuations with one of the Big 4 in India. I have worked on some of the largest deals in the country. I have 49 months of experience as of 30/12/16. I have been promoted twice and always have received the highest ranking.
Deutsche Bank, London: I worked in London for 4 months. Primarily worked in Data Analytics.
Extracurricular activities:
Since I began working: Rock Climbing and Go/Weiqi, Assisting start-ups starting their business.
Prior to working: I participated in several international consulting competitions, held chair roles in societies etc.
Industry after MBA: (Order of preference)
1. Pre VC space
2. VC
3. PE
4. IBD
5. Transaction Services
6. CFIN
7. Consulting
8. Industry CFIN
Reasons for pursuing MBA:
1. To learn finance formally.
2. To build a new international network
3. Needed for promotion
4. Enjoy university days again
5. Settle - not - in India / Move abroad
Target Schools: Preference order: MIT, Rotman, Stanford, NYU. Any other recommendations?
Funding: I have none and am largely hoping to receive scholarship to fund my MBA. I am open to