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23 Jan 2025, 08:41
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Hi Everyone, I'm planning on applying soon and I want to hear people's thoughts on what I can work on!
Indian-American male (Born and raised in the USA), 25.
Undergrad: Big 10 School
Work Experience:
3.5 years in Big 4 IT Audit analyst. Despised that job so I upskilled and got an SAP certification. I am now a senior analyst for a federal consultancy doing SAP implementations.
Undergrad Stats:
Major: Finance, IT Minor
GRE: 323 (165V, 158Q). I'm planning on getting my quant score higher. My goal is a 330.
Post MBA goals:
Strategy consulting. I'm particularly interested in breaking in to the healthcare industry.
MBA Targets:
Pretty much T15. Ross is the main school that I want to go to. I am also interested in Tuck, Fuqua, Tepper, Johnson. Kelley would be a safety. Kellogg is a mega-reach.
Extracurriculars
Microfinance volunteer that helps with evaluating loans for people in need in developing countries. I'm part of the Personal Finance ERG (Employee Resource Group). Help create materials for presentations/seminars on how to budget, save for retirement, and plan your life. I'm also part of a meditation group that meets weekly and I teach about spirituality.
Why I want an MBA
I want to transition to more strategic, decision making roles. I've worked as an evaluator and then an implementor. I want to work as a decision maker and see how high-level decisions are made. I also want to be expand my network and join a community of ambitious professionals. I also want to learn management skills.
I appreciate any advice on ways to improve my application or where I fall short. I'm really nervous about applying because I know competitive MBA programs are and I'm an Indian-American to boot. Thanks!
Indian-American male (Born and raised in the USA), 25.
Undergrad: Big 10 School
Work Experience:
3.5 years in Big 4 IT Audit analyst. Despised that job so I upskilled and got an SAP certification. I am now a senior analyst for a federal consultancy doing SAP implementations.
Undergrad Stats:
Major: Finance, IT Minor
GRE: 323 (165V, 158Q). I'm planning on getting my quant score higher. My goal is a 330.
Post MBA goals:
Strategy consulting. I'm particularly interested in breaking in to the healthcare industry.
MBA Targets:
Pretty much T15. Ross is the main school that I want to go to. I am also interested in Tuck, Fuqua, Tepper, Johnson. Kelley would be a safety. Kellogg is a mega-reach.
Extracurriculars
Microfinance volunteer that helps with evaluating loans for people in need in developing countries. I'm part of the Personal Finance ERG (Employee Resource Group). Help create materials for presentations/seminars on how to budget, save for retirement, and plan your life. I'm also part of a meditation group that meets weekly and I teach about spirituality.
Why I want an MBA
I want to transition to more strategic, decision making roles. I've worked as an evaluator and then an implementor. I want to work as a decision maker and see how high-level decisions are made. I also want to be expand my network and join a community of ambitious professionals. I also want to learn management skills.
I appreciate any advice on ways to improve my application or where I fall short. I'm really nervous about applying because I know competitive MBA programs are and I'm an Indian-American to boot. Thanks!
23 Jan 2025, 21:03
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GPA not available; GRE of 330 will help; key question I would ask is 'why healthcare', especially in case you do not have anything relevant in your career till date to showcase—have you done audits and/or SAP implementations in that sector? Having evidence, more than just a desire without roots, will help.
Everything you said for Why MBA is a very generic response that literally every candidate would state. So find something that is bespoke to you, Hyperion. Best wishes.
Everything you said for Why MBA is a very generic response that literally every candidate would state. So find something that is bespoke to you, Hyperion. Best wishes.
24 Jan 2025, 06:29
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Hyperion123
Hi Hyperion123 ! Your profile demonstrates strong adaptability and initiative, especially with your pivot from IT Audit to SAP consulting. While your GRE score of 323 is decent, improving your quant score (closer to 162-164) or a 325+ score will strengthen your application, especially for T15 programs. And what's your GPA? Your extracurriculars, including microfinance volunteering and personal finance initiatives, add meaningful leadership and community engagement. To boost your chances, focus on crafting a compelling career narrative that ties your experiences to your healthcare consulting goals, secure strong recommendations that highlight your leadership and teamwork, and demonstrate a clear fit for each target program. Explore schools like Ross, Tuck, Fuqua, Tepper, and Johnson these could also be good matches for your profile. Try to connect with the target school alumni and attend relevant online sessions & webinars for more insights. With a higher GRE score and a polished application, even Kellogg could be within reach. You can take a look at BLOG1 and BLOG2.
If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a 1:1 call with you to learn more about your profile and provide a detailed evaluation and gauge your chances to the best-fit schools. Please feel free to schedule a profile evaluation call according to your convenience.
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Shantanu Sharma
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