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20 Feb 2020, 08:09
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I have recently got a 730 in GMAT.
9.5 years’ work experience.
No international workex. Indian.
Currently working in the Government sector-India’s Central Bank, with a work profile of inspecting/supervising the operations of the top banks and companies including JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse etc., for the past 6 years.
Can demonstrate consistent elevations/progress in career so far in terms of being selected by multiple government organisations In regular intervals in India, with selection percent of 0.1%%
I am applying to European schools for sure.
I am in a fix as to whether I should apply to R3 of Kellogg, Stanford,Haas, MIT, and other top US schools. I request the members of this group to kindly suggest a way forward. Do I have a realistic chance?
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9.5 years’ work experience.
No international workex. Indian.
Currently working in the Government sector-India’s Central Bank, with a work profile of inspecting/supervising the operations of the top banks and companies including JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse etc., for the past 6 years.
Can demonstrate consistent elevations/progress in career so far in terms of being selected by multiple government organisations In regular intervals in India, with selection percent of 0.1%%
I am applying to European schools for sure.
I am in a fix as to whether I should apply to R3 of Kellogg, Stanford,Haas, MIT, and other top US schools. I request the members of this group to kindly suggest a way forward. Do I have a realistic chance?
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20 Feb 2020, 08:59
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Gandiva
Hi Gandiva!
It sounds like you have an impressive work history and a competitive GMAT, but realistically, Kellogg, Stanford, Haas and MIT are all going to be a stretch for you, because of the late round and because most international applications are from India. That being said, I never say never - it is really going to depend on additional factors in your profile (like outside activities/letters of recommendation) and how well you are able to craft a compelling story that will help you to stand out against the many Indian candidates in Finance who are bound to apply. For these reach schools (which are reach schools for anyone, really) you would have better chances waiting until round 1 of the next intake to apply, but if you are sure you want to apply in Round 3 to one of the schools you listed above, I would advise you to go for Kellogg. They invite everyone to an interview, thus giving you an additional opportunity to differentiate yourself from others.
There are other MBA programs in the US where your chances are likely to be better in the third round. Have a look here at some of the schools ranked in the 11th-20th positions: https://www.aringo.com/top-mba-program-rankings/. All of them are stellar programs, truly.
f you'd like to have further consultation on this and learn how ARINGO's MBA Consulting can help you attract the attention of Top MBA programs (even in Round 3!), I'd be happy to have a CEO contact you. Alternatively, you're welcome to leave your contact details here: https://www.aringo.com/mba-process-registration/
Cheers!
Chaya Benyamin
Senior Application Consultant – ARINGO
https://ARINGO.com/ – MBA Admissions Consulting
Specializing in candidates with GMATs under 720 or low GPAs
Try our free Admissions Chances Calculator - https://aringo.com/mba-admission-chances-calculator/
20 Feb 2020, 09:49
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Hi Chaya,
Thank you for the quick, detailed and wonderful response.
I wish to give an honest account of my job profile so that a straight-forward picture of my job profile comes out.
Mine is not a Finance background. I am in the field of regulation of banks and all other financial institutions operating in India. My department directly controls the entire finance sector of the country. I/We frame the policies and regulations that guide the banking industry. I also supervise the institutions encompassing all their operations,capital, assets, systems, controls etc. Part of my job is to Chair regular meetings with CEOs, Board members, and all other CXOs of these companies directly for meetings/discussions and advise them on the changes that they have to make on their business conduct. I take their petitions and consider whether these can be incorporated in regulatory policies under which they are governed in the country.
I am not sure whether this profile is good or unique or meeting the expectations of b-schools. Also my age is 34 now( age scares me the most as I feel this might be a dampener) At the same time, I am sure mine is not an EMBA profile.
Please advise.
Grateful.
