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HaleEndMBA
Joined: 24 Apr 2023
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Location: India
Schools: Judge '24 (M$) Bocconi ISB '27 (WD)
GMAT 1: 600 Q49 V23
GMAT 2: 710 Q50 V35
GPA: 4
24 Apr 2023, 13:17
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Hi all,
Looking for any help i can find to analyse my straight up rejection by IMD within few days of my mba application.
My profile:
Indian, 33Male
Work ex: 8years with 3 promotions, currently working as a senior manager leading a team of 12 consultants (customer: Big pharma giant based in switzerland)
ACADEMICS: Masters and bachelors from IIT (top3 in india). Masters GPA=4/4, bachelors gpa: 2.9/4, academic distinction and institute excellence award for masters
GMAT: 700
Extracurriculars: decent but mostly from 7-8yrs ago
LORs: good recommendation from client
Used the additional info section to highlight how i got into consulting after studying engineering
Career Goals:
1. Looking to switch geography to switzerland post IMD
2. Expecting a vertical jump in current role within the same industry
3. I already have a Network of colleagues and customers in switzerland
What could have worked against my application:
1. No presence on linkedin (i find the platform toxic and unbearable)
2. In finance section of the imd application, i explicitly mentioned that i would be looking to fund 40% of the total mba cost through loans and 40% through IMD scholarships.
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Looking for any feedback on my profile and rejection or any inputs on which schools should i target next? I am looking for a 1 year MBA program with an average age of 30+ years.
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Looking for any help i can find to analyse my straight up rejection by IMD within few days of my mba application.
My profile:
Indian, 33Male
Work ex: 8years with 3 promotions, currently working as a senior manager leading a team of 12 consultants (customer: Big pharma giant based in switzerland)
ACADEMICS: Masters and bachelors from IIT (top3 in india). Masters GPA=4/4, bachelors gpa: 2.9/4, academic distinction and institute excellence award for masters
GMAT: 700
Extracurriculars: decent but mostly from 7-8yrs ago
LORs: good recommendation from client
Used the additional info section to highlight how i got into consulting after studying engineering
Career Goals:
1. Looking to switch geography to switzerland post IMD
2. Expecting a vertical jump in current role within the same industry
3. I already have a Network of colleagues and customers in switzerland
What could have worked against my application:
1. No presence on linkedin (i find the platform toxic and unbearable)
2. In finance section of the imd application, i explicitly mentioned that i would be looking to fund 40% of the total mba cost through loans and 40% through IMD scholarships.
__________________________________________
Looking for any feedback on my profile and rejection or any inputs on which schools should i target next? I am looking for a 1 year MBA program with an average age of 30+ years.
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25 Apr 2023, 03:03
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What do you think the landscape is like on finding a Swiss employer who will apply you for a work permit?
I’m not entirely clear about why mba, I’m not entirely clear about why you needed an mba, industry standard?
Is there a clear ROI or just crossing fingers on Switzerland job?
It’s ideal to have a supervisor do the recommendation because with a client sometimes it’s perceived as a potential quid pro quo situation.
Probably not the only reason I definitely think you need to get on LinkedIn and just like put aside your sentiments about it because it’s frankly important currency when it comes to networking. This is how you keep in touch with people I mean as soon as you enter the class everyone is going to add everybody to LinkedIn. That is how the game is played. And for the purpose of your application, they are always looking at this profile even if they don’t tell you. Because they want to look at your photo and they want to make sure that what you’re saying privately matches what it is that you are saying publicly.
However, probably the financing situation is likely a strong reason that they denied you because EU schools are just not as generous as US in terms of scholarship, and even in the US that would be a pretty large scholarship for a Candidate who is probably over represented - they offer scholarships as bribes - to increase the class profile stats or the diversity of the class. So if you’re saying that you are unable to attend unless they give you nearly half the tuition I definitely think that’s a red flag that you won’t be accepting their offer in the end.
I have mentioned all of this, but I haven’t seen any of your application materials or really how you’ve executed so it’s a bit of a black box until all of that is known and seen by objective third-party. Like your résumé plays a big role.
If you’re really interested in EU, I like IESE, good bargain and Germany/Netherlands employment outcomes, maybe HEC but best suited to francophones. If you’re interested in the US, my best recommendation would probably be the Ross Global Program for mid career ppl. CBS Jan intake (apply in July, early basically), if that doesn’t work then Kellogg 1-yr. Might consider Sloan Fellows options in the US.
I’m not entirely clear about why mba, I’m not entirely clear about why you needed an mba, industry standard?
Is there a clear ROI or just crossing fingers on Switzerland job?
It’s ideal to have a supervisor do the recommendation because with a client sometimes it’s perceived as a potential quid pro quo situation.
Probably not the only reason I definitely think you need to get on LinkedIn and just like put aside your sentiments about it because it’s frankly important currency when it comes to networking. This is how you keep in touch with people I mean as soon as you enter the class everyone is going to add everybody to LinkedIn. That is how the game is played. And for the purpose of your application, they are always looking at this profile even if they don’t tell you. Because they want to look at your photo and they want to make sure that what you’re saying privately matches what it is that you are saying publicly.
However, probably the financing situation is likely a strong reason that they denied you because EU schools are just not as generous as US in terms of scholarship, and even in the US that would be a pretty large scholarship for a Candidate who is probably over represented - they offer scholarships as bribes - to increase the class profile stats or the diversity of the class. So if you’re saying that you are unable to attend unless they give you nearly half the tuition I definitely think that’s a red flag that you won’t be accepting their offer in the end.
I have mentioned all of this, but I haven’t seen any of your application materials or really how you’ve executed so it’s a bit of a black box until all of that is known and seen by objective third-party. Like your résumé plays a big role.
If you’re really interested in EU, I like IESE, good bargain and Germany/Netherlands employment outcomes, maybe HEC but best suited to francophones. If you’re interested in the US, my best recommendation would probably be the Ross Global Program for mid career ppl. CBS Jan intake (apply in July, early basically), if that doesn’t work then Kellogg 1-yr. Might consider Sloan Fellows options in the US.
HaleEndMBA
27 Apr 2023, 00:34
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HaleEndMBA
Bummer about your IMD rejection, but don't worry, we can try to figure out what might have played a role in their decision. Keep in mind, though, that we can't be sure about the exact reasons without more info. Here are some thoughts:
Age and Experience: You're 33 with 8 years of experience, which is a bit more than the typical applicant. It might have been tough for the admissions folks to see how an MBA would really boost your career since you're already doing pretty well as a senior manager. Still, you're close to the IMD class average. This may not really have been a major factor in the ding.
GMAT Score: A 700 GMAT score is good, but as an Indian applicant, it might be just average among the super competitive pool. Still, IMD is not a school known to demand astronomical GMAT scores. Your GMAT score was ok for IMD and not the factor for your rejection.
Extracurriculars: Your extracurriculars being mostly from 7-8 years ago could have made it hard to show that you're still involved and engaged outside of work. B-schools like applicants with diverse interests and community involvement. This may have been a minor factor.
Financial Aid: Mentioning that you expected 40% of the MBA cost to come from IMD scholarships might've come off on the wrong side, showing underpreparation on the financial side. This could have mattered.
No LinkedIn: Not having a LinkedIn profile might not be a deal-breaker, but it could've made it harder for the admissions folks to check out your work history, accomplishments, and connections. A well-kept LinkedIn profile can really help you show off your professional achievements and personal brand.
Application Quality: Maybe your application (essays, resume, and LORs) didn't fully capture your story and goals. It's super important to have a solid narrative that explains why an MBA is the right choice for you at this point in your career. It's not clear from your profile if you have (on the ground, not remote) international experience, and if you don't, then that can be a significant negative for IMD.
Beyond that, feel free to get in touch directly with your app materials and we can provide a ding analysis.
