Hi experts,
Please review my profile for ISB PGP intake of 2022, Class of 2023. I'll be applying in Round 2.
Age - 28 years, Male, Indian
Academic details -
GMAT Score - 710 ( Q48 V39) - 1st attempt - Sept 21'
Professional Qualification - Chartered Accountant (1st attempt at all levels) (2015)
Undergrad Degree - B Com Hons (78% - Distinction) from Hansraj College, Delhi University (2013)
Class 12 - 94.4% (CBSE) 2010
Class 10 - 91.8% (CBSE) 2008
Professional Experience -
Post CA qualification - EY India [May 2016 - till date]
1. 5.5 years (65 months) as of September 2021 in Mergers and Acquisitions Tax in EY India - currently a Manager
2. Promoted twice (to Senior Consultant in Oct 2019) and to Manager (in Oct 2020)
3. Assisted in tax structuring and implementation for various transactions in Indian listed companies and MNCs(buybacks, mergers, IPO advisory, secondary share sale transactions for PE funds, India tax advisory, transactions involving Special Purpose Acquisition Companies etc.)
4. Worked directly with a Director and a Partner on key assignments
CA Articleship - Deloitte India [9 months]
Extra-Curricular Activities
1. Awarded scholarship by EY to pursue an International tax diploma
2. Addressed a seminar on M&A tax for a gathering of CA's and Lawyers
3. Acted as a knowledge training facilitator for a week-long session for technical onboarding for new consultants in EY
4. Active member of the National Service Scheme in college - assisted in pest control drives etc.
5. Hobbies include playing squash, table tennis and chess.
Short Term and Long term goals
- Short term - I want to move into strategy/ core consulting.
- Long term - Ascend to a senior level strategy/ M&A role in industry/ core consulting role where I play an enabling role for businesses, with a focus on startups .
Please evaluate my profile and let me know if I need to work on/improve anything (including my GMAT score).
Also, any tips/advice while filling the application/writing essays would be highly appreciated
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