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Female, 10th(ICSE) 92%, 12th (82%), B. Tech (7.3 CGPA) (tier 1 engineering college)

GMAT FE 655

Work ex: 3.5 years. Currently working as an analyst/consultant at a non big 4 org. I work with clients in the USA and the UK. I deal with financial data and most of my work is migration of legacy codes into newly licensed softwares and eliminating manual inputs by creating fully automated workflows. A large chunk of the outputs of my work deal with the risk appetite and regulatory side of the business.


I’ve received an award and a promotion in my time with my current org and have brought in a client whose engagement resulted in a 150K GBP remuneration (annually). I am also one of the only two people from my org handling the day to day operations with the stakeholders.


I was the head of the creative team of the dramatics club as well as the managing editor for the university’s newspaper and magazine. We won a number of prizes for our annual productions in the dramatics club. For the newspaper, I managed a budget of 3LPA, acted as a liaison on behalf of the dean of students’ welfare, oversaw the editorial team and helped us transition from print media to virtual and even auditory one.

Was also a member of the student council in school.


My biggest concern at the moment is if I would be at a risk if I were to apply in R3 given how competitive it is. I’m planning on taking the gmat again and improving my score to a 685+ hopefully
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umsly,

Some thoughts on your profile evaluation and plans.
  • The academic arc is a bit unclear. Tier 1 is open to interpretation and a specific name helps. The GPA will be sub-par and a retake will certainly help. However, given the spike in application volumes, R3 can indeed be risky. If you can manage the tough juggling act of doing application in parallel to retake prep, do try to catch the R2 deadline.
  • The professional profile seems to have potential. While non-big 4 is not a deal breaker, but has your employer been a feeder to ISB? Also, is one promtion per the usual cycle or faster than the norm at your firm? Those and other considerations will dictate the strength of this element.
  • College level ECs sound good. Anything since you graduated though? This is why ECs matter.

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out on mcb@mbacrystalball.com with a resume for a more detailed discussion.

Cheers,
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You can improve your score; your profile is decent with the details you have given. You stand a good chance with a better score.
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umsly - interesting profile overall.

The GPA seems to be on the lower side: any reasons, and was it low during certain semesters? Also, is the undergrad university a feeder for ISB?

The consulting experience helps, but some more details can help assess better e.g. which company, key achievements, transferable skills (to your post-MBA roles), etc.

Regarding R2 vs R3, it'd be ideal to submit in R2 if you can retake the exam and have the application done by then.

Having said that, submitting a stronger application (e.g. score, essays, etc.) in R3 is better than submitting a weaker or rushed-up application in R2.

Feel free to reach out here for a discussion.

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Female, 10th(ICSE) 92%, 12th (82%), B. Tech (7.3 CGPA) (tier 1 engineering college)

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Work ex: 3.5 years. Currently working as an analyst/consultant at a non big 4 org. I work with clients in the USA and the UK. I deal with financial data and most of my work is migration of legacy codes into newly licensed softwares and eliminating manual inputs by creating fully automated workflows. A large chunk of the outputs of my work deal with the risk appetite and regulatory side of the business.


I’ve received an award and a promotion in my time with my current org and have brought in a client whose engagement resulted in a 150K GBP remuneration (annually). I am also one of the only two people from my org handling the day to day operations with the stakeholders.


I was the head of the creative team of the dramatics club as well as the managing editor for the university’s newspaper and magazine. We won a number of prizes for our annual productions in the dramatics club. For the newspaper, I managed a budget of 3LPA, acted as a liaison on behalf of the dean of students’ welfare, oversaw the editorial team and helped us transition from print media to virtual and even auditory one.

Was also a member of the student council in school.


My biggest concern at the moment is if I would be at a risk if I were to apply in R3 given how competitive it is. I’m planning on taking the gmat again and improving my score to a 685+ hopefully
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Hi umsly,

There is no risk involved in applying in R3. With a 685+ on the GMAT, you will have a strong chance; at this point, focus on your GMAT prep while also deliberating on your career goals.

All the best!

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Female, 10th(ICSE) 92%, 12th (82%), B. Tech (7.3 CGPA) (tier 1 engineering college)

GMAT FE 655

Work ex: 3.5 years. Currently working as an analyst/consultant at a non big 4 org. I work with clients in the USA and the UK. I deal with financial data and most of my work is migration of legacy codes into newly licensed softwares and eliminating manual inputs by creating fully automated workflows. A large chunk of the outputs of my work deal with the risk appetite and regulatory side of the business.


I’ve received an award and a promotion in my time with my current org and have brought in a client whose engagement resulted in a 150K GBP remuneration (annually). I am also one of the only two people from my org handling the day to day operations with the stakeholders.


I was the head of the creative team of the dramatics club as well as the managing editor for the university’s newspaper and magazine. We won a number of prizes for our annual productions in the dramatics club. For the newspaper, I managed a budget of 3LPA, acted as a liaison on behalf of the dean of students’ welfare, oversaw the editorial team and helped us transition from print media to virtual and even auditory one.

Was also a member of the student council in school.


My biggest concern at the moment is if I would be at a risk if I were to apply in R3 given how competitive it is. I’m planning on taking the gmat again and improving my score to a 685+ hopefully
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Female, 10th(ICSE) 92%, 12th (82%), B. Tech (7.3 CGPA) (tier 1 engineering college)

GMAT FE 655

Work ex: 3.5 years. Currently working as an analyst/consultant at a non big 4 org. I work with clients in the USA and the UK. I deal with financial data and most of my work is migration of legacy codes into newly licensed softwares and eliminating manual inputs by creating fully automated workflows. A large chunk of the outputs of my work deal with the risk appetite and regulatory side of the business.


I’ve received an award and a promotion in my time with my current org and have brought in a client whose engagement resulted in a 150K GBP remuneration (annually). I am also one of the only two people from my org handling the day to day operations with the stakeholders.


I was the head of the creative team of the dramatics club as well as the managing editor for the university’s newspaper and magazine. We won a number of prizes for our annual productions in the dramatics club. For the newspaper, I managed a budget of 3LPA, acted as a liaison on behalf of the dean of students’ welfare, oversaw the editorial team and helped us transition from print media to virtual and even auditory one.

Was also a member of the student council in school.


My biggest concern at the moment is if I would be at a risk if I were to apply in R3 given how competitive it is. I’m planning on taking the gmat again and improving my score to a 685+ hopefully
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Hi umsly,

You have a strong, well-balanced profile that combines technical depth, measurable professional impact, and strong leadership experience outside of work. Your achievements, client-facing exposure across the US and UK, leading automation initiatives, driving tangible revenue, and earning both an award and a promotion speak directly to the qualities top MBA programs value. Your extracurricular leadership in dramatics and editorial management further rounds out your profile, showing creativity, collaboration, and initiative.

Round 3 can indeed be more competitive, primarily due to limited seats rather than a dip in applicant quality. However, strong, differentiated candidates, especially women with demonstrated leadership and clear professional results, still receive admits in that round. Your chances would improve considerably if you could raise your GMAT Focus score to 680+, as you plan.

If your application materials (essays, recommendations, and career narrative) are ready and compelling, applying in R3 is worth it, particularly for programs that emphasize diversity and professional achievement. If, however, your GMAT retake or story refinement needs more time, it might be strategic to target Round 1 next cycle with a stronger score and an enhanced leadership narrative.

You’re well-positioned either way, your experience and achievements already demonstrate the capability that top schools seek. Let’s schedule a free appointment to assess your target schools and decide whether R3 or an early R1 next year would best optimize your chances. You can also contact us directly at team.mba@theredpen.com or +91-7780769732.
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Your academics are solid, though the 7.3 GPA is slightly on the lower side; mentioning your college name will help clarify its strength. A GMAT retake aiming for 685+ can boost your profile. Your consulting work demonstrates strong impact and leadership, especially in international client engagements and revenue contribution. A stronger R3 application is still better than a rushed R2 one. Focus on improving your GMAT and refining your post-MBA goals for now.

Feel free to book a 1:1 evaluation call with our ISB alumni today to learn more.