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Hi umsly
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, I see a strong and well-rounded profile. You have got a great mix of technical, analytical, and leadership experience, which top MBA programs really value. Your work as an analyst/consultant handling financial data, risk, and regulatory processes shows solid quantitative strength and business relevance, and bringing in a £150K client plus managing day-to-day stakeholder operations adds real commercial impact. The promotion and award show recognition of your performance, which is great for your story.

Outside of work, your leadership in the dramatics club and university newspaper adds serious depth, managing budgets, leading teams, and driving transitions all show initiative and strong communication skills. That blend of creativity and analytics is something that stands out, especially for consulting or strategy-oriented MBA paths.

Your GMAT score is also strong. Focus hard on essays, make them impact-driven, and personal. Highlight how you’ve combined technical expertise with leadership, creativity, and business understanding. Overall, a strong and well-balanced profile, just time your application strategically and get that GMAT bump to make yourself stand out even more.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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Hello!

Here is our review for your profile:

GMAT:
A 655 on GMAT Focus is solid and already within range for many top schools, though for R3 applications, a bump to 685+ would definitely improve your chances. That said, even with 655, your profile strengths are strong enough to make a compelling case — your application narrative, leadership, and measurable impact can compensate for a slightly lower score.

Academics:
Tier-1 engineering degree with 7.3 CGPA, plus strong ICSE/XII scores, shows a consistent academic foundation. While not perfect, it is well-supported by your professional achievements and leadership exposure.

Work Experience:
~3.5 years as an analyst/consultant handling cross-border financial and risk-related projects is highly relevant and impactful.
Make sure your essays clearly translate your technical/analytical work into business and leadership outcomes, not just technical accomplishments.

Leadership & Extracurriculars:
Very strong. Roles like Head of Creative Team, Managing Editor, and Student Council member showcase leadership, project management, team-building, and innovation.

Overall Assessment:
You are a very strong candidate, with a balanced mix of professional impact, leadership, and extracurricular achievements. GMAT should not be a deal-breaker, but ofcourse the higher the better.

Our Recommendation:
R3 is more competitive, but your profile is compelling. If you apply now with 655, focus on crafting essays that strongly highlight impact, leadership, and career progression.
Retaking the GMAT to achieve 685+ would further reduce risk and make you more competitive for the very top programs.
Either approach is valid — the key is executing a cohesive application narrative that clearly connects your analytical, leadership, and cross-cultural experiences.

Feel free to reach out to us, for further help, we offer no-cost guidance to all aspirants :)