Hi, need help with a profile eval- Target School: ISB (R1 this year)
25 | FAcademics
- 10th: 95%
- 12th: 91%
- BBA, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (2022)
- GPA: 3.77/4.0
GMAT Focus
- Official Score: 615
- Official mock range: 585–655
- Evaluating whether a retake is worthwhile for ISB]
Work Experience (expected ~4 years at matriculation)
Nykaa| Brand Management | Aug 2022 – Aug 2024- Managed business portfolio of approximately ₹300 Cr
- Worked across ~30 beauty brands
- Delivered revenue growth initiatives
- Managed global brand launches and commercial execution across prestige beauty categories
- Exposure to packaging redesign and cross-functional brand projects
Tira Beaty - Reliance Retail | Brand Management | Aug 2024 – Present- Buying and merchandising ownership within beauty/makeup
- Managing business portfolio of approximately ₹100 Cr
- Exposure across ~40 brands
- Worked on launches across international beauty brands and category growth
Extracurriculars / Leadership
- NGO involvement
- Taught underprivileged children
- Organized blood donation drives
- Led Tetra Pak collection / sustainability initiatives
- Represented Maharashtra at national level in throwball
- College Fests + clubs
Questions
- Is 615 GMAT FE sufficient for ISB R1 with this profile?
- Is it worth retaking to target 645–665, or should I focus on essays and recommendations?
- Any obvious weaknesses or gaps in my application positioning?