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23 Apr 2019, 05:43
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26, male, Indian Sikh.
Business economics graduate from Delhi University (first division). I've derived that my GPA is 3.7 (kindly correct if wrong)
GMAT: 740 (Q51, V39, IR8, AWA6)
Work experience:
Full time 2.5 years, freelance 1.5 years.
I freelanced with a production studio as a cinematographer and a video editor for 6 months. They hired me full-time and promoted me to the post of senior producer because I was good at dealing with clients. This lasted for 6 months too.
Then I left for Mumbai to assist in ads and films to learn more. I was freelancing as well. I was the assistant cinematographer in Kapil Sharma's "Firangi". Was part of many short films as well.
Then I joined my family business of medicine exports. It involved handling purchase and negotiating rates and payment terms. Soon I started travelling to Imphal to manage a pharmacy as it's conflict struck area and hiring someone local was tough.
Additionally, I became a mutual fund distributor in Jan last year. I have a sizeable AUM under me. I am also a stock trader. I still freelance as a cinematographer.
In college I used to make short films on social causes. I'd write, shoot, direct and edit myself. The topics ranged from communal differences, eve teasing to organ donation. I screened the organ donation movie in my college and about 50 viewers pledged their organs after the screening.
I also won numerous awards in -
Street theatre
Best photographer
Best cinematography
Best short film (director)
I wish to get into financial consulting post MBA.
What is the deal breaker here? I've been told that my work ex won't count since I've mostly worked for myself or my family (albeit full time).
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Business economics graduate from Delhi University (first division). I've derived that my GPA is 3.7 (kindly correct if wrong)
GMAT: 740 (Q51, V39, IR8, AWA6)
Work experience:
Full time 2.5 years, freelance 1.5 years.
I freelanced with a production studio as a cinematographer and a video editor for 6 months. They hired me full-time and promoted me to the post of senior producer because I was good at dealing with clients. This lasted for 6 months too.
Then I left for Mumbai to assist in ads and films to learn more. I was freelancing as well. I was the assistant cinematographer in Kapil Sharma's "Firangi". Was part of many short films as well.
Then I joined my family business of medicine exports. It involved handling purchase and negotiating rates and payment terms. Soon I started travelling to Imphal to manage a pharmacy as it's conflict struck area and hiring someone local was tough.
Additionally, I became a mutual fund distributor in Jan last year. I have a sizeable AUM under me. I am also a stock trader. I still freelance as a cinematographer.
In college I used to make short films on social causes. I'd write, shoot, direct and edit myself. The topics ranged from communal differences, eve teasing to organ donation. I screened the organ donation movie in my college and about 50 viewers pledged their organs after the screening.
I also won numerous awards in -
Street theatre
Best photographer
Best cinematography
Best short film (director)
I wish to get into financial consulting post MBA.
What is the deal breaker here? I've been told that my work ex won't count since I've mostly worked for myself or my family (albeit full time).
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23 Apr 2019, 10:53
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Hi there - you have an interesting background, and good GMAT. I actually don't view your experience in family business as a bad thing at all; many students come to business school with family or self-employment backgrounds (most top schools have "family business" clubs in fact).
Reading your profile, I would say that you may want to think about applying in another year, when you have closer to 4 years of experience under your belt walking in to an MBA. The reason I say that is you have a diverse background and if I were a business school adcom, I'd want to see some focused or concerted work for a few years; I think it brings more to the classroom. Waiting a year or two will also help you answer the "Why MIT Sloan?" question; MIT cares deeply about cultural fit, and so you'll really want to understand the program before you apply. Attend online info sessions, talk to local alumni, etc. over the next year and really hone in on what you're currently doing, what you want to do, and why Sloan. Good luck! FWIW, I think you'll be an intriguing applicant.
Reading your profile, I would say that you may want to think about applying in another year, when you have closer to 4 years of experience under your belt walking in to an MBA. The reason I say that is you have a diverse background and if I were a business school adcom, I'd want to see some focused or concerted work for a few years; I think it brings more to the classroom. Waiting a year or two will also help you answer the "Why MIT Sloan?" question; MIT cares deeply about cultural fit, and so you'll really want to understand the program before you apply. Attend online info sessions, talk to local alumni, etc. over the next year and really hone in on what you're currently doing, what you want to do, and why Sloan. Good luck! FWIW, I think you'll be an intriguing applicant.
Taranveersingh93
24 Apr 2019, 22:18
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30, male, Indian.
Graduation: Mechanical Engineering graduate. GPA - 6.5
School: X - 82, XII - 84
GMAT: 680 (will be re-attempting in Nov)
Work experience: Full time - 9.5 years
Began my first startup(media production & artist management) right out of college (during final year, 2010). Incorporated from a proprietorship to a Pvt Ltd firm in 2015, and acquired a enterprise ISP provider in 2015. Positive exit from the ISP firm in sale to telecom arm of ADAG (Anil Dirubhai Ambani Group) in 2016. The parent media firm is currently a vendor to firms such as Allianz and a partner to a state govt. tourism ministry.
I started a NGO in 2016, focussed on child education and women welfare. Have conducted multiple medical camps, sponsored a dozen students in partnership with corporate CSR tie-ups, and conduct quarterly camps to collect study materials for children at orphanages.
Since Nov 2016, I have also been consulting with a niche/boutique management consulting firm, working on fundraising (investments, working capital) and sales strategy for startups and organisations.
I wish to get into media/finance post my MBA.
I wish to know how my profile stands and what need to be improved w.r.t improving my chances.
Graduation: Mechanical Engineering graduate. GPA - 6.5
School: X - 82, XII - 84
GMAT: 680 (will be re-attempting in Nov)
Work experience: Full time - 9.5 years
Began my first startup(media production & artist management) right out of college (during final year, 2010). Incorporated from a proprietorship to a Pvt Ltd firm in 2015, and acquired a enterprise ISP provider in 2015. Positive exit from the ISP firm in sale to telecom arm of ADAG (Anil Dirubhai Ambani Group) in 2016. The parent media firm is currently a vendor to firms such as Allianz and a partner to a state govt. tourism ministry.
I started a NGO in 2016, focussed on child education and women welfare. Have conducted multiple medical camps, sponsored a dozen students in partnership with corporate CSR tie-ups, and conduct quarterly camps to collect study materials for children at orphanages.
Since Nov 2016, I have also been consulting with a niche/boutique management consulting firm, working on fundraising (investments, working capital) and sales strategy for startups and organisations.
I wish to get into media/finance post my MBA.
I wish to know how my profile stands and what need to be improved w.r.t improving my chances.
