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Hello All,
Can you please review my profile?

10th - 90%
12th - 85%
B.S Mechanical Engineering - NIT Hamirpur, HP, 2005 - 2009 - 7.7/10
MS Automotive Engineering - Clemson University USA, 2011 - 13 - 3.7/4

Work Experience - total 8 years in Automotive R&D (6 years experience in USA working for Big 3s!)

HeroMotoCorp (India) - Field Service Engineer; 2009 to 2011
Cummins Inc (USA) - Sr. Performance Development Engineer; 2013 to 2016
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (USA) - Engine Controls Engineer; 2016 to June 2017
General Motors (USA) - Sr. Controls Engineer; July 2017 to current

I am still planning to take my GMAT and looking forward to get admission in IIMA - PGPX course.

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GMAT 1: 690 Q50 V33 Verified score

GMAT 2: 750 Q50 V40 Verified score

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Hey there,

I am also a guy who got admit at PGPX with 8+ automotive R&D exp. Take your GMAT. Be clear on your goals. Prepare well.

All the best.

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GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V39 Verified score

WE:Engineering (Manufacturing)

Schools: IIMA PGPX"20 (A) IIMC PGPEX"20 (A) IIMB EPGP"20 (WD) ISB '20 (WD)

GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V39 Verified score

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Hi
You have a really good profile and most of your experience and academic credentials are similar to what current and previous pgpx admits from automotive background had. You international experience will also be valued at PGPX as there is separate weightage for it.

There are few things you have not mentioned but which IIMA pgpx specifically asks in its application are: awards/recognition at work, extra-curricular activities and self development certifications or courses(if any). It asks you to list down 1-5 such activities for each section. I would advise you to seriously prepare for GMAT (targeting 700+) keeping all these aspects in mind. If you are weak in any of these areas you can try to work and get exposure in the next one year and build a stronger profile.

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Hey there,

I am also a guy who got admit at PGPX with 8+ automotive R&D exp. Take your GMAT. Be clear on your goals. Prepare well.

All the best.

I guess you will able to help with this question -- how good is the placement of 1 year IIM A program?

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Schools: IIMC PGPEX"20 (A) IIMA PGPX"20 (A) ISB '20 (A)

GMAT 1: 710 Q51 V34 Verified score

GPA: 4

WE:Asset Management (Computer Software)

Schools: IIMC PGPEX"20 (A) IIMA PGPX"20 (A) ISB '20 (A)

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Hello All,
Can you please review my profile?

10th - 90%
12th - 85$
B.Tech - NIT Hamirpur, HP, 2005 - 2009 - 7.7/10
MS Automotive Engineering - Clemson University USA, 2011 - 13 - 3.7/4

Work Experience - total 8 years in Automotive R&D (6 years experience in USA working for biggies!)

HeroMotoCorp( India) - Field Service Engineer; 2009 to 2011
Cummins Inc (USA) - Sr. Performance Development Engineer; 2013 to 2016
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (USA) - Engine Controls Engineer; 2016 to june 2017
General Motors - Sr. Controls Engineer; July 2017 to current

I am still planning to take my GMAT and looking forward to get admission in IIMA - PGPX course.

you have a great chance. Try to get 700+ score in GMAT. Good luck!!!

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GMAT 1: 710 Q51 V34 Verified score

GPA: 4

WE:Asset Management (Computer Software)

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Hey there,

I am also a guy who got admit at PGPX with 8+ automotive R&D exp. Take your GMAT. Be clear on your goals. Prepare well.

All the best.

I guess you will able to help with this question -- how good is the placement of 1 year IIM A program?

Placements are getting better every year. You can get the detailed placement report from the college's website. None of the Indian colleges, give such a detailed level of placement report. More about the packages, it's the leadership role that people are getting. Most of the alumnis have accelerated growth after 2 year's of PGPX. None of the progile got Management trainee sort of role, even with McKinsey. Please make sure you check about the roles rather than packages as packages are tends to mislead people.

Undoubtedly, it is one of the best One year MBA in India if you have experience more than 7-8 year.

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Hi,

Below is my Profile. Kindly help me with an evaluation.

10th & 12th ~ 88%

Engineering: ~ 68%

Have an MBA degree in Marketing from Mumbai University ~ 70%

3 Years of Consumer Research Studies across APAC in FMCG, but based in India.

8 Years of Niche Expertise in Media Research in India, working on Product promotion and Multi-media strategies.
Worked on heavy databases and industry data sets with various models and analytic tools.

No Extra Curriculars. Infrequent global exposures.

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Profile evaluation please:

10th - 91%
12th - 80%

Btech industrial biotech 7 GPA (SASTRA university, Tanjore)

Masters in chemical engineering (Institute of chemical technology, Mumbai) 8.8 GPA

Current work ex 5 years as a process design engineer with oil and gas EPC major L&T hydrocarbon engineering

International work ex 6 months as a process design engineer for ENGEN refinery South Africa

Additional 8 months in TCS before mtech

GMAT current score 690 (plan to take again)

Extra curricular- author of a research article published in a reputable international journal

Presented conference papers in India

Other activities (I don't know it it is even relevant)- part time musician playing in a band (have done shows in and around NCR)

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kvishwa1987

you have a great chance. Try to get 700+ score in GMAT. Good luck!!!

I scored 660 in GMAT. do I still have the chance?

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Hi kvishwa1987,
That's a nice profile overall. The IIMA PGPX course is for middle-level managers, so naturally, the adcoms would look for leadership skills among applicants. From this perspective, i'd ask you to focus on your leadership skills even if you worked in an R&D role. A lot of applicants we talk to coming from similar roles such as yours often feel they lack leadership skills because they are not leading teams. Don't be restrained by that thought (if you feel so). You could demonstrate how you took ownership, initiated, changed and improved processes.
We could talk further about this if you'd like.

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kvishwa1987

Thanks for the comment! I just took my GMAT and got a mediocre
Score of 660. I am still planning to apply to both A and B PGPX in R1.

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Schools: ISB '21 IIMB IIMC S.P.Jain Institute (A) NUS '22 IIMA PGPX "21 (A)

GMAT 1: 680 Q49 V34 Verified score

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Hi guys,

It will be great if someone can evaluate my profile and let me know what GMAT score should I target to bag a call from IIMA and B.Probably a score somewhere around 690.

Age 31/Female

10th(CBSE)- 83%
12th(CBSE)- 78%
Computer Science Engineering(Calicut University Kerala)- 69%
Completed Business Leadership Programme with ICICI(MBA banking and finance)- CGPA of 7.0 (an elite programme with ICICI bankLtd)

Work Experience Total - 6.5 years+ (I am aiming for IIM round 1)
1. Infosys,Mangalore- Systems Engineer- 3 years

Here I worked in Core JAVA projects.

2. ICICI Bank Ltd, Mumbai-
a. 2016-2018(Commercial Banking): Worked as Account Manager for Big corporates like Marico, many gems and jewellery units. My client base included many SME clients. Also I led many New Client Acquisitions for my unit.
b. 2018-present:I am working in Operational risk profile as a Risk analyst with various groups mapped under me for Risk evaluation. Also I played a Key role in driving a software induction for my group within ICICI.

Achievements:Acknowleded for Highest Advance Tax collection across Mumbai.
Co-curricular- Plenty and plenty of award for various events,Debates,dramatics,including University level award and State level beauty pageant(won subtitle

),
Volunteering: Worked as Placements officer with Make a Difference,Mangalore

- Just to add, I am a proud mom of 19 month old baby.

PostMBA goals: While I did work in business development with my current organisation, it became imperative that I switch to the present role postpartum. Now with this MBA I aim to switch industry and zing back to my earlier profile, even marketing profiles if possible as that is where my heart lies!

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Hello all,
Mentioned below are the details of my profile.

GMAT score - 700 (Q50, V35, IR7)
10th - 91% (State Board Andhra Pradesh)
12th - 96% (State Board Andhra Pradesh)
B.Tech & M.Tech - IIT Madras, CGPA - 7.0/10
(Dual Degree, Specialization in Automotive Design)

Work Experience - total of 8 yrs in Automotive R&D and for a brief period in AC & Refrigeration.

Significant achievements - 2 Patents & 10 invention disclosures in the field of advanced IC engine technologies
Successfully launched engines of leading Indian auto manufacturers into the market.
Six-sigma GB certified at current organization.
Co-authored 1 paper that was published in international journal
Awarded MCM & TA scholarships during engineering at IITM

Co-curricular activities - Member of institute & school hockey teams and participated in various sports events.
Member of music clubs at current and previous organizations and plays violin, drums.

Concerns - Switched 3 companies during initial years of my career. I first worked in Cummins for 1.5 yrs, Hero MotoCorp Ltd for 1.5 yrs, a start up for 1 yr and working with current organization for past 3.5 yrs now.
- Not a great GMAT score.
- No international experience.

I'm planning to apply for R1. Can you guys please evaluate my profile?
Also please let me know if the concerns I mentioned above are something that I should worry about?

Thanks in advance!

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Hello all,
Mentioned below are the details of my profile.

GMAT score - 700 (Q50, V35, IR7)
10th - 91% (State Board Andhra Pradesh)
12th - 96% (State Board Andhra Pradesh)
B.Tech & M.Tech - IIT Madras, CGPA - 7.0/10
(Dual Degree, Specialization in Automotive Design)

Work Experience - total of 8 yrs in Automotive R&D and for a brief period in AC & Refrigeration.

Significant achievements - 2 Patents & 10 invention disclosures in the field of advanced IC engine technologies
Successfully launched engines of leading Indian auto manufacturers into the market.
Six-sigma GB certified at current organization.
Co-authored 1 paper that was published in international journal
Awarded MCM & TA scholarships during engineering at IITM

Co-curricular activities - Member of institute & school hockey teams and participated in various sports events.
Member of music clubs at current and previous organizations and plays violin, drums.

Concerns - Switched 3 companies during initial years of my career. I first worked in Cummins for 1.5 yrs, Hero MotoCorp Ltd for 1.5 yrs, a start up for 1 yr and working with current organization for past 3.5 yrs now.
- Not a great GMAT score.

I'm planning to apply for R1. Can you guys please evaluate my profile?
Also please let me know if the concerns I mentioned above are something that I should worry about?

Thanks in advance!

I have identical profile like you. You will get the admission if you back your application with decent essays. I am also planning for 2020 pgpx

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Hello,

Please evaluate my profile

Graduate Engineer Male with IT experience :

Xth : 94%
XII : 97%
B.Tech :85% (University Rank)

Experience : 7 years IT consulting across TCS and Cognizant

Aspired Role post MBA: Business Consultant in Technology companies.

Extra Curricular Activities :
Organised many events of which two were of National importance
Many CSR activities(I don't have a proof though

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Member of an NGO (May be I can get a letter of membership)

Traget Schools :
IIMA, IIMB, IIMC, ISB

Latest Score : 680 (pretty weak in Verbal)

1.Given my profile, how much should I target for shortlist by the above mentioned schools?
2.I have an offer from SPJIMR PGPM, are there any other programs other than the above ones better than SPJIMR PGPM?

Thanks in advance

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Hi

Need your urgent assistance as i am planning to aplly for R1.
Please evaluate my profile for IIMA/B/C PGPX,
Age 33/Female
Scores - GMAT 690 (Q48,V36,IR6)
Work exp - 9+ years in IT. Currently working for Mckinsey & Company as Product Manger on behalf of Igi. Worked as PO for a UK startup. Prior to that worked as Lead Business Analyst with HCL & as Product Specialist in Cognizant.
West Bengal Board:
10th - 84.%
12th - 70.2% (100/100 in Maths)
Graduation - 85% in B.Tech(EE)

Extra Curricular Activities - Passionate about painting & dancing, won several accolades for same on national level.
Volunteering - Was associated with a NGO few years back.

PostMBA goals - I am aiming to learn for market & financial strategies & move onto Product Head /Strategy roles in a product based company

Question - Should I re-appear for GMAT/apply in R2? or Should I apply with my GMAT score in R1? Any other suggestions please? Thanks in advance.

Please help!!

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Hi All,

I have scored a 610 in GMAT (Q 40 V 34). I plan to finalize this score because I do not have an option of giving it again. I have over 5 years of IT experience with 2 companies. I have been into software development and consultancy both throughout my career. My 10th, 12th and B.Tech is 84%, 74% and 7.7 CGPA respectively.

What are my chances of admission in any of the IIMs for the 2020 batch? Any help would be appreciated.

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Hello everyone

I'm Avnish Thakkar.

I had scored 77% in 10th, 72% in 12th.

I was able to score 6.75 CPI in my Bachelor's of Mechatronics engineering from Sardar Patel University, Gujarat.

I was placed with Aerospace and defence business of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. For 4.5 yrs I have worked as Project Management and on-site commissioning professional on ISRO's projects. Since last 3.75 yrs I have been working as Manufacturing professional for BrahMos missiles systems. In sum I have experience of 8 yrs and 2 months in Aerospace and defence industry. My present designation is Manager, Advanced Composite Production.

I have done diploma in performing arts, Drama from Maharaj Sayaji Rao University, Gujarat.

I have recently scored 317 in GRE. 320 was last year average.

I'm interested in fine tuning my business acumen, with this course. Want to use those skills to make India's Aerospace and Defence sector self reliant.

Can you please help me to assess the profile?

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Hi,

Please evaluate my profile. I am looking for 2021 admissions and my target schools are IIMB EPGP, IIMC PGPEX, IIMA PGPX, IIML IPMX. My specialization would be Strategic management/Corporate Strategy and Policy.

My GMAT score:Yet to give

Academics:
Studied in Techno India. CGPA 9.04
10th : 89.8 %
12th: 92.5%

I am a 27 year old female working as a Project Lead in an IT firm, previously employed with a BIG 4 (PwC) for 4 years and 8 months
Will have 6 years 7 months of work experience by March, 2021 with 14 months of international onsite experience (Middle East).

Received PwC award in 2017.
Certified Microsoft Professional with a certification in Microsoft D365 Operations.

Highlights of my professional career:-

➢ Engaged in End - to -End implementations of ERP - Analysis and Requirement Gathering, GAP fitment, Functional Design and testing, Configuration.
➢ Client Environment spanning a diverse range of industries – Oil and Gas, Retail, Publishing, Tea packaging.
➢ Broad geographic exposure under Offshore- Onshore execution model spanning UK, Canada, Oman, South Africa and India.
➢ Responsible for stakeholder management and change user management for most of the clients.
➢ Independently handled third party IT vendors of the client.
➢ Promoted thrice in the last 5 years. (Trainee --> Analyst --> Consultant --> Project Lead).
➢ Currently working as a project lead - project tracking, team management, responsible for end deliveries to the client.
➢ Involved in recruiting fresh talent in the organization.
➢ Involved in business development activities.

Extracurricular activities:-

Completed my 5th year in classical dancing (Kathak) from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad.
Organizer of my college tech fest.
Voluntary work at Mozilla foundation.

Please advise on what should be my GMAT score to get into the above mentioned schools for strategic management/corporate strategy and policy.

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Hi every one...

Please help in detailed profile assessment, it will be a great help.

Entrepreneurship ( 2014 - Till Date): Business Development- Sales and Marketing with over 4 years experience (Consumer Electronics, FMCG), Channel Sales, Strategy, Annual Operating plan, Financial projections. Heading a team of 20 people spread over 5 states.

Overall Experience: Over 10 years as 1.6 Years as Civil Engineer, Vedanta Aluminium Limited and 3.5 years, Business Development (Power Sales, Regulatory, Transmission). Technical Assistant to MD, Whole Time Director( GMR Group).
Entrepreneurship, 2014 to till Date- Business Development (Consumer Electronics, FMCG).

UG degree: B Tech (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, KIIT University)
UG (%): 74%
Passed- 2009

GMAT: 510 (8/31/2017)

Looking to get into ISB, IIMs (A,B, C, L, I) in 2020.

Thanks and Regards,
Avijit