Profile evaluation and which school to target for MIM/M.Fin

Question

GMAT- 690 (Q49 V34)
CGPA- 3.65/4
-I am currently pursuing B.com hons from NMIMS mumbai which is one of the premier institutes in the country. 
-I have a sales and marketing internship experience at a local startup. I also have an accounting and finance internship at a top steel manufacturing company in the country.
- I have also been part of the rotaract club and the college fest

Admissionado · Answer

sanya2711 :

Thank you for reaching out. Can you share a bit more information about where you might want to attend? Do you want to be in the UK/EU or CAN/US? What do you want to do after you graduate? What about your extracurricular activities or community achievements - anything to speak of?

We are happy to help, but definitely need more direction from you so our advice can be as pragmatic as possible.

-Admissionado

sanya2711 · Answer

Definitely.
I am looking to move to UK/EU preferably. 
For extra curricular activities in college, I have been part of the professional development team for rotaract club. 
In the college festival, I worked in the public relations team. 
Other than that, at school level I was part of the quizzing club and took part in quizzes held all over India. I also held a significant leadership position in school.

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Admissionado · Answer

Thanks,  sanya2711 . You should consider some of the usual suspects in the UK/EU such as:

ESSEC
ESADE
Bocconoi
Cambridge (Judge)
Oxford (Said)

My only concern is your GMAT score. It's good but might create some issues for admissions given that you are coming from a competitive demographic. Would you consider retaking it? Another 20-30 points would go a long way in advancing your candidacy.

sanya2711 · Answer

I gave the exam a year back so giving it again will be like starting over I feel. But do you think it is impossible for me to get admits in schools like LSE or LBS considering I don’t have work experience. 
Also do you think a Mfin is a good degree for an Indian fresher?

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Admissionado · Answer

sanya2711 :

No, it won't be impossible to get into LBS or LSE, but it will be difficult based on the information you have provided. That has nothing to do with your lack of full-time work experience. That's not a requirement for MFin programs.

The issue is the strength of your overall profile. While it's good, I don't see the "wow" factor. You are coming from a very competitive demographic and so to get into a top program such as LBS or LSE you need to be hitting on all cylinders.

You should definitely apply to both programs, but hedge accordingly with those that are easier from an admissions perspective.

raju1212 · Answer

My profile
23 Male, Indian
Graduated in 2021 January (I was supposed to graduate in April 2020 but final exams and projects got delayed till December and finally graduated in Jan)
GPA 6.5/10 (University of Mumbai)
GMAT (720) Mock scores, havent taken Official exam yet
College Degree BScIT

Experience
4 Months Research Internship with The Defence Research and Development Organisation, helped in programming drone simulator
6 months Intern as a assistant to GM in Rohit Impex (Logistical company)
6 months of Intern as Data Analyst in Fugro Logistic
4 Months Of intern with Teach for India in Development team

Extra Curricular
-Member of AIESEC during college
-Free Lance photography and graphic designer
-Was in the coordinating committee of my college festival
-Volunteered with a NGO in rural village to build a dam to solve their water issue

My main concern was that i dont have full time job yet, because of covid everything was disrupted and finding full time job was difficult. Currently im working as a Trainee in Fynd technology, its not permanent until i complete my 6 month trainee and internship and depending on performance ill be upgraded to full timer.

I was wondering would multiple internships raise any red flags may be, and any tips on how can put all this in my essays

Also should I submit a LOR from the Project Coordinator from the NGO i volunteer, as its one of the experience where i managed a team, or should i submit only from workplace.

PS. Im targeting, HEC, INSEAD, Bocconi(cems mim), ESSEC, ESADE(cems mim), Emlyon , I want to work in consulting or as a business analyst, in Euro zone or UK

Admissionado · Answer

raju1212 : Respoinding in-line: Q: My main concern was that i dont have full time job yet, because of covid everything was disrupted and finding full time job was difficult. Currently im working as a Trainee in Fynd technology, its not permanent until i complete my 6 month trainee and internship and depending on performance ill be upgraded to full timer. A: No, it's fine. You can't change the past. The fact that you're a trainee shows initiative. If you are concerned about full-time work experience you should wait a year to apply until you can land a job. Q: I was wondering would multiple internships raise any red flags may be, and any tips on how can put all this in my essays A: No, it's fine. Again, it shows you are trying to gain experience. We should chat separately about how you can cover all this material in your essays (note: it'll be in your CV/resume.) Q: Also should I submit a LOR from the Project Coordinator from the NGO i volunteer, as its one of the experience where i managed a team, or should i submit only from workplace. A: It depends if you are allowed to by the program's requirements. If it's allowed, you should consider it. Q: PS. Im targeting, HEC, INSEAD, Bocconi(cems mim), ESSEC, ESADE(cems mim), Emlyon , I want to work in consulting or as a business analyst, in Euro zone or UK A: That's a good list. Make sure you hit that GMAT score. That's a big x factor that isn't official and can make a huge difference (either way.) If we can be of additional help, kindly register for a free consultation using the link below: https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/

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