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Profile Evaluation: Indian Male | 4 Years Exp | Multinational Ops to Finance Switch
Hi everyone, I’m looking for an honest assessment of my profile for the 2026-27 intake.

Background & Academics:

Demographics: Indian Male, Engineer (B.Tech from a Tier-2 institution).

Academics:

10th Grade: 89.6%

12th Grade: 90.8%

Undergrad (B.Tech): 7.73 CGPA

GMAT Focus: Targeting 715 (currently in prep).

Aptitude: Previously scored 99th percentile in CAT.

Work Experience (~4 Years at a Multinational Organization):

Career Trajectory: Cross-functional and growth-oriented. Transitioned from execution-heavy roles (Supply Chain/Invoicing/Oracle data entry) to a more strategic Finance Support/Transfer Pricing role 1.5 years ago to gain broader business exposure.

Key Achievement: Stepped into a high-stakes Transfer Pricing project where the previous resource had failed. Successfully managed a disappointed client, delivered above expectations, and directly contributed to the company renewing the contract.

Recognition: Received the "Rising Star" Award from the VP and a "Top Tier" performance rating from my manager.

Technical/Global Exposure: Build Excel dashboards for complex billings and audit reports. Collaborate daily with Treasury, FP&A, and Tax teams across APAC (Singapore, Korea, China) and EMEA (20+ countries), managing data for 20-25 countries.

Extra-Curriculars / Leadership:

Represented school in Basketball at a competitive level.

Student Council member (12th Grade).

Part of the Sales & Marketing team for the college cultural fest.

Post-MBA Goals:

Short-term: Pivot into Technology Consulting or Product Management within a global environment.

Target Schools: ISB, IIM Ahmedabad (PGPx), and leading European programs (INSEAD / HEC Paris / LBS).
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Honest assessment 😄

Profile is good but the nature of work needs more investigation

You didn’t mention about any extra curricular or leadership experience so it will require some discussion to reflect your work and skills in application

Get a GMAT score 675+ and then apply confidently

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Hello Everyone,
I am planning to apply for the upcoming ISB Round 1 and would appreciate a profile evaluation. Here are my details:
Profile Overview:
• Demographic: GEM (General Engineer Male)
Education:
M.Tech : Chemical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad (9.2 GPA, 2022-24)
• B.Tech: Chemical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad (8.21 CGPA, Class of 2019)
• 12th Standard: 88.2%
• 10th Standard: 10 CGPA
Work Experience & Business Impact (5Y9M as on cut off 31 March 2027):
• Industry: Chemicals, EPC, Offshore Oil and Gas (Archean Chemicals, L&T )
• Core Expertise: Process Engineering and Project Management
Key Projects & Achievements:
• Current Role (2024-Present):

Working as Project Management Engineer at L&T for $1B+ Aramco Offshore EPC project
Managing technical workflows, preperation and review of process deliverables and procedures.
Cross functional and client coordination for various stages of projects such as design, fabrication, hookup and final handover
Resolution of technical queries, installation and schedule bottlenecks at site.
Worked in a client facing role ~8-12months at KSA and being at offshore platform for about 6 months handling multiple stakeholder such as sub contractors, vendors, client reps and own team.

Previous role(2019-2022): [prior to Mtech, pursued mtech for learning research perspective)

Managed and carried out shift operations for India’s largest liquid bromine manufacturing plant as process engineer.
Part of project team for fast-track expansion project, undertaking erection and commissioning activities during Covid and successful startup of additional capacity.
Led shift operations during Covid lockdown, as essential product manufacturer, achieving max efficiency and prod till date with 1/3rd human resources.


• Awards & Recognition:

• Client Recognition for outstanding performance as process engineer under Aramco Offshore project
• Published 2 research papers as part of Mtech thesis in high impact factor journals on sustainable battery materials and technology
• Also part of NGO since past 8 months where we help students from under privileged background to provide them with career counseling/technical skills and competitive exam prep for better career prospects

Target:
• Exam: GMAT Focus Edition (not attempted yet)
• Goal: ISB Round 1 this year with a post MBA goal of pivoting into energy/oil and gas /strategy consulting from core operations and project management

Would appreciate any insights on how this profile stacks up for ISB and any specific areas I should focus on highlighting further
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Interesting profile 👍🏼
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Hello Everyone,
I am planning to apply for the upcoming ISB Round 1 and would appreciate a profile evaluation. Here are my details:
Profile Overview:
• Demographic: GEM (General Engineer Male)
Education:
M.Tech : Chemical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad (9.2 GPA, 2022-24)
• B.Tech: Chemical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad (8.21 CGPA, Class of 2019)
• 12th Standard: 88.2%
• 10th Standard: 10 CGPA
Work Experience & Business Impact (5Y9M as on cut off 31 March 2027):
• Industry: Chemicals, EPC, Offshore Oil and Gas (Archean Chemicals, L&T )
• Core Expertise: Process Engineering and Project Management
Key Projects & Achievements:
• Current Role (2024-Present):

Working as Project Management Engineer at L&T for $1B+ Aramco Offshore EPC project
Managing technical workflows, preperation and review of process deliverables and procedures.
Cross functional and client coordination for various stages of projects such as design, fabrication, hookup and final handover
Resolution of technical queries, installation and schedule bottlenecks at site.
Worked in a client facing role ~8-12months at KSA and being at offshore platform for about 6 months handling multiple stakeholder such as sub contractors, vendors, client reps and own team.

Previous role(2019-2022): [prior to Mtech, pursued mtech for learning research perspective)

Managed and carried out shift operations for India’s largest liquid bromine manufacturing plant as process engineer.
Part of project team for fast-track expansion project, undertaking erection and commissioning activities during Covid and successful startup of additional capacity.
Led shift operations during Covid lockdown, as essential product manufacturer, achieving max efficiency and prod till date with 1/3rd human resources.


• Awards & Recognition:

• Client Recognition for outstanding performance as process engineer under Aramco Offshore project
• Published 2 research papers as part of Mtech thesis in high impact factor journals on sustainable battery materials and technology
• Also part of NGO since past 8 months where we help students from under privileged background to provide them with career counseling/technical skills and competitive exam prep for better career prospects

Target:
• Exam: GMAT Focus Edition (not attempted yet)
• Goal: ISB Round 1 this year with a post MBA goal of pivoting into energy/oil and gas /strategy consulting from core operations and project management

Would appreciate any insights on how this profile stacks up for ISB and any specific areas I should focus on highlighting further
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Hi Satyam,
Your Industry is good, GPA is very good

I think you have a very good chance as you come from a less-common industry

You need to find a way to justify why MTech and then why MBA.

Your years of experience is low on count and you are switching too soon from Engineering to MBA after MTech.

Get a GMAT score in range of 695 and then be ready to ride.

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Hi ,
Regarding ISB admissions timelines — after the interview, are results typically released at the end of each application round, or does ISB follow a rolling decision process and release admits individually as interviews conclude? Would appreciate insights
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Regarding ISB admissions timelines — after the interview, are results typically released at the end of each application round, or does ISB follow a rolling decision process and release admits individually as interviews conclude? Would appreciate insights
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All results of a round at once.😊
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Just adding that it doesnt happen at same moment. Typical window is 2 to 3 days
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Kindly evaluate my profile.
10th: 96%
12th: 94%
Jadavpur University B.E ETCE ( 9.03 cgpa)

Work ex:
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On th Spot Team member award.
Consistent high performance ratings in 5 years

Ran family business at young age.
Started a pickle startup in 2023 and ran it for a year.
Part of a social organisation and set up blood camps every year.

School extracurricular:
Headboy at school
Played state level and district level cricket

College extracurricular:
Part of Department cricket team
Volunteer in different cultural activities.

Target B-school : ISB,IIM ABCL

Kindly evaluate my profile and the target Gmat score for me to get in the above b-schools
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Kindly evaluate my profile.
10th: 96%
12th: 94%
Jadavpur University B.E ETCE ( 9.03 cgpa)

Work ex:
5 years (Systems Engineer->Product Engineer) at
Digitate(TCS)
On th Spot Team member award.
Consistent high performance ratings in 5 years

Ran family business at young age.
Started a pickle startup in 2023 and ran it for a year.
Part of a social organisation and set up blood camps every year.

School extracurricular:
Headboy at school
Played state level and district level cricket

College extracurricular:
Part of Department cricket team
Volunteer in different cultural activities.

Target B-school : ISB,IIM ABCL

Kindly evaluate my profile and the target Gmat score for me to get in the above b-schools
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This is a strong profile for Indian School of Business and IIMs. Excellent academics, strong work exp at Tata Consultancy Services/Digitate, leadership exposure, startup experience, and extracurricular depth make your profile stand out.

Target GMAT Focus: 675+

With a strong GMAT and good application execution, you have a very competitive shot at ISB and a solid chance at IIM ABC as well.

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Why did you then decide to "not" pursue entrepreneurship?
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See if you can get a 675+ on GMAT.
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Why did you then decide to "not" pursue entrepreneurship?

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Due to personal family reasons i did not pursue my entrepreneurship
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Kindly evaluate my profile.
10th: 96%
12th: 94%
Jadavpur University B.E ETCE ( 9.03 cgpa)

Work ex:
5 years (Systems Engineer->Product Engineer) at
Digitate(TCS)
On th Spot Team member award.
Consistent high performance ratings in 5 years

Ran family business at young age.
Started a pickle startup in 2023 and ran it for a year.
Part of a social organisation and set up blood camps every year.

School extracurricular:
Headboy at school
Played state level and district level cricket

College extracurricular:
Part of Department cricket team
Volunteer in different cultural activities.

Target B-school : ISB,IIM ABCL

Kindly evaluate my profile and the target Gmat score for me to get in the above b-schools
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Your profile is all good. But the intent to go for MBA and relevant experience preparing you for the journey is important to reflect in the application so better start brainstorming on those aspects

Target GMAT for all : 675
Only for IIMs: 655 will also do fine.

DM if you wish to discuss more

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10th: 10 CGPA
12th: 94.2%
Chartered Accountant
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Bcom Hons from delhi university SOL

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2nd year Blackstone COE WIPRO - Investment Management for Asset Backed Securities portfolio
3rd year till now EDF S.A (largest electricity producer in europe owned by french govt) - Deputy Manager Project financing for renewable projects in India

School extracurricular:
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Debate competitions

Target B-school : ISB, INSEAD, LBS, HEC

Kindly help me the target GMAT score I should aim for and other aspects I can improve to highlight my profile.
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Hi all, requesting a profile evaluation for ISB PGP R1’26:

Indian Female, 10th: 90%, 12th: 95% (commerce); Bcom Hons from Tier-2 DU: 8/10 CGPA

Work Ex: 2.5 years at a global healthcare consulting firm, involved with projects for a Fortune 500/Top 10 in US pharmaceutical company. 1 promotion here, first-line leader in the firm.

Extracurriculars: Volunteered with WICCI (a women’s commerce chamber) and taught underprivileged kids for 1-2 months with CRY India, both during college.

Post MBA goals:
Short term - Continuing on my healthcare journey, either from healthcare verticals of MBB or joining a pharma directly.
Long term - Becoming a strategic leader in this space. Leading commercialization journeys & drug lifecycles from within the pharmaceutical.

Target GMAT: 685+ (currently in prep)
Target Schools: ISB, T10 in US, HEC/ESSEC in EU
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Kindly evaluate my profile.
10th: 10 CGPA
12th: 94.2%
Chartered Accountant
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Bcom Hons from delhi university SOL

Work ex:
1st year WNS - Investment Banking research
2nd year Blackstone COE WIPRO - Investment Management for Asset Backed Securities portfolio
3rd year till now EDF S.A (largest electricity producer in europe owned by french govt) - Deputy Manager Project financing for renewable projects in India

School extracurricular:
Yellow belt - Taekwondo
Debate competitions

Target B-school : ISB, INSEAD, LBS, HEC

Kindly help me the target GMAT score I should aim for and other aspects I can improve to highlight my profile.
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This is a strong finance-focused profile for Indian School of Business and good enough to be competitive for schools like INSEAD, London Business School, and HEC Paris with the right GMAT.

Strong points: Excellent school academics, CA + CFA combination, Relevant finance experience across IB research, asset management, and renewable project finance

International brand exposure through EDF, Female + finance diversity helps

While even a 655+ would be sufficient for Indian schools. A 675+ will put you around median and a 705+ might help you get scholarships aswell.

Overall, with a 705+ GMAT and strong application execution, you have a very competitive shot at ISB and a good chance at top European schools as well.

Improvement standpoint: showcase that you are inclined towards being a leader. You can do that by inching towards leadership roles.

Any community impact initiatives can be highlighted, if not yet done. You can consider .

Lastly, a strong narration of your journey and how all the dots connect to your post MBA goal.

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Hi all, requesting a profile evaluation for ISB PGP R1’26:

Indian Female, 10th: 90%, 12th: 95% (commerce); Bcom Hons from Tier-2 DU: 8/10 CGPA

Work Ex: 2.5 years at a global healthcare consulting firm, involved with projects for a Fortune 500/Top 10 in US pharmaceutical company. 1 promotion here, first-line leader in the firm.

Extracurriculars: Volunteered with WICCI (a women’s commerce chamber) and taught underprivileged kids for 1-2 months with CRY India, both during college.

Post MBA goals:
Short term - Continuing on my healthcare journey, either from healthcare verticals of MBB or joining a pharma directly.
Long term - Becoming a strategic leader in this space. Leading commercialization journeys & drug lifecycles from within the pharmaceutical.

Target GMAT: 685+ (currently in prep)
Target Schools: ISB, T10 in US, HEC/ESSEC in EU
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Clarity at young age :). This is a strong profile for Indian School of Business. Strong academics, relevant consulting experience in healthcare/pharma, promotion within 2.5 years, and clear post-MBA goals make the profile well positioned.

What works especially well: Female + non-engineer diversity, Strong academic consistency, Healthcare consulting niche with Fortune 500 exposure

Clear career vision in pharma/healthcare strategy, Early leadership indicators

With a 685+ GMAT and strong essays, you have a very competitive shot at ISB R1. For US T10 and top EU schools like HEC Paris and ESSEC Business School, pushing closer to 705+ would strengthen the profile further.

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Hi aakanksha6698,

Your profile is strong for ISB as well as schools like INSEAD, LBS, and HEC Paris due to strong academics, CA + CFA combination, and relevant finance experience. EDF especially adds good brand value and a differentiated renewable energy financing angle. Target 685+ GMAT FE for ISB and ideally 705+ for top European schools.

One thing you will need to defend properly is the relatively frequent job changes, so make sure the transitions show clear career progression and learning. Also, spend time refining your post-MBA goals because clarity around your long-term finance/investment story will be very important in essays and interviews.

All the Best!

Happy to connect if you’d like to discuss your profile in more detail.

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Kindly evaluate my profile.
10th: 10 CGPA
12th: 94.2%
Chartered Accountant
CFA L1
Bcom Hons from delhi university SOL

Work ex:
1st year WNS - Investment Banking research
2nd year Blackstone COE WIPRO - Investment Management for Asset Backed Securities portfolio
3rd year till now EDF S.A (largest electricity producer in europe owned by french govt) - Deputy Manager Project financing for renewable projects in India

School extracurricular:
Yellow belt - Taekwondo
Debate competitions

Target B-school : ISB, INSEAD, LBS, HEC

Kindly help me the target GMAT score I should aim for and other aspects I can improve to highlight my profile.
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Hi,
Honestly, your profile is already pretty solid for Indian School of Business.
Good academics, healthcare consulting experience, promotion, and clear goals, all of that fits well with ISB.
The biggest thing now is the GMAT. If you get around 685+, you’ll be in a strong spot for ISB. For US T10, higher would help more.
Your extracurriculars are okay, not amazing, but they’re enough. Your work experience is the stronger part of the profile anyway.
Also, your healthcare story is very clean and believable, which helps a lot. Nothing feels random.

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Hi all, requesting a profile evaluation for ISB PGP R1’26:

Indian Female, 10th: 90%, 12th: 95% (commerce); Bcom Hons from Tier-2 DU: 8/10 CGPA

Work Ex: 2.5 years at a global healthcare consulting firm, involved with projects for a Fortune 500/Top 10 in US pharmaceutical company. 1 promotion here, first-line leader in the firm.

Extracurriculars: Volunteered with WICCI (a women’s commerce chamber) and taught underprivileged kids for 1-2 months with CRY India, both during college.

Post MBA goals:
Short term - Continuing on my healthcare journey, either from healthcare verticals of MBB or joining a pharma directly.
Long term - Becoming a strategic leader in this space. Leading commercialization journeys & drug lifecycles from within the pharmaceutical.

Target GMAT: 685+ (currently in prep)
Target Schools: ISB, T10 in US, HEC/ESSEC in EU
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Hi Ritisha,

Overall, this is a good profile with strong academics and relevant experience in the healthcare domain. While 2.5 years of experience may be slightly below the average for ISB, it should not be a major concern considering you will likely have close to 3.5 years by the time you join. The quality of your projects, leadership exposure, and measurable impact will matter a lot, and how effectively you present these experiences in your applications will be key.

A GMAT FE score of 685+ should keep you competitive for ISB. For international schools, apart from Top 10 US programs, you should also consider schools located near major pharma and healthcare hubs such as Boston and New Jersey. Schools like Questrom (Boston University), Carroll (Boston College), UNC, Vanderbilt, and Duke could be strong fits. If you secure a good GMAT score along with scholarships, these schools can offer excellent ROI.

In Europe, HEC Paris and ESSEC Business School are strong options, and you can also explore IMD.

All the Best!

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Hi all, requesting a profile evaluation for ISB PGP R1’26:

Indian Female, 10th: 90%, 12th: 95% (commerce); Bcom Hons from Tier-2 DU: 8/10 CGPA

Work Ex: 2.5 years at a global healthcare consulting firm, involved with projects for a Fortune 500/Top 10 in US pharmaceutical company. 1 promotion here, first-line leader in the firm.

Extracurriculars: Volunteered with WICCI (a women’s commerce chamber) and taught underprivileged kids for 1-2 months with CRY India, both during college.

Post MBA goals:
Short term - Continuing on my healthcare journey, either from healthcare verticals of MBB or joining a pharma directly.
Long term - Becoming a strategic leader in this space. Leading commercialization journeys & drug lifecycles from within the pharmaceutical.

Target GMAT: 685+ (currently in prep)
Target Schools: ISB, T10 in US, HEC/ESSEC in EU
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