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Urgent help needed- Kindly review my profile 15 Dec 2023, 09:39
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Hi Team, I would request you to please review my profile.

Demographic- Indian, IT person, Male-30
Education- Bachelors in Technology, 62% (percentage)
College extracurricular activities- A couple of Certificates in Robotics from IIT Bombay and USA.
Workex- 8.5 years of experience in IT Technical (Won 3 times employee of the year award from MNC), Certificate in Lean and Agile, 3 years of experience in NGO (only on weekends while having IT job)
Hobby (Not sure if it counts but still)- 1800 rated player in Chess (unofficial rating) and trained in Mix Martial arts.
GMAT score- stuck in Mid 500s after multiple attempts (good in Quant but not in verbal)

I am passionate about MBA but my GMAT score is not improving. Do you think I can try EA or GRE to apply for B-schools in US,UK,Canada,Europe and India ?
Do I stand any chance to get a decent college ?
I don't want to waste too much on GMAT as my Workex is keep on increasing. What would be best thing for me ?

Really appreciate your time and effort to review my profile.
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Urgent help needed- Kindly review my profile 27 Dec 2023, 01:30
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Hi Team, I would request you to please review my profile.

Demographic- Indian, IT person, Male-30
Education- Bachelors in Technology, 62% (percentage)
College extracurricular activities- A couple of Certificates in Robotics from IIT Bombay and USA.
Workex- 8.5 years of experience in IT Technical (Won 3 times employee of the year award from MNC), Certificate in Lean and Agile, 3 years of experience in NGO (only on weekends while having IT job)
Hobby (Not sure if it counts but still)- 1800 rated player in Chess (unofficial rating) and trained in Mix Martial arts.
GMAT score- stuck in Mid 500s after multiple attempts (good in Quant but not in verbal)

I am passionate about MBA but my GMAT score is not improving. Do you think I can try EA or GRE to apply for B-schools in US,UK,Canada,Europe and India ?
Do I stand any chance to get a decent college ?
I don't want to waste too much on GMAT as my Workex is keep on increasing. What would be best thing for me ?

Really appreciate your time and effort to review my profile.
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Hey aghedgehog22,

Your profile as an Indian IT professional is enriched by your impressive achievements, including being a three-time Employee of the Year at a multinational corporation. This distinction highlights your exceptional performance and potential for leadership. Your technical expertise, backed by certifications in Lean and Agile methodologies, adds substantial weight to your technical prowess.

Your commitment to social impact is evident from your significant involvement with an NGO alongside a demanding IT job. Additionally, your hobbies like chess and mixed martial arts showcase a well-rounded personality with diverse interests.

The main challenge in your profile is the GMAT score in the mid-500s, which is below the average for top business schools. Consider the GRE or Executive Assessment (EA) as alternative testing options, as they might better align with your strengths. Alternatively, explore

In your applications, emphasize your professional achievements, particularly highlighting any significant projects or initiatives that had measurable impacts. Detail your contributions to the NGO, demonstrating leadership and commitment to social causes. Also, leverage your hobbies to illustrate skills like strategic thinking (chess) and discipline (martial arts).

While your GMAT score presents a hurdle, your rich professional background, extracurricular involvement, and unique hobbies create a compelling narrative for your MBA applications. By focusing on these strengths, considering alternative testing or MBA formats, and aiming for a balanced mix of schools, you can enhance your prospects in the competitive MBA admissions process.

For more personalized advice or application assistance, feel free to reach out on dm or schedule a free strategy session for a more tailored approach.