Profile Evaluation Please

Question

Undergraduation : IIT Delhi - 2017
GMAT : 740 ( 40V50Q8IR) 
GPA : 8/10
Work Ex : Goldman Sachs India ( Sell Side / Worked with Asian Corporates and European Private Banks/Asset Managers in last 3 years - for structured products in FICC space )

Promoted from Analyst to Associate

Extra Currics : Palliative Care Volunteering in Delhi for 2 years, Public Policy Project for a member of parliament, GARP-FRM Awarded, Several rural trips within India, Karate Brown Belt

I am targeting - INSEAD, LBS, Cambridge, Oxford - Any chances of getting a call ?

Admissionado · Answer

MBA2022IITDelhi : Yes, I think you have at least a puncher's chance of getting an interview from those MBA programs solely based on that information. How is your GPA? That appears to have been omitted. Execution of your application is particularly important. Your essays (including a well-articulated career goal) and recommendation letters are going to be critical. I am sure you know this, but you come from a somewhat competitive demographic so all of the other components need to be equally as stellar. It would be great to do a more in-depth assessment of your profile. Please reach out to us at Admissionado if you are interested in a free consultation so one of our MBA experts can review your background in greater detail and explain how we can help you with your upcoming applications to these great schools. https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/ Best, Admissionado

MBA2022IITDelhi · Answer

GPA : 8/10

Admissionado · Answer

MBA2022IITDelhi :

That's great to hear - our advice still stands. As we mentioned, the key is really differentiating yourself from the pack through a well thought out career arc both to date and looking forward.

-Admissionado

Sherry2101 · Answer

Hi Everyone,
I want to know which B schools should I be targeting & when? Request the experts to weigh in:

Post MBA goals:
Short term: Consultancy with MBB
Long term: FAANG (Marketing & strategy)
Geography change: USA/London

I only want to aim for 1 yr MBA programs as I've completed an Indian MBA (equivalent to MiM in India's top B schools)

Indian
Female
26

High school: 10/10 CGPA 2010 grad
Sr High school: 93% Aggregate (science) 2012 grad
Grad: Tier 1 engineering college (Non IIT, Non NIT) in biotechnology 7.1/10 absolute grading,2016
Post grad: IIM A/B/C/L (India's top 4 B schools) in Agrobusiness management 5.5 on relative grading scale 2018

Work ex (only post IIM MBA) 2.5 yrs overall

1 yr as group leadership associate (internal consultant) with India's Biggest conglomerate in the following 3 projects.
All 3 companies are of the same conglomerate & I worked here on stint rotations

1. Branding & Marketing Manager: B2B Fibre company, Mumbai (4 months)
Launched a new category, did GTM planning & execution for the category, handled PR, Media, Social Media etc. Worked with national celebrities for the launch

2. Digital Marketing Manager, Payments Bank, Fintech industry, Mumbai (4 months)
Scaled up paid digital marketing efforts for two apps of the company via affiliate marketing, referral programs, SEO, SEM etc

3. Demand Planning Manager, World's biggest aluminum manufacturer, Atlanta (USA) (4 months)
Worked on reducing the demand variance in the supply chain for the can manufacturing team, handled key accounts like Pepsico, Ball etc.

Brand Marketing Manager, India's biggest premium apparel Mens brand (1.5 yrs) , Based in India
Worked on advertising campaigns, social media marketing, SEO, SEM, Campaign launches, store launches, retail management, Ecommerce scale up, PR & Celebrity management. Drove All aspects of Media, Social Media, Marketing, Branding for the lifestyle brand. Was SPOC for all advertising agencies, PR, Media, Print houses, Ecommerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart (Walmart)etc.

Current role: Business development manager, Fashion & Lifestyle category, Amazon Advertising, Based in India.
Just started this role. Got a 100% hike, promotion. The role typically goes to people with 4-5 years of experience while I only have 2.5 yrs

Extra curriculars:
Trained vocalist.
Self taught dancer (contemporary dance form, Bollywood, Bhangra)
Trained Keyboard player, Learning guitar

Volunteering

National Service Scheme Cadet (School)
Associated with Red Cross as fundraising volunteer (School)
Associated with NGOs focused on child education as a volunteer (College)
Highly passionate about Women's & Child education issues
Helped 150+ students from lesser fortunate backgrounds with soft skills like interviews, grooming, presentation skills to crack Job interviews, B school admissions etc.

GMAT Score (yet to take): current performance 700+, have a month to go for the actual GMAT Targeting 720 Min, expecting 740 Max.

Languages:
Hindi
English
Punjabi
Italian (beginner)

Admissionado · Answer

Sherry2101 : Thanks for sharing all this prideful detail about your profile. If you are intent on only doing a 1-year MBA, there are not a ton of top-ranked options. Fortunately, there are some good ones. If I were you, I would look at Northwestern (Kellogg), Cornell (Johnson), Duke (Fuqua - Accelerated), Notre Dame (Mendoza), Cambridge (Judge) and Oxford (Said.) You really do need to ace that GMAT given the level of competition for admission to these programs. Focus intently on that now so you do not have to worry when putting together your application. Lastly, if you are looking at full-time consulting, the one-year MBA - at least in the US - might not be the best strategy because the internship is usually an important feeder into the full-time role. You will not have that opportunity as a one-year MBA. It won't be impossible to get into the field by any means, but you will need to coordinate with the consulting shops about how you would approach full-time recruiting on your somewhat unusual schedule. As a starter, I hope that helps. Please reach out to us at Admissionado if you are actively looking to apply and need support services for all components of your application such as your essays, CV and letters of recommendation. Good luck! General: https://admissionado.com/ Free consultation for active applicants: https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/ Best, Seth

MiMEssay · Answer

Hey  MBA2022IITDelhi ,

To commence your profile evaluation, I would say that your academic background is quite strong. Your GPA of 8/10 and a GMAT score of 740 not only displays your academic prowess but also opens a lot of opportunities and doors to top business schools for you. Moreover, IIT Delhi is a very prestigious school and its brand name aids in strengthening your profile as the AD COM tends to favour candidates from top schools of each country.

Moving on, extracurricular participation plays an important role in strengthening your applications as B-schools are on the hunt for all-rounder profiles. Seeing your extra-curricular activities, I’d say you have varied endeavors on this end, which portrays your proactive attitude. You have pursued few volunteering projects that showcase your socially responsible side. Also, you have been a member of the Public Policy Project of Parliament which is quite significant, herein you can talk about the duties you performed and what were your major takeaways. All in all, varied skills can contribute towards you being a great future leader which would automatically impress the adcoms.

Now coming to your work experience, 3 years with a brand like Goldman Sachs definitely plays a part in bolstering your profile. Here, talking about the roles and positions you undertook, the teams and projects you led and the impact you created in those positions would help you differentiate yourself from the rest of your competitors. Overall, portray your strong leadership skills as the schools are on the hunt for candidates who fit the description of being a great future leader.

Speaking of your school choices, all of them focus on recruiting from the top 10 UG College of the applicant’s nationality (that you already have) and alongside this the AD COM places a lot of emphasis on International experience. Hence, you can talk about your international exposure as it will showcase your broadened horizons and the ability to succeed and adapt in foreign environments. In case, you don’t have such experience you can always mention how you dealt with your international clients in the work surroundings.

That said, the schools that you are willing to target all fall under the dream category. Due to their stringent admission rates, you stand a chance of 50% of getting into these schools.
However, you can increase your chances of acceptance by focusing on the kind of application you are submitting. Your application is basically what differentiates you from other candidates and highlights your strengths and overshadows your weaknesses.

Also, you need to hedge your bets wisely by targeting a good mix of dream and competitive schools. Here are some school suggestions in the competitive category that you can look at:

COMPETITIVE SCHOOLS: Imperial, WHU, Manheim, Michigan, FSFM, NUS

Keeping all things in perspective, I would suggest you to apply for the upcoming round to leverage the first mover advantage and ensure a higher chance of acceptance. That said, 
you can also Book a Free consulting session with one of our consultants who through their expertise can gauge the competitiveness of your profile and help you plan a winning strategy that would boost your chances of acceptance by a minimum of 3x!

Link is given below:

https://www.mim-essay.com/book-an-appointment-form/

Hope this helped!

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