May 15 | Chat session with ARINGO MBA Admissions consulting

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MBA Admissions – All you want to know and ask about getting admitted to a top MBA program

Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 9:00 AM PDT | 9:30 PM IST | 12:00 AM EDT

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Sajjad1994 · Answer

Today’s chat topic is “All you want to know and ask about getting admitted to a top MBA program”

ARINGO · Answer

Hi everyone, I am really excited to be here.
My name is Shimri Winters
I hold a BA in computer science and an MBA from the London Business School

I head the strategey at ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting (https://www.ARINGO.com) we help candidates get accepted into top business schools, even with lower-than-average GMAT scores (I have a 660 😊 )

For a detailed profile review, please send me your CV, GMAT score, school wish list and any other info to [email protected]

Now let’s get the questions started!

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Thank you ARINGO for joining, Let’s start the session

Shreyansh01 · Answer

I wanted help in shortlisting schools. Currently I am targetting US 15-25. Profile -

ARINGO · Answer

University of Pittsburgh for MBA? Its ranked 54 in the USNEWS MBA Rankings .... so that’s how good it is

anikesh1001 - if you have 11Y of experience, you can get into 1Y programs (With GMAT, and some without). Once you have a GMAT score (or EA) send me your profile for review to Shimriw@ARINGO.com and I can help with the school selection

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Question ................. Hi, I am working as an Assistant Manager at KPMG, India with almost 2 years’ experience. Had started with a mid-size CA firm after graduation in May 2017. During past 5 years, I got 2 promotions and now working as one of the leads of the team. My specilisation is in Statutory Audit of Financial Sector. I have not yet given GMAT but planning to attempt in August 2022. My target areas are Consulting and Investment Banking.
Educational background – Chartered Accountant with May 2017 clear-out, 7/10 - Bachelor in Commerce, K J Somaiya, University of Mumbai
Target MBA Schools (ISB, HBS, LBS, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Kellogg)

ARINGO · Answer

OK... I suggest you ignore specializations (assume most programs teach the same and have the same recruitment options) well you can look at 3 factors: location, rankings, and total cost of the program (tuition + cost of living minus scholarship). but only you can decide which programs are good for you

Shreyansh01 · Answer

I wanted help in shortlisting schools for Fall ’23 Intake. Currently I am targetting US 15-25. 
Profile -
Indian Male, Age 24, Work Exp (Current 3 Years)
Company - Fortune 5 Health Care Insurance
Role - Data Analyst/Engineer 
Undergrad: Mechanical Engg from Top 25 school in India
Gpa - 6.64/10 
Current Project is huge in terms of visibility in organization, impact on people(Pan - USA) as well as funding and I work directly with the Product team
Extra-curriculars - National Level Winning team in motorsports competition, Techfest Event Manager, Roles in NGO impacting 500+ people.

Goals: Product (Tech, Healthcare, hospitality, etc) or a consultant role from MBB

ARINGO · Answer

good luck! (unless there is a question here ) Shreyansh01, see the factors I mentioned above. only you can decide how much weight to put on each... I suggest you first take the GMAT, then send me your CV (shimriw@ARINGO.com) and I will try to assist further...

Shreyansh01 · Answer

I wanted help in shortlisting schools for Fall ’23 Intake. Currently I am targetting US 15-25. 
Profile -
Indian Male, Age 24, Work Exp (Current 3 Years)
Company - Fortune 5 Health Care Insurance
Role - Data Analyst/Engineer (1 promotion)
Undergrad: Mechanical Engg from Top 25 school in India
Gpa - 6.64/10 
Current Project is huge in terms of visibility in organization, impact on people(Pan - USA) as well as funding and I work directly with the Product team
Extra-curriculars - National Level Winning team in motorsports competition, Techfest Event Manager, Roles in NGO impacting 500+ people.

Goals: Product (Tech, Healthcare, hospitality, etc) or a consultant role from MBB

I wanted help in shortlisting schools for Fall ’23 Intake. Currently I am targetting US 15-25. 
Profile -
GMAT 760
Indian Male, Age 24, Work Exp (Current 3 Years)
Company - Fortune 5 Health Care Insurance
Role - Data Analyst/Engineer (1 promotion)
Undergrad: Mechanical Engg from Top 25 school in India
Gpa - 6.64/10 
Current Project is huge in terms of visibility in organization, impact on people(Pan - USA) as well as funding and I work directly with the Product team
Extra-curriculars - National Level Winning team in motorsports competition, Techfest Event Manager, Roles in NGO impacting 500+ people.

Goals: Product (Tech, Healthcare, hospitality, etc) or a consultant role from MBB

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Question ..........ABOUT ME: 29 year old female from the USA
EDUCATION: Undergraduate degree from Princeton in Civil Engineering in 2015, 3.4 GPA, cum laude.
WORK EXPERIENCE: 3.5 years at clean energy startup in Kenya, promoted several times, managed 13 people. Then 2.5 years at a clean energy think tank in Washington DC, promoted once. Currently unemployed but actively searching (hope this will change in a month or so).
GMAT: Not yet taken, but first practice tests ~700. Target score of 750. Please tell what schools i should look for? 
Thank you for your advice!

Jaychoudhary · Answer

I am looking to get into Rotman Canada or Alliance Manchester. I have 3 years of advisor experience in Amazon and 680 GMAT score with social work experience and a small website to sell shirts (I design shirts as well), also I am a member of lgbtq+ community. What are the odds of getting into my target schools? Which rounds should I apply in and how to let the adcom know that I would need scholarship (mention it in the essay in subtle way)? Do you have suggestions for any other universities? (not in US). P.S - I am planning to build my career in management consulting.

ARINGO · Answer

you have an AMAZING profile and with a good GMAT and kick ass essays, can get into any school... which shcool would you like to get into? (send me your CV to shimriw@ARINGO.com and maybe school wish list and I can help ... or first take the GMAT, and then send me those details!) Hi, 1. you have an interesting profile. 2. Other shcools? All Canadian or UK shcools (probably minus Oxford, LBS, Cambridge) so City, Imperial... 3. at the first stage, dont mention the scholarship... That’s it Send me your CV to shimriw@ARINGO.com and I will try to help more

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Question ........ M.Tech from IIT -Delhi   GPA-7.5/10 , Year of graduation -2022 B.tech from non IIT college   GPA-9.85/10, Year of undergraduation -2018, Silver medalist awarded Expected gmat score 700+ , Post MBA goals- Strategy and Operations consulting ,
School aiming for- MIT sloan, tuck ,johnson ,Work ex-3+ years of experience in an infrastructure and construction firm ,
Extra curricular-1.among few employees at my company to get an scholarship for pursuing masters 2.part of CSR programs 3.fond of Guitar playing, travelling.
What are my chances?

sandy1302 · Answer

is 650 a good gmat score for getting a deffered admission in any top B schools??

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Everyone, We have around 30 minutes left in this chat session. Ask your questions quickly

ARINGO · Answer

if your profile is amazing or if you are going for tier3 schools, then yes! but if you are aiming for the top schools and you don’t have a special diversity differentiator then no (HBS 2+2, Columbia deferred etc. average GMATs is 730...)

as you come from a very competitive background, you will need a high GMAT and kick ass essays... but if you get both of those your chances may be good (naturally, your chances are double at Cornell / Tuck vs. Sloan...)

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Everyone, We have around 15 minutes left in this chat session. Ask your questions quickly

We have No question in the queue. Now is the best time to get your questions answered.

sandy1302 · Answer

can u suggest some top b schools which provides deffered admission?

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