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4 years when I join - (1 year in Mumbai, 3 years in Singapore)
2 years in a niche Financial Consultancy, worked with Bank Front Office teams in India and Singapore on valuation post global financial crisis
2 years - Thomson Reuters (Singapore) - in a pre- sales role, involved in revenue generation and interacting with business stake holders focusing more on buy-side clients.Managing client expectations, proposing and designing solutions around pricing and risk. Traveled extensively across Asia -Pacific, meeting regulators, fund managers, banks for consulting and gathering requirements.

2) GMAT - 740 (M - 50, V-40,AWA - 5, IR -7)

3) Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay, GPA -7.9/10, Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

4)Active member of Thomson Reuters Foundation, involved in multiple events for raising funds and creating awareness about Human Trafficking
Actively Managing a small portfolio of financial assets (equity,bonds,mutual funds), earned a good return over past 2 years 
Part of Debating club, part of team organising first-ever National Debate in the institute.Won prizes in debating at college and national tournaments
Mentored and tutored financially less capable students for preparation for IIT entrance exams

5) Completed CFA and FRM

6)Make a long term career in value investing/ asset management

My target schools are Booth, Columbia, Stern, LBS, Tuck and dream school is Wharton. Am I applying appropriately? Is there any other school I should look at?

margaretstrother · Answer

Hi Mohnishzaveri -- great profile here! Top business schools will love your high GPA from IIT, the super GMAT, and your international exposure. You'll want to highlight your leadership roles in your application, both in current professional/community work and during undergrad.
Your school choices look about right, although just to be on the safe side I'd want to see at least one school on your list that isn't top-ten. NYU Stern doesn't count, because despite its ranking, its location makes admission as competitive as M7 schools. You might want to look at Canada's Ivey, which Bloomberg ranked #1 in international MBA programs and which has a well-known value investing center; also Cornell: Johnson School's Parker Center might be just what you're looking for.

Good luck in your applications!
Margaret Strother
Stacy Blackman Consulting

mohnishzaveri · Answer

Hi Margaret,

Thanks a lot for the profile evaluation.

I have had some chances to lead a few assignments in my current role, but I am not managing any team formally. I am planning to highlight the professional leadership experience in my essays.

I will consider schools outside top 10 while applying, considering the number of schools I am applying in R1 I was planning to add safe schools in R2.

Could you let me know from the list which schools are reach/stretch given my background and ambition?

Thanks,
Mohnish

margaretstrother · Answer

Hi Mohnish,
An accurate assessment of your school choices requires much deeper and more comprehensive analysis than we can get into in this public forum, which is better suited to broad feedback that will benefit other readers as well. Your next step might be to seek one-on-one support from a professional MBA admissions consultant. Many companies, including Stacy Blackman Consulting, do offer a free consultation. You seem like a natural for top MBA programs, and with clear goals, well-strategized application materials and wise school targets, you should succeed in your goals.

Good luck!
Margaret Strother
Stacy Blackman Consulting

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