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ss085
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Schools: Ross '24 (D) Johnson '24 (A$$) Anderson '24 (A$$$$) Marshall '24 (A$$$) Yale '25 (II) Booth '25 (A)
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V41
GPA: 3
Schools: Ross '24 (D) Johnson '24 (A$$) Anderson '24 (A$$$$) Marshall '24 (A$$$) Yale '25 (II) Booth '25 (A)
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V41
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08 Jun 2021, 14:38
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Nationality : Indian / Female
Age : 27 Years (At time of Joining MBA)
Education :
Senior Secondary: 96%
Mains Rank: 8923 AIR
B.Tech + MTech-7.2/10 CGPA (IIITA) (One of top Indian colleges)
GMAT : 740 ( Q-50, V-40)
Work Experience :
Total : 4 Years at time of Joining MBA
1. Title : Software Developer - GE Digital (1.5 Years)
2. Title: Software Developer - Amazon (2.5 Years) (At time of Joining)
No of Promotions : 0
Achievements : 1) Enthusiastic Backpack Traveller 2) Currently working on a Book Manuscript 3) Freealenced as content writer 4) Unofficially led a team for 1 Year at GE
Target Entry - Fall 2022
Post MBA Goals : Consulting/Marketing (Do not wish to go for Tech MBA)
Question: I wish to get into one of the top 20 MBA colleges. While I wish to go for MBA this year, I wanted to know if waiting for one more year might help me.
Following is how my extra year will change my profile:
Age : 28 Years (At time of Joining MBA)
Work Experience :
Total : 5 Years at time of Joining MBA
1. Title : Software Developer - GE Digital (1.5 Years)
2. Title: Software Developer - Amazon (3.5 Years) (At time of Joining)
No of Promotions : 1
Target Entry - Fall 2023
Achievements : 1) Enthusiastic Backpack Traveller 2) Completed a Book (Might not be famous though
) 3) Freealenced as content writer 4) Unofficially led a team for 1 Year at GE 5) Senior Developer at Amazon and mentored and hired many. 6) Planning to take up basic community service 7) Any additional activities I can do in next 1.5 Years to help my profile (Please suggest)
Also, please note that my GMAT score will expire in 2023 April and if I wait for another year, I will be applying in 2022 October. Will that have a negative impact?
I wish to know how much chances of getting into one of top 20 MBA colleges increase if I wait for another year. Need help deciding when to apply! Mentioned Specialization and top college are priority for me.
Age : 27 Years (At time of Joining MBA)
Education :
Senior Secondary: 96%
Mains Rank: 8923 AIR
B.Tech + MTech-7.2/10 CGPA (IIITA) (One of top Indian colleges)
GMAT : 740 ( Q-50, V-40)
Work Experience :
Total : 4 Years at time of Joining MBA
1. Title : Software Developer - GE Digital (1.5 Years)
2. Title: Software Developer - Amazon (2.5 Years) (At time of Joining)
No of Promotions : 0
Achievements : 1) Enthusiastic Backpack Traveller 2) Currently working on a Book Manuscript 3) Freealenced as content writer 4) Unofficially led a team for 1 Year at GE
Target Entry - Fall 2022
Post MBA Goals : Consulting/Marketing (Do not wish to go for Tech MBA)
Question: I wish to get into one of the top 20 MBA colleges. While I wish to go for MBA this year, I wanted to know if waiting for one more year might help me.
Following is how my extra year will change my profile:
Age : 28 Years (At time of Joining MBA)
Work Experience :
Total : 5 Years at time of Joining MBA
1. Title : Software Developer - GE Digital (1.5 Years)
2. Title: Software Developer - Amazon (3.5 Years) (At time of Joining)
No of Promotions : 1
Target Entry - Fall 2023
Achievements : 1) Enthusiastic Backpack Traveller 2) Completed a Book (Might not be famous though
) 3) Freealenced as content writer 4) Unofficially led a team for 1 Year at GE 5) Senior Developer at Amazon and mentored and hired many. 6) Planning to take up basic community service 7) Any additional activities I can do in next 1.5 Years to help my profile (Please suggest)Also, please note that my GMAT score will expire in 2023 April and if I wait for another year, I will be applying in 2022 October. Will that have a negative impact?
I wish to know how much chances of getting into one of top 20 MBA colleges increase if I wait for another year. Need help deciding when to apply! Mentioned Specialization and top college are priority for me.
08 Jun 2021, 20:28
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ss085,
A few thoughts on your profile evaluation and dilemma:
Broadly speaking, there could be definite merit in waiting but provided you build a robust plan for profile building. To test the waters, you may want to try out at 1-2 schools this year.
Hope this helps. Do feel free to reach out directly on the email below for more discussion.
Cheers,
A few thoughts on your profile evaluation and dilemma:
- The academic arc looks decent given the IIIT pedigree - which one did you do it from? The GPA is a bit modest but the GMAT will help on that front. As long as the score is valid, it's alright and doesn't matter.
- The professional profile sounds good given the association with top brands. Is the lack of promotion due to job change? Do you have a strong reason for that? Even without that, if your work can speak for you (and backed up by recommenders), it may be good to make a run for it.
- The ECs do matter and an area that will have to be focused on the most if you decide to wait. However, your plan may not be the most robust in that regard. If you do wait, don't do something just to please the adcoms and instead, do what you really like.
Broadly speaking, there could be definite merit in waiting but provided you build a robust plan for profile building. To test the waters, you may want to try out at 1-2 schools this year.
Hope this helps. Do feel free to reach out directly on the email below for more discussion.
Cheers,
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09 Jun 2021, 15:09
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Hello ss085,
You are right on par with the average number of work experience for many of the top b-schools. Given your experience and GMAT score, I do not see a large benefit in waiting another year to apply, particularly because you have gained some leadership experience at both Amazon and GE (both reputable companies, too!).
As for your GMAT, I would not worry about it expiring in 2023. Scores are valid for 5 years from the test date itself. You will not be penalized for having a score that will expire shortly.
If you are interested in consulting and marketing, I recommend adding Kellogg to your list, as they send a lot of students into both of these industries. Students at NYU Stern do well in consulting as well.
Feel free to send a note to [email protected] to further discuss your situation. Whether you ultimately decide to apply now or wait another year, we can provide you with comprehensive support to maximize your chances of success.
We work with a lot of Indian applicants, as well as a lot of software developers, and would be happy to help provide guidance.
Best,
Personal MBA Coach
You are right on par with the average number of work experience for many of the top b-schools. Given your experience and GMAT score, I do not see a large benefit in waiting another year to apply, particularly because you have gained some leadership experience at both Amazon and GE (both reputable companies, too!).
As for your GMAT, I would not worry about it expiring in 2023. Scores are valid for 5 years from the test date itself. You will not be penalized for having a score that will expire shortly.
If you are interested in consulting and marketing, I recommend adding Kellogg to your list, as they send a lot of students into both of these industries. Students at NYU Stern do well in consulting as well.
Feel free to send a note to [email protected] to further discuss your situation. Whether you ultimately decide to apply now or wait another year, we can provide you with comprehensive support to maximize your chances of success.
We work with a lot of Indian applicants, as well as a lot of software developers, and would be happy to help provide guidance.
Best,
Personal MBA Coach
ss085
