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27 Sep 2021, 23:07
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Hey all,
I had applied to top bschools a couple of years ago (R1 & R2 for Sep '20 intake) and had received only rejects and waitlists which did not convert to acceptances. The Covid situation also did not help and I had decided to defer the application process.
Now that the pandemic situation is a little better, and I had an opportunity to reevaluate my profile and build it in the past year and half, looking to reapply to universities for 2023 intake (Jan & Sep). I would love to get your feedback on my chances and what more I can do to build my profile before/while applying.
Here are the details:
Age/Sex/Nationality - Will be 28/29 when I matriculate/M/Indian
Secondary School - 86.2 %
Higher Secondary School - 92.4 %
Graduation - 5 Year Integrated M.Tech - Communication Systems from Tier 2 college (SASTRA University) - CGPA 8.49/10
GMAT - 720 (Q50/V37) - Planning to retake GMAT since I was able to score 770/780 in the mocks consistently
TOEFL - 116/120 (Expired, have to retake)
Full Time Work Experience:
Why MBA - To fill in the gaps in my profile as mentioned above, and also gain exposure to financial processes and international markets to build my startup accordingly. My main aspect for picking BSchools is networking opportunities and imbibed entrepreneurship culture, but also having a strong foothold in sales/marketing network. I am looking to strengthen my understanding by having a short-term (3 year) goal of working and applying the concepts as a Sales & Delivery Manager, and then move to restarting my startup as a 5 year goal.
Languages -
Extracurriculars -
Target Schools:
Europe:
Since last applying, I have started my company to find out the chinks in my armor, and am working towards building my competency as an overall rounded and holistic leader.
Any and all feedback is appreciated. Please feel free to be as critical as you wish in evaluating my candidacy.
A couple of questions that I had that, I would be very grateful if they can be answered as well:
1. Should I look at M7?
2. I don't have any certifications, and while I understand financial concepts, I would like to get certified in the same as well. Is CFA L1 useful here?
3. If INSEAD is a viable option, I would prefer the Jan intake, since it has an internship as part of the course - is there any practical advantage of the Sep intake over the Jan intake?
4. Is there any merit to looking at Canada/Australia for my profile?
Thank you
I had applied to top bschools a couple of years ago (R1 & R2 for Sep '20 intake) and had received only rejects and waitlists which did not convert to acceptances. The Covid situation also did not help and I had decided to defer the application process.
Now that the pandemic situation is a little better, and I had an opportunity to reevaluate my profile and build it in the past year and half, looking to reapply to universities for 2023 intake (Jan & Sep). I would love to get your feedback on my chances and what more I can do to build my profile before/while applying.
Here are the details:
Age/Sex/Nationality - Will be 28/29 when I matriculate/M/Indian
Secondary School - 86.2 %
Higher Secondary School - 92.4 %
Graduation - 5 Year Integrated M.Tech - Communication Systems from Tier 2 college (SASTRA University) - CGPA 8.49/10
GMAT - 720 (Q50/V37) - Planning to retake GMAT since I was able to score 770/780 in the mocks consistently
TOEFL - 116/120 (Expired, have to retake)
Full Time Work Experience:
- 2 Years in MNC (Software Engg)- International Exposure for 6 months with peers in Singapore
- 2 Years in Startup (Sr. Software Engg)- End to end visibility of process, customer interactions and engagement, technical mentorship and product ownership
- 1 Year entrepreneurship - Scaling product to 100 customers, engaging with VCs for funding, Real Time Delivery and Grievance Resolution, Quick pivoting based on market validations, leading a team of 10
Realized that entrepreneurship is where I enjoy working the most, but also found that I need more experience in managing the project, rapid upscaling, understanding lead management and effective usage of sales & marketing channels, and rapid networking opportunities - Currently working as a PM for a rapidly upscaling startup - Managing FinTech clients and leading a team of 12, managing internal stakeholders as well as banking clients - Will have at least 1.5 years experience when I matriculate
Why MBA - To fill in the gaps in my profile as mentioned above, and also gain exposure to financial processes and international markets to build my startup accordingly. My main aspect for picking BSchools is networking opportunities and imbibed entrepreneurship culture, but also having a strong foothold in sales/marketing network. I am looking to strengthen my understanding by having a short-term (3 year) goal of working and applying the concepts as a Sales & Delivery Manager, and then move to restarting my startup as a 5 year goal.
Languages -
- English - Fluent
- Hindi - Fluent
- Tamil - Fluent
- French - A1
Extracurriculars -
- Music - Head of the Music Team in college
- Philanthropy - Funded the education of an underprivileged child
Target Schools:
Europe:
- INSEAD
- LBS
- HEC Paris
- Oxford Said Business School
- Cambridge Judge School
- IMD Switzerland
USA: - Dartmouth Tuck
- CMU Tepper
Asia: - NUS
Since last applying, I have started my company to find out the chinks in my armor, and am working towards building my competency as an overall rounded and holistic leader.
Any and all feedback is appreciated. Please feel free to be as critical as you wish in evaluating my candidacy.
A couple of questions that I had that, I would be very grateful if they can be answered as well:
1. Should I look at M7?
2. I don't have any certifications, and while I understand financial concepts, I would like to get certified in the same as well. Is CFA L1 useful here?
3. If INSEAD is a viable option, I would prefer the Jan intake, since it has an internship as part of the course - is there any practical advantage of the Sep intake over the Jan intake?
4. Is there any merit to looking at Canada/Australia for my profile?
Thank you
07 Oct 2021, 01:07
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Hi anirudhb216,
Thank you for sharing your profile. Your profile looks good on the surface. Starting with the stats, your undergrad GPA is good, and you have a good GMAT score. As you are planning to retake the GMAT 770/780 will put you in a good place. Your work experience appears to be decent. You must highlight stories about your contributions and impact. You have international experience as well; you will need to demonstrate how globally aware you are and how you can work in a multicultural setting. Your work experience is really competitive, and I can see that you have taken several leadership roles in your company, which you would be able to showcase with excellent narrative. Your motivation for pursuing an MBA makes sense, and I'm glad to see you're aware of the skills you lack. You will need to discuss how a certain MBA program can assist you in achieving those skills. Your ECs are excellent, but attempt to incorporate some more aspects of your personality. You can read this article, which will discuss some hard facts and the absolute keys to enhancing your candidacy as an MBA reapplicant.
Answering your questions:
1. Should I look at M7?
-In short, yes. However, you must ensure that your application is outstanding and aligns with the values of the M7 b-schools. And, of course, a high GMAT score.
2. I don't have any certifications, and while I understand financial concepts, I would like to get certified in the same as well. Is CFA L1 useful here?
-Yes, it will demonstrate your academic potential.
3. If INSEAD is a viable option, I would prefer the Jan intake, since it has an internship as part of the course - is there any practical advantage of the Sep intake over the Jan intake?
-INSEAD is undoubtedly a top business school. However, I would recommend that you choose b-schools that are aligned with your post-MBA aspirations. If your post-MBA plans include entrepreneurship, you should look at institutions that specialize in that field. In terms of intakes, Internships are necessary for those who want to work in different careers but have no prior experience. For example, those interested in pursuing a career as an investment banker might consider the January term. This is not to say that September term students cannot get work at an investment banking firm. However, upon graduation, September term students may be required to join the company as an intern and thereafter search for a full-time position.
4. Is there any merit to looking at Canada/Australia for my profile?
-Yes, Rotman in Canada and the University of Melbourne in Australia are options. But, once again, I would advise you to select the schools on your list based on your goals.
Overall, you have a strong profile and a good chance of getting into M7 business schools. What matters most is how you connect the dots and construct a compelling narrative. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and shortlist potential b-schools for you. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.
Cheers!
Neha Hadke
Profile Analyst & Channel Manager, MBA and Beyond
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Email: [email protected]
Thank you for sharing your profile. Your profile looks good on the surface. Starting with the stats, your undergrad GPA is good, and you have a good GMAT score. As you are planning to retake the GMAT 770/780 will put you in a good place. Your work experience appears to be decent. You must highlight stories about your contributions and impact. You have international experience as well; you will need to demonstrate how globally aware you are and how you can work in a multicultural setting. Your work experience is really competitive, and I can see that you have taken several leadership roles in your company, which you would be able to showcase with excellent narrative. Your motivation for pursuing an MBA makes sense, and I'm glad to see you're aware of the skills you lack. You will need to discuss how a certain MBA program can assist you in achieving those skills. Your ECs are excellent, but attempt to incorporate some more aspects of your personality. You can read this article, which will discuss some hard facts and the absolute keys to enhancing your candidacy as an MBA reapplicant.
Answering your questions:
1. Should I look at M7?
-In short, yes. However, you must ensure that your application is outstanding and aligns with the values of the M7 b-schools. And, of course, a high GMAT score.
2. I don't have any certifications, and while I understand financial concepts, I would like to get certified in the same as well. Is CFA L1 useful here?
-Yes, it will demonstrate your academic potential.
3. If INSEAD is a viable option, I would prefer the Jan intake, since it has an internship as part of the course - is there any practical advantage of the Sep intake over the Jan intake?
-INSEAD is undoubtedly a top business school. However, I would recommend that you choose b-schools that are aligned with your post-MBA aspirations. If your post-MBA plans include entrepreneurship, you should look at institutions that specialize in that field. In terms of intakes, Internships are necessary for those who want to work in different careers but have no prior experience. For example, those interested in pursuing a career as an investment banker might consider the January term. This is not to say that September term students cannot get work at an investment banking firm. However, upon graduation, September term students may be required to join the company as an intern and thereafter search for a full-time position.
4. Is there any merit to looking at Canada/Australia for my profile?
-Yes, Rotman in Canada and the University of Melbourne in Australia are options. But, once again, I would advise you to select the schools on your list based on your goals.
Overall, you have a strong profile and a good chance of getting into M7 business schools. What matters most is how you connect the dots and construct a compelling narrative. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and shortlist potential b-schools for you. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.
Cheers!
Neha Hadke
Profile Analyst & Channel Manager, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: [email protected]
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