Steps to improve chances to get admitted

Question

Hi
I am an Indian MBA aspirant. I just graduated last month from NIT Jalandhar in India. I am looking to apply to M7 colleges down the line, a few years from now. According to you what steps I should take to increase my chances to get admitted.
My main concern is my low GPA. I scored 8.2/10, though I am in the top 10% of my class.

My GMAT score is 710 but I will probably attempt it again to improve my score.

Currently, I am working for Ernst & Young and will probably move around to other Big 4 or MBB before applying to M7.

Note: I applied for early admission to some of these colleges, early this year and am not sure whether this will have an impact on my admission down the line.

Any advice from the community would be appreciated.

Thank You

MG4MBACrystalBall · Answer

mbahunter1299 , 8.2 is certainly not low by any standard do don't fret it.

When it comes to   profile building   of course, there are several aspects you need go work on.

Plan to work for next 3-4 years on the profile on all aspects that matter.

Feel free to reach out for more.

Cheers,

CrackAdmission · Answer

Greeting,

I am an ISB Alum, CO15, and have been assisting applicants to get into global business schools since then.

Your GMAT score is great and hopefully, you will score better in your next attempt. Many aspects contribute to a strong application. M7 schools do not just look at your GPA or GMAT Score but also at your leadership skills, achievements, and extracurricular activities. If you are planning to apply to these schools in a few years, I suggest you work on building your profile. Take up leadership responsibilities and try leading various projects in your work. Focus on the results that you are generating during this time. Also, work on some extracurricular activities outside of work, and pick up some hobbies. Don't worry about your GPA, rather work towards making a well-rounded application.

Goodluck!

Please feel free to contact us at @crackadmission.com for any other queries you might have.

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  mbahunter1299 ,

Your GPA is not low, especially because you are also among the top 10% of your class.

Besides working on improving your GMAT score, you must also work on garnering leadership experience along the way. When we speak of leadership, try looking for experiences that help bring out your managerial skills, both at work and beyond. You could also look at acquiring some pro-bono consulting experience(for example: if someone you know owns a start-up, see if you would like to associate with them for some practical experience). Further, you could also look at exploring certifications that interest you. While these may not be deal makers as such, they would help add some fine talking points.

Good luck!

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