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Indian female 29 yr old
10th-82.50%
12th-84.15%
BTech -Civil engineering (Top NIT -7.76/10)
MTech (Top IIT-7.9/10)
6 years experience in state infrastructure development corporation (Govt.Sector)
GMAT-720
International exposure- one week volunteer work in Uganda
One week volunteer work in nepal
Language known- Hindi, English , Spanish A2 ,basic Arabic 
Extracurricular activities- Having around 10 certificate of athelete with silver and bronze medal at inter college and intra-college level
Some other certificates of participantion in events,
As a hobby I do classical dance, swing trading and reading philosophical books 
Having certification of Coursera on environment , finance, psychology and philosophical topic

I am giving GMAT again with targeted score 740
I am targeting INSEAD, HEC Paris , Oxford said b school 
Kindly evaluate my profile what else i need to work on my profile.
Post mba i am targeting consultancy function in my sector itself infrastructure development like Road, water supply and civil materials, sustainable environment in industries , real estate.

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MBADecoder · Answer

HI Deepika,

On the face of it, things look good for you. It will be nice to get into more details about your work exp. what do you do exactly? what are your roles, responsibilities, achievements?

deepika228 · Answer

My work experience is of Govt psu which deal in infrastructure development of state by developing industrial areas in the state where I had role of initial stage examining file of all 30 units of my corporation which include optimising cost of every file in view of saleability of land. I check design of civil works like road,drain,small bridge and building structure. I check water supply scheme of all area along with some experience of power supply items. I try to bring cost down by proper designing and right use of building materials.I have experience in tender procurement. Along with data extraction and preparing physical band financial progress report. I have also have experience in financial modeling of corporation. Along with Environment compliances in industries of our corporation. 2 year I worked as probationer trainee and then 4 year as assistant regional manager. We have seniority based promotion as it is a govt sector.
Along with I am consulting my sibling for her salon like site , planning, marketing, strategy for customer engagement.

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deepika228 · Answer

I have also done by coordinating all units ,preparing reply for question of vidhansabha , as well as all details and information compilation and check by units as per asked by administration.

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gcazar18 · Answer

You have a super strong profile and the fact that you'll retake GMAT having such a good score talks wonders about you. I think that the Schools you are targetting will welcome you. My advice is that you apply in R1, but even in the last round of this year you have a chance.

MBAandBeyond · Answer

Hi deepika228 , Thanks for your post! First, talking about your GMAT 720 is a good score, and I’m almost definite that you would achieve the target of even 740+ with just a little more practice! Also, I would say that you have a good overall GPA in both your UG and M.tech. Now coming to your work experience, I would say six years in a government sector accounts for relevant experience, and you pass the experience bar for all the schools as mentioned above, you will need to showcase the challenges, the major projects currently undertaken by you, your role & responsibilities and some of your most profitable projects & achievements. Also, since international experience is an important component of an overall profile, I would like you to mention your experience as an international volunteer briefly and try to mention why you chose to help, what was your leadership role and what was the driving force behind your decision, and how you are always ready to help and do justice to the society (because those are some values the B-schools look for) Coming to your ECAs & hobbies, ten medals plus certificates would definitely showcase your commitment and characterize your hunger to stay on top, while your hobbies showcase your diversity and appetite for knowledge. However, I feel compelled to tell you that with such good hobbies and ECAs, you must try to exemplify the skill-set developed and how this extra knowledge and skill would help you in your MBA and post-MBA goals. All of this information would help the adcom know you better other than just your academic accolades! All in all, I would say you have good ECAs, your post-MBAS goals seem relevant, you have a quality experience, and a score of 740 would definitely make it easy for you to book a slot in the MBA program. However, I would also like to highlight that INSEAD, HEC Paris, and Oxford said are top b schools not only in Europe but in the world. Since you are from an overrepresented pool, you would face fierce competition, and a heck of a lot of your selection is directly proportional to your essays and interview. So you must work on making your essays elegant unique and try to mold them into a story to catch the attention of the adcom! As a matter of fact, we would love to help you with your essays and make your profile more robust so, If you wish to connect or need any further help regarding your application, in that case, you could always reach out to us for more in-depth professional help. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience. All the best for your GMAT!

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Readwander · Answer

Hi, can you please evaluate my profile for HBS 2+2, Wharton, Stanford, Kellogg, Booth, Columbia deferred admissions program for the next yr application cycle
Indian Female Science Graduate , 21 years
Undergrad : In 1 of top 5 Indian colleges (Mathematics (2018-21))
Postgrad : PGP (eq to MiM) in one of top 5 Indian B-schools (2021-23)
Other Education :Winter School in Max Planck Institute Germany (conducted in India)
GMAT:740 (Q50, V41, IR 8)-Willing to improve this
Undergrad GPA: 9.05/10
International Exposure: Childhood in Middle East, Summer School at LSE
Languages known: 5 (can speak fluently in 3)
Leadership Roles: Founded a capability development Startup, was office bearer in debating society and consulting club in college. 5-6 other minor event-based leadership roles in school and college
Community involvement: Selected Millennium Fellowship by UN, Volunteered in 3-4 long-term social work programs in college
Internships: Investment Bank intern in a reputed firm(2 months) and IIM Bangalore summer Intern ( 1 month)
Awards: 2 International Writing awards, State level Table tennis player, got a national rank in 4-5 Olympiads, Couple of inter college/school public speaking awards etc

MBAandBeyond · Answer

Hi Readwander , Thanks for your post! First, I would like to congratulate you on backing a 740 in your GMAT, and I’m almost definite that you would achieve the target of even 740+ with just a little more practice! Also, I would say that you have a great overall GPA of 9.05 in your UG! Coming to your ECAs & internships, you do have some short-term relevant examples of leadership. Also, you have won awards that would showcase your commitment and characterize your hunger to stay on top, while it also showcases your diversity and appetite for knowledge. Also, part-time positions and internships are important components of deferred MBA hence are completely valid accolades! However, I feel compelled to tell you that with such good ECAs and awards, you must try to exemplify the skill-set developed and how this extra knowledge and skill would help you in your MBA and post-MBA goals. All of this information would help the adcom know you better other than just your academic accolades! Also, I would recommend you work on making your essays elegant unique and try to mold them into a story to catch the attention of the adcom! Also, being a deferred candidate, you still have time to add to your work experience and enough chances to make your profile more robust. I see potential in you and would say that you could target any of the top deferred MBA programs once you work on some minute points! You may want to read the article on what business schools look in the candidate for deferred MBA programs . This article will help you understand your chances for deferred MBA programs. In any case, If you feel like you need to discuss your profile, essays, scholarships, or any further doubts about your application, or prepare for interviews, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week. 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: neha@mbaandbeyond.com

MBAGuide · Answer

Hi  deepika228  , as an Indian female applicant with an IIT tag and unconventional work experience in infrastructure development in an emerging economy such as India, you have a very strong chance of making it to your target schools. In your application, do focus on highlighting challenges faced by you while working in a psu and present on ground reality of issues you may have seen through your work. Demonstrate your leadership skills and ability to create impact with an iron will. What is your vision for which you seek an MBA from such global pedigreed B Schools? How would you as a woman leader give back to your country? Addressing these points strongly will give your application a distinct edge and put you in a favorable position.

If you wish to seek professional guidance do reach out.

Best wishes

MBAConquerors · Answer

Hi, I can see a lot of potential in this profile, reach out to me through personal message, let's take a in-depth look into your profile. Happy to give you a free 15 minute call slot for guiding you.
There is a lot of context missing that can help you gain lots of insight into the MBA admissions.

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