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14 Aug 2021, 00:35
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Hi folks!
I am very new to the GMAT prep and still discovering US B-schools, I want your opinion on my profile. Please help!
I am a 27y/o Indian Male, commerce under-grad from Delhi University I was a college topper for all six semesters and was actively involved in debation society (VP of the club) and commerce club. I have a *2 years gap* post that, my financial condition was in ruins so I moved back to my small hometown and gave tuition classes to kids.
Anyway, I got admission to a government Indian B-School where more than 60% of my fees were waived. I have a dual major in Finance and Marketing was in the top 10% of the class academically and was also the first one to get placed on campus.
10th ICSE - 88%, 12th ISC-84%, Bachelor of Commerce- 85%, MBA- 85%
Work-ex: I have 2 years and 3 months (3 years by June 2022) of experience in consulting. I joined a Big 4 from my campus in Deal Advisory and Research and have exposure to Strategy and M&A. I got promoted to Senior within 1 year and 3 months in that firm. After spending exactly 2 years in my first Big4 I moved to Management Consulting in another Big 4 in the Deals and Strategy team.
I plan to move to MBB in Strategy consulting in US (Big 4 fallback option) or FAANG strategic roles.
I am looking to join one year MBA at Cornell and Kellog or 16 months program of Columbia or 20 months program at Wharton(far-fetch dream).
Does my profile make the cut. I have scored around 93%ile in CAT (Indian GMAT) so I am pretty sure I can score above 700 in GMAT very easily.
Do you think I can get a shortlist and what are the pros and cons of my profile?
Thanks in advance
I am very new to the GMAT prep and still discovering US B-schools, I want your opinion on my profile. Please help!
I am a 27y/o Indian Male, commerce under-grad from Delhi University I was a college topper for all six semesters and was actively involved in debation society (VP of the club) and commerce club. I have a *2 years gap* post that, my financial condition was in ruins so I moved back to my small hometown and gave tuition classes to kids.
Anyway, I got admission to a government Indian B-School where more than 60% of my fees were waived. I have a dual major in Finance and Marketing was in the top 10% of the class academically and was also the first one to get placed on campus.
10th ICSE - 88%, 12th ISC-84%, Bachelor of Commerce- 85%, MBA- 85%
Work-ex: I have 2 years and 3 months (3 years by June 2022) of experience in consulting. I joined a Big 4 from my campus in Deal Advisory and Research and have exposure to Strategy and M&A. I got promoted to Senior within 1 year and 3 months in that firm. After spending exactly 2 years in my first Big4 I moved to Management Consulting in another Big 4 in the Deals and Strategy team.
I plan to move to MBB in Strategy consulting in US (Big 4 fallback option) or FAANG strategic roles.
I am looking to join one year MBA at Cornell and Kellog or 16 months program of Columbia or 20 months program at Wharton(far-fetch dream).
Does my profile make the cut. I have scored around 93%ile in CAT (Indian GMAT) so I am pretty sure I can score above 700 in GMAT very easily.
Do you think I can get a shortlist and what are the pros and cons of my profile?
Thanks in advance
14 Aug 2021, 22:37
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I have a follow up question. At the time of admission do we need to show some kind of proof for extra curricular activities(ECA) we are involved in.
For e.g. I was pretty invested in Public Relations club of my Bschool but i dont have a certificate to prove that.
In other ECA, I have certificates for them but I am not sure if they add to my profile:
1. I have particiapated in debates, extempores, declamations since my school days from class 1 to class 12.
2. I was also a student co-ordinator of international Conference during my Under graduation at Delhi University(DU) .
3. I was also elected as Liaison officer of commerce club in DU where I acted as student leader and worked with college management to solve probleme faced by commerce under grads.
4. I have brief stint as Quiz Master of English Literature club as well.
5. I have qualified the level 1(out 3 levels) of Indian Chartered Accountant exam. I was not interested in this stream so I didn't pursue it any further.
7. I have practiced under a Chartered Accountant firm for a brief period of 6-8 months where I learned accounting stuff but I dropped as I wasn't interested to pursue it (This workex is apart from. Consulting workex)
6. I have certifications for participation in NSSNSS activities (National Service Schemes) and Environmental clubs.
7. I also did two internships (1 month in UG & 2 months in MBA) under IFCI - Industrial Finance Corporation of India (first bank of Independent - India) Infrastructure divison.
Can you please guide how do they add to my profile and shall I add it on my profile.
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For e.g. I was pretty invested in Public Relations club of my Bschool but i dont have a certificate to prove that.
In other ECA, I have certificates for them but I am not sure if they add to my profile:
1. I have particiapated in debates, extempores, declamations since my school days from class 1 to class 12.
2. I was also a student co-ordinator of international Conference during my Under graduation at Delhi University(DU) .
3. I was also elected as Liaison officer of commerce club in DU where I acted as student leader and worked with college management to solve probleme faced by commerce under grads.
4. I have brief stint as Quiz Master of English Literature club as well.
5. I have qualified the level 1(out 3 levels) of Indian Chartered Accountant exam. I was not interested in this stream so I didn't pursue it any further.
7. I have practiced under a Chartered Accountant firm for a brief period of 6-8 months where I learned accounting stuff but I dropped as I wasn't interested to pursue it (This workex is apart from. Consulting workex)
6. I have certifications for participation in NSSNSS activities (National Service Schemes) and Environmental clubs.
7. I also did two internships (1 month in UG & 2 months in MBA) under IFCI - Industrial Finance Corporation of India (first bank of Independent - India) Infrastructure divison.
Can you please guide how do they add to my profile and shall I add it on my profile.
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16 Aug 2021, 18:35
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Hi ShivExplores,
I think the main strength in your profile is the Big 4 experience and advancement you've had in your roles. I also wouldn't consider the 2 years post college as a "gap" -- that teaching work experience will still count towards your post college / pre MBA experience.
A challenge is that you've already done an MBA -- some schools are quite skeptical that second MBA applicants really need the degree. It is good that you are considering accelerated programs for that reason, but still you will need to have very clear / compelling reasons for why you need another degree and can't land one of those roles on your own.
I don't see a great chance with Wharton. Kellogg / CBS could be possible but you'll likely need a 730+ for those. Cornell is definitely more doable. I also suggest you look at programs in Europe as many have 16-18 month programs.
Hope that helps a bit!
Kate
I think the main strength in your profile is the Big 4 experience and advancement you've had in your roles. I also wouldn't consider the 2 years post college as a "gap" -- that teaching work experience will still count towards your post college / pre MBA experience.
A challenge is that you've already done an MBA -- some schools are quite skeptical that second MBA applicants really need the degree. It is good that you are considering accelerated programs for that reason, but still you will need to have very clear / compelling reasons for why you need another degree and can't land one of those roles on your own.
I don't see a great chance with Wharton. Kellogg / CBS could be possible but you'll likely need a 730+ for those. Cornell is definitely more doable. I also suggest you look at programs in Europe as many have 16-18 month programs.
Hope that helps a bit!
Kate
ShivExplores
