Name/username: Debarati Dasgupta
Age : 30
Country/Location : India
Under-Graduate School : Hans Raj, Delhi University
Under-Graduate GPA/Percentage:59.8%
Post-graduate School: Manorama School of Communication
Post-Graduate GPA/Percentage :68%
GMAT/GRE Test scores: GMAT - 730
Total Work Experience :91 months
Pre-MBA Industry : Marketing, PR, Comms across industries, but primarily tech
Target industry post-MBA: Tech
Brief about Work Experience : Former business journalist, switched to content marketing. Worked with 2 agencies in content lead roles assisting PR, advertising, business development teams. Also a freelance content and brand marketing consultant
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Former Manager, who is also the CEO of the company I worked at
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars:None
International Experience : Worked with journalists in multiple international bureaus, including Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand. One UAE-based freelance client.
Scholarship Given? :No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Pivot to Product Marketing at consumer tech firm. Have the comms skills, need MBA to fill marketing knowledge gap.
Short-Term Goal : Product Marketing Manager
Long-Term Goal : CMO
Link to your interview debrief: -
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes. I went with Crack Admission. Founder Arijit Biswas is an ISB alum and has been doing this for many years now. He patiently addressed all my queries and concerns, while also guiding me as I moved forward with my plans. As a former MBA student himself, and having worked with so many applicants over the years, Arijit knows exactly how to approach the application process, and helps you with the best advice and recommendations. He has a very focused and targeted approach to tackling your application. Highly recommend.
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Patience is key. You've got to give it your 100% and just hope for the best honestly. MBA admissions are getting super competitive so don't beat yourself up if you are unable to make it to one college. Also remember that adcom will always look at your application holistically so don't worry too much if you lack in one aspect. Keep your MBA motivation crystal clear and move ahead.