Hi everyone,
I would appreciate some feedback on my profile and my chances at ISB, as well as suggestions for other MBA programs that might be a good fit.
I am a 27-year-old female with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from Government Engineering College, Raipur.
Academics- Class 10: 85.17%
- Class 12: 81%
- B.Tech CGPA: 8.54/10
Work Experience- 4.5 years of experience as an FPGA Engineer in High-Frequency Trading (HFT) / Proprietary Algorithmic Trading
- Promoted to Senior FPGA Engineer
- Working on low-latency FPGA systems for electronic trading, building infrastructure for trading platforms
- Mentored junior engineers
- POSH Officer
Extracurricular Activities- Participated in a few trekking trips
- Volunteered at an NGO event
I am planning to take the GMAT in August 2026.
Post-MBA Goal- Transition into Product Management or Strategy roles
I would appreciate feedback on:
- How competitive is my profile for ISB?
- What GMAT score range should I target?
- What areas can I improve before applying?
- What other MBA programs could be a good fit for my background?
Thank you in advance for your insights.