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vangoghskindle
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Schools: INSEAD '26 (D) HEC (D) MIT '27 (D) Rotterdam'26 (A) ISB '27 (A) Kenan-Flagler '27 (II) McCombs '27 (D)
GMAT Focus 1: 715 Q88 V85 DI83 
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Schools: INSEAD '26 (D) HEC (D) MIT '27 (D) Rotterdam'26 (A) ISB '27 (A) Kenan-Flagler '27 (II) McCombs '27 (D)
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16 Dec 2024, 08:15
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34 / M / India / Gay
GMAT: 615 (Q 83 / V 83 / DI 75)
Sector - 11 years Experience in Public Sector Banking and Finance including Operations / Risk Management / Credit Underwriting / Insolvency
Direct Reporting : at present 5
Locations worked: All across India (including rural areas where I have led a team of 200+ people for the purpose of Financial Inclusion)
Undergrad: Engineering (8.7 CGPA)
Professional Certifications: Have completed multiple certifications (internationally accredited) as part of my career.
Why I need an MBA: Salary. Transition to Leadership position
Recommendation: General Manager of my present organization, Executive Director of another group (a big Public Sector)
LT Goal: Finance / Banking / Consulting
What are my chances for a T35 B School?
GMAT: 615 (Q 83 / V 83 / DI 75)
Sector - 11 years Experience in Public Sector Banking and Finance including Operations / Risk Management / Credit Underwriting / Insolvency
Direct Reporting : at present 5
Locations worked: All across India (including rural areas where I have led a team of 200+ people for the purpose of Financial Inclusion)
Undergrad: Engineering (8.7 CGPA)
Professional Certifications: Have completed multiple certifications (internationally accredited) as part of my career.
Why I need an MBA: Salary. Transition to Leadership position
Recommendation: General Manager of my present organization, Executive Director of another group (a big Public Sector)
LT Goal: Finance / Banking / Consulting
What are my chances for a T35 B School?
Updated on: 18 Sep 2025, 00:52
Originally posted by Leliaentes on 16 Feb 2025, 20:23.
Last edited by Leliaentes on 18 Sep 2025, 00:52, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Leliaentes on 18 Sep 2025, 00:52, edited 1 time in total.
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With 11 years of experience in public banking and finance, a GMAT of 615 and many international certifications, you have an advantage. However, your GMAT score is a bit low compared to T35 schools, but if you emphasize your leadership experience and clear career goals, you still have a chance. Consider schools with more flexible GMAT requirements Doodle Jump 2 .
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vangoghskindle Hi
How has your career has developed over the last 11 years. Public sector roles leave little room for fast track growth and early promotions that demonstrate potential. For older MBA applicants, schools want to make sure that an MBA is not just a way to escape stagnation, but rather a strategic move to build on an already strong career. For more experienced candidates, an MBA should complement the significant career progression already demonstrated. All things considered, your GMAT definitely needs to be improved. It is unlikely that schools will grant you a waiver (and even if they do, they may not take your intent seriously).
Have you done your own research and identified specific schools or regions you want to target? Another hard truth is that moving abroad directly after a public sector job may take more convincing, as such jobs are generally considered less internationally focused, which may affect your perceived employability in global markets. I appreciate that you are casting a wide net with T35 schools but keep employment outcomes as a top factor in your research. If you dont already have a post grad, you can also Include top Indian B schools and later leverage their global network to move abroad.
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- [email protected]
How has your career has developed over the last 11 years. Public sector roles leave little room for fast track growth and early promotions that demonstrate potential. For older MBA applicants, schools want to make sure that an MBA is not just a way to escape stagnation, but rather a strategic move to build on an already strong career. For more experienced candidates, an MBA should complement the significant career progression already demonstrated. All things considered, your GMAT definitely needs to be improved. It is unlikely that schools will grant you a waiver (and even if they do, they may not take your intent seriously).
Have you done your own research and identified specific schools or regions you want to target? Another hard truth is that moving abroad directly after a public sector job may take more convincing, as such jobs are generally considered less internationally focused, which may affect your perceived employability in global markets. I appreciate that you are casting a wide net with T35 schools but keep employment outcomes as a top factor in your research. If you dont already have a post grad, you can also Include top Indian B schools and later leverage their global network to move abroad.
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- [email protected]
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