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05 Jul 2018, 00:03
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Hi Everyone,
I originally applied to Cambridge in Dec 2017 for a round 2 take. I was rejected without an interview. Looking back, I definitely feel that I rushed my essays and didn't do them justice. I've since given the GMAT again and raised my score from a 700 when i applied to a 770 last month. I've also had a couple of accomplishments at work that I think I could add in.
I'd appreciate advice from someone who knows better than me - Is it worth a reapplication in Round 1 this year, or should I forget about it ? My profile is below -
- Indian, male,28, Chemical Engineer, born and brought up in India.
- Graduated in 2012, top of my class, 74%( I'm not quite sure how to convert this to a GPA) The official scale seems to think its a 2.3, but considering its a 99% percentile back in India, I'm confused.
- 770 GMAT ( Q50 V46)
-Black belt in Karate
-Captain of high school and college soccer teams.
Work Exprience
1. Management trainee at a construction chemical company ( 01/2013-12/2014) in Germany
2. Moved to a subsidiary in Malaysia as Product Manager ( 01/2015-02/2016) Kuala Lumpur
3. Promoted to Business Development Manager and moved to India (03/2016-08/2017) Goa
4. Promoted to Project Manager,South East Asia and moved to Singapore ( 09/2017-current) My role here involves extensive travelling between Singapore-Malaysia-Thailand-Vietnam.
I have solid performances in these roles, and examples/stories to back that up. I also have some experience training colleagues and working with customers in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well a strategic project in West Africa ( Sierra Leone ) during my management trainee days.
Post MBA goals : Definitely Management consulting, preferably in Europe as the rest of my family lives in Germany/England and the middle east.
Languages : English ( native) Hindi (native) German(fluent) Marathi ( basic) Bengali ( basic)
Love to hear some advice.
Thanks !
Subir
I originally applied to Cambridge in Dec 2017 for a round 2 take. I was rejected without an interview. Looking back, I definitely feel that I rushed my essays and didn't do them justice. I've since given the GMAT again and raised my score from a 700 when i applied to a 770 last month. I've also had a couple of accomplishments at work that I think I could add in.
I'd appreciate advice from someone who knows better than me - Is it worth a reapplication in Round 1 this year, or should I forget about it ? My profile is below -
- Indian, male,28, Chemical Engineer, born and brought up in India.
- Graduated in 2012, top of my class, 74%( I'm not quite sure how to convert this to a GPA) The official scale seems to think its a 2.3, but considering its a 99% percentile back in India, I'm confused.
- 770 GMAT ( Q50 V46)
-Black belt in Karate
-Captain of high school and college soccer teams.
Work Exprience
1. Management trainee at a construction chemical company ( 01/2013-12/2014) in Germany
2. Moved to a subsidiary in Malaysia as Product Manager ( 01/2015-02/2016) Kuala Lumpur
3. Promoted to Business Development Manager and moved to India (03/2016-08/2017) Goa
4. Promoted to Project Manager,South East Asia and moved to Singapore ( 09/2017-current) My role here involves extensive travelling between Singapore-Malaysia-Thailand-Vietnam.
I have solid performances in these roles, and examples/stories to back that up. I also have some experience training colleagues and working with customers in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well a strategic project in West Africa ( Sierra Leone ) during my management trainee days.
Post MBA goals : Definitely Management consulting, preferably in Europe as the rest of my family lives in Germany/England and the middle east.
Languages : English ( native) Hindi (native) German(fluent) Marathi ( basic) Bengali ( basic)
Love to hear some advice.
Thanks !
Subir
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05 Jul 2018, 00:13
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Hi Subir, yes you are in great shape to reapply this year. That's a massive jump in your GMAT and I think they will be salivating.
Of course everything else has to check out but it's a game-changer and the new job that you have is as well.
I love the international work experience and the move to Singapore. Management consulting is a great goal for Judge and you will be one year older which is honestly a plus for European schools.
I would encourage you to apply to round one that's really important for over-represented candidates.
Given your International profile in terms of language and experience I would encourage you to apply to INSEAD & LBS as well. The Wharton Lauder program if you have any inclination to do an international program in the US.
I would definitely have someone check out your old application to review it for red flags look at your goals Etc. And it's quite important to create an interesting dimention around your extracurriculars so that you can resonate with the admissions committee on an emotional level and become a real person to them.
Go for it!
https://mbaprepcoach.com
Of course everything else has to check out but it's a game-changer and the new job that you have is as well.
I love the international work experience and the move to Singapore. Management consulting is a great goal for Judge and you will be one year older which is honestly a plus for European schools.
I would encourage you to apply to round one that's really important for over-represented candidates.
Given your International profile in terms of language and experience I would encourage you to apply to INSEAD & LBS as well. The Wharton Lauder program if you have any inclination to do an international program in the US.
I would definitely have someone check out your old application to review it for red flags look at your goals Etc. And it's quite important to create an interesting dimention around your extracurriculars so that you can resonate with the admissions committee on an emotional level and become a real person to them.
Go for it!
https://mbaprepcoach.com
05 Jul 2018, 00:25
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subirroy
Hi Subir
At the outset, you seem to have a great profile. Here is our advice:
- Your solid GMAT certainly warrants another application, but don't make the mistake of assuming that the GMAT score may have been the only thing that did not work in the previous application. As applicants with 700 (and below too) do also make it to Cambridge, use this as a chance to review what you could do better. For Judge, there is no reapplicant essay, and hardly any avenue in the personal statement (500 words) to address changes in your profile. Thus, focus on your overall goals and fit.
- Your work across South East Asia would definitely give you an edge to include in your stories. The West African experience can well be the cherry on the cake. In terms of languages, Indian languages are considered fairy par for the course, but fluency in German will be a definite asset.
- Would also encourage you to consider other schools - INSEAD, IMD, Oxford, and LBS - as other excellent choices. Each would value your experience and resonate with your goals as well.
Hope this helps. Feel free to come back with more queries as needed.
