Profile Evaluation for R1 applications (2022)

Question

Hi,

I am planning to apply in ISB R1 applications. Please help me understand if I should retake GMAT.

23yr, Female

GMAT- 700 (V35 Q50 IR4 AW4)

B.Tech, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, New Delhi (Electrical and Electronics): 7.27 CGPA 
12th, Air Force Bal Bharati School, New Delhi(Science): 80%
10th, Sophia Secondary School, Rajasthan: 8.8 CGPA

Work Experience

Analyst in Technology Consultancy at EY (Nov,2020-Present) (28 months of experience by the time class starts)

Worked on 3 different projects for clients of different sectors and different geographical locations.
Worked as a sole resource and handled the entire project alone.
Won a SPOT award for exceptional performance in the engagement 
Volunteered in the Covid relief group and helped 100+ families. Received an award for the same.
Introduced a new tool to the team and got certified in it. 
Organized a walking challenge with 150+ participants.

Co-founder, DarjiGal (10k followers on Instagram)

Started a apparel business on instagram. 
Handled operations. 
Had to close in after a few months due to scalability issues.

Created a team of 5 people to organize covid testing/relief drives during the pandemic 
Collaborated with  Defense research and development organisation  to provide free tests and medicines to the people in the surrounding societies, especially the under-privileged.

Short term goals: Product Management 
Long term goals: Entrepreneurship

I understand that my acads have been average. Gmat score is average too. Will this pull my profile down? Should I re-take GMAT?

ISBeacon · Answer

Looks like you've already worked hard to increase your score from 660 to 700. Hence, unless you were scoring substantially higher consistently in mocks, I don't see any point in a retake.

Incidentally, you've not mentioned which school you graduated from. Neither do I get any sense of your post-MBA goals.

Considering your average GMAT, average academics, and lesser work-experience, articulation of goals, and peer-learning potential needs to be crisp.
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Ashish.

Eksha22 · Answer

Hi, 
Thanks for you reply.

I don't know why GMAT club shows 660 on my profile. I got 700 in my first attempt. I have updated the my post. 
Do you think I should re-take the test or apply with 700?

ISBeacon · Answer

Well, if you can get a 20+ point improvement, then GMAT will definitely help. No second thoughts about it. There   is   a difference between a 700 and a 730 (or more).

Eksha22 · Answer

So, applying with a 700 would not be good idea?

ISBeacon · Answer

That's not what I said/implied.

I just meant to say that your chances would  increase  with a 730+ score.

Admissionado · Answer

Eksha22 :

On your initial question:

Q: I understand that my acads have been average. Gmat score is average too. Will this pull my profile down? Should I re-take GMAT?

A: You should consider retaking the exam. You have nothing to lose. The schools almost always consider your highest score. Your score won't necessarily bring your profile down, but if you believe your academics are average, the best way to counter that is with a strong GMAT. You already have a good score, but if you have the time, money, energy, etc. to give it another go, you can only improve your chances.

Good luck,
Admissionado

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  Eksha22 ,

You should retake the GMAT as you have nothing to lose at all. Not only will it help make up for your average academics but also help spike your application.

This isn't so much about the average GMAT score pulling down your application; instead, this is about how a higher score can help lift up your application.

Good luck!

RISHTKZ · Answer

Hi,

I will be giving my GMAT in the coming weeks.

I need a Profile Evaluation to get a clear picture of what GMAT score should I target.

Education Details

B Tech- Vellore Institute of Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Class of 2018, CGPA - 8.5/10.
HSC- St Josephs College Nainital, Class of 2014, Percentage - 90%.
SSC- St Josephs College Nainital, Class of 2014, Percentage - 87%.

Work Expericence

Work Experience of 40 months, at a Multi-National Company, as of June 2022.

As Senior Design Engineer - 
Lead a team to develop a new product for the Industrial Power Quality Management. The new products directly contributed to the revenue of the company. 
Worked on projects that improved the production of existing products and upcoming products. 
Introduced enhancements in the Operational process that reduced the overall development time of new products.

Extra and Co-Curricular Activities

Participated in National Level Design and Development competition BAJA STUDENT INDIA for 3 consecutive years and ranked 2nd in one of the editions of the event.
Participated in College Level Model United Nations Conferences and won Special Mention Award at one of the editions of the event.
Organized events at College TechnologyY Feast.
Participated in various events at Technology Feast.
Won a Gold medal at the State level Taekwondo Championship in 2010.

Goals:
Product Management.

Please help me identify a target score for my GMAT.

MBAGuide · Answer

Hi  RISHTKZ  hope this finds you in good health

A score of 720+ on GMAT would help you showcase a balanced profile. Your prior experience in process design seems interesting. You must understand ISB is particular that applicants have utmost clarity on post-MBA prospects. Therefore, you should think strategically about how you could connect your current experience with your post-MBA goal of product management. You need to be specific about the kind of product management roles you wish to get into. To have a conscientious plan B, consider program management roles such as ops design and supply chain network design which seem to align very well with your prior experience.

Reach out should you need professional guidance.

Best wishes

RISHTKZ · Answer

Thanks for the help.

I will keep these points while I am writing my essay.

Is there any specific requirement on AWA and IR scores while applying to ISB?

MBAGuide · Answer

RISHTKZ  none in specific but try to have a balanced score on these as well, at least a 5 in AWA and >3 on IR (although IR may not be a concern for ISB).

Best wishes

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  RISHTKZ ,

A score upwards of 720 on the GMAT will give you a good chance of making it to your target school. Needless to say, how well you articulate your strengths, career progression, and goals through essays is going to be crucial as well.

All the best!

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  RISHTKZ ,

No specific requirements as such but having a 5 on AWA and a 4 on IR would be something you should look for at least.

Thanks.

MBAkarma · Answer

Hello RISHTKZ With an Engineer background and one of the most sought after goals post MBA, the simplest advice you can get on the GMAT is to target an above avg score of the school (710 in ISB's case). Extracurricular activities look old and unless you can showcase how are they relevant today and to the B-School application, these may not add much weight. You may want to read here on what factors work in a profile and here to add to your research on career goals. Best Varun Sharma +918452954888 (WhatsApp) MBAkarma.com info@mbakarma.com

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