Hi, this is a 'what are my chances', kind of query.
I have a low GPA with 70% in 10th, 70% in 12th(commerce), 50% in Bcom from delhi university (phew!) & 70% in PG diploma In marketing communications. Overall my Gpa is below average.
I have been preparing for gmat & have scored a 700 in official mocks. I should be able to score around 720+ by the time i write the test.
I have 7 years of work experience in multitudes of marketing roles (with advertising, digital marketing & brand strategy consulting) ,with Brand strategy as predominant work. Currently working in an ad agency as a Brand strategy director.
Have a an award for first place in a media campaign contest from my time in my PG diploma.
Have been part of a team which has been awarded Cannes lion gold for an ad campaign, in 2019.
Out side of work,
- I have been pro-bono consulting with a fairly new NGO for girl children, for the past year. Have helped in creating their marketing approach.
- Have been associated with a Environmental NGO since 2009 & led almost 30 treks across Uttrakhand & Himcha; to clean the mountain garbage.
Have won CBSE nationals in basket ball during my 12th standard days
- Have served as a hostel captain for a year in my 3rd year of graduation in Delhi where I was responsible for welfare, catering, sports & debates.
- Have recently started advising a Fashion start-up, in their brand strategy, which drop ships silk apparel to US & EU markets.
- Have a been training in martial arts for the past 3 years & have competed in local events & won a couple of them
- For the past year, I have been part of a training program for women to help them learn self defense.
While I am aware my GPA is a red flag for top b schools, and the evaluator app clearly shows LBS as low probability for me, how impossible are my chances at LBS, Said Oxford, Insead? And should i even consider applying to these colleges.
Sorry for the long post by I have been losing sleep over this & any advice will be helpful.
Thanks