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Based on the information provided, your profile appears to have some strong aspects that could make you a competitive candidate for admission to ISB (Indian School of Business) or other top MBA programs. Here is an evaluation of your profile:

Work Experience: Although your total work experience of 25 months may be on the lower side compared to some other applicants, it is not uncommon for MBA programs to admit candidates with limited work experience. The fact that you have experience in both entrepreneurship (your own start-up) and management consulting (Wazir Advisors and PwC) can showcase your versatility and business acumen.

GMAT Score: A GMAT score of 700 is respectable and falls within the range of scores typically accepted by ISB. While it may not be exceptionally high, it is still competitive. However, if you have the opportunity and feel confident, you could consider retaking the GMAT to potentially improve your score and enhance your chances of admission.

Undergraduate College and Course: NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) is a well-known institution in the field of fashion technology. While it may not be as recognized for business or management education, having a unique undergraduate background can bring diversity to your application and showcase your interdisciplinary skills.

Academic Performance: Your CGPA of 8.1 is a decent academic achievement. Admissions committees consider your academic performance along with other factors, so having a strong overall application can compensate for any perceived shortcomings in this area.

Extracurricular Activities: Your involvement in extracurricular activities, such as being the head of the student council, participating in sports at the district level, and taking on leadership roles in college committees, demonstrates your ability to balance academics and extracurricular interests. These experiences highlight your leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Considering your profile, you can target other top B-schools in addition to ISB. Some other renowned B-schools in India include SP Jain, Masters Union, IIM. For international options, you can consider programs across Europe and the USA.

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Hi guys, please evaluate my profile for an ISB admit/ also suggest any other B-schools (location agnostic) which i can target for.

1) Name- Pranav Chaudhry
2) Age- 24
3) Total Work Ex: 25 Months
4) GMAT- 700 (V37 Q48)
5) Undergrad College- NIFT (Kangra, Himachal Pradesh)
6) Undergrad Course- Bachelors in Fashion Technology
7) Undergrad CGPA- 8.1
8) Work Experience:
9) 1st year: spent on my own start-up (E-commerce for handicrafts)
10) 2nd year: joined Wazir Advisors, leading management consulting firm in textile & Apparel industry in India.
11) Recently Joined PwC as an Associate level 2.
12) Extra curricular activities:
-> Head of the student council in school.
-> district level football player & 100m Athlete.
-> member of core student committee in college.
-> Founded athletics club in the college and trained a team of 10+ athletes.

Pranav, it's always a delight to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds such as yours. Here is our assessment of your profile:

- With your GMAT score of 700, academics, and diverse extracurricular engagements, you demonstrate a balanced profile. While your GMAT score is competitive, an additional 20-30 points could strengthen your chances for top tier global B-schools.

- Your industry experience is unique and adds a rich flavor to your profile. Coming from the textile and apparel industry and possessing start-up experience will distinguish you in the applicant pool. Remember to articulate in your essays how your work in the textile and apparel industry and e-commerce start-up has shaped your perspective and influenced your post-MBA goals.

- Your professional journey indicates an entrepreneurial spirit, evident in your start-up experience, and showcases your adaptability, as shown by your transition to management consulting. Highlight this entrepreneurial streak and your ability to adapt to new environments. Keep in mind that applicants from non-traditional backgrounds often need to provide clear rationale for their career switches and their interest in an MBA.

- Considering your next steps, it's essential to present a clear, well-reasoned narrative in your application that ties your past experiences with your future goals. We recommend articulating why an MBA is the right step for you now and how it aligns with your career aspirations. Leverage your unique experiences to illustrate why you are interested in ISB or any other targeted B-school.

- With regard to other B-schools, consider options such as NUS and Nanyang.

We hope this evaluation proves beneficial, and you're welcome to post more queries here or reach out to us directly. We look forward to assisting you in your MBA journey.
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Hi guys, please evaluate my profile for an ISB admit/ also suggest any other B-schools (location agnostic) that I can target:

Age: 26
Undergrad: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (2015-19)
Job 1 : Mechanical Engineer in Dubai (UAE) (2019-2020) 13 months
Job 2: Consultant (EY)-Handling projects for Tata Steel and its subsidiaries across India/Canada/SE Asia/Europe. (2021-Current) (I started as an Analyst and got two promotions within 18 months. (32 months experience as of Jan '2024)

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1. Member (AIESEC)-Business Dev and Student exchanges
2. Team Lead-ISHRAE won a grant to design an environment friendly AC

Extra Curriculars in my current job:
Mentoring students from under privileged backgrounds by understanding their inclinations towards various disciplines (Science and Commerce)

Post MBA Goals:
Get into the bigger consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, BAIN, L.E.K..) open to roles in supply chain and operations management.

Thanks in advance!

Greetings ashesh25! Your unique combination of engineering background, consulting experience, and social mentoring work certainly adds an intriguing dimension to your profile. Let's delve into our detailed assessment:

- The lack of a GMAT score in your profile prompts us to recommend aiming for a score of 730+ if targeting top 15 US programs. Your extracurricular activities during undergraduate studies and in your current job are impressive, showcasing leadership and a commitment to social impact.
- The goal of transitioning into larger consulting firms post-MBA aligns with your professional background. However, it would be beneficial to specify areas within consulting where you wish to specialize, for instance, operations or supply chain. This will make your goals more concrete and relatable to your past experiences.
- Your work experience demonstrates a progressive trajectory, evident from your promotions within a short span at EY. Also, your international exposure from the job in Dubai will be looked upon favorably. One hurdle you may encounter is differentiating yourself from a rather large pool of applicants with an engineering background and consulting experience.
- A key next step for you would be crafting your narrative that ties together your diverse experiences. This should reflect how these experiences influenced your decision to pursue an MBA and how an MBA will help achieve your specific career goals. Remember that ISB, like many other leading B-schools, seeks applicants who demonstrate a clear career vision, leadership potential, and a propensity for making an impact.

We hope this evaluation aids you in your journey. Feel free to post any more queries here or reach out to us directly. Best of luck with your application process!
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Hi pranavchaudhry99

What really stands out for me in your profile is your background in fashion followed by your stint in entrepreneurship and your subsequent experience in the textile and apparel industry. I have helped a client with a very similar background get into ISB.

Apart from this, your GMAT score and extracurricular activities make you a good candidate for ISB as well.

There are several other schools you can apply to, but it will depend on various factors.

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I am a 23 year year old Indian Male working at a power trading company as a business developer.
I have a 4 year degree in electrical and electronics engineering and also did a PGDC in Power Management which was a one year course(amalgamation of business and power) . In both of them I scored over 80%.
Aside that I have cleared German exams up to A2 level and have done 3 summer internship with some volunteering work in college as well.
I scored 316 in my GRE Exam. By the time I apply for a MIM school, my work experience would be over one year. What are the top business school that I should apply to in which I have a chance with the above profile

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Hi guys, please evaluate my profile for an ISB admit/ also suggest any other B-schools (location agnostic) that I can target:

Age: 26
Undergrad: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (2015-19)
Job 1 : Mechanical Engineer in Dubai (UAE) (2019-2020) 13 months
Job 2: Consultant (EY)-Handling projects for Tata Steel and its subsidiaries across India/Canada/SE Asia/Europe. (2021-Current) (I started as an Analyst and got two promotions within 18 months. (32 months experience as of Jan '2024)

Extra Curriculars in Undergrad
1. Member (AIESEC)-Business Dev and Student exchanges
2. Team Lead-ISHRAE won a grant to design an environment friendly AC

Extra Curriculars in my current job:
Mentoring students from under privileged backgrounds by understanding their inclinations towards various disciplines (Science and Commerce)

Post MBA Goals:
Get into the bigger consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, BAIN, L.E.K..) open to roles in supply chain and operations management.

Thanks in advance!

Greetings ashesh25! Your unique combination of engineering background, consulting experience, and social mentoring work certainly adds an intriguing dimension to your profile. Let's delve into our detailed assessment:

- The lack of a GMAT score in your profile prompts us to recommend aiming for a score of 730+ if targeting top 15 US programs. Your extracurricular activities during undergraduate studies and in your current job are impressive, showcasing leadership and a commitment to social impact.
- The goal of transitioning into larger consulting firms post-MBA aligns with your professional background. However, it would be beneficial to specify areas within consulting where you wish to specialize, for instance, operations or supply chain. This will make your goals more concrete and relatable to your past experiences.
- Your work experience demonstrates a progressive trajectory, evident from your promotions within a short span at EY. Also, your international exposure from the job in Dubai will be looked upon favorably. One hurdle you may encounter is differentiating yourself from a rather large pool of applicants with an engineering background and consulting experience.
- A key next step for you would be crafting your narrative that ties together your diverse experiences. This should reflect how these experiences influenced your decision to pursue an MBA and how an MBA will help achieve your specific career goals. Remember that ISB, like many other leading B-schools, seeks applicants who demonstrate a clear career vision, leadership potential, and a propensity for making an impact.

We hope this evaluation aids you in your journey. Feel free to post any more queries here or reach out to us directly. Best of luck with your application process!

Thank You for the evaluation. I am preparing for the GMAT right now. I hope to apply to schools like INSEAD and HEC Paris in Europe. Can you please let me know if the work experience is enough?
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Ajay2031:

The community here would love to help, but it would be good to know more about any preferences you might have in an MIM program. Are you solely looking for the best possible best school/ranked-MIM program? Are you targeting a particular geographic region such as Europe? What are your career goal post-MIM?

Overall, your stats look good. What is the breakdown in your GRE score?

If you simply want a ranking of top programs, you should took a look at some old forums for guidance.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/master-in-ma ... 72174.html
https://gmatclub.com/forum/masters-in-m ... 58889.html

If you want to have a more in-depth discussion about your background and best-fitting programs, I strongly urge you to get in touch with us to set up a free consultation. We will gladly pair you with one of our MIM-focused consultants who can give you all the ins-and-outs of the process. Here is a link for your convenience:

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Hi all, kindly need your help in assessing whether I have a good chance of getting into B-Schools in the US this year or if need to do some pivots in my profile before applying

Target school: MIT Sloan, Harvard, LBS. If possible I'd like to apply for 2023 R1 or R2 for 2024 class

Profile:
- 28-year-old male (as of 2023)
- Significant minority, but with few caveats, which I will discuss below; Non-Javanese, an atheist, and identify LGBT
- GMAT Score: 660, V49, Q31, IR7 -> will discuss later why my Quant is superlow
- IELTS Score: 8.5.
- Passed the CFA level 1 exam

Academics:
- Major: Pure mathematics
- University: Top 1 Engineering School in the country
- GPA: 3.01/4.0 (I know, it's very low, as I'll also discuss below)

Work Experience, from most recent to earliest:
- 3 yr Quantitative Finance/Software Engineer Lead & co-founder at a local cryptocurrency exchange/hedge fund, still in its angel/infancy stage
- few months pro-bono technical consulting -on the side from the above role- for the Indonesian government for its blockchain adaptation
- 0.5 yr Technical co-founder for an e-commerce startup; went under because of Covid
- 2 yr Data Scientist at a FinTech Startup
- 1 yr Investment Analyst at a local securities brokerage
- 1 yr Equity Sales at a local securities brokerage

Extracurricular (from recent to earliest):
- Active member of pretty much all of the Indonesian blockchain communities; Generally giving speeches, education, and the likes
- Local motorcycle clubs, held a few chair/committee positions in the past
- Active member of some scientific research clubs in Indonesia. Generally giving speeches, education, and the like. Held a few chair/committee positions in the past

Essays and Recomendation:
- I will make a case about the Indonesian government's plans on adapting blockchain, considering MIT's Digital Currency Initiative at Sloan will be a good place to develop them
- My recommender will be my CEO and knows me very well. He holds a Master's and Ph.D. in math from a US State uni and a Canadian Uni respectively and did some Investment Banking in one of the Swiss Banks before founding our current company. He's also a major blockchain evangelist and the go-to guy in the whole country for both companies and the government regarding that technology.

With my profile in mind, I have a few questions

Regarding my work experience:
Should I stick with my original plan to apply this year or should I move to more well-known companies first? It seems that most B-schools generally consider applicants from well-known companies/governments in a better light than smaller ones. The three companies I've worked for are local, non-market leader companies. Even though I've co-founded 2 companies, one failed and the current one is still in its infancy, with not much in terms of branding or prestige.

Moving to a more well-known company is a tempting route. However, I am running under a time constraint because I am also applying for a state scholarship, which requires an acceptance letter in 18 months. If I am to postpone my application, I run the risk of nullifying my scholarship. I'm also leveraging the fact that my government is initiating a major blockchain project in my scholarship; If I postpone, I may lose that momentum in my scholarship essay, or my application essay, or both.

Regarding my GMAT:
I took my exam a week ago and have been studying for roughly a year without major breaks. My score is 660 Q31 V49 and cancelled it.
Regarding the verbal, I have no complaints and I don't think it was a fluke, since I answer all of the questions with confidence.

The quant section, however, is a completely different story:
I have severe ADHD and minor numerical dyslexia, which means I have some trouble in numerical operations, eg no matter how hard I try, I cannot memorize even simple 1-digit multiplication. Randomly ask me what \(7 * 8\) is and I will pull out a pen-and-paper and start counting. This is bad for the Quant section, even though I have no trouble with the actual material; I've done the OG and reviews with no trouble, considering I often use calculators anyway.

In any case, I know that GMAC offers some leniency for disabled test-takers. However, from what I can gather, the process is long and tenuous, with no guarantee that they'll consider my case. For the record, I also lack a major paper trail (doctors diagnosis) since I have just been diagnosed a few years back, and my first doctor actually didn't write a written case.

Is there any tips for my case on the GMAT?
I'm also retaking the test in two weeks so wish me luck!


Regarding my Profile:
Non-Javanese, an atheist, and an LGBT. While the first is an obvious case of a racial minority, the others cannot be readily proven ie my ID card still identifies me as a Muslim and I'm an underground LGBT. Atheists and LGBTs are severely prosecuted in Indonesia, which is a majority-conservative Muslim country.

Worth noting that I'm also a survivor of clinical depression, with a few suicide attempts in the past. My depression was the main culprit that made my GPA low. In my academic transcript, there is a significant difference between before I was treated and after I received medication halfway through college, my scores improved significantly.

Should I mention these facts in my application? Is my case for being a minority a valid argument that may appeal to universities? Is my case of depression a valid justification for having an average undergraduate life?

As a side note: Are Indonesians considered under or overrepresented in B-Schools? I think there are few of us in B-schools esp those in the US and not a lot of us apply, either, unlike say Singapore, China or India

Thank you for reading post! Any inputs or comments will be greatly appreciated.
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Hi guys,

Thank you for such a great topic, especially for starters like me. I'm planning to apply to B-schools next year (R1 or R2).

I'm planning to switch career to consulting, and want to pursue a 12-month MBA, so I'm targeting these schools: INSEAD, HEC, IE Business School, IESE, Mannheim (Germany)

My profile is as follows:

Gender: Female
Age: 27 years old
Nationality: Vietnam

Work experience: ~5 years

- I'm a Brand Marketing Manager who leads a team of 3 (2 Assistant Managers & 1 intern) for 1.5 years. By the time I apply, it would be 2 years. My current company is a top leading local Consumer-Packaged Goods Company in Vietnam (among Top 5), but not an MNC. In this job, I led one company-scale project with good initial results. I used to work at this company before, but left for my second job, and then came back. I'm currently the youngest manager in my company as well
- Before that, I worked as a Assistant Marketing Manager for PepsiCo for 1.5 years. My team got selected as Best Team of The Year during the time I worked here
- I started my full time job as a Management Trainee in my current company. I got promoted twice (MT -> Assistant Brand Manager -> Senior Assistant Brand Manager) before leaving for PepsiCo. I got featured in an online marketing magazine by my company for program promotion.
- I interned at a global tobacco company, and got selected to fly from Vietnam to Switzerland for a Global Hackathon (no winning though)

Academic Performance:
- BA in International Finance from Top 1 business uni in VN (but low global ranking)
- Undergrad GPA: 2.72/4 (yes, it's really low, so I try to make it up with GMAT 700). During university years, I focused more on business / marketing competitions and extra curricular activities
- GMAT: 700 (Q48, V38)

Awards: During undegrad, I won 6+ awards on business / marketing competitions for students from well-known companies such as: Unilever (Country Top 5), Sony (Champion), Hult Prize (Country Top 3, which can prove my entrepreneurship), Nielsen (Country 2nd prize, which can prove my analytical skills), 3-4 student contests as well

Extra curriculars: (Start with most recent activities)
When I'm working:
- Giving mentoring sessions to students with marketing passions. I'm sharing 2-3 sessions per month
- Board of Jury of several marketing contests with 1000+ participant
- Volunteering Head of Growth of a Technology non-profit community (3000 members), but the project stopped after 7 months
Undergrad:
- Class President
- Head of MKT team of a city-scale Marketing Club

Recommendations:
- My current boss who is the Marketing Direction. She's a RMIT alumni, worked for big local company as well
- My ex boss who used to work as Unilever, PepsiCo. I'm planning to have her recommend me with big name's benchmark. For example, "she matches the standard of Brand Manager as in Unilever, PepsiCo" to add in the credentials

Another things about me:
+ Entrepreneurship story: My company in Vietnam has quite short history (20 years), with I'm working for it for 4 years during the spectacular growth recently, so I can use it as an example
+ Women initiatives: I'm leading a CSR initiative in my current company (partnership with Women Union), should I get a recommendation letter from the Women Union representatives to add in?

When I tried the tool, it says I have above average opportunity with IE Business School, IESE, but very low with INSEAD. So I'm thinking about how to improve my profiles:

1/ GMAT: Should I retake and target 730+?
2/ International Exposure:
+ Should I move to an international company for better international exposure? But I'm afraid that it would make my CV a bit "jump around"
+ Or should I dial up the international exposure by getting a language ceritficate? (the most possible is Chinese HSK certificate, since I know a bit of Chinese?
3/ Innovation: I don't have experience working in Tech and unicorns, so I'm a bit worried. Is there any way to add in the innovation aspect to my profile?

Thank you in advance!!!
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Hi KynnN,

thanks for sharing the details of your profile.

The tool is right. Schools like IE, IESE and Mannheim would love a profile like yours.

But the good news is that HEC Paris and even INSEAD would too if you are able to submit a strong application.

I'm not super concerned about the 3 aspects you point out, especially #1 (GMAT) and 3# (Innovation).

There aren't that many female Vietnamese applicants applying to INSEAD and HEC Paris, and a 700 GMAT score makes you very competitive. One of my last female Vietnamese clients was accepted to INSEAD (with scholarship) with a 640 GMAT score. So, your 700 is more than fine and I wouldn't retake the test.

As for the innovation aspect, you don't need to work in tech or in unicorns to show innovation in your profile. You could, for example, show how you come up with creative and innovative ideas in your current role.

As for the international exposure aspect, you don't mention much, but even if you haven't lived abroad, this is an aspect that can be easily covered by international trips for leisure, international biz trips, etc...

In order to assess your profile better, including the international exposure aspect, it would be great to take a look at your CV. Feel free to email it to me directly at [email protected].

Thank you very much.

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Hey TheRevanchist,

Thanks for sharing your profile.

Your work experience seems diverse and includes both entrepreneurial and corporate roles. While it's true that B-schools often value experience from well-known companies, it's not a strict requirement. Admissions committees consider the impact and achievements you had in your roles, as well as the leadership and skills you developed. If you can demonstrate significant accomplishments, leadership potential, and the ability to make an impact in your essays and interviews, it can compensate for working at lesser-known companies. Focus on highlighting the unique experiences and skills you gained in your roles, as well as the impact you had in your organization and the industry.

Given your ADHD and numerical dyslexia, it's understandable that the quant section of the GMAT poses challenges for you. Since you have already canceled your previous score, it's good that you are planning to retake the exam. Try to find strategies to mitigate the difficulties you face in the quant section.

Your profile as a minority and survivor of clinical depression can add depth and diversity to your application. It's essential to share your experiences and challenges in a way that highlights your resilience, personal growth, and the unique perspectives you bring to the classroom. Admissions committees value candidates who have overcome obstacles and demonstrated resilience, so sharing your story can strengthen your application.

However, it's crucial to strike a balance when discussing personal challenges. Focus on how you have grown and what you have learned from these experiences, rather than dwelling on the difficulties alone. Discuss how these experiences have shaped your aspirations and your commitment to making a positive impact in your chosen field.

It's generally true that there are fewer applicants from Indonesia compared to countries like Singapore, China, or India. This can work to your advantage, as it makes you a relatively unique candidate in the applicant pool. Admissions committees often seek diversity in their classes, so being from a less-represented country can help your application stand out.

Overall, your profile has some unique aspects and challenges, it is still possible to have a strong application. Focus on highlighting your achievements, impact, leadership potential, and personal growth throughout your essays, interviews, and recommendation letters. Good luck with your applications and GMAT retake!

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Target school: MIT Sloan, Harvard, LBS. If possible I'd like to apply for 2023 R1 or R2 for 2024 class

Profile:
- 28-year-old male (as of 2023)
- Significant minority, but with few caveats, which I will discuss below; Non-Javanese, an atheist, and identify LGBT
- GMAT Score: 660, V49, Q31, IR7 -> will discuss later why my Quant is superlow
- IELTS Score: 8.5.
- Passed the CFA level 1 exam

Academics:
- Major: Pure mathematics
- University: Top 1 Engineering School in the country
- GPA: 3.01/4.0 (I know, it's very low, as I'll also discuss below)

Work Experience, from most recent to earliest:
- 3 yr Quantitative Finance/Software Engineer Lead & co-founder at a local cryptocurrency exchange/hedge fund, still in its angel/infancy stage
- few months pro-bono technical consulting -on the side from the above role- for the Indonesian government for its blockchain adaptation
- 0.5 yr Technical co-founder for an e-commerce startup; went under because of Covid
- 2 yr Data Scientist at a FinTech Startup
- 1 yr Investment Analyst at a local securities brokerage
- 1 yr Equity Sales at a local securities brokerage

Extracurricular (from recent to earliest):
- Active member of pretty much all of the Indonesian blockchain communities; Generally giving speeches, education, and the likes
- Local motorcycle clubs, held a few chair/committee positions in the past
- Active member of some scientific research clubs in Indonesia. Generally giving speeches, education, and the like. Held a few chair/committee positions in the past

Essays and Recomendation:
- I will make a case about the Indonesian government's plans on adapting blockchain, considering MIT's Digital Currency Initiative at Sloan will be a good place to develop them
- My recommender will be my CEO and knows me very well. He holds a Master's and Ph.D. in math from a US State uni and a Canadian Uni respectively and did some Investment Banking in one of the Swiss Banks before founding our current company. He's also a major blockchain evangelist and the go-to guy in the whole country for both companies and the government regarding that technology.

With my profile in mind, I have a few questions

Regarding my work experience:
Should I stick with my original plan to apply this year or should I move to more well-known companies first? It seems that most B-schools generally consider applicants from well-known companies/governments in a better light than smaller ones. The three companies I've worked for are local, non-market leader companies. Even though I've co-founded 2 companies, one failed and the current one is still in its infancy, with not much in terms of branding or prestige.

Moving to a more well-known company is a tempting route. However, I am running under a time constraint because I am also applying for a state scholarship, which requires an acceptance letter in 18 months. If I am to postpone my application, I run the risk of nullifying my scholarship. I'm also leveraging the fact that my government is initiating a major blockchain project in my scholarship; If I postpone, I may lose that momentum in my scholarship essay, or my application essay, or both.

Regarding my GMAT:
I took my exam a week ago and have been studying for roughly a year without major breaks. My score is 660 Q31 V49 and cancelled it.
Regarding the verbal, I have no complaints and I don't think it was a fluke, since I answer all of the questions with confidence.

The quant section, however, is a completely different story:
I have severe ADHD and minor numerical dyslexia, which means I have some trouble in numerical operations, eg no matter how hard I try, I cannot memorize even simple 1-digit multiplication. Randomly ask me what \(7 * 8\) is and I will pull out a pen-and-paper and start counting. This is bad for the Quant section, even though I have no trouble with the actual material; I've done the OG and reviews with no trouble, considering I often use calculators anyway.

In any case, I know that GMAC offers some leniency for disabled test-takers. However, from what I can gather, the process is long and tenuous, with no guarantee that they'll consider my case. For the record, I also lack a major paper trail (doctors diagnosis) since I have just been diagnosed a few years back, and my first doctor actually didn't write a written case.

Is there any tips for my case on the GMAT?
I'm also retaking the test in two weeks so wish me luck!


Regarding my Profile:
Non-Javanese, an atheist, and an LGBT. While the first is an obvious case of a racial minority, the others cannot be readily proven ie my ID card still identifies me as a Muslim and I'm an underground LGBT. Atheists and LGBTs are severely prosecuted in Indonesia, which is a majority-conservative Muslim country.

Worth noting that I'm also a survivor of clinical depression, with a few suicide attempts in the past. My depression was the main culprit that made my GPA low. In my academic transcript, there is a significant difference between before I was treated and after I received medication halfway through college, my scores improved significantly.

Should I mention these facts in my application? Is my case for being a minority a valid argument that may appeal to universities? Is my case of depression a valid justification for having an average undergraduate life?

As a side note: Are Indonesians considered under or overrepresented in B-Schools? I think there are few of us in B-schools esp those in the US and not a lot of us apply, either, unlike say Singapore, China or India

Thank you for reading post! Any inputs or comments will be greatly appreciated.
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Hey KynnN,

Thanks for sharing your profile.

To begin with, your GMAT score, a score of 700, is generally competitive for the schools you mentioned, but if you believe you can improve your score to 730 or above, it could strengthen your application. A higher GMAT score can help offset a lower GPA and demonstrate your academic capabilities. However, it's important to balance your preparation for the GMAT with other aspects of your application, such as essays, recommendation letters, and extracurricular activities.

While working for an international company can provide additional international exposure, it's not the only way to demonstrate this aspect. If you can highlight the global aspects of your current role, such as working on international projects, collaborating with teams from different countries, or managing cross-cultural teams, it can showcase your ability to work in a global environment.

Obtaining a language certificate, such as the Chinese HSK, can also demonstrate your commitment to expanding your global skill set. It shows that you are proactive in acquiring language skills and have an interest in engaging with different cultures. Additionally, if you have any experience working or studying abroad, be sure to emphasize them in your application.

While you may not have direct experience working in tech or with unicorns, there are still ways to showcase your innovation mindset. Highlight any projects or initiatives where you introduced innovative solutions, implemented creative marketing strategies, or demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking. Your entrepreneurship story and involvement in marketing competitions can also be framed to emphasize your innovative approach.

Additionally, consider leveraging your extracurricular activities to demonstrate your interest in innovation. If you have participated in any entrepreneurship-related activities, startup incubators, or innovation-focused organizations, highlight them in your application. You can also discuss any courses or workshops you have taken in areas related to innovation, design thinking, or technology.

Women Initiatives: If your leadership and involvement in the CSR initiative with the Women Union is significant, it can be a valuable addition to your application. You can consider getting a recommendation letter from a representative of the Women Union if they can provide unique insights into your dedication and impact in promoting women initiatives.

Recommendations: Your plan to have a recommendation from your ex-boss who worked at well-known companies is a good strategy. Ensure your recommenders can speak specifically to your strengths, achievements, and potential as a future leader. Focus on obtaining recommendations from individuals who know you well and can provide detailed insights into your skills, achievements, and potential.

Overall, in addition to the suggestions above, make sure to craft compelling essays that showcase your unique experiences, growth, and future aspirations. Highlight your achievements, leadership qualities, and the impact you have made in your various roles. Demonstrate your ability to contribute to the classroom and the broader business community.

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Hi guys,

Thank you for such a great topic, especially for starters like me. I'm planning to apply to B-schools next year (R1 or R2).

I'm planning to switch career to consulting, and want to pursue a 12-month MBA, so I'm targeting these schools: INSEAD, HEC, IE Business School, IESE, Mannheim (Germany)

My profile is as follows:

Gender: Female
Age: 27 years old
Nationality: Vietnam

Work experience: ~5 years

- I'm a Brand Marketing Manager who leads a team of 3 (2 Assistant Managers & 1 intern) for 1.5 years. By the time I apply, it would be 2 years. My current company is a top leading local Consumer-Packaged Goods Company in Vietnam (among Top 5), but not an MNC. In this job, I led one company-scale project with good initial results. I used to work at this company before, but left for my second job, and then came back. I'm currently the youngest manager in my company as well
- Before that, I worked as a Assistant Marketing Manager for PepsiCo for 1.5 years. My team got selected as Best Team of The Year during the time I worked here
- I started my full time job as a Management Trainee in my current company. I got promoted twice (MT -> Assistant Brand Manager -> Senior Assistant Brand Manager) before leaving for PepsiCo. I got featured in an online marketing magazine by my company for program promotion.
- I interned at a global tobacco company, and got selected to fly from Vietnam to Switzerland for a Global Hackathon (no winning though)

Academic Performance:
- BA in International Finance from Top 1 business uni in VN (but low global ranking)
- Undergrad GPA: 2.72/4 (yes, it's really low, so I try to make it up with GMAT 700). During university years, I focused more on business / marketing competitions and extra curricular activities
- GMAT: 700 (Q48, V38)

Awards: During undegrad, I won 6+ awards on business / marketing competitions for students from well-known companies such as: Unilever (Country Top 5), Sony (Champion), Hult Prize (Country Top 3, which can prove my entrepreneurship), Nielsen (Country 2nd prize, which can prove my analytical skills), 3-4 student contests as well

Extra curriculars: (Start with most recent activities)
When I'm working:
- Giving mentoring sessions to students with marketing passions. I'm sharing 2-3 sessions per month
- Board of Jury of several marketing contests with 1000+ participant
- Volunteering Head of Growth of a Technology non-profit community (3000 members), but the project stopped after 7 months
Undergrad:
- Class President
- Head of MKT team of a city-scale Marketing Club

Recommendations:
- My current boss who is the Marketing Direction. She's a RMIT alumni, worked for big local company as well
- My ex boss who used to work as Unilever, PepsiCo. I'm planning to have her recommend me with big name's benchmark. For example, "she matches the standard of Brand Manager as in Unilever, PepsiCo" to add in the credentials

Another things about me:
+ Entrepreneurship story: My company in Vietnam has quite short history (20 years), with I'm working for it for 4 years during the spectacular growth recently, so I can use it as an example
+ Women initiatives: I'm leading a CSR initiative in my current company (partnership with Women Union), should I get a recommendation letter from the Women Union representatives to add in?

When I tried the tool, it says I have above average opportunity with IE Business School, IESE, but very low with INSEAD. So I'm thinking about how to improve my profiles:

1/ GMAT: Should I retake and target 730+?
2/ International Exposure:
+ Should I move to an international company for better international exposure? But I'm afraid that it would make my CV a bit "jump around"
+ Or should I dial up the international exposure by getting a language ceritficate? (the most possible is Chinese HSK certificate, since I know a bit of Chinese?
3/ Innovation: I don't have experience working in Tech and unicorns, so I'm a bit worried. Is there any way to add in the innovation aspect to my profile?

Thank you in advance!!!
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Hi guys,

Thank you for such a great topic, especially for starters like me. I'm planning to apply to B-schools next year (R1 or R2).

I'm planning to switch career to consulting, and want to pursue a 12-month MBA, so I'm targeting these schools: INSEAD, HEC, IE Business School, IESE, Mannheim (Germany)

My profile is as follows:

Gender: Female
Age: 27 years old
Nationality: Vietnam

Work experience: ~5 years

- I'm a Brand Marketing Manager who leads a team of 3 (2 Assistant Managers & 1 intern) for 1.5 years. By the time I apply, it would be 2 years. My current company is a top leading local Consumer-Packaged Goods Company in Vietnam (among Top 5), but not an MNC. In this job, I led one company-scale project with good initial results. I used to work at this company before, but left for my second job, and then came back. I'm currently the youngest manager in my company as well
- Before that, I worked as a Assistant Marketing Manager for PepsiCo for 1.5 years. My team got selected as Best Team of The Year during the time I worked here
- I started my full time job as a Management Trainee in my current company. I got promoted twice (MT -> Assistant Brand Manager -> Senior Assistant Brand Manager) before leaving for PepsiCo. I got featured in an online marketing magazine by my company for program promotion.
- I interned at a global tobacco company, and got selected to fly from Vietnam to Switzerland for a Global Hackathon (no winning though)

Academic Performance:
- BA in International Finance from Top 1 business uni in VN (but low global ranking)
- Undergrad GPA: 2.72/4 (yes, it's really low, so I try to make it up with GMAT 700). During university years, I focused more on business / marketing competitions and extra curricular activities
- GMAT: 700 (Q48, V38)

Awards: During undegrad, I won 6+ awards on business / marketing competitions for students from well-known companies such as: Unilever (Country Top 5), Sony (Champion), Hult Prize (Country Top 3, which can prove my entrepreneurship), Nielsen (Country 2nd prize, which can prove my analytical skills), 3-4 student contests as well

Extra curriculars: (Start with most recent activities)
When I'm working:
- Giving mentoring sessions to students with marketing passions. I'm sharing 2-3 sessions per month
- Board of Jury of several marketing contests with 1000+ participant
- Volunteering Head of Growth of a Technology non-profit community (3000 members), but the project stopped after 7 months
Undergrad:
- Class President
- Head of MKT team of a city-scale Marketing Club

Recommendations:
- My current boss who is the Marketing Direction. She's a RMIT alumni, worked for big local company as well
- My ex boss who used to work as Unilever, PepsiCo. I'm planning to have her recommend me with big name's benchmark. For example, "she matches the standard of Brand Manager as in Unilever, PepsiCo" to add in the credentials

Another things about me:
+ Entrepreneurship story: My company in Vietnam has quite short history (20 years), with I'm working for it for 4 years during the spectacular growth recently, so I can use it as an example
+ Women initiatives: I'm leading a CSR initiative in my current company (partnership with Women Union), should I get a recommendation letter from the Women Union representatives to add in?

When I tried the tool, it says I have above average opportunity with IE Business School, IESE, but very low with INSEAD. So I'm thinking about how to improve my profiles:

1/ GMAT: Should I retake and target 730+?
2/ International Exposure:
+ Should I move to an international company for better international exposure? But I'm afraid that it would make my CV a bit "jump around"
+ Or should I dial up the international exposure by getting a language ceritficate? (the most possible is Chinese HSK certificate, since I know a bit of Chinese?
3/ Innovation: I don't have experience working in Tech and unicorns, so I'm a bit worried. Is there any way to add in the innovation aspect to my profile?

Thank you in advance!!!

Hello,

It's always a pleasure to meet ambitious individuals such as yourself. Your enthusiasm for making an impactful career switch shines through your post. Let's take a closer look at your profile:

- Your academic background, though not exemplary due to the low GPA, is balanced by a decent GMAT score. Your GMAT score of 700 is respectable, but given your GPA and the highly competitive nature of the schools you are targeting, raising it to 730+ could make your application more competitive. Your extracurricular activities and awards are quite impressive, demonstrating a consistent interest and achievement in business and marketing competitions.
- Your career goal to shift into consulting is feasible given your background in Brand Marketing and your experience leading teams. Your expertise and achievements in marketing could be transferable to a consulting role, particularly in marketing consulting or related areas.
- Your work experience stands out for its progressive responsibilities and leadership roles in well-known companies. You've demonstrated your ability to lead a team and manage large projects, which are valued traits for MBA programs. Having worked at PepsiCo, a globally recognized brand, also bolsters your profile.
- To your queries:
1/ Improving your GMAT score could significantly bolster your application.
2/ Moving to an international company may not be necessary, as you already have significant international exposure through your past experiences and achievements. However, obtaining a language certificate could demonstrate a willingness to engage with diverse cultures and contexts.
3/ Innovation can be conveyed through how you have implemented new ideas or practices in your marketing roles. Think of instances where you have brought fresh perspectives or unique strategies to the table.

We hope this evaluation offers some clarity and direction. Feel free to post further queries here or reach out to us directly.
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Hi everyone, could you please tell me what my chances are for 2024 entry to French MiMs? I am applying to ESCP, HEC, ESSEC, EDHEC, INSEAD, and possibly others.

Profile:

- I just graduated from a top 5 Liberal Arts College in the United States with a 3.24 GPA. My school has severe grade deflation hence my GPA but I also cross registered at a top 3 university where I received perfect grades and got involved in orgs.

- French citizen: I left France for college because I got a full ride in the US but I speak fluent French as well as two other languages. Received Mention Très Bien on the Bac.

- Took entrepreneurship and MBA level classes, have co-founded a very early stage startup for which I conducted extensive market research. I am in the process of starting my own business now that I have graduated and have a lot more free time on my hands.

- Internships in several countries, in nonprofit and fintech industry, including for a startup which raised seven figures. Studied abroad and lived in 6 countries. Prior political involvement in France.

- Fundraiser for a charity (Have raised 5 figures)

- Have not taken the GMAT yet but I am aiming for around 680-700.

I am mainly worried about my low GPA and my recommendations not being very strong as I dealt with some medical issues in college and did not form deep bonds with my professors. I could get good professional recommendations, however. I know ESCP doesn’t require any so there is that, at least. The other schools highly recommend 1-2 academic and a professional rec.

What do you guys think my chances are? How can I improve them over the summer other than through my standardized score?

Sorry for babbling and thank you so much for your attention and help :)

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Hi, my name is Aditya from India. and I'm planning to get into a top MBA program in the US. However, I have a major concern in my profile that consistently bothers me. Due to financial difficulties, I was unable to attend any undergraduate college. Consequently, I completed my undergraduate studies from an open university solely for the purpose of obtaining a, without taking it seriously. During that time, I was unsure of my career path and as a result, I achieved a GPA of 2.2 on a 4.0 scale.

Subsequently, I enrolled in a regular MS program and excelled in my department. Additionally, I actively participated in various university-level competitions and secured positions in all of them. I also have a decent involvement in sports as well as representing my state team and currently, I have been working at a startup for the past two years.

I am aware that my profile may be considered average or below average, but I am eager to know my chances of being accepted into top MBA programs. Could you please provide guidance on how I can enhance my profile in the coming one or two years and increase my chances of not only gaining admission to esteemed schools but also securing substantial scholarships. Thank you.
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MS in which track?
Which startup? Whats the nature of work?
I'd like to see your CV.
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Request to please evaluate my profile for ISB admission.

Male, Age 35 years, work exp: 11 years.
GMAT Score: 720

10th-93.40 % (CBSE)
12th-62.20% (CBSE)
Graduation, B.Tech (WBUT)-8.34 CGPA (yr 2010)

Work Experience:-
1. 04 years work exp. in VLSI domain (Electronics) in wipro technologies.
2.02 years worked as assistant engineer(electrical) in state psu and looked after the maintenance of 110/11KV substation which involved maitenance of transformers, relays etc.
3.05 years+ working experience in coal india, working as deputy manager and looking after the electrical machinaries of Mines.

Extracurricular/hobbies:-
1.Reading profiles & balance sheet of companies.
2.Reading fictional/non fictional novels.
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Hi all,

I am a Swiss - Italian citizen, studying at HSG in St. Gallen (Switzerland) (Top European B-School) and I want to apply for my master at HEC Paris for the MiF or ESCP Master in Finance.

I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Major in Data Economics and Minor in Financial Economics; moreover, I pursued a Certificate in Data Science Fundamentals.

I have a GPA of 5.05/6 (~84/85%).

I had a semester experience in Singapore at SMU (GPA ~B+), I had an internship opportunity at SBF (Chamber of Commerce of Singapore) as a Contract Consultant, where I had to work with the Head of European Markets and I reported directly to him (plus I was the leader of a small group of 4 people). In such a timeframe I also had the chance to travel around South-East Asia from Indonesia to Cambodia.

Beside my NOT-B-RELATED Experiences (Waiter, Bartender, Delivery Man, etc.). I had the following experiences:

- Business Developer for an Italian Start-Up in the Deep Tech (still now);

- Research Assistant at EQx, which is an European Index created by my university (EQx 2023 delivered);

- Junior Consultant in the Operation Department in Switzerland, where I report directly to the COO and CFO (rarely) (still now).

I speak fluently Italian and English (C2 level), German and Swiss German basic working knowledge, and I have a basic / elementary knowledge of French and Russian; in addition, I personally know how to say thank you in 20+ languages.

I am currently Head of Finance of a LGBTQ+ Swiss Association and CFO & VP of a LGBTQ+ University Association.

I had do to an IQ test (WISC-IV) while I was in middle school and I got an average of 122 (maximum: 127).

I will apply for a GMAT (or GRE) Test in the next semester (Jan 24).


Now (and sorry for the long message), what you all can suggest me to do? Do I stand a chance to get in Top-B-Schools or not? Should I learn new specific skills or improve some area of my knowledge? Any help, hint, insight, or advice?

Anything is very much appreciated!

-Alex

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