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Schools: HEC MiM "27 (S)
GMAT Focus 1: 635 Q85 V81 DI79
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Schools: HEC MiM "27 (S)
GMAT Focus 1: 635 Q85 V81 DI79
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What are the Chances of getting admission in Round 1 for HEC Paris MiM 19 Oct 2024, 05:45
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  1. GMAT FOCUS Score: 635, Q85, V81, DI79.
  2. CGPA: 8.1/10
  3. UG COLLEGE: IIT Madras / IIT Delhi / IIT Bombay[Integrated Dual Degree in Biological Sciences]. "Does this get me into the Average IT Indian Male profile"
  4. Corporate Strategy Intern in South Indian FMCG Firm(worked on the firm's differentiation strategy & proposed to launch a new product itself, senior leadership started working on the project)
  5. Research Project based on Artificial Neural Network Model with American Express Data Analytics, Risk & Technology Lab(built financial models to predict the risk-return profile of Indian startups)
  6. Internship with a boutique VC(Created Investment Memos for urban-tech & B2B Industrial-tech startups, aided them in raising INR 4.8 Cr collectively.)
    7)Worked with Standard Chartered Bank on their operational efficiency project(A corporate project, not an internship)
  7. Part of the Global Shapers Community, an Initiative by the World Economic Forum, working on a South Asia Project(building a tech platform for improving volunteering opportunities among youth, onboarding Non-profits in India & Sri Lanka)
9)Selected for UNLEASH Innovation Lab with ~5% acceptance rate globally(designed a digital open university model to reduce school drop-out rates in rural India, team ranked in Top5 out of 27 teams in education track)
10) LoRs: One LoR from a chair professor who was Ex-MD of Hospira(Johnson & Johnson's India's business unit) & Board of Directors in some firms, One from my Deputy Brand Manager from the FMCG firm where I worked(he's managing a very famous cooking oil brand in South India)
11)My essays were top-notch.
Does my low GMAT score & low CGPA affect my candidacy a lot? I applied for Round 1 for HEC Paris MiM. Can I also get the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship?
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What are the Chances of getting admission in Round 1 for HEC Paris MiM 20 Oct 2024, 23:55
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  1. GMAT FOCUS Score: 635, Q85, V81, DI79.
  2. CGPA: 8.1/10
  3. UG COLLEGE: IIT Madras / IIT Delhi / IIT Bombay[Integrated Dual Degree in Biological Sciences]. "Does this get me into the Average IT Indian Male profile"
  4. Corporate Strategy Intern in South Indian FMCG Firm(worked on the firm's differentiation strategy & proposed to launch a new product itself, senior leadership started working on the project)
  5. Research Project based on Artificial Neural Network Model with American Express Data Analytics, Risk & Technology Lab(built financial models to predict the risk-return profile of Indian startups)
  6. Internship with a boutique VC(Created Investment Memos for urban-tech & B2B Industrial-tech startups, aided them in raising INR 4.8 Cr collectively.)
    7)Worked with Standard Chartered Bank on their operational efficiency project(A corporate project, not an internship)
  7. Part of the Global Shapers Community, an Initiative by the World Economic Forum, working on a South Asia Project(building a tech platform for improving volunteering opportunities among youth, onboarding Non-profits in India & Sri Lanka)
9)Selected for UNLEASH Innovation Lab with ~5% acceptance rate globally(designed a digital open university model to reduce school drop-out rates in rural India, team ranked in Top5 out of 27 teams in education track)
10) LoRs: One LoR from a chair professor who was Ex-MD of Hospira(Johnson & Johnson's India's business unit) & Board of Directors in some firms, One from my Deputy Brand Manager from the FMCG firm where I worked(he's managing a very famous cooking oil brand in South India)
11)My essays were top-notch.
Does my low GMAT score & low CGPA affect my candidacy a lot? I applied for Round 1 for HEC Paris MiM. Can I also get the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship?
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Hi Shabaz18gmat,

Strengths:

Impressive Academic Background: Your CGPA of 8.1/10 from a top-tier Indian engineering institute (IIT) demonstrates strong academic performance.
Diverse Work Experience: Your internships in various sectors, including FMCG, VC, and banking, showcase your versatility and practical skills.
Leadership and Innovation: Your involvement in the Global Shapers Community and UNLEASH Innovation Lab highlights your leadership potential and ability to drive positive change.
Strong Recommendations: Letters of recommendation from a chair professor and a deputy brand manager in a renowned FMCG firm provide valuable endorsements.

While your GMAT score is respectable, it may be slightly below the average for highly competitive programs like HEC Paris MiM. Your CGPA, although good, might not be considered exceptional compared to applicants from top-tier international universities.

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship: Your profile is competitive for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, especially given your strong academic background, leadership experience, and international focus. However, competition for this scholarship is high, and your GMAT score might be a factor to consider.

Overall, your profile is competitive for HEC Paris MiM, and with some additional efforts, you can significantly improve your chances of admission and secure the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship. Would you like to discuss your profile further with one of our MFin experts? They can provide personalized guidance on your application strategy, target schools, and how to leverage your strengths to maximize your chances of admission.
Feel free to schedule a free consultation. You can also connect with our team directly via call at +91 9769092456.