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15 Jun 2021, 09:05
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Hi everyone,
I am planning to apply for MBA ( specialization in consulting/finance ) in US [Round 1].
Working with one of the admission consultant from a top brand in India (charged 1L for 5 b-schools) , she suggest business schools like Kelley, Rochester. I am disappointed with her suggestions as I am interested in applying to MIT, Columbia Business School, Carnegie Mellon, Duke Fuqua, Cornell Johnson. They are suggesting that my chances to those business schools are extremely low as they take only world class profile. I am not sure whether they are pushing me to too much safe schools( Should I need to change the consultant ) or I am over ambitious. Attached my profile below. Eagerly waiting for your advices. Thanks in Advance.
Post MBA goal : Working as a consultant or investment banker in Goldmann Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Mckinsey & Co, Bain & Company, BCG.
MBA Budget : 1.2Cr incl. accommodation. ( expecting scholarship on top of it )
About my profile:-
I am from Chennai, India. I am running a digital marketing startup in Chennai.
Educational Qualification:-
10th Standard : 97.6% [488/500 ] ( 2011 - 2012 )
12th Standard : 95.58% [1147/1200] ( 2013 - 2014 )
Undergrad : Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, Anna University, Chennai [7.97/10] - no history of backlogs/ arrears ( 2014 - 2018 )
GMAT Score :- 760 ( Q51 V41 )
Work Experience:-
I worked at Accenture as Data Analyst ( Software Engineer ) from Aug 2018 - Feb 2020 ( 2 years & 6 months ) - got one promotion from ASE to SE.
I also worked in my registered startup (as pvt ltd) as a Founder & CEO from Nov 2018 - till ( 2 years & 9 months )
Total years of experience : 3 years ( as of today )
While entering MBA : 4 years
Achievements & Participation :-
a) Founded a startup solving the lead acquisition & conversion problems & improving social media branding for MSME’s, worked with 180+ clients including 45+ overseas clients in US, Canada, UAE & New Zealand. I am working on the business side of the company.
b) Presented paper in 8th International Conference on Science & innovative Engineering 2018 on "Automation in Customer Feedback Management" & executed the project model at Integral Coach Factory, ICF, Villivakkam, Chennai.
c) Participated in debate conducted by pothigai TV ( Doordashan Tamil - National TV ) and it telecasted 3 times in their channel.
d) Completed certification in "Basics of Indian Stock Market" & I am personally investing in stock market from my 19th age.
e) Had few Digital Marketing Certifications in Advertising ( Search, Display, Shopping, Mobile ), Google Analytics, Inbound Marketing, Semrush SEO certification.
f)Served as an editor in a monthly editorial for 2 years at college level.
g)Karate - Green Belt [ State level Karate Tournament Winner in Kobudo Kenshukai ( Fight ) ]
h) Served as a Lions Club Vice President ( VP2 ) at college level.
i) Started a YouTube channel in 2018 and posted 45+ videos including investment ideas, business disciplines, motivational real-life stories & current social problems (importance of voting, Reasons for poverty, Rape issues etc.,)
j) NISM VA [National Institute of Securities Markets] cleared - A Mutual Fund Distribution Exam
Still my profile not worthy in applying to MIT, Columbia Business School, Carnegie Mellon, Duke Fuqua, Cornell Johnson. If I am over ambitious, how one should improve the profile to crack those schools ? or Should I need to change the consultant.
I am planning to apply for MBA ( specialization in consulting/finance ) in US [Round 1].
Working with one of the admission consultant from a top brand in India (charged 1L for 5 b-schools) , she suggest business schools like Kelley, Rochester. I am disappointed with her suggestions as I am interested in applying to MIT, Columbia Business School, Carnegie Mellon, Duke Fuqua, Cornell Johnson. They are suggesting that my chances to those business schools are extremely low as they take only world class profile. I am not sure whether they are pushing me to too much safe schools( Should I need to change the consultant ) or I am over ambitious. Attached my profile below. Eagerly waiting for your advices. Thanks in Advance.
Post MBA goal : Working as a consultant or investment banker in Goldmann Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Mckinsey & Co, Bain & Company, BCG.
MBA Budget : 1.2Cr incl. accommodation. ( expecting scholarship on top of it )
About my profile:-
I am from Chennai, India. I am running a digital marketing startup in Chennai.
Educational Qualification:-
10th Standard : 97.6% [488/500 ] ( 2011 - 2012 )
12th Standard : 95.58% [1147/1200] ( 2013 - 2014 )
Undergrad : Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, Anna University, Chennai [7.97/10] - no history of backlogs/ arrears ( 2014 - 2018 )
GMAT Score :- 760 ( Q51 V41 )
Work Experience:-
I worked at Accenture as Data Analyst ( Software Engineer ) from Aug 2018 - Feb 2020 ( 2 years & 6 months ) - got one promotion from ASE to SE.
I also worked in my registered startup (as pvt ltd) as a Founder & CEO from Nov 2018 - till ( 2 years & 9 months )
Total years of experience : 3 years ( as of today )
While entering MBA : 4 years
Achievements & Participation :-
a) Founded a startup solving the lead acquisition & conversion problems & improving social media branding for MSME’s, worked with 180+ clients including 45+ overseas clients in US, Canada, UAE & New Zealand. I am working on the business side of the company.
b) Presented paper in 8th International Conference on Science & innovative Engineering 2018 on "Automation in Customer Feedback Management" & executed the project model at Integral Coach Factory, ICF, Villivakkam, Chennai.
c) Participated in debate conducted by pothigai TV ( Doordashan Tamil - National TV ) and it telecasted 3 times in their channel.
d) Completed certification in "Basics of Indian Stock Market" & I am personally investing in stock market from my 19th age.
e) Had few Digital Marketing Certifications in Advertising ( Search, Display, Shopping, Mobile ), Google Analytics, Inbound Marketing, Semrush SEO certification.
f)Served as an editor in a monthly editorial for 2 years at college level.
g)Karate - Green Belt [ State level Karate Tournament Winner in Kobudo Kenshukai ( Fight ) ]
h) Served as a Lions Club Vice President ( VP2 ) at college level.
i) Started a YouTube channel in 2018 and posted 45+ videos including investment ideas, business disciplines, motivational real-life stories & current social problems (importance of voting, Reasons for poverty, Rape issues etc.,)
j) NISM VA [National Institute of Securities Markets] cleared - A Mutual Fund Distribution Exam
Still my profile not worthy in applying to MIT, Columbia Business School, Carnegie Mellon, Duke Fuqua, Cornell Johnson. If I am over ambitious, how one should improve the profile to crack those schools ? or Should I need to change the consultant.
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15 Jun 2021, 10:50
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Change your consultant bro, there is no harm in trying your target schools even if your profile is weak. With your GMAT score and profile, I believe you have a good shot at those schools.
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16 Jun 2021, 09:05
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Hey Akashvikram
Try to connect alumni of the B-Schools you’re applying. You can talk with them as they’ve already experienced all these. Also, you have an amazing GMAT score, you can definitely apply!
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Try to connect alumni of the B-Schools you’re applying. You can talk with them as they’ve already experienced all these. Also, you have an amazing GMAT score, you can definitely apply!
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