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You have a strong profile in all areas: academic capacity, work experience, career growth, leadership and accomplishments at work, and extracurricular activities. Colleges view family business work experience in a positive way as many people go got an MBA to take their business to the next level.
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myEssayReview wrote:You have a strong profile in all areas: academic capacity, work experience, career growth, leadership and accomplishments at work, and extracurricular activities. Colleges view family business work experience in a positive way as many people go got an MBA to take their business to the next level.

This is for vinayak576,

Hi, I did undergraduate in English medium in India and haven’t taken English test. Is it necessary to take the english test ? What are the pros and cons

Please look at the school’s requirement of the TOFEL test. Some schools may waive it off while some require it.
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myEssayReview wrote:Please look at the school’s requirement of the TOFEL test. Some schools may waive it off while some require it.

This is for momoshawarma,

myEssayReview, Please mention the username in your response

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Utkarsh, I found your profile intersting. You have a non-traditional profile. If you present your stories in an effective and convincing way, you have a good chance at the top programs.
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My Profile brief:
Age: 32 – Female
Work Experience: 6 Years as a facilitator in one financial institution
MBA 3.5 Years – Finance – CGPA 3.72 (Gold Medal) (Despite publishing my research work, Transcript bears no word such as “thesis’)
Intent: Pursuing a PhD in Canadian University while seeking permanent residency
GMAT exam is scheduled for 15th July – target score 650-680
Which universities should I target?? Is there any age restrictions to apply for Universities in Canada ??
Should I consider doing another Masters with transcript bearing term “thesis” or should I confidently apply for PhD???
Sincere advice requested please...

Next question in the queue is from deepakv7,

Akashvikram, The chat moderation is on. Your questions will be queued and will be released to maintain pace.

myEssayReview wrote:Utkarsh, I found your profile intersting. You have a non-traditional profile. If you present your stories in an effective and convincing way, you have a good chance at the top programs.

Thanks. What is your take on future MBB shortlist chances?

Amna, I think pursuing Masters’s first will be a good idea to later pursue a PH.D.Age should be no bar.
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What schools can I target for MiM with my current profile?
Target schools - LBS, HEC, ESSEC, INSEAD

Name - Vedang
Nationality - Indian
CGPA -8.0
GMAT - 630

Work experience -
Be Limitless, India
Founder
Be Limitless is an NGO that helps people with disabilities (PwD) by providing them employment opportunities across India—building partnerships with leading startups of India and helping other NGOs give benefits to more candidates.
Helped more than 350+ candidates in connecting with companies across India. Build a platform with over 150+ job openings. Helped more than 60+ candidates in getting full-time jobs.
Trained more than 150+ candidates on how to crack interviews.


Operation Leader, Intern
Led a team of 20+ members and generated revenue of more than 1,50,000Rs.
Understood the market and developed growth hacking strategies. Initiated multiple events in the organization, which helped membership to perform better in sales and networking.


Social Media Manager & Consultant, Intern
Working closely with leading MNCs of India, helping them in branding and providing them with digital marketing solutions. Building strategies to engage with the audience during lockdown and content to showcase brand emotions.
Growth of more than 500% in daily visits and interactions, with posts more than 4,03,000+ reach and 11,000+ amazon visits.

Extra Curriculars
AIESEC
Vice President, AIESEC in VIT
Initiated a new product for AIESEC in VIT, where I built more than 21+ international relations. Won the International Branding award at International Congress 2020. Led a department of 30+ individuals.

National Support Team, AIESEC in India
Consulting AIESEC in India in their B2B marketing division. Preparing content for LinkedIn and engaging a community of 7,000+ followers.

Cases over Coffee
Admitted to the Global Fellowship Program. Solve real business problems under the guidance of Ex- MBB consultants.

Next in the queue aasthaabhatia1997,

Vedang, you ahev excellent profiel. EXcept for fro the GMAT, I don’t see any weakness in your profile. YOu should be competitive for all the schools you mentioned.

Pardon my typing errors.
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Name- Aastha
Indian, 24yo, Female
Target GMAT Score- 700+
Education- BTech in Instrumentation and control, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
Overall Score in Undergrad- 7.0 CG
12th Grade- 85%
10th Grade- 9.4 CG
Work Experience- 2 years in Consulting at top consulting firm.
6months Internship as an Amazon Alexa developer

Aim: I have always wanted to get into marketing, I am a people’s person and have had client facing role at my current firm giving me exposure and experience for the same. I want to switch careers from an IT consultant to a Brand Manager which is why I am interested in doing an MBA degree.

Schools I aim for: ISB, Kellogg, UCLA, SPJIMR

Questions:
1. Is my profile good enough to get into the schools I am aiming for
2. What steps I should be taking to be able to achieve my goals
3. Is the transition from consulting to marketing attainable?


I would love to get your insights further on my profile.

myEssayReview wrote:Amna, I think pursuing Masters’s first will be a good idea to later pursue a PH.D.Age should be no bar.

Please advise a couple of universities with given profile for doing Master’s... My Profile brief:
Age: 32 – Female
Work Experience: 6 Years as a facilitator in one financial institution
MBA 3.5 Years – Finance – CGPA 3.72 (Gold Medal) (Despite publishing my research work, Transcript bears no word such as “thesis’)
Intent: Pursuing a PhD in Canadian University while seeking permanent residency
GMAT exam is scheduled for 15th July – target score 650-680
Which universities should I target??

Next in the queue deepakv7,

Aastha, If you can show some transferable skills that you will be taking to your post MBA goal in marketing, I don’t see why you can switch careers. MBA is meant for career switchers.
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Next in the queue Akashvikram,