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**manavk145** · Yesterday at 06:38am

I wanted to get some feedback on which schools should I aim for with my current profile for Fall'24.

I am an Indian Non-Engineering Male.
My highest test score is GRE 320 (Q166 V154)
My GPA is 3.08/3.00
I have pursued B.Com with Finance Specialization from Ahmedabad University. My institute is not a top tier college in my country.
I have worked for Bank of America as a Senior Analyst in an operations/risk management role for past 3 years and the run on time would be 4 years till Fall'24.
I have also been participating and leading volunteering activities for the CSR activities of my employer.

My target schools in the USA and Canada are as follows:

Canada-Schulich.

USA- Vanderbilt, Mcdonough, Washington Olin, UNC Kenan Flagler, Mendoza, and WP Carey

APAC- NUS and NTU

Europre- ESADE.

Would you guys say I would have a decent chance at any of these schools?

**MG4MBACrystalBall** · Yesterday at 06:45am

manavk145, a few thoughts on your profile evaluation and plans:

The academic arc is a bit of mixed bag. The lack of known college pedigree is usually a handicap. I assume you meant 3.08 on a 4 point scale? If yes, the GPA will be sub-par - any specific reason for it? The GRE score is not too off for your target programs but higher score helps - any plans for a retake?
The association with BoA brand helps. You'll have to bring out the nature of your work, highlights, trajectory etc in a much better manner though. What are your post-MBA plans?
The CSR work and other ECs matter. They have to be articulated in a clear, quantified manner to get the right mileage though.
For reasons mentioned here, we don't speculate on school selection or chances. That being said, you'd be a bit shy of the average work-ex that tends to be in the ~5 years range.

Let me know if this helps and feel free to reach out directly for more.

**MBAPrepCoach** · Yesterday at 06:52am

So you are applying fall of 24 or hope to matriculate at that time? manavk145

manavk145 wrote:I wanted to get some feedback on which schools should I aim for with my current profile for Fall'24.

I am an Indian Non-Engineering Male.
My highest test score is GRE 320 (Q166 V154)
My GPA is 3.08/3.00
I have pursued B.Com with Finance Specialization from Ahmedabad University. My institute is not a top tier college in my country.
I have worked for Bank of America as a Senior Analyst in an operations/risk management role for past 3 years and the run on time would be 4 years till Fall'24.
I have also been participating and leading volunteering activities for the CSR activities of my employer.

My target schools in the USA and Canada are as follows:

Canada-Schulich.

USA- Vanderbilt, Mcdonough, Washington Olin, UNC Kenan Flagler, Mendoza, and WP Carey

APAC- NUS and NTU

Europre- ESADE.

Would you guys say I would have a decent chance at any of these schools?

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**manavk145** · Updated on: Yesterday at 07:12am

MBAPrepCoach

Yes I am planning to apply in R1 2023 for Fall'24 Intake.

Last edited by manavk145 on 19 Apr 2023, 07:12, edited 1 time in total.

**manavk145** · Yesterday at 07:08am

MG4MBACrystalBall

A.
I have an upward trajectory year by year as I was also focused on helping my father in his Travel and Tourism firm for 1.5 years and I also had a lot of responsibilities of Career Development Center and 2 extra curricular clubs at my alma mater. These reasons drove my GPA down.
Year 1- 2.67/4
Year 2- 3.05/4
Year 3- 3.52/4

Also, I have taken these tests for like 4 times and I am almost done with it. I might give a shot maybe 2-3 months later once I have recouped myself.

B. Post MBA, I am not limiting myself just to IB or Consulting. I am open to work in Corporate Finance and Equity Research as well.

D. I am open to MiF programs as well in the Europe. Any suggestions for the same?

**MG4MBACrystalBall** · Yesterday at 08:46pm

manavk145, the upward trending graph helps.

I hear you on the exam fatigue - do your best and see how it goes. If you are done with it, best to focus on other aspects of the application that are still within your control.

Read here on MiF programs. Most of these (with the exception of LBS) are meant for those with 0-2 years of experience and may not be the most ideal.

The post-MBA plan will have to be thought through well depending on the current work you do and skills gained therein.

Hope this helps some more.

Cheers,

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