Profile Evaluation for ISB : ISB

Hi All,

I am planning to apply to the ISB for the batch 2024, can someone help me with the profile evaluation? Thanks in advance for your time!

Age, Gender - 25, M
10th,12th- 9 CGPA, 88.8%
Btech - IPU Delhi, 8.2 CGPA
GRE - 162 Verbal, 168 Quant, 4 AWA
LOR - From seniors in my current firm (One of them is an ISB Alumni)

Work ex 28 months (42 months by the time program starts)
- Working in Tech/operations consulting roles in ZS Associates.
- Currently leading a team of 5 members for day-to-day activities

Extracurriculars
-I was an active participant in some clubs in college, but nothing extraordinary as such

Achievements
- Fast track promotion
- Many awards at the workplace from both clients and within the firm

Post MBA goal
- Switch from implementation consulting to strategy consulting firm (MBB, Accenture strategy etc.)

Strengths (According to me)
- Valuable work experience & good LORs
- A good GRE score

Weakness (According to me)
- Subpar extracurriculars and achievements

Additional question
Do you think I can apply to some good international B-schools? if yes, please suggest some.

sarthakrn wrote:Hi All,

I am planning to apply to the ISB for the batch 2024, can someone help me with the profile evaluation? Thanks in advance for your time!

Age, Gender - 25, M
10th,12th- 9 CGPA, 88.8%
Btech - IPU Delhi, 8.2 CGPA
GRE - 162 Verbal, 168 Quant, 4 AWA
LOR - From seniors in my current firm (One of them is an ISB Alumni)

Work ex 28 months (42 months by the time program starts)
- Working in Tech/operations consulting roles in ZS Associates.
- Currently leading a team of 5 members for day-to-day activities

Extracurriculars
-I was an active participant in some clubs in college, but nothing extraordinary as such

Achievements
- Fast track promotion
- Many awards at the workplace from both clients and within the firm

Post MBA goal
- Switch from implementation consulting to strategy consulting firm (MBB, Accenture strategy etc.)

Strengths (According to me)
- Valuable work experience & good LORs
- A good GRE score

Weakness (According to me)
- Subpar extracurriculars and achievements

Additional question
Do you think I can apply to some good international B-schools? if yes, please suggest some.

sarthakrn
Your profile is strong in terms of work experience and education. The ZS brand plus the consulting role with some leadership experience are strong points. This is further strengthened by the awards received. Your GRE score is also a strength.

However, your extracurriculars and achievements are not as impressive as other aspects of your profile. This may be a challenge in your application to B-schools since they will specifically look for a well-rounded profile. You can look for international schools that value applicants with strong professional experience and may be more forgiving of weaker extracurriculars and achievements.

For ISB, to increase your competitiveness, you may consider highlighting any leadership or teamwork experiences from your work or other areas, as well as actively participating in any extracurricular activities or community activities. You can also showcase initiative through specific work instances. Strategy consultants work on the conceptual and analytical side of consulting, so if you can show skills in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis, it may be easier for you to justify the switch from implementation to strategy.

For a more detailed 1-1 strategy session, please write to contactus@admitexpert.com or fill the form at http://www.admitexpert.com

Good luck!
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sarthakrn wrote:Hi All,

I am planning to apply to the ISB for the batch 2024, can someone help me with the profile evaluation? Thanks in advance for your time!

Age, Gender - 25, M
10th,12th- 9 CGPA, 88.8%
Btech - IPU Delhi, 8.2 CGPA
GRE - 162 Verbal, 168 Quant, 4 AWA
LOR - From seniors in my current firm (One of them is an ISB Alumni)

Work ex 28 months (42 months by the time program starts)
- Working in Tech/operations consulting roles in ZS Associates.
- Currently leading a team of 5 members for day-to-day activities

Extracurriculars
-I was an active participant in some clubs in college, but nothing extraordinary as such

Achievements
- Fast track promotion
- Many awards at the workplace from both clients and within the firm

Post MBA goal
- Switch from implementation consulting to strategy consulting firm (MBB, Accenture strategy etc.)

Strengths (According to me)
- Valuable work experience & good LORs
- A good GRE score

Weakness (According to me)
- Subpar extracurriculars and achievements

Additional question
Do you think I can apply to some good international B-schools? if yes, please suggest some.

Hey sarthakrn,

You have a solid academic background, with a CGPA of around 8.2 and a good college. But it's important to keep in mind that there may be other applicants from well-known colleges like IIT and NIT. To stand out, highlight what sets you apart, such as your impressive GRE score and your work experience at ZS Associates. You can also raise your profile by showing what you do as a team leader and what strategies you use.

Make sure to quantify your extracurricular activities and achievements and show how they align with your goals. And if someone in your family or network has a business connection, use that to showcase your involvement beyond academics.

Your profile is decent, but it's important to work on your application to increase your chances of getting into a good college. MBA programs can give you diverse exposure to specializations like consulting, finance, marketing, and operations, and a good reference can certainly help boost your profile.

When it comes to applying, the country you're interested in will determine your options. In the US, Canada, and UK, you have plenty of good options, like London Business School, Imperial College, HEC in France, and Cornell in the US.

If you need more help, we'd be happy to set up a call and give more pointers on how to improve your profile and the right schools you should target.
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sarthakrn:

Your assessment is fairly accurate.

Why do you feel your achievements at work are sub-par? Projects, responsibilities, etc. count just as much (if not more) than awards and other such formal recognition. I am sure you are more accomplished than you are suggesting.

For international MBAs with your goals in mind, you should start by looking at the following programs:

Duke (Fuqua), HEC Paris, Northwestern (Kellogg), Michigan (Ross) and MIT (Sloan)

If you can provide any information on preferences or criteria for programs, that would help us even more. Alternatively, please reach out for a free consultation so we can better understand your background and tell you more about our consulting services:

https://admissionado.com/free-consultation/
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