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· Indian, Male, 34 years

· Bachelors in Commerce from 2nd Best College in India for Commerce with average GPA, dropped a year to pursue entrepreneurial venture.

· Pursued Chartered Accountancy India in Final Level, last appeared for exam in the year 2012

· GMAT or GRE or EA score: I was supposed to take in Dec'22 but was diagnosed with Stage 2 Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma

· Work experience:

Family Business - New delhi/Kolkata, India (2006 to 2014): I started working in 72 year old Family business of Pan India Trading of Secondary Fibers & other Raw Materials for Paper Mills. From making courier runs, getting lunches and eventually joining C-Suites in 2011.

Singapore (2015 to 2020): I moved with my wife to Singapore in 2015. 3 months in Internal Audit Team of Papa John's Pizza Master franchisee and post that I started working for Sudima International as Accounting Manager for roughly 2 years. Then I was lucky enough to get an opportunity to work at Indorama Corporation which is a USD 7 Billion Conglomerate. Manufacturers of Textile, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers etc Assistant Manager in Corporate Finance Team for 3.5 years.

Family Caregiver from 2021 to Currently. Looking after my unwell parent and Family Business (Kolkata, India).

· Extracurricular activities - Elected Class Representative 2006-2007, Member of National Service Scheme went on Camps to Villages to teach kids under Project Prayas. Associated with Various Charities.

· Post-MBA goals: Pursuing opportunities in Strategy and Company Law. Entrepreneurial venture in Healthcare Sector in India.

· Target schools: Columbia, CJBS, Copenhagen Business School, NUS, NTU, SMU, Imperial London

· Recently separated after 10 years of Marriage, have a 4 year old daughter. My intention is to go back to school and upskill to restart my life.

· I am currently suffering from Stage 2 Thyroid Cancer, my treatment will go in to June 2023. Do Schools offer tuition fee assistance to Cancer patients?

Thank you

Hello aditya458

Thank you for submitting the details. You certainly have a unique story, are your post-MBA aspirations to work in healthcare sector inspired by your personal experiences?

Given that you are about to receive treatment in the summer, I would encourage you to apply next fall, however, start your MBA application prep now. Personal MBA Coach offers early planning packages – feel free to contact us to discuss how we could help. Our clients get a lot of scholarships, over $6.5M last year and this is based on the merit of the application, not necessarily your health situation.

Given your age you should consider a range of programs and not just 2 year programs. We recently had an applicant from India get into NYU Tech with more than 10 years of experience. Good luck and reach out if you would like help with your applications.

Regards,

Personal MBA Coach

aditya458 wrote:· Indian, Male, 34 years

· Bachelors in Commerce from 2nd Best College in India for Commerce with average GPA, dropped a year to pursue entrepreneurial venture.

· Pursued Chartered Accountancy India in Final Level, last appeared for exam in the year 2012

· GMAT or GRE or EA score: I was supposed to take in Dec'22 but was diagnosed with Stage 2 Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma

· Work experience:

Family Business - New delhi/Kolkata, India (2006 to 2014): I started working in 72 year old Family business of Pan India Trading of Secondary Fibers & other Raw Materials for Paper Mills. From making courier runs, getting lunches and eventually joining C-Suites in 2011.

Singapore (2015 to 2020): I moved with my wife to Singapore in 2015. 3 months in Internal Audit Team of Papa John's Pizza Master franchisee and post that I started working for Sudima International as Accounting Manager for roughly 2 years. Then I was lucky enough to get an opportunity to work at Indorama Corporation which is a USD 7 Billion Conglomerate. Manufacturers of Textile, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers etc Assistant Manager in Corporate Finance Team for 3.5 years.

Family Caregiver from 2021 to Currently. Looking after my unwell parent and Family Business (Kolkata, India).

· Extracurricular activities - Elected Class Representative 2006-2007, Member of National Service Scheme went on Camps to Villages to teach kids under Project Prayas. Associated with Various Charities.

· Post-MBA goals: Pursuing opportunities in Strategy and Company Law. Entrepreneurial venture in Healthcare Sector in India.

· Target schools: Columbia, CJBS, Copenhagen Business School, NUS, NTU, SMU, Imperial London

· Recently separated after 10 years of Marriage, have a 4 year old daughter. My intention is to go back to school and upskill to restart my life.

· I am currently suffering from Stage 2 Thyroid Cancer, my treatment will go in to June 2023. Do Schools offer tuition fee assistance to Cancer patients?

Thank you

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