Candidate:

Mr. 35YO Public Sector Banker

About Me:

With 10 years in banking and finance, I’ve specialized in risk management, leading international teams and driving financial inclusion. Managed a team of 350+ in rural areas, leading initiatives that digitized banking services and improved financial literacy, making banking more accessible and promoting economic growth in underserved communities.

Schools:

Target School: London Business School

Considering: Duke Fuqua, Columbia, Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, Harvard, HEC Paris

See More Profiles For: London Business School

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Anna University

Undergrad Major: Electronics

GPA: 3.24

GMAT: 715

Age: 35, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Reading | Singing

Work History:

Title: Senior Manager

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Public Sector Bank in India

Length of Employment: 10 yrs, 3 mos

Big Life Wins:

A major success has been empowering women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by improving their financial literacy and helping them access better financial resources. Through training and mentorship, I’ve guided over 200 women entrepreneurs, enabling them to scale their businesses and secure funding, enhancing their livelihoods.

Post MBA Goal:

Post-MBA, my goal is to transition into a senior role in banking or financial consulting, where I can leverage my expertise in risk management, financial inclusion, and digital transformation. I aim to drive strategic initiatives, enhance risk frameworks, and contribute to sustainable growth, with a focus on empowering underserved communities.

Odds:

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 10%

Given your level of experience and age, you are something of an outlier in the LBS applicant pool. The average amount of work experience is 5.5 years and you have roughly twice as much experience. That won’t disqualify you entirely but it won’t help you, either. Many schools would put you in the Executive MBA category where admit rates tend to be higher. That said, you do bring valuable managerial experience to the game, though your GPA and your GMAT score are low for an Indian candidate. You are smart in targeting a wide range of schools. I am certain you will get an accept from one or two of them. But I am thinking LBS isn’t going to be one of them.

Given your level of experience and age, you are something of an outlier in the LBS applicant pool. The average amount of work experience is 5.5 years and you have roughly twice as much experience. That won’t disqualify you entirely but it won’t help you, either. Many schools would put you in the Executive MBA category where admit rates tend to be higher. That said, you do bring valuable managerial experience to the game, though your GPA and your GMAT score are low for an Indian candidate. You are smart in targeting a wide range of schools. I am certain you will get an accept from one or two of them. But I am thinking LBS isn’t going to be one of them.

3 days ago