Candidate:

Mr. Fraud Associate

About Me:

Worked for a major Financial Service firm, specializing in eCommerce transaction risk. Built ML/AI models and strategies as a consultant with several major Fortune 500 companies. Led teams of data scientists and spearheaded the development of digital data products in transaction risk. Fast pace promotions with 2 promotions in 3 years. Currently working for the google of Wall Street, helping to grow transaction risk business.

Schools:

Target School: INSEAD

Considering: Chicago Booth, Wharton, Kellogg SOM

See More Profiles For: INSEAD

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: IITK

Undergrad Major: Mathematics

GPA: 8/10

GMAT: 750

Age: 28, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: Master of Science

School Name: IITK

Extracurriculars: Corporate Social Responsibilty - Division Lead, Co-founded a failed startup, Student Politics

Work History:

Title: Associate

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 3 mos

Title: Manager

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Fortune 100

Length of Employment: 4 yrs, 5 mos

Big Life Wins:

Designed and deployed a transaction risk insurance product for a top US retailer, helping to manage transaction spikes during November sales. Made over $600K in commissions for the firm, and saved the client over $3MM in fraud losses.

Post MBA Goal:

Move into MBB as a strategy consultant.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 30%

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 30%

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. You’ve had remarkable career progression at prominent firms, an IIT education, and a solid GMAT score. On top of that, you’ve had a strong track record of meaningful extracurricular involvement within and outside of your firm. The schools you’re targeting are quite competitive (and the competition is magnified for Indian applicants) but with the profile elements I see, I think you’ll be a solid contender if you 1. fully communicate your professional and personal impact 2. get excellent recommendations that attest to your performance and potential, especially vs. peers. 2. Dig into the motivations behind your career goals (what drives you to want to enter consulting?) and 4. make a strong case for why each program is …

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. You’ve had remarkable career progression at prominent firms, an IIT education, and a solid GMAT score. On top of that, you’ve had a strong track record of meaningful extracurricular involvement within and outside of your firm. The schools you’re targeting are quite competitive (and the competition is magnified for Indian applicants) but with the profile elements I see, I think you’ll be a solid contender if you 1. fully communicate your professional and personal impact 2. get excellent recommendations that attest to your performance and potential, especially vs. peers. 2. Dig into the motivations behind your career goals (what drives you to want to enter consulting?) and 4. make a strong case for why each program is a fit for you based on its culture and resources within and outside of the classroom.

Regarding other programs – to increase your odds I would also consider adding LBS and Michigan Ross to your list given their strengths in consulting as well.

Best of luck!

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