Candidate:

Mr. Market Research

About Me:

I work as a qualitative researcher at one of the largest market research consulting firms in the world. My job involves engaging with corporate clients to understand their strategic business goals and designing/executing studies to help them understand their consumers and their needs, which in turn guides their product/marketing strategy.

Schools:

Target School: Cambridge Judge

Considering: London Business School, Kellogg SOM, Ross, McCombs School of Business, Esade

See More Profiles For: Cambridge Judge

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Delhi

Undergrad Major: Applied Physical Sciences

GPA: 3.0

GMAT: 750

Age: 25, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: MA Psychology

School Name: University of Delhi

Extracurriculars: Vice President of College Debating Club - participated in debating tournaments, mentored juniors in the club, organised debate tournaments, Tutored underprivileged kids - 2-3 hours a week since the last few years

Work History:

Title: Senior Research Executive

Industry: Consulting

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

Managed to double the revenue (in terms of value of projects won) from the key client assigned to me within a year. I have received 2 promotions in 3 years (ahead of my peers) and have been handling clients independently from a junior level. Have handled multiple multi-country projects which has given me experience working in cross-cultural teams.

Post MBA Goal:

I currently feel restricted to an ‘advisory’ role (as a consultant), and want to move into a marketing/brand management role in CPG which would give me more ownership over a product and its growth strategy and its implementation. I am hoping that an MBA will equip me with the business skills required for such a transition.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 55%

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 50%

For someone who is only 25 years of age, you’ve built quite an impressive resume for yourself, including a master’s degree. Getting two promotions in less than four years at the largest market research consulting firm is a big deal. So is doubling the revenue for your firm from one of your key clients. Your post-MBA goals leverage your experience and an MBA should allow you to easily make that transition into a world class firm. Your experience with debating also bodes well. It tells me that you are fast on your feet and quite articulate and persuasive. Really, you check every important box for an elite admit, including that super impressive 750 GMAT. If there is one area that is somewhat lacking, it’s …

For someone who is only 25 years of age, you’ve built quite an impressive resume for yourself, including a master’s degree. Getting two promotions in less than four years at the largest market research consulting firm is a big deal. So is doubling the revenue for your firm from one of your key clients. Your post-MBA goals leverage your experience and an MBA should allow you to easily make that transition into a world class firm. Your experience with debating also bodes well. It tells me that you are fast on your feet and quite articulate and persuasive. Really, you check every important box for an elite admit, including that super impressive 750 GMAT. If there is one area that is somewhat lacking, it’s your 3.0 GPA during your undergraduate years. Your jumbo GMAT and accomplishments at a highly selective employer should more than offset any concerns there. So make sure you are passport ready. You’ll be flying to London and taking the train to Cambridge in no time. Good luck to you!

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Odds Assessment: 60%

Congratulations on having accomplished much more than most 25 year olds have, including both an undergrad and graduate degree from illustrious institutions and superlative career achievements, including doubling revenue within a year. You are correct the 3.0 GPA is not the highest, and though we don’t know the verbal/quant breakdown, the above average overall GMAT score goes a long way in mitigating the GPA concern. Also, if your grad school GPA is high as well, that will also go further in assuaging the lower undergrad GPA concern. Your future aspiration is an excellent rationale for needing and wanting an MBA education. Given your target schools and based on the information in the profile you submitted, as long as the execution of …

Congratulations on having accomplished much more than most 25 year olds have, including both an undergrad and graduate degree from illustrious institutions and superlative career achievements, including doubling revenue within a year. You are correct the 3.0 GPA is not the highest, and though we don’t know the verbal/quant breakdown, the above average overall GMAT score goes a long way in mitigating the GPA concern. Also, if your grad school GPA is high as well, that will also go further in assuaging the lower undergrad GPA concern. Your future aspiration is an excellent rationale for needing and wanting an MBA education. Given your target schools and based on the information in the profile you submitted, as long as the execution of what you submit for the actual applications (resume, choosing recommenders wisely, outstanding letters of recommendation, well written essays, etc.) are solid, I would be very surprised if you didn’t receive at least invitations to interview, if not get accepted to at least one of your listed target schools!

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