Candidate:

Mr. Second MBA In Europe

About Me:

I have completed my MBA from a top-rated (non-IIM) from India. Looking to go for a one-year MBA program in Europe. My motivation is to gain international exposure and eventually work for a consulting firm or a tech firm. Presently working as an Assistant Manager with Big4.

Schools:

Target School: INSEAD

Considering: London Business School, UCLA Anderson

See More Profiles For: INSEAD

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: IP University, Delhi

Undergrad Major: Electronics

GPA: 2.9

GMAT: 730

Age: 29, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: MBA

School Name: NITIE, Mumbai

Extracurriculars: Painting and sketching at University level | Making cool gifts using electronics

Work History:

Title: Assistant Manager

Industry: Consulting

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 4 yrs, 2 mos

Big Life Wins:

Was awarded in Annual awards of the organization for project work, know German (A1), studied on a full fee waiver scholarship in undergrad, and won a national level technical event in college. Active in art & crafts in college.

Post MBA Goal:

Looking to make a career in strategic consulting or developing technology solutions in a startup.

Odds:

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 15%

I am always surprised at how many young professionals who already have an MBA want another one. You fit that profile, though I totally get the the MBA you have from an Indian school (NOT an IIM) doesn’t travel nearly as well as one from a top European or U.S. business school. Your 2.9 GPA is pretty low for INSEAD, even in light of your 730 GMAT. You do have an impressive job, however, with a Big 4 firm. So I would say you are hardly a no-brainer admit for INSEAD but you stand some chance. The problem, frankly, is the competition: You will be in a pool with other Indian males with higher GPAs from more prestigious schools, higher GMATs and even more impressive …

I am always surprised at how many young professionals who already have an MBA want another one. You fit that profile, though I totally get the the MBA you have from an Indian school (NOT an IIM) doesn’t travel nearly as well as one from a top European or U.S. business school. Your 2.9 GPA is pretty low for INSEAD, even in light of your 730 GMAT. You do have an impressive job, however, with a Big 4 firm. So I would say you are hardly a no-brainer admit for INSEAD but you stand some chance. The problem, frankly, is the competition: You will be in a pool with other Indian males with higher GPAs from more prestigious schools, higher GMATs and even more impressive job backgrounds. I don’t want to discourage you from applying to INSEAD and London Business School but I would urge you to diversify your target schools and include IESE, HEC Paris, IE, ESADE, Imperial, and Warwick. Good luck to you.

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