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Hello thexfactor,

Thank you for your post! You have some promising stats, but I encourage you to consider more aspects of your candidacy.

A 720 is competitive for your selected programs and hopefully there is a balance between your math and verbal scores (both at least 80%). A 750 would certainly help you stand out more; however, you should be more focused on showcasing your leadership and management experience.

MIT does accept a higher proportion of applicants from engineering, relative to the other programs on your list. However, these schools will all be looking beyond the stats you've shared for your skills and experience in leadership, management, and communication, among many others areas. They'll also be looking at your career progress and impact, your community involvement, career vision, etc. So, while I can see your stats being competitive for these programs, you will ultimately stand out with your experience and clear vision for your future career. In regards to scholarships at Ross, you can find more information here: https://www2.bus.umich.edu/MyiMpact/fina ... rships/MBA. Unfortunately, without knowing more about your professional accomplishments, it's a bit difficult to assess your chances.

Finally, underlying this is the added factor of being an Indian national with a degree from an Indian institution; you come from an oversubscribed pool of applicants. Many of your fellow country men and women with similar academic histories (if not professional experiences) are also targeting top programs, and that makes it even more difficult to truly stand out or differentiate yourself. It looks like you'll be able to point to some brand name work experience to stand out, but accountants are often assumed to be risk-averse, quiet, and lacking in leadership experience and interpersonal skills. Obviously, you will want to show that these stereotypes don't apply to you. Overall, you want to show the adcoms that you would be an engaging member of their student communities and, ultimately, in the business world. Overall, you have a sound base, but need to consider the details of your experience to better determine your chances. I would be happy to discuss your candidacy and prospects further; you can contact us directly at https://www.clearadmit.com/services/free-consultation/.