rjaks wrote:Hello Experts
Can you please evaluate my profile for INSEAD
GMAT 700
Verbal : 39
Quant : 47
IR : 3
( - INSEAD just announced that they are going to use this in evaluations - however 3 is not a catastrophe. Got someone into Chicago-Booth who had a 1.
AWA : score awaited
My quant is 65 percentile and IR is 27 Percentile. Do you think this GMAT is acceptable for INSEAD or shall i consider giving the GMAT again ?
**not great, but not fatal. If your mock exams were significantly higher, then yes, but if studying would impact the time you have for applications, I might recommend that you do MBAMATH.com. This is an online self-paced program that helps you develop a secondary transcript for quant courses. Your transcripts are sent directly from the schools and it is commonly accepted as proof of quantitative ability.
Profile :
8+ years of IT experience -
*8 years is well above the average of 5 - this is good*
Indian Female, working in Singapore in bank. I work in IT division and handle payments.
*overrepresented as you know. Hmm. This makes me wonder if maybe you should indeed consider retaking the GMAT. Would like to know more about what you do at work, Any promotions/progression? Experience demonstrating leadership, teamwork and problem solving skills? Is it a brand-name bank?*
International exposure : have worked in 3 countries and travelled to 12 +
*very good to have international work experience, want to also get across a very international mindset, embracing diversity*
Differentiating factor : I am a mother and have a 1.5 year toddler. I studied for GMAT while handling baby duties and working long hours at bank
*This is interesting, might be a good optional essay. But I would prefer a differentiator that would show how you bring a unique contribution or thought/background diversity to INSEAD. Hardship is good but not to paid it as an excuse.
Pretty active with social service responsibilities
*this is good, any substantive roles? Any leadership experience there? Could you get a letter from someone there? This would set you apart*
Excellent academic and professional record so far
