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Hi rahulmathur9818,

Thank you for your post! Overall, you should be a competitive candidate.
Let's start by looking at your academics. As an Indian applicant, the fact that you pursued a degree in the UK will help you stand out. A 2.1 is a solid GPA; however, while the top schools see a fair number of applications from candidates who have attended undergraduate institutions in the UK, you should keep in mind that American adcom members are more accustomed to the 4.0 scale and that some may not be familiar with your undergraduate institution's grading system. Accordingly, class rank will be an important consideration in evaluating academic performance.

In regards to your work experience, it looks like you have a lot of potential leadership experience to highlight. The diversity of industries you focus on should also help you stand out. Overall, I can see your work experience being a strength of your profile-provided you can quantify your impact. You (or a recommender) will also want to note how you've progressed to a senior level role-this is just the kind of upward career trajectory the adcoms will love to see.

As for your goals, consulting is a fairly standard post-MBA path, and one that the adcom will view as realistic; however, you will need to be very specific about your plans within this field in order to stand out from the many other applicants who are telling a similar story. One way to go about this is to do some more research on the firms for which you would like to work. Like business schools, consulting firms have varying strengths and weaknesses, as well as different cultures. You should research different firms and decide which two would be the best fit for you.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. Your mission with the NGO will certainly give the adcom warm insights into your compassion and character.

Given your interest in consulting, you may also look into Duke / Fuqua and MIT / Sloan. In terms of when to apply, it's generally best to submit strong applications in Round 1 or Round 2. Typically, later rounds are more competitive simply because there are fewer remaining spots to fill. Overall, I can see you presenting competitive applications. If you'd like to discuss your choice of schools and candidacy further, please contact us directly: https://www.clearadmit.com/services/free-consultation/