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Good luck... scramble those eggs and prove me wrong! :) Hey Jon , I am an Engineer from 69th ranked college in India( average) and a CGPA of 7.00. I am preparing for my GMAT now and I am in the process of opening my own plastic manufacturing company . I wish to apply for MBA in 2021. Do I have a sh...

by Jon@Admissionado

Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: Ask Admissionado
Topic: IIT, Non-IIT? Non - Profile evaluation question
Replies: 18
Views: 9140

Hi everyone, I'm aiming to pursue a Master in Finance in 2018. Since many application deadlines are just around the corner, appreciate if you can give me some advice as to my chances for the below schools: - Oxford MSc in Mathematical Finance - Cambridge Master in Finance - LSE Master in Finance / ...


i have completed my b.tech in computer science this year with a cgpa of 6.66 and appeared for gmat exam on 12th of this month scoring 510 with q 46 and v16 .Scoring less marks I am planning to retake the exam after 3 months of more preperation. So what should be my strategy to score 700+ next time ...

by Jon@Admissionado

Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:00 am
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: scored 510 in gmat exam
Replies: 3
Views: 3326

HI Jon, I took my GMAT Yesterday and I got a score of 700. But the issue is that I have got a very low score of 2 in IR. I'm not sure how I got such a low score. Can you please let me know if this would affect my overall application. I have about 5 years of experience, 3 years as a mobile applicati...

by Jon@Admissionado

Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:35 pm
Forum: Ask Admissionado
Topic: Low IR score - Will it impact.?
Replies: 23
Views: 13933

I am an Indian Applicant Pursuing commerce from the best University in India. (97% in 12th) I have scored a 690 in GMAT (Q50 and Q34). My profile is as follows: I have a NGO of mine. I have two internships in EY and J.K. Cements I have co-founded three societies in my college and been in Core commi...

by Jon@Admissionado

Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: HEC Paris Admission chances
Replies: 3
Views: 3552

I recently wrote my GMAT exam and scored 650 in it. I have a work ex of 8 years in FinTech organization in India and a 9.02/10 CGPA out of 10 in college. In addition, I have a total overseas experience of 15 months in two countries. I would like to apply for Fall 2018 and want to understand the col...

by Jon@Admissionado

Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Next Steps after GMAT - Where and How ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1889

Well, tbh, jumping around that much could be a problem.

Would it be possible to stick with your job two more months till end September so that you can get in your applications in R1 and then make your moves?
It'd probably make your life easier and your profile better.

Best

by Jon@Admissionado

Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Prior experience (yay or nay)
Replies: 1
Views: 1297

Hello, I am an Indian having 4 year undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. I completed my degree in April-2016. I am working in Operations field of FMCG on a leadership role. I wanted to pursue MiM. My post graduation goal is to be in Investment Banking or Equity Research. I am a bit confu...

by Jon@Admissionado

Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Masters in Management
Replies: 2
Views: 1858

Hi, I am considering MSF/MFE/MBA Finance in US or UK. Here is my brief profile: GRE Score: 170 Quant, 160 Verbal, 3.5 AWA Undergrad (Engineering - 4 years): - B. Tech. in Information Technology (similar to Computer Science) from College of Engineering, Pune (below IITs but in top 20-25 engineering ...

by Jon@Admissionado

Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: Ask Admissionado
Topic: Profile evaluation for MFE/MSF/MBA Finance in US & UK
Replies: 1
Views: 3489

Hi, I am planning to apply for Masters in Management course (for 2018) in the following schools: 1. LBS 2. HEC 3. IE 4. ESSEC 5. ESADE Do I have a good chance of getting into these? My profile is as follows: GMAT : 710 (Q: 50, V: 37, IR: 7, AWA: 6) Education : Undergraduate: B. Tech 2012-16 in CSE ...


I am taking GRE instead of GMAT and applying to INSEAD. Assuming I get a good score on it, would the fact that I took the GRE be looked down upon by the admissions office? Thank you. Not really, It used to be the case, but schools have opened up more and more to the GRE. It's pretty much accepted a...

by Jon@Admissionado

Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: GRE vs GMAT for INSEAD
Replies: 2
Views: 8105

Hey dude, Well I don't know if you will want to hear this, but yeah if you want to aim for those schools you HAVE to get a higher GMAT (or GRE) It doesn't mean you should despair! If it doesn't happen, you have plenty of other choices, the most obvious of which is to compromise on your school list. ...


With a 650 as an Indian applicant, have no doubt: retake! If you want to know why, I'd suggest having a look at these two articles: http://admissionado.com/mba/3-tips-for-indian-mba-applicants/?utm_source=btg&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=mba_blog http://admissionado.com/mba/to-retake-or-no...

by Jon@Admissionado

Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Profile Evaluation help needed
Replies: 7
Views: 3249

Hey dude, Indded I missed that. Well, shoot, nice GMAT! :) I totally agree reagrding your goals. First of all think: 1. ambitious 2. corporate 3. conservative 4. that will get you to your long-term goals. I definitely think the involvement in government goal could be a good starting point, but you w...

by Jon@Admissionado

Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
Topic: Please help, profile evaluation
Replies: 4
Views: 2645

Hello All, Would be great to have this forum's suggestion/inputs on my choices for B-schools. My profile for evaluation, mentioned below. Profile: Nationality: Indian Undergraduate: Anna University affiliated college : Engineering Degree( Electrical and Electronics) 2009 Batch. GPA 2.7/4 Work exp: ...

by Jon@Admissionado

Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: Ask Admissionado
Topic: Profile Evaluation Request & B-school Suggestions
Replies: 1
Views: 2962