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August 2, 2025 11:41am ET
Applying: HEC Paris, IESE, Indian School of Business, INSEAD, London Business School, Oxford / Saïd, Toronto / Rotman, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting (Big Four)
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Non Profit/SI, Other
GRE: 322
GPA: 8.23
Years of Work Experience: 4
Location: India
Notes:

Hi, all. Looking for feedback on my MBA profile as I prepare for R1 applications to international programs.

Background:
- Demographics: Indian | Female | First-generation college graduate
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business/finance from a top-tier Indian college. Graduated with distinction and received merit-based academic awards. GPA: 8.23/10 (equivalent to 3.98/4.0 as per WES)

Work Experience:
- 4 years in management consulting at a Big Four
- Fast-track promotion and multiple performance awards
- Project experience across digital strategy, ESG, public-private partnerships, pharma, banking and chemical industry.
- International exposure through a few cross-border public sector projects

Extracurriculars / Impact Work:
- Core member of my firm’s LGBT+ inclusion group
- Mentored a first-generation female student for job readiness
- Supporting workplace equity initiatives (e.g., diversity awards, DEI strategy)
- Pro-bono consulting and volunteer career coaching for underserved students

Post-MBA Goals: Continue in consulting, ideally with a more niche focus at MBB (hopefully) or join a corporate strategy role.

Questions: How realistic is my target? What can I do to improve my chances? Should I add / drop any school(s)? Hoping to get a sense of where I stand. Appreciate any input.

Thanks in advance! :)