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Name-Manas Jalan
Birla Institute of Technology and Science- 8.1 cgpa
GMAT Focus-785
work at MSCI = Index management research and Private Assets RnD- work as a quant researcher 18 Months work ex 1 promotion - Analyst to associate
Already have a pre-experience MBA
Very strong ECs + Family legacy business
Laid off in October 2025 due to division-wide restructuring, right before R2 deadlines. Not sure how this will be taken by adcoms.
Looking to retool and pivot from government to private sector work. Prefer FTMBA to EMBA programs to enable transition, rather than leveling up in current field. Post-MBA target is corporate strategy roles in entertainment, media, or consumer tech.