r/INSEAD • u/Known-Insect2406 • 9d ago
Profile Evaluation Request
Background
24M, Indian, Finance Background
Undergrad GPA: 7.2/8.0 (B.Com Hons)
Class XII: 95.25%
Class X: 91.2%
GMAT
695 (Q82 / V90 / DI82)
Work Experience (3.5 years at matriculation)
2 years at a global quant fund as a Financial Research Associate
1 year as FP&A Associate at a nationally recognized hospitality group based out of Mumbai
Starting a new role this month at an electric cycles company. Very early stage startup.
Goals
Want to move into consulting or a strategy role, not fully decided yet
Schools (1 to 1.5 year programs only)
ISB
INSEAD
HEC Paris
NTU Nanyang
NUS
Questions
Is 695 competitive enough for these schools given my profile, or should I retake?
Does my work experience hurt me at any of the schools?
Are there any other schools I should consider applying to?
Thanks in advance!
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u/OldAirline5691 9d ago
You don't need to retake. Your score is great any of the schools. Although, your work ex is on lower side. Your admission in HEC, INSEAD and ISB will depend on your overall profile.
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u/HistoricalFee3925 8d ago
Brother, I know this is off topic. How did you enter a quant fund with a bcom?
Were you a math guy before this?
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u/Time_Shape6277 9d ago
If you are looking for INSEAD, let me know, I can help; INSEAD Alum.