Weakness

Strong profile, good extracurriculars, but still received rejects from Duke, HEC etc.

Background

Electronics Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology

Academic Percentage

90%

GMAT

700

The Problem

Despite a 700 GMAT score, Priya faced rejections from top B-schools which shook her confidence and left her questioning her profile’s competitiveness.

Our Strategy

Priya's journey wasn't just about her good scores or technical skills. It was her leadership in a national competition that caught our eye. She didn't just build robots; she built a team and solved complex problems. Our strategy was to showcase this experience, linking it to her dream of combining technology and business. We wanted to turn her past rejections into a story of resilience and ambition, demonstrating her potential to thrive in a top B-school environment.

How we Implemented our Strategy

We engaged in intensive brainstorming sessions with Priya, helping her fine-tune her post-MBA goals which not only resonated with her background but also matched the expectations of top B-schools.
Crafted the narrative to highlight her leadership where her team clinched the 2nd place in a national robotics competition, and her significant contribution at a tech firm that resulted in a 25% efficiency boost, saving the company a substantial ₹1 crore annually.
By effectively illustrating her ambition to bridge the gap between technology and business strategy, we were able to transform her narrative from a series of rejections to a compelling story of a tech-savvy leader with a clear vision, which ultimately opened the doors to INSEAD and a chance to be part of their tech innovation hub.