I am from India and I have done BTech in Biomedical Engineering from NIT Rourkela( reputed college from NIT Rourkela)
I have one year of work ex in data analytics (sales analytics for US pharma bigwigs)
Here is my profile info:
CGPA: 7.12 Xll: 93.9%
GMAT:700+ (targeting) IELTS(7.5-8) (targeting)
I am a trained classical singer and I have a ton of extra-curriculars from college (debating, singing, mental health initiatives, campus journalism)
Goals:
Short term: To enter at a managerial level in an MNC and learn more about operations/marketing/supply Chain
Long term: To head a department and contribute to key decision making in the company and settle in the country I am in.

My questions:
1. Some colleges (LBS, Imperial, LSE) have stated a min CG of 7.5. Should I or should I not target these schools?
2. Do I have a shot at HEC paris, ESCP? Is ESSEC a good option to consider for me?
3. I hear that many MIM students come back as they don't get a job. How much of this is true? Reliable sources for placements stats?
Please help me.

[quote]I am from India and I have done BTech in Biomedical Engineering from NIT Rourkela( reputed college from NIT Rourkela)
I have one year of work ex in data analytics (sales analytics for US pharma bigwigs)
Here is my profile info:
CGPA: 7.12 Xll: 93.9%
GMAT:700+ (targeting) IELTS(7.5-8) (targeting)
I am a trained classical singer and I have a ton of extra-curriculars from college (debating, singing, mental health initiatives, campus journalism)
Goals:
Short term: To enter at a managerial level in an MNC and learn more about operations/marketing/supply Chain
Long term: To head a department and contribute to key decision making in the company and settle in the country I am in.

My questions:
1. Some colleges (LBS, Imperial, LSE) have stated a min CG of 7.5. Should I or should I not target these schools?
2. Do I have a shot at HEC paris, ESCP? Is ESSEC a good option to consider for me?
3. I hear that many MIM students come back as they don't get a job. How much of this is true? Reliable sources for placements stats?
Please help me.[/quote]
This is a fairly common profile for an Indian. I applied to Imperial and didnt meet their minimum grade requirements but got in anyway. Noone looks at your XII GPA dude. With even a 650+ GMAT you will have a good shot at Warwick, ESCP, IE, ESADE. It is really easy to get into these schools and I dont know anyone who got rejected provided they had a 650 or above. Hell I know a guy with 570 who got into Esade. LBS depends on your GMAT. ESSEC is a good option too but I would go to a top school in an english speaking country like LBS if given a chance.

That's great to hear.
How is Imperial like? What kind of opportunities are there after an MIM from there?

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That's great to hear.
How is Imperial like? What kind of opportunities are there after an MIM from there?
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I didn't choose imperial. It is a good school but I would say it is strong for finance. It places well at top bulge brackets. The MIM at imperial is not too strong. Why don't you try for LBS first?

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That's great to hear.
How is Imperial like? What kind of opportunities are there after an MIM from there?
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For the time being just take the GMAT and apply to all these schools. Also it is better to go to a top school of any country country than a sub par school in the UK. LBS, HEC, St Gallen/ Bocconi in that order.

Imperial's Master in Management is ranked in the FT, so I wouldn't say it's 'not too strong.' If this candidate is looking to transition to the UK, there's a good argument to be made for Imperial versus Bocconi and even St. Gallen.

But I would agree, LBS and maybe Cass would be better options. Smurfit to a lesser degree.