CASE STUDIES
Our best experiences during our application consulting processes have been during times when we were able to unearth strong and unique perspectives and experiences from candidates who had issues in their CV or profile such as 600 or lower GMAT, below 60% in academics, zero work experience or completely average profile.
Here a few example cases of candidates whom we have helped break into their dream school despite their initial doubts. You can click on each example to see the details.
2 Year Gap on CV- Admit into Frankfurt School of Finance & ManagementSituation
GRE below 310 and 2 year gap on CV
Client Mindset
She was quite hesitant about her chances owing to the large gap on her CV and also no significant brand names or eye dropping experiences.
Our Analysis & Approach
After our profile understanding sessions with the client we identified significant strengths in her profile and implemented them in essays.
Her international exposure in Korea before the age of 10 had given her multiple perspectives and she had also learnt Taekwondo.
She was the only women in her team at an Industrial plant and had handled men double her age at such an early point in her career.
During her break, she had built a social media handle posting about women empowerment and also picked up some technical skills on the side.
Results
Admits from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and UT Dallas with a scholarship
Situation
CGPA was less than 7 on 10 and engineering degree had taken 9 semesters to complete
Client Mindset
He was quite hesitant about his chances at top MIM and MIF programs owing to the low grades and gap in studies.
Our Analysis & Approach
After extracting detailed information from the client we identified some unique strengths which we implemented in the application and also focused on these experiences during the interview.
His trips to Turkey and Australia had given him the multicultural exposure .
He had assisted his father in the family business right from the age of 14 and this side hustle was leveraged during the essays.
He had tried building an online store and learnt basic website development and digital marketing which was quite the standout thing in his profile.
Results
Admits from ESCP Europe for MIM and WHU Germany for MIF
Situation
No GMAT score and zero full time work experience
Client Mindset
The client had some apprehensions towards preparing for quants part of the GMAT exam and wanted to apply to schools without GRE or GMAT.
Our Analysis & Approach
We understood how much the client was underestimating his profile and encouraged him to apply to top schools through some deeper profile insights and attention to detail in the CV.
He had done bike trips across India covering more than 3000 kms which helped him tackle tough situations.
He had gained some business exposure on a short business trip with his dad to China.
He had gained cultural insights interacting with people from Europe and USA through a freelance stint at a youth hostel.
Results
Admit from ESMT
Situation
No GMAT score and previously rejected by ESMT
Client Mindset
The client had already applied to ESMT in the previous cycle and faced a rejection.
Our Analysis & Approach
We understood the small issues in the profile of the client in the previous year.
He needed strong interview preparation highlighting his roles in leading college clubs focusing on the actual outcomes.
His work in a small startup in a pivotal sales role was given central focus in his story and we highlighted all his challenges and learnings in that role.
Results
Admit from ESMT
Situation
Poor academics and work experience without major outcomes
Client Mindset
The client felt his grades were too low and had no confidence in applying to top 10 MIM schools.
Our Analysis & Approach
We got more details into reasons for his low grades and also explored deeper into his college activities.
He had done multiple internships and taken up small leadership roles with high impact during his college and these outcomes were strongly projected.
His digital marketing domain experience was nicely leveraged and fell in place with some specialisations offered in top schools.
He was an AIESEC member and the brand helped add huge value to the CV and we also focused on his achievements in that role.
Results
Admit from ESCP MIM and ESSEC SMIB with scholarship
Situation
Below 650 GMAT score and zero full time work experience
Client Mindset
The client wanted to get into top 10 MIM school but was lacking confidence to actually crack these applications.
Our Analysis & Approach
Our intial consulting calls revealed the challenges client had faced in her family and college life owing to tough financial circumstances. She had learnt a lot of lessons including multi tasking and also working hard more than 15 hours a day.
She had an unique interest in mandala art and even had a small business which was leveraged to show her entrepreneurial skills.
Her academic excellence was emphasized and business impact from her law related internships were given focus in the CV.
Results
Admit from ESSEC MIM
Situation
Low GRE score and zero full time work experience
Client Mindset
The client was quite doubtful about her chances at any of the top 30 MIM schools.
Our Analysis & Approach
We understood the challenges in family faced by the client during her school life and developed a storyline.
Her constant change of schools across 3 countries before the age of 12 was leveraged to highlight her adaptability skills.
She was highly initiative driven and this had many relevant examples through her role in college activities and we emphasized these scenarios.
Results
Admit from ESCP,EDHEC and FSFM MIM
Situation
No GMAT score and low grades with average academics in school
Client Mindset
The client had not prepared for competitive exams much and we hardly had 20 days to meet the early bird deadline to apply.
Our Analysis & Approach
We encouraged the client to prepare for FSAT exam which is offered as an alternative by FSFM.
Her experiences during trips abroad were highlighted in the application.
Her job had a strong brand name and deep financial analysis projects were explained in an outcome based manner in the interview.
Results
Admit from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management MIF with a 25% scholarship
Situation
Very low GMAT score and average academics in college
Client Mindset
The client wanted to try safer options and even some schools outside top 50.
Our Analysis & Approach
We understood some unique strengths in the profile of the client.
He was a mountain climber and these experiences brought in some unique personal flavor to the essays.
He had moved to another country to learn English and learnt to adapt to unfamiliar situations.
He had gained some unique business analysis skills during his internship which we explained well during the final interview..
Results
Admit from ESCP & ESMT MIM with a 25% scholarship
Situation
Low GMAT score and no full time work experience
Client Mindset
The client wanted to have some backup schools and options and felt the top 10 MIM options were hard to crack into.
Our Analysis & Approach
We understood how the client worked in an early stage startup and understood financial jargons and uncertain situations.
Her social experiences were very personal and these were highlighted in the essays.
Athletics as a career had taught her a lot of things and this added an unique perspective to her profile.
Results
Admit from ESCP & EDHEC MIM