Honest profile evaluation for MBA
Hey everyone, would really appreciate an honest profile evaluation for MBA programs (US/Europe open).
Profile:
- Indian female
- GPA: ~2.4–2.6/4 equivalent (biggest weak point in my profile)
- GRE: 330
- CFA: Cleared all 3 levels
- Strong Class 12 scores (90%+)
- Work ex: ~8 years across investment banking, CEO’s office and founder-facing finance roles
Extra-curriculars:
- Musician/vocalist for 10+ years
- Have written/composed music as well
Currently considering both 1 year and 2 year MBA programs.
Questions:
How much will the GPA hurt given the GRE + CFA?
Are top (M7) US/European programs still realistically possible?
Does my profile fit better for one-year or two-year MBA programs?
Would an optional essay realistically offset the academics?
What tier of schools would be considered stretch vs realistic for my profile?
Would appreciate some honest feedback. Thanks!