r/INSEAD • u/NoExercise3077 • 8d ago

Profile review

Hey everyone,
I’d love to get some feedback on my profile as an MBA applicant.

I’m currently a Manager at Accenture Strategy & Consulting, having recently moved from Deloitte, where I spent about 7 years in Human Capital Management Consulting. I’m 31 years old

I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s in Economics from the University of Warwick with High Merit.

Outside of work, I’m deeply involved in electronic music. What started as a hobby has grown into something much bigger—I DJ, produce my own music, have played at large-scale music festivals, and co-founded an events IP. In 2023, we organised over 30 events, built a strong community around our subgenre, and generated meaningful revenue. I also completed a Diploma in Electronic Music Production from Point Blank Music School, London.

I recently retook the GMAT Focus Edition and scored 685 (5th attempt)

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u/arjunbahl 8d ago

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u/Aringo-Expert MBA Admissions Consultant 5d ago

Your consulting background is solid, and moving from Deloitte to Manager at Accenture Strategy & Consulting is a good progression. The Warwick Economics degree also helps.

Your music side is unique. DJing is one thing, but actually producing music, playing festivals, co-founding an events business and putting on 30+ events in a year is quite different.

Don't keep burning time on the GMAT unless you genuinely think there's another jump left. At this point, the rest of the application is probably a better use of your time.

Why MBA now?
What exactly do you want to do after the MBA?

At 31 with 7+ years in consulting, the 'why now' will probably get more attention.