Is my profile strong enough for EDHEC MiM if I’ve done my undergrad from a private college?

Question

I’m in my final year of BBA from a private college,  not a big-name  government school like SRCC or DU. My CGPA is around 7.6 and I’ve done two internships — one in finance and one in social media marketing. I’ve also been active in a few college clubs but nothing major in terms of leadership roles. No international exposure yet, and I haven’t given GMAT but planning to. Just wanted to know if someone from a regular college with a decent profile like mine has a real shot at EDHEC MiM. Or do they mostly select students from top-tier colleges or with big-name internships?

P Sinha · Accepted Answer

Don&rsquo;t overthink the &ldquo;private college&rdquo; tag , EDHEC isn&rsquo;t just admitting SRCC or IIT grads.

They admit candidates with strong potential, not just perfect pedigrees. A 7.6 CGPA with two relevant internships shows you&rsquo;ve put in the work.
Since your leadership exposure is light, use your motivation letter to show ownership &mdash; even small projects or club work where you took initiative count if explained well.
A good GMAT Focus score will boost your profile, especially since you're from a lesser-known college &mdash; aim for 640+.
Be clear on your goals. Even if you don&rsquo;t have international experience, you can still show global awareness through your work or projects.
EDHEC values diversity of background &mdash; if you show curiosity, effort, and direction, you&rsquo;ll stand out more than someone who just checks boxes.

Plenty of admits have similar profiles ,  it&rsquo;s about how you tell your story.

Hema A · Answer

Yes, students from private colleges do get into EDHEC MiM ,  they don&rsquo;t filter applicants only by undergrad brand. What matters more is how well-rounded your overall profile is and how clearly you present your goals.
A 7.6 CGPA is decent, especially if you pair it with a solid GMAT Focus score (640+). Your internships in finance and marketing show range &mdash; use the motivation letter to explain what you learned and how those experiences shaped your interest in management.
Since you don&rsquo;t have international exposure or major leadership roles, focus on clarity of career goals and how EDHEC fits into that plan. Talk about specific tracks or practical learning methods at EDHEC that align with your experience.
They look for effort, not just brand names &mdash; so highlight what you've built, not where you came from. You do have a real shot if your application feels thought-through and intentional.