Candidate:

Mr. 1st Generation

About Me:

I’m a first-generation graduate who is interested in providing equitable education. I’m currently the director of a leading NGO that focuses on providing an equitable education to children. I’m managing a team of 5 managers, who each manage a team of 10 associates. I’m also a Teach 2030 ambassador and the global youth ambassador for Theirworld.

Details:

Undergrad School: Anna University

Undergrad Major: Electronics Engineering

GPA: 3.7

GMAT: 740

Age: 28, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: MS Management

School Name: Trinity College Dublin

Extracurriculars: Timebanks USA – Co-Ordinator (Started 2nd Timebank in the country), WEF – Global Shaper Community – Founding Curator (1st in the City), Toastmasters – President (started 1st club in the City)

Work History:

Title: Director

Industry: Nonprofit / B-Corp

Company: Major NGO/NPO

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos

Title: Consultant

Industry: Marketing

Company: Multiple clients

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

*Managed a P&L of $6.4 million (Ireland). *Managed a team of 10 (Ireland). * Top 5% in the graduating class of 120. * Worked full time during undergrad in the night shift to save money to study abroad. *Mentored 40 socially marginalized FLI engineering students from the 2nd year of my undergrad degree. *School Topper in 10th and 12th grade.

Post MBA Goal:

*My post-mba goal is to join a top Impact investing fund. *My long-term goal (5 to 10 years after MBA) is to set up venture capital firm that focuses on social impact investing for marginalized groups.

Schools:

Target School: Stanford GSB

Status: Open

Considering: Harvard, Wharton, Chicago Booth, MIT Sloan, Kellogg

Stratus Admissions Counseling | Odds Assessment: 15%

Hi Mr. 1st Generation, Melisa here from Stratus Admissions. So I would definitely say your profile looks different than most of the Indian engineers that I have worked with – and I think that is a huge plus for you. What strikes me is the global nature of your involvement and the size of the team you are leading at your NGO. I like that you have what looks like both for-profit and not for profit experience. All of these will make for a unique story which is a must to stand out at GSB. Where I’d encourage you to go a bit deeper is your goals. Why do you see impacting investment and venture capital as the right way to further social causes? What …

Hi Mr. 1st Generation, Melisa here from Stratus Admissions. So I would definitely say your profile looks different than most of the Indian engineers that I have worked with – and I think that is a huge plus for you. What strikes me is the global nature of your involvement and the size of the team you are leading at your NGO. I like that you have what looks like both for-profit and not for profit experience. All of these will make for a unique story which is a must to stand out at GSB. Where I’d encourage you to go a bit deeper is your goals. Why do you see impacting investment and venture capital as the right way to further social causes? What big social problems have you seen and want to solve with social investing? Also, with your transition to more of a finance based role, be sure to highlight what skills you have built that you can leverage into your new role. There is a lot in your profile schools will be attracted to – and you bring a unique perspective to the classroom. Spend time getting know these schools – talk with students, alumni to really show you know exactly what you will take advantage of while you are there. Keep in mind that Stanfords acceptance rate is 7%, so I think your chances are probably double the average at each of the schools. Good luck through the process! Reach out if I can answer any questions.

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