Candidate:

Mr. 2026 Applicant 1911

About Me:

I am a transitioning military officer interested in beginning a career in the defense technology space. I see an MBA as the ideal pivot into this field.

Schools:

Target School: Wharton

Considering: Chicago Booth, Harvard, Stanford GSB, Kellogg SOM, MIT Sloan, Columbia

Invited to Interview: Chicago Booth, Kellogg SOM

Rejected: Harvard

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Application Status: Invited to Interview

Details:

Undergrad School: United States Naval Academy

Undergrad Major: Operations Research

GPA: 3.32

GMAT: 710

Age: 26, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Licensed Emergency Medical Technician | Scuba Diving Instructor

Work History:

Title: Intelligence Officer

Industry: Government / Military

Company: Marines

Length of Employment: 5 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

I was 20th out of 265 officers in my Basic Officer Course class at The Basic School in Quantico, VA. I successfully led an infantry platoon on a six-month overseas deployment.

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to begin my career as an associate in defense consulting, and ultimately gain employment at a defense technology firm focuses on small drone development.