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I’ve always wanted to dedicate my life to positively impacting others but have struggled to identify the best way to do so. As the climate crisis continues to worsen, I’ve decided that I want to help companies harness the power of the private sector to bolster renewable energy growth and cut carbon emissions.
Target School: Harvard
Considering: Stanford GSB, Wharton
See More Profiles For: Harvard
Application Status: Open
Undergrad School: HYP
Undergrad Major: Political Science
GPA: 3.6
GMAT: 770
Age: 24, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian
Extracurriculars: Sustainability researcher
Title: Analyst
Industry: Consulting
Company: Top Firm
Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos
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Hi, it’s Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. There’s so much to like here — very strong stats, interesting extracurriculars (singing isn’t something we see too often!) that involve leadership and helping others so that’s great to see. Your experience in consulting and in the energy sector plus what you’ve learned in your parents’ medical office. The deferred MBA programs are of course very competitive but I think you will be competitive at these top programs if you can write a compelling essay that tells your unique story. If you can get a job out of undergrad that helps to further your goal in renewable energy, and explain what skills you’ll get there plus the skills you’ll need from the MBA that will help you reach …
Hi, it’s Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. There’s so much to like here — very strong stats, interesting extracurriculars (singing isn’t something we see too often!) that involve leadership and helping others so that’s great to see. Your experience in consulting and in the energy sector plus what you’ve learned in your parents’ medical office. The deferred MBA programs are of course very competitive but I think you will be competitive at these top programs if you can write a compelling essay that tells your unique story. If you can get a job out of undergrad that helps to further your goal in renewable energy, and explain what skills you’ll get there plus the skills you’ll need from the MBA that will help you reach your long-term goals. Good luck!
The good: Not bad GPA, Great GMAT, analytical appetite shown, good leadership w/ running your father’s business… you have a unique factor that I’m sure they’ll appreciate
The bad: Overrepresented pool, non-stem degree.
The only thing I would worry about is the written part(s). You seem to like telling stories, I hope you have a good strategy going through. As Sandy says, avoid any harm. Reach out to others to read it through before submitting. Also, I like your post-MBA goal. Seems realistic and ambitious at the same time.
If you still had time, I’d say to get more name companies into your profile. I.e: MBB/FAANG. It will help you stand out because others in your pool are very likely to have that. Other comments would be to gain more core community service. Teaching kids to sing is okay… but note that Sandy said once that “helping others write CVs” is not up to par with what HBS considers community service. Do what you will with this information.
Good luck.
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