Mr. Accounting Consultant

Hi Mr. Accounting Consultant, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. You seem like a very entrepreneurial accountant, which is a unique perspective to bring to the table. I definitely see things I like — your monster GMAT score (kudos), your global experience, your startup launch with real legs (both money and employees)– nice! I’m going to assume that “open” means you’ve applied in R2, so my answer is based on that idea. Right now, my hesitations are on details and timing, primarily. For highly competitive top programs, small details in your profile can make a difference between success and failure — your GPA is a bit low for Yale, so I’d want to know about how your performance at UCLA shakes out across classes and years…sometimes it’s very explainable in an optional essay, and sometimes a GPA like yours conceals red flags…so not knowing the answer makes me cautious. Your employers also matter – it’s good that the startup is listed, but knowing with more detail what kind of experience you’ve gotten and how familiar the names are would help a lot. I also think your experience is a bit short for top MBA programs if you would be starting in the fall, but if you highlight leadership and impact (and your startup), you can help counter that. Execution matters, so I am hoping that you really put your heart into the commitment essay! I am rooting for you– Good luck!!!