Mr. Auction King

I like your demonstrated creativity in switching to US auctions to keep your supply chain open. There have been so few second-hand cars available in Europe recently because of the chip shortage that I imagine this quick thinking genuinely kept you afloat. The entrepreneurial flair running through your narrative is backed by a strong GMAT well above the average for your target schools and in line with initial MBB consulting selection processes; you also have a solid GPA – that’s a good performance given how competitive the UK engineering programmes are. So, there are definitely things to highlight. Be prepared to elaborate on why you turned down the auto role after graduating (it was clearly a big decision if you are passionate about the industry) and I think adcoms will also want to understand your motivation for entering the health food industry. Finesse your ‘why consulting’ argument – the idea of positioning yourself as needing to understand the industry in more depth in order to scale your own business is solid – and be clear about a boutique firm being an option so you don’t get drowned in the pool of other MBB hopefuls who already have consulting experience on their resume. I’d also like to see evidence of extracurricular leadership which presents more of an opportunity for you to showcases community impact. To switch into consulting post-MBA you will want to target a school with a strong pipeline. I think your target schools are achievable, so good luck, and if you’d like to discuss more, please click on the link below!