Mr. Australian Navy

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. You have such an impressive background: outstanding academics, multifaceted military leadership, and even experience as a published writer. That, coupled with the fact that top business schools don’t get a ton of applicants from Australia, will make you a very attractive candidate.

I think the key to your candidacy will be application execution. You’ll want to make sure you explain the motivation behind your career goals – what draws you to consulting, and defense/aerospace strategy in the long-term? Based on your experience and observations to date, what are opportunities you see in this sector, and what are the skills that you’d bring to these roles? You’ll also want to give the admissions committee insight into your values and passions – and how they came to be – in your essays, so that the admissions committee gets to know you closely. For example, they’d love to know what drew you to publishing novels and articles. Finally, you’ll want to make a strong case for why each program is the right fit for you based on its culture and resources within and outside of the classroom. If you address these areas effectively, you will maximize your chances at your target programs and other top schools you may be considering. I hope that helps a bit – you’re welcome to schedule a free consultation if you’d like to discuss in more detail. Best of luck!

Hi Mr. Australian Navy, Melisa here from Stratus Admissions. So much to like in your profile! Strong stats, military experience, clear career goals and a writer to boot! I can see how MBB make sense for you, but would love to see you develop a more detailed list of what you are looking to gain from MBB. Think about what you need to be successful managing within a large company. I would imagine your experience in the Navy has shaped your potential interest in defense/aerospace, make sure those experiences come out in your stories. What type of impact do you want to have? What drives you personally? HBS is looking for leaders, so make sure to include examples of your leadership within the Navy. Make sure you connect with students at each school so that you can identify how you want to be involved while you are there. In addition to classroom learning, how will you be involved in the overall community in each program? What unique perspective can you bring as an Australian? I think your chances are double the norm at HBS and across your other schools – if you can bring out your story in a compelling way. If you’d like to talk more about your profile, sign up for a free consultation!