Candidate:

Mr. Banking Tech

About Me:

I’m a not-too-distant graduate from undergrad, with project management experience in the Consulting, Aerospace, and Banking industries. I hope my test scores, recommendations, and work experience at a Big 4 firm, a top aerospace company, and currently, a top investment bank will serve to balance out my low undergraduate GPA from a state school.

Schools:

Target School: Kenan-Flagler

Considering: Tepper, Emory Goizueta, Duke Fuqua

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: SEC State School

Undergrad Major: Management Science, Management

GPA: 3.01

GMAT: 700

Age: 24,  Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: Project Management

School Name: Top University- Ivy

Extracurriculars:

Work History:

Title: Project Manager

Industry: Aerospace

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 3 mos

Title: Project Manager

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 3 mos

Big Life Wins:

My big life win has been rising above some personal mental health issues during my first job to reinvent myself in my current role as an effective team leader and strategic project manager. In work, I was a part of a team that identified and mitigated a major supply chain risk to a customer that would have resulted in over $200mm in lost revenue.

Post MBA Goal:

I want to use my skills gained pre-MBA, combined with my MBA studies to enter private banking/wealth management. I personally believe my heavy operational and project management experience, combined with a global mindset, networking, and strategic leadership gained through a top MBA program will allow me to have a successful career in PB /WM ops.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 43%

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  • Odds Assessment: 35%

    Hi, this is JP, Senior Consultant at The MBA Exchange (and former private banker). It’s absolutely possible for you to gain a seat at your target programs, and ultimately work in private banking. To do so, you’ll need to be equipped with 1) a clear, fulfilling and tangible long-term career plan 2) a factual understanding of what the specific MBA programs offer to help you get there and 3) expert advice to help you execute your application campaign. Furthermore, it’d be helpful for you to seriously consider the international angle, as it can a game-changer for your career. Some MBA programs really open doors to international exposure, and some do not. I’d be happy to share more info on this …

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 35%

    Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. First of all, I admire how you’ve been able to succeed at work while addressing mental health challenges – that isn’t easy, to say the least.

    A few things to address here: while you’re at an investment bank now, project management is quite different from banking/wealth management. So, I think that a more feasible stepping stone to private wealth management in the longer term might be a stint in investment banking post-MBA. In your applications, you’ll want to communicate why finance is appealing to you – what professional and personal experiences sparked this interest? Business schools always want to understand the motivations behind your goals.

    Banks sometimes ask for GMAT scores, so if you’re able to raise …

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  • Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 60%

    Hi Mr. Banking Tech—this is Donna Bauman with Stratus Admissions weighing in on your profile. I like that you have already faced adversity and that you have reinvented yourself. This ability to rebound from a setback is going to be increasingly important in our ever changing world. I encourage you to build some of your stories around this experience as you will position yourself as a resilient candidate. So rather than worry about your gpa (which is not a deal breaker by the way), focus on what you learned from that experience and how it has helped you going forward in your career. I have had clients not only get into top programs but also get scholarships with lower grades than yours. I like that …

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