Candidate:

Mr. Big 4 Consultant

About Me:

I am an Indian male working at a Big4 consulting firm. I completed my undergrad from a non-IIT, top 100 university in India. I like to play cricket and I have represented my school, college, and organization teams. I like to cook, act, and sing in my free time. Additionally, I am active in community service activities.

Schools:

Target School: Stanford GSB

Considering: Wharton, Chicago Booth, INSEAD, Harvard

See More Profiles For: Stanford GSB

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Non IIT, Top 100 University in India

Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.7

GMAT: 740

Age: 24, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Cricket, Community Service, Acting

Work History:

Title: Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 4 mos

Big Life Wins:

1) Cracking Big4 Interview: When my current employer started hiring, I heard a lot of noise saying that they don’t hire Mechanical Engineers and I won’t be a good fit. To my surprise, not only did they find me a good fit for the role, there are people from all kinds of backgrounds like psychology and doctors in the firm. 2) Getting in shape after 22 yrs.

Post MBA Goal:

Looking to work in M&A division of top Investment Banks and then move to the buy side in 5 years.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 5%

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 5%

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. It indeed is great that you’ve been able to crack into the Big 4. Even with your solid academics, extracurricular involvement, and prominent company on your resume, however, the schools you’re targeting are extremely competitive, and even more so for Indian applicants. I’d shift your focus entirely from Stanford since it doesn’t seem aligned with your profile and goals (and is the toughest admissions-wise of all) and expand your list given that you’re applying from such a competitive demographic. I’d also look at Stern, Darden, LBS, Oxford, and Cambridge, though these are competitive in their own right.

To maximize your chances of admission at each program you select, make sure to 1. …

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. It indeed is great that you’ve been able to crack into the Big 4. Even with your solid academics, extracurricular involvement, and prominent company on your resume, however, the schools you’re targeting are extremely competitive, and even more so for Indian applicants. I’d shift your focus entirely from Stanford since it doesn’t seem aligned with your profile and goals (and is the toughest admissions-wise of all) and expand your list given that you’re applying from such a competitive demographic. I’d also look at Stern, Darden, LBS, Oxford, and Cambridge, though these are competitive in their own right.

To maximize your chances of admission at each program you select, make sure to 1. research each target program thoroughly so you can demonstrate your fit 2. fully communicate your professional and extracurricular impact and get excellent professional recommendations that attest to your outstanding performance and potential and 3. be prepared to explain the motivations behind your career goals in banking – how has it come to interest you, and what type of impact do you want to make in M&A and buy-side? Hope that helps a bit – Best of luck!

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Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 5%

Mr. Big 4 Consultant – Thanks for sharing your profile. Susan Cera here from Stratus.

Stanford is a really difficult school to get into and there is nothing in your profile that indicates that you have a desire to ‘Change Lives. Change Organizations. And Change the World.’

Your stats are decent but as an Indian engineer you are competing with many applicants who have equally strong GMATs and undergrad performance (including those who attended IITs, BITS or other top Indian universities).

Take the time to think about the impact you want to make in the short and long term. Perhaps you will discover that there are schools beyond the M7 that will get you there.

Wishing you the best on your application journey.

Mr. Big 4 Consultant – Thanks for sharing your profile. Susan Cera here from Stratus.

Stanford is a really difficult school to get into and there is nothing in your profile that indicates that you have a desire to ‘Change Lives. Change Organizations. And Change the World.’

Your stats are decent but as an Indian engineer you are competing with many applicants who have equally strong GMATs and undergrad performance (including those who attended IITs, BITS or other top Indian universities).

Take the time to think about the impact you want to make in the short and long term. Perhaps you will discover that there are schools beyond the M7 that will get you there.

Wishing you the best on your application journey.

5 years ago