Mr. Brazilian Consultant

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. You’re definitely got some of the elements of a strong profile – a solid GMAT score, meaningful extracurricular involvement (Uganda – that must have been quite an experience!), and a great start at EY with the early promotion. That said, a a couple points of concern: your 3.0 GPA (though your GMAT and Harvard Extension certificate will help offset it somewhat) and 2. Your light work experience – the average number of years of work experience for these schools is about 5 years. Therefore, I’d consider waiting a year before applying, and in the meantime 1. keep progressing at EY, keeping up your involvement in firm initiatives such as recruiting and possibly employee affinity groups 2. In any case, expand your list of schools, looking at the U.S. top 15 to see which other ones are a fit for you based on culture, curriculum, geography, class size, and relationships with companies of interest. Since you’re interested in healthcare post-MBA, I’d add Fuqua and Ross to your list, for example.
I hope this helps – best of luck@

Hello Mr.Brazilian Consultant, it’s Lisa Cummings of Stratus Admissions. Your international exposure will be a plus for any school. How did you end up in Uganda? That must have been an incredible adventure. Your GMAT is solid for those schools on your list, which should help balance your GPA as that’s a little light. I am very curious to learn more about your work experience- have you been with EY just two years or is there more? Schools will want to know what led to that fast track promotion and will want to hear specifics about your big wins and impact as well as any leadership opportunities you have had. In terms of extracurriculars, do you belong to any communities outside of work now? Yale has a club water polo team that’s open to grad students so that could provide a great outlet for you during your studies. While your list is realistic, all your picks are competitive and you may want to add a few more in the mix to increase your odds. Have you thought about Fuqua or Ross? Good luck!