Candidate:

Mr. Breakout Engineer

About Me:

I’m an engineer out of a non-target school that has been immersed in innovation since graduation. Led innovation initiatives at a fortune 100 and global innovation projects at a multinational manufacturing company. I also work as a BD-Lead at a tech startup while working at my engineering role. Low GPA in part due to a 40-50hr job while in school.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Kellogg SOM, Tuck, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Duke Fuqua

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Texas A&M University

Undergrad Major: Industrial Engineering

GPA: 3.1

GMAT: 740

Age: 26, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Mentor - Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Tutor - Math/Sciences (Elementary-Highschool)

Work History:

Title: Supply Chain Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 3 yrs

Title: Business Development Lead

Industry: Consulting

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 1 yr

Big Life Wins:

Led the first Virtual Reality project within my company. I am now the pillar lead for this technology and managing the adoption of this technology on a global scale. Keynote Speaker (Immersive Tech Conference) & Interviewed which aired on national TV.

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to move into MBB consulting, eventually would like to branch into start-up tech, specifically in the immersive technology market.

Odds:

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 15%

Hi Mr. Breakout Engineer,
Thanks for posting your profile. This is Debbie Choy, Senior Consultant at mbaMission. I like that you are in a functional area that doesn’t get enough representation at business schools. In my 8 years of working with clients, I don’t see many supply chain engineers. This will help you differentiate yourself in your applications. You also are demonstrating initiative and leadership through leading the first VR project at your company. Further, I love your entrepreneurial spirit working for a startup on the side. And you are actively involved with your community through BBBS. That said, the GPA is a potential area of concern, although I can understand how holding a full-time job while in school can affect your grades. Be sure to …

Hi Mr. Breakout Engineer,
Thanks for posting your profile. This is Debbie Choy, Senior Consultant at mbaMission. I like that you are in a functional area that doesn’t get enough representation at business schools. In my 8 years of working with clients, I don’t see many supply chain engineers. This will help you differentiate yourself in your applications. You also are demonstrating initiative and leadership through leading the first VR project at your company. Further, I love your entrepreneurial spirit working for a startup on the side. And you are actively involved with your community through BBBS. That said, the GPA is a potential area of concern, although I can understand how holding a full-time job while in school can affect your grades. Be sure to explain these circumstances to the Admissions Committee in your applications. Also, I recommend explaining why you would like to move to the business side. How does moving into MBB and eventually tech fit with your background? I think if you can create a compelling narrative that connects your past, present, and future, as well as highlight your differentiators, you will stand an above average chance at HBS (where the average acceptance rate is around 11%). Wishing you the best in your MBA journey.

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