Candidate:

Mr. British Tech 2+2

About Me:

Entrepreneurial British student pursuing a masters in Compsci/EE, aiming to apply to deferred entry programs (e.g. HBS 2+2). Passion for social work. Planning to work on two startups straight after university with deferred entry as a safety net in case both ventures fail/come to a natural conclusion.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Stanford GSB, MIT Sloan

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Imperial College London

Undergrad Major: Computer Science

GPA: 4.0

GMAT: 750

Age: 21, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Soup Run/Homeless Shelter Aid, Tech Lead at a Real Estate Startup and Sole Founder at EdTech Startup, Tutor for teenagers learning tech skills.

Work History:

Title: Technology Intern

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

Won a 6-month technology industrial placement at bulge bracket investment bank; Volunteered at Calais to work on French skills and help with migrant crisis.

Post MBA Goal:

Regardless of venture success, I will pursue MBA and use it to either continuing to grow ventures or to pivot into founding new start-ups. Long term goal is to use either start-up or the capital gained from one to effect massive social change and reduce inequality, particularly in education and housing in developed nations.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 48%

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 50%

A computer science major with a 4.0 from Imperial plus a 750 GMAT? That is super solid for Harvard’s 2+2 program. Add in the fact that you are a Brit and won a 6-month technology industrial placement at a bulge bracket investment bank and I would think you are as much of a sure-thing as anyone can be in the 2+2 lottery, where admissions is highly selective and unpredictable. Your goals work as well. I’m rooting for you and believe your chances are very good: four times the 12% admit rate. And if HBS doesn’t accept this, you do have a shot at Stanford and a very strong shot at MIT Sloan.

A computer science major with a 4.0 from Imperial plus a 750 GMAT? That is super solid for Harvard’s 2+2 program. Add in the fact that you are a Brit and won a 6-month technology industrial placement at a bulge bracket investment bank and I would think you are as much of a sure-thing as anyone can be in the 2+2 lottery, where admissions is highly selective and unpredictable. Your goals work as well. I’m rooting for you and believe your chances are very good: four times the 12% admit rate. And if HBS doesn’t accept this, you do have a shot at Stanford and a very strong shot at MIT Sloan.

4 years ago
mbaMission Odds Assessment: 45%

Hi, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. Admissions to HBS’s 2+2 program can be unpredictable, but I think it’s certainly worth a shot. Often, the rationale of admitting people to these programs is just what you describe – providing a “buffer” so that it’s easier for you to take a risk pursuing a sincere passion, and perhaps even giving you an extra boost with your interim goals. If you don’t make it through, no harm done – they will be happy to see you again in a few years. An estimated 10% of HBS’s class each year is made up of reapplicants (many from the 2+2). With your stats, your leadership and community work, I think you have a good …

Hi, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. Admissions to HBS’s 2+2 program can be unpredictable, but I think it’s certainly worth a shot. Often, the rationale of admitting people to these programs is just what you describe – providing a “buffer” so that it’s easier for you to take a risk pursuing a sincere passion, and perhaps even giving you an extra boost with your interim goals. If you don’t make it through, no harm done – they will be happy to see you again in a few years. An estimated 10% of HBS’s class each year is made up of reapplicants (many from the 2+2). With your stats, your leadership and community work, I think you have a good chance if you can tell a compelling story of impact and what drives you. You can also target some of the other schools, but just be aware that many of the other deferred admissions programs are much smaller in comparison, so there can be limited seats. HBS is by far the biggest. Good luck!

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The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 75%

75% | 4 years ago

Harvard has to take you! Everything about your profile is just about perfect.

Harvard has to take you! Everything about your profile is just about perfect.