Candidate:

Mr. Captain CornDawg

About Me:

I am looking at an EMBA. I have 17-years in the Active Duty Army and in the last 8-years I have been serving in leadership in the Army Special Operations organization that has a >1% selection rate. I was also rated as the top performer in my career field for 4-consecutive years. I led teams and individuals conducting worldwide activities resulting in DoD and Intelligence Community awards for elite performance in 2018 and 2019. I am also a Purple Heart recipient and looking to apply as a Pat Tillman Scholar – Cohort 2022.

Quant is lower than ideal; however, I took the GRE for a Ph.D. program where Quant was not considered a factor and did not study. I could probably raise to the lower 150s, but the max total GRE score is unlikely to break 315. My GRE expires in April 2021, and I will need to retake it.

Schools:

Target School: Duke Fuqua

Considering: Wharton, Foster School of Business

See More Profiles For: Duke Fuqua

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Oklahoma

Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice

GPA: 4.0

GRE: 305

Age: 35, Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: Master's Security and Leadership (GWU) 4.0 GPA ; Master's Applied Intelligence - Business Intelligence (Georgetown) 4.0 GPA; Certificate Organizational Psychology (Columbia); Certificate Leadership and Management (Wharton)

School Name: George Washington University; Georgetown University

Extracurriculars: Private High School Leadership Development Seminar Facilitator, Special Operations Force Mentor

Work History:

Title: Chief of Counterintelligence

Industry: Government / Military

Company: Army

Length of Employment: 10 yrs

Big Life Wins:

– Developed organizational policy, now used as standard across US Special Operations Command encompassing 100 organizations and 1,500 personnel.
– Organizational change leadership increasing section’s size by 750% in 24-months, reprioritized mission and activities resulting in DoD recognition for elite performance 12-months after instituting change.

Post MBA Goal:

Private sector transition, considering major consulting firms (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, etc.). Primarily looking for job placement in Seattle area, not tied to anything specific; however, seeking a better balance between compensation relative to time and stress than currently receiving in the military. Ultimately looking to make a leadership impact in the private sector, I have already accomplished this at high-level in the military, and want to take those experiences and develop others. I would eventually like to support Veterans’ Transition organizations, mainly those within the Special Operations Community, which are currently helping me during my own transition. I plan to ‘retire’ at 50 (12-years post-MBA) and focus on non-profit/NGO activities overseas, potentially with my son when he graduates college.

Odds:

Join in! Click here to assess the odds of Mr. Captain CornDawg

The Experts Rate The Odds At: 25%

See what the industry experts have to say:

mbaMission Odds Assessment: 25%

Hi Captain CornDawg,
Firstly, thank you for your service to the country. This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. Your background is very impressive, and your leadership track record is a great fit for EMBA programs. If you find yourself hitting a ceiling with the GRE, do look into the Executive Assessment (EA). Most if not all EMBA programs accept the EA, and in fact, some prefer it. The study materials are similar for the EA but you only get one attempt. Most EMBA candidates find the EA more suitable than the GRE. As you put the rest of your app together, be sure to articulate what motivates you to transition to the private sector. Why specifically consulting or MBB? What specific skills or knowledge are you …

Hi Captain CornDawg,
Firstly, thank you for your service to the country. This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. Your background is very impressive, and your leadership track record is a great fit for EMBA programs. If you find yourself hitting a ceiling with the GRE, do look into the Executive Assessment (EA). Most if not all EMBA programs accept the EA, and in fact, some prefer it. The study materials are similar for the EA but you only get one attempt. Most EMBA candidates find the EA more suitable than the GRE. As you put the rest of your app together, be sure to articulate what motivates you to transition to the private sector. Why specifically consulting or MBB? What specific skills or knowledge are you seeking to learn at an EMBA program that will enable you to make that transition? I think describing your goals and experiences compellingly will be key to your application success. If you wish to discuss your profile in more detail, please feel free to schedule a 1:1 free consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your application journey!

4 years ago Read the full review