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I have worked for just over 6-years as an engineer on defense projects. Completed masters degree concurrent with full time employment with first company. Plenty of teamwork experience in first company, my role at second company is more specialized and technical in nature.
Target School: MIT Sloan
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Application Status: Open
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Undergrad School: Dartmouth College
Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.29
GMAT: 750
Age: 28, Ethnicity: White
Other Degree/Certification: Master of Mechanical Engineering (4.0 gpa)
School Name: University of Connecticut
Extracurriculars: College athletics and club sports
Title: System Engineer
Industry: Engineering
Company: Fortune 500
Length of Employment: 5 yrs
Title: Design Engineer
Industry: Aerospace
Company: Top Firm
Length of Employment: 1 yr, 5 mos
The longer I have worked in engineering the more specialized my skillset and employability has become. I am looking to get leadership and business experience through the MBA to move into PM or strategy role for an engineering/manufacturing company.
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Hi Mr. Classic Engineer – it’s Liza from Gatehouse Admissions. As an MIT Sloan grad myself, I admittedly have a soft spot for anyone who targets Sloan as their 1st choice! And yet, my biggest piece of advice is going to be: make sure you consider other schools in addition to Sloan! Sloan sees so many engineering applicants; it’s incredibly challenging to stand out as one. Not to say you won’t be in the running – your GMAT is stellar; and while your undergraduate GPA is a little lower than they’d like, they’ll view the 4.0 from your Masters as proof that you can apply yourself and excel. What I can’t see as much of in your profile is whether you’ve used your …
Hi Mr. Classic Engineer – it’s Liza from Gatehouse Admissions. As an MIT Sloan grad myself, I admittedly have a soft spot for anyone who targets Sloan as their 1st choice! And yet, my biggest piece of advice is going to be: make sure you consider other schools in addition to Sloan! Sloan sees so many engineering applicants; it’s incredibly challenging to stand out as one. Not to say you won’t be in the running – your GMAT is stellar; and while your undergraduate GPA is a little lower than they’d like, they’ll view the 4.0 from your Masters as proof that you can apply yourself and excel. What I can’t see as much of in your profile is whether you’ve used your engineering smarts to innovate, create, and improve or stepped up as a leader and team player. But even if you have these sorts of stories, the engineering applicant pool is so crowded at Sloan (and the acceptance rate so low!) that I want you considering schools such as Ross, Darden, and Kellogg – and your alma mater’s business school, Tuck. Any of these would enable you to dramatically expand your skillset beyond engineering. Just remember – in your application, make it clear how you’ve driven impact & change so the schools see your leadership potential. I’m rooting for you!
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