Candidate:

Mr. Consultant To Entrepreneur

About Me:

Technology consultant turned strategy consultant at Big 4 firm, focused on commercial strategy & digital transformation for large CPGs. Most likely applying as a sponsored candidate to business school – but looking to launch a startup focused on building tools & products that support consulting engagements (tasks, knowledge management, etc).

Schools:

Target School: Stanford GSB

Considering: Harvard, Wharton, Chicago Booth

See More Profiles For: Stanford GSB

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Temple University

Undergrad Major: Finance & Management Information Systems

GPA: 3.9

GMAT: 770

Age: 25, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Pro-bono consulting for non-profits (primarily education), Volunteer one-on-one mentor at large mentorship nonprofit focused on college readiness for urban students, Pro-bono consulting for small businesses (e.g. cleaning service, online retailer, gift shop, etc.)

Work History:

Title: Senior Associate

Industry: Consulting

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

First major win is getting promoted from Associate to Senior within 1.5 years during an incredibly challenging promotion cycle mid-pandemic, with the typical track being around 2.5-3 years. Another big win is making the incredibly challenging transition to the strategy consulting arm of the company, after building strong sponsorship from partners.

Post MBA Goal:

Looking to go back to my company and gain additional experience as a strategy consulting manager – lead strategy engagements end-to-end. Eventually, want to use that experience as a manager to launch a startup focused on building tools tailored to support consulting firms, since current tools and practices are largely outdated and inefficient.

Odds:

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 10%

Hi Mr. Consultant To Entrepreneur,
Congrats on your accelerated promotion to Senior Associate especially during a pandemic! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission and GSB alum. I think you have a lot of strengths in your profile – strong work track record, outstanding academics (GPA and GMAT score), as well as community leadership (mentoring and pro bono consulting for non-profits and small businesses). I think your startup goal of building tools for consulting firms is well-suited to your background. That said, since many entrepreneurs don’t have MBAs, AdCom would want to know what specific skills or knowledge you want to learn at business school that will help you reach your goals. What can business school teach you that you cannot learn on the job? I think …

Hi Mr. Consultant To Entrepreneur,
Congrats on your accelerated promotion to Senior Associate especially during a pandemic! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission and GSB alum. I think you have a lot of strengths in your profile – strong work track record, outstanding academics (GPA and GMAT score), as well as community leadership (mentoring and pro bono consulting for non-profits and small businesses). I think your startup goal of building tools for consulting firms is well-suited to your background. That said, since many entrepreneurs don’t have MBAs, AdCom would want to know what specific skills or knowledge you want to learn at business school that will help you reach your goals. What can business school teach you that you cannot learn on the job? I think being sponsored by your employer is a sign that you’re a top performer, so AdCom will appreciate that. As you put your apps together, also be sure to share your personal stories and motivation. For example, how did you choose the community organizations to support? Why education? Or small businesses? Also, given that you’re doing well as a consultant, why pivot to start your own company? I think that if you’re able to weave all these into a compelling narrative, it will help you stand out from the crowd. If you’d like to discuss your profile in further detail, feel free to schedule a consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!

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