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Worked for 3.5 years as a consultant at an MBB consultancy before recently jumping ship to start a family office (quasi-private equity firm with family assets). Plan to return to the family office after business school, but want to round out my finance/relevant family venture coursework at Columbia before the family venture hits full stride.
Target School: Columbia
Considering: Kellogg SOM
See More Profiles For: Columbia
Application Status: Accepted
Undergrad School: Northwestern University
Undergrad Major: Economics
GPA: 3.6
GMAT: 740
Age: 26, Ethnicity: White
Extracurriculars: Undergraduate admissions interviewer, and a Non-profit consulting in undergrad.
Title: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Company: Top Firm
Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 5 mos
Title: Vice President
Industry: Private Equity
Company: Family Office/Start-up
Length of Employment: 2 mos
Rejoin my family office to support growing and scaling the firm. Our goal is to establish proof of concept and one day take in outside capital to support more significant investments.
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Hi Mr. Consultant Transitioning To Family Venture, It sounds like you have a solid career plan mapped out! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. I think your plan makes a lot of sense – business school can help round out your skillset to help you scale your family office in the future. I also like your robust academic scores. This will help your application be competitive. As you put your app together, be sure to describe what specific skills and knowledge you are seeking to learn at Columbia, especially given your MBB background and current role at the family office. What is your vision for the future – both in terms of your role and where you hope to take the family office? How does an …
Hi Mr. Consultant Transitioning To Family Venture, It sounds like you have a solid career plan mapped out! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. I think your plan makes a lot of sense – business school can help round out your skillset to help you scale your family office in the future. I also like your robust academic scores. This will help your application be competitive. As you put your app together, be sure to describe what specific skills and knowledge you are seeking to learn at Columbia, especially given your MBB background and current role at the family office. What is your vision for the future – both in terms of your role and where you hope to take the family office? How does an MBA help you achieve these goals? If you can articulate this compellingly in your essays, that would be the key to your application success. If you would like to discuss your profile in more detail, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!
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