Candidate:

Mr. Engineer Volunteer

About Me:

Chemical engineer working at oil refinery for the largest refining company in the US. Entrusted with the most technical assignment at the refinery after one year. Enjoy giving back and have spent 400+ hours per year for the last seven years volunteering abroad. Volunteer work has led to leadership positions including regional lead of 250 people.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Utah

Undergrad Major: Chemical Engineering

GPA: 3.8

GMAT: 710

Age: 26,  Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: HEFY Humanitarian Trip Leader (Ghana, Peru, Samoa), Local Engineering Recruiting Rep, VP Student-Alumni Board

Work History:

Title: Process Engineer

Industry: Power / Energy

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

At nineteen years old I spent two years in Spain as a volunteer working eighty+ hour weeks. I have led four successful humanitarian groups to Ghana, Peru (two times), and Samoa. Serving people is what really makes me happy and I try to do it every day in some way.

Post MBA Goal:

Now that I have developed a strong quant base, my goals are to learn how to apply those skills to business. I want to go into consulting for a few years and then transition into a role in the family company and/or start my own company. I want to continue to support and to help grow the non-profits I have worked with.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 38%

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 40%

    Hi there, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. Your dedication to service is commendable, and your global experience has surely added to your perspective. Overall, I like your background a lot – and Kellogg seems like a great choice for you to balance out the process-oriented hard skills of engineering with soft skills that will help you in consulting. You’re a bit below the averages in terms of GMAT and work experience, but it sounds like your extensive volunteer work includes a lot of leadership that will add to your “experience” profile. Can you retake the GMAT? It will likely help your prospects both for Kellogg and for the top strategy firms (if that’s the type of consulting you’re looking for). …

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  • Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 35%

    Hi Mr. Engineer Volunteer, What a great combination of science and soul in your background! This is Donna Bauman, Senior Admissions Counselor at Stratus Admissions, weighing in on your profile. I think engineering is a great background for the MBA degree and your energy experience will add great diversity to classroom discussions. Your heart for service fits with the Kellogg culture. The 710 GMAT is a little light for the Kellogg average but I like your odds if you engage with Kellogg early and do your research about why Kellogg is the right fit for you. I could see you deepening your energy expertise with the energy and sustainability pathway and this could be expertise you leverage in your consulting recruiting. I also encourage you …

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