Candidate:

Mr. Federal Consultant

About Me:

I am a financial management consultant for a household name that provides services to clients in the Federal Government. My project work has been concentrated in process improvement and solutions implementations for the U.S. military. At present, I lead an effort in charge of financial statements, internal controls, and audit preparation.

Schools:

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Top-75 U.S. Public University

Undergrad Major: Finance

GPA: 3.26

GMAT: 780

Age: 30,  Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Drummer in a cover band, Adult sports leagues (baseball, flag football, basketball)

Work History:

Title: Senior Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 8 yrs

Title: Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Small consulting company (sub-contractor to my future employer)

Length of Employment: 1 yr

Big Life Wins:

Managed end-to-end development of SAP system enhancements for a large financial management system, leading to significant gains in terms of reclaimed budgetary authority (+$25 million). Responsible for the preparation of financial statements and adjusting accounting entries for an org with a $20 billion balance sheet.

Post MBA Goal:

My main reason for pursuing an MBA is to transition from Federal consulting to the private sector. I hope this shift can facilitate a move to a city on the West Coast. I plan to one day return to the public sector and to apply the skills I gained at my MBA program and in my next jobs in starting my own business.

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  • MBA Prep School | Odds Assessment: 65%

    Hi Mr. Federal Consultant, Kristen from MBA Prep School here. I think you have a solid MBA plan here and all the building blocks for a successful candidacy at your target programs. I have a good sense of which firm you are working for, and its reputation is going to serve you well in the application process. I like your professional progression as well. Academically you may not have the big-name feeder school and your GPA is on the lower end, but your jumbo GMAT score helps to make up for that. I like your community involvement but it looks more like you are pursuing personal passions than giving back. Are you involved in any type of volunteerism, or on any internal committees at work? …

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The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 59%

  • 65% | 4 years ago

    Hi Mr. Federal Consultant, Kristen from MBA Prep School here. I think you have a solid MBA plan here and all the building blocks for a successful candidacy at your target programs. I have a good sense of which firm you are working for, and its reputation is going to serve you well in the application process. I like your professional progression as well. Academically you may not have the big-name feeder school and your GPA is on the lower end, but your jumbo GMAT score helps to make up for that. I like your community involvement but it looks more like you are pursuing personal passions than giving back. Are you involved in any type of volunteerism, or on any internal committees at work? ...
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  • 75% | 4 years ago

    You have the requisite technical and managerial skills, the strong track record and the type of background that make you a strong fit for Darden.

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