Candidate:

Mr. Fertilizer Financier

About Me:

Originally from a blue-collar agricultural community, I went to a small private university before working in investment banking. After banking I decided to help my Dad run the family fertilizer company. I’ve worked with CEOs, bankers, farmers, and factory workers. I’ve seen the need to learn what motivates others and be adaptable to environments.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

Considering: Duke Fuqua, Stanford GSB

See More Profiles For: Kellogg SOM

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Top Regional Private in the South

Undergrad Major: Finance

GPA: 3.85

GMAT: 735 GMAT Focus

Age: 27, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Social Club / Philanthropic Group

Work History:

Title: Director of Strategy

Industry: Agriculture

Company: Other

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 9 mos

Title: Investment Banking Analyst

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

I went to a non-target school and didn’t know about investment banking until my junior year. Despite this, I found a way to earn a job at a reputable middle market bank. After banking, I went to work for my family’s fertilizer company leading strategic growth initiatives. In this, new market sales have grown by over 110% in the past three years.

Post MBA Goal:

There is a debilitating lack of continuity between our production-based and service-based regions that must be fixed in order to usher in the next era of American commerce. In this, I want to strengthen United States agri-food supply chains and nutrition programs. I want to put myself among the best and brightest minds as I work towards this goal.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 75%

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Admissions Gateway Odds Assessment: 75%

Hi! Loved reading how you are from a blue-collar agricultural community and are back to helping your father grow the fertilizer business. “Back to my roots” is always an inspiring story!

You display grit in terms of landing an Investment Banking job and that combination of a known brand along with the family business is a good balance. It is also great to work for a couple of years outside the family business and then return with a skill set and fresh ideas. With 5 years of tenure and diverse professional experience and the added ‘social’ element of agriculture, your work experience is superb!

The goals flow from your experience, are pertinent and you have the credibility to support them. You should identify the specific skills you …

Hi! Loved reading how you are from a blue-collar agricultural community and are back to helping your father grow the fertilizer business. “Back to my roots” is always an inspiring story!

You display grit in terms of landing an Investment Banking job and that combination of a known brand along with the family business is a good balance. It is also great to work for a couple of years outside the family business and then return with a skill set and fresh ideas. With 5 years of tenure and diverse professional experience and the added ‘social’ element of agriculture, your work experience is superb!

The goals flow from your experience, are pertinent and you have the credibility to support them. You should identify the specific skills you need to reach your goals and then be able to map them into how an MBA program will help you develop does skills.

The 735 is excellent and the GPA is good, no problems there 🙂

I do not have a full sense of what you do outside of work but your college leadership and volunteering experiences seem good. If you continue to be involved in your community post graduation then you are good!

Duke – would be shocked if you don’t get in, 95%
Kellogg – high probability 75%
Stanford – have a chance 30%

Good luck, happy to chat if you want a detailed review. Just execute and you will be fine 🙂

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