Candidate:

Mr. Financial Sponsor

About Me:

Currently working at a LMM PE fund in a smaller metropolitan area. Previously worked at a top consulting firm on the east coast focusing on retail and e-commerce clients. I am married with a baby daughter, and an avid skier and basketball fan.

Schools:

Target School: Wharton

Considering: Kellogg SOM, Chicago Booth

See More Profiles For: Wharton

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Brigham Young University

Undergrad Major: Finance

GPA: 3.92

GMAT: 720

Age: 27, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Completed pro-bono consulting projects with local groups that serve youth with criminal records, 2-year volunteer missionary in Ukraine, speak fluent Russian as a result of the experience, Vice President of a student-run non-profit that helps dozens of first-generation college students prepare for standardized tests and navigate applications while in high school

Work History:

Title: PE Associate

Industry: Venture Capital

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Title: Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

I made the jump to private equity from a consulting firm that historically had very low placement rates. Headhunters told me I likely wouldn’t be able to make the jump because of my lack of experience on due diligence projects, but I worked hard to develop an investors skillset and placed at one of my top choice funds.
At my firm I was the lead associate on a sell-side process that led to the most successful return in the history of the firm.

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to continue a career in private equity investing with the goal of eventually launching my own fund. I also hope to continue to give back through my community by helping under-privileged youth gain access to the support and mentorship they need as they navigate important life decisions.

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Hi Mr. Financial Sponsor, Julie-Anne Heafey with mbaMission here. OK, there is a lot to like about your profile — you have a stellar GPA, I love the initiative and determination to get to your PE goal, and it sounds like you have good community leadership (as I would expect for someone of your background). There are a number of wild cards here that make me cautious, however. These include – the firm you’re at – LMM PE in a regional city can be a bit unpredictable on feeding to Wharton…is there a pipeline at your firm, did partners go there? In my experience, sometimes candidates do well coming from that type of firm there, sometimes they don’t make it …

Hi Mr. Financial Sponsor, Julie-Anne Heafey with mbaMission here. OK, there is a lot to like about your profile — you have a stellar GPA, I love the initiative and determination to get to your PE goal, and it sounds like you have good community leadership (as I would expect for someone of your background). There are a number of wild cards here that make me cautious, however. These include – the firm you’re at – LMM PE in a regional city can be a bit unpredictable on feeding to Wharton…is there a pipeline at your firm, did partners go there? In my experience, sometimes candidates do well coming from that type of firm there, sometimes they don’t make it all the way there–the specifics can matter. So, I’m crossing fingers, but unsure. Also, the quality of your work experience there and how you’ve made an impact will be very important – that sounds good from the deal you describe, but understanding more about your role on that from your resume and what your recommenders say will be important! While your GPA is excellent, I also worry about your GMAT – a 720 is low for a male in a competitive category at Wharton. Can you retake? Ultimately, admissions are holistic and I like your odds better at Booth and Kellogg….but I’ll cross fingers and hope you can pull it off (are you R2?)!

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