Candidate:

Mr. Assisting At-Risk Youth

About Me:

Brand marketer with 8 years of experience managing some of the most aspirational and iconic lifestyle brands. Grew up in a low socioeconomic area by a single mother who worked two jobs to support my sister and I. Dedicated to paying it forward and assisting disadvantaged and at-risk youth. Looking to explore a PT program.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Michigan State University

Undergrad Major: International Studies

GPA: 2.7

GMAT: 620

Age: 31,  Ethnicity: Black or African American

Extracurriculars: Sports and education volunteer at Boys and Girls Club, Big Brother at Big Brothers Big Sisters

Work History:

Title: Senior Brand Manager

Industry: CPG

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 5 mos

Title: Brand Manager

Industry: CPG

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 3 mos

Big Life Wins:

Currently head of brand marketing for a large section of the U.S. with a population of 24MM and a team of 45.

Post MBA Goal:

Continuing to work for my current company as I’ll be sponsored.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 22%

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  • Odds Assessment: 35%

    Hi, this is JP, Senior Consultant at The MBA Exchange. One of my specialties is to work with people exactly in your situation – working professionals seeking a PT MBA program to boost their careers. So you came to the right place! Based on more than a decade working with such applicants, I can say with a very high degree of confidence that your chances of acceptance will hinge upon crafting a tangible, yet inspired career plan (short and long-term) AND matching it with the school’s resources. You’ll also need to understand how to weave your background and story into the picture, without overwhelming it, and explain how you’ll add value to the program. An experienced advisor with knowledge of …

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 10%

    Hi Mr. Assisting At-Risk Youth,
    This is Debbie Choy, Senior Consultant with mbaMission. I love your personal story and how you are paying it forward in your community. I also like that you are doing very well at work, as reflected in your company sponsorship for your MBA studies. That said, with your 8 years of work experience, you may be a bit too tenured for the full-time program at Booth. Further, I am concerned that your GPA and GMAT scores are below the averages at Booth’s full-time program. Have you considered the part-time program? With your profile and stats, you would be a good fit for part-time MBA programs, where you would attend school with classmates similar to where you are in your career and …

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  • Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 20%

    Hi, it’s Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. I really admire all the work you’ve done with at-risk youth and you’ve got great brand marketing experience already. It looks like you haven’t been out of school very long. Is this typical for your company to stay, do a PT program and be sponsored with less than two years of experience? You’d be on the low end of experience for any MBA program, PT or FT. That’s not to say it’s not possible to be admitted; you’ll just have to be very clear about Why MBA, Why Now, with the emphasis on the NOW. Also your stats are quite soft, but you have a compelling story so I think you could be someone adcom roots for and …

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