Candidate:

Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur

About Me:

Former consultant turned Biz Ops leader. Joined a fast-growing startup immediately after series B as Analyst & promoted twice to Sr. Analyst and now Lead/Manager shortly after series C. Work experience has spanned across strategy / dashboarding and analytics / investor relations. Currently report directly to C-suite.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

Considering: Tuck, Chicago Booth, Wharton, MIT Sloan

Invited to Interview: Tuck

Rejected: Chicago Booth, Wharton, MIT Sloan

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Application Status: Invited to Interview

Details:

Undergrad School: New York University

Undergrad Major: Economics & Mathematics

GPA: 3.19

GMAT: 740

Age: 26, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Fitness (Weightlifting / Martial Arts / Obstacle Races / Intramural Sports) - Organize teams, VP/Cofounder of College Club aimed to help students in quant majors break into business careers, E-Board Member of Chapter of World's Largest Student Run Organization

Work History:

Title: Biz Ops Lead/Manager

Industry: Technology

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 5 mos

Title: Strategy & Analytics Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 3 mos

Big Life Wins:

Given MVP award given to 1/3 of employees.

Post MBA Goal:

Combine my passion for fitness with my startup experience to join a late stage health and fitness startup. Eventually want to join an earlier stage company as it’s head of operations or COO.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 22%

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Odds Assessment: 25%

Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur: Emily here, Master Consultant at The MBA Exchange. I think your GPA could have been a big issue with the schools where you were denied like Sloan and Wharton but I think Tuck and Kellogg could be great fits for you. For your interviews, you really need a well thought out story about your goals. While I can see where the interest came from to combine a personal passion with your professional background, you will want to show that you know where there is a unique opportunity for you to add to the fitness/health market. What is not being done now that could be done successfully? Where can you fit into that opportunity with the skills you …

Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur: Emily here, Master Consultant at The MBA Exchange. I think your GPA could have been a big issue with the schools where you were denied like Sloan and Wharton but I think Tuck and Kellogg could be great fits for you. For your interviews, you really need a well thought out story about your goals. While I can see where the interest came from to combine a personal passion with your professional background, you will want to show that you know where there is a unique opportunity for you to add to the fitness/health market. What is not being done now that could be done successfully? Where can you fit into that opportunity with the skills you need from an MBA? Show them in your interviews that you have a specific vision to lead the industry in the future. Best of luck!

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 15%

Hello Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur!
Thanks for posting. Krista Nannery from mbaMission here. Looks like you are in the midst of this process now so I’m curious to hear if you heard from Tuck today and if so, what was the news?
Here’s the thing….you are super-interesting but your GPA is also on the lower end of the spectrum and this is a super-competitive process. You’re the type of candidate where a broad strategy can be really helpful. If we had chatted pre-R2, I would have suggested that you add Ross, Stern, and Fuqua, for example.
All that being said, given that you are currently reporting to the C-suite, I’d want to know if your C-suite has MBAs and if so, from where. These things can be good signals. …

Hello Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur!
Thanks for posting. Krista Nannery from mbaMission here. Looks like you are in the midst of this process now so I’m curious to hear if you heard from Tuck today and if so, what was the news?
Here’s the thing….you are super-interesting but your GPA is also on the lower end of the spectrum and this is a super-competitive process. You’re the type of candidate where a broad strategy can be really helpful. If we had chatted pre-R2, I would have suggested that you add Ross, Stern, and Fuqua, for example.
All that being said, given that you are currently reporting to the C-suite, I’d want to know if your C-suite has MBAs and if so, from where. These things can be good signals.
I think you are the type of candidate who would get a lot out of a ding review or just a regular consultation. I encourage you to reach out!
Krista

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Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 25%

Hi Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur, this is Melisa, MBA Admissions Counselor from Stratus Admissions. Thanks for writing in! Based on what you have submitted, you seem to be a pretty compelling candidate. Your GPA seems to be your biggest detractor, but the fact that it is in Math and Econ may help. I’d really want to dig into your story more. Kellogg is looking for a leader than can drive lasting impact. As you are preparing for your interview, think through where you have been a leader (annointed or not) in role within consulting, your start up or extracurricularly. Not sure I know what the world’s largest student run organization is – would love to learn more about what you did here. Kellogg’s is a collaborative …

Hi Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur, this is Melisa, MBA Admissions Counselor from Stratus Admissions. Thanks for writing in! Based on what you have submitted, you seem to be a pretty compelling candidate. Your GPA seems to be your biggest detractor, but the fact that it is in Math and Econ may help. I’d really want to dig into your story more. Kellogg is looking for a leader than can drive lasting impact. As you are preparing for your interview, think through where you have been a leader (annointed or not) in role within consulting, your start up or extracurricularly. Not sure I know what the world’s largest student run organization is – would love to learn more about what you did here. Kellogg’s is a collaborative culture, extremely close for its size and a true testament to mid-western niceness. You will want to show that you are a good fit for this culture. The same will hold true for Tuck. Can you speak to someone that you helped move from quant to business? Take time to practice for your interview(s) and ask a trusted friend/mentor to assess if you are giving off a vibe that will fit with Kellogg. The beauty of having the interview with Kellogg and Tuck, you have the opportunity to sell yourself beyond paper. You’ll also want to be clear on what a fitness and health start up might be – make sure you have some examples to help the interviewer have a better idea. Good luck on your interviews! I think your chances are slightly higher than the Kellogg acceptance rate.

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The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 12%

Hi Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur, this is Melisa, MBA Admissions Counselor from Stratus Admissions. Thanks for writing in! At the high level of what you have submitted, you seem to be a pretty compelling candidate. Your GPA seems to be your biggest detractor, but the fact that it is in Math and Econ may help. I’d really want to dig into your story more. Kellogg is looking for a leader than can drive lasting impact. As you are preparing for your interview, think through where you have been a leader (annointed or not) in role within consulting, your start up or extracurricularly. Not sure I know what the world’s largest student run organization is - would love to learn more about what you did here. Kellogg’s ...

Hi Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur, this is Melisa, MBA Admissions Counselor from Stratus Admissions. Thanks for writing in! At the high level of what you have submitted, you seem to be a pretty compelling candidate. Your GPA seems to be your biggest detractor, but the fact that it is in Math and Econ may help. I’d really want to dig into your story more. Kellogg is looking for a leader than can drive lasting impact. As you are preparing for your interview, think through where you have been a leader (annointed or not) in role within consulting, your start up or extracurricularly. Not sure I know what the world’s largest student run organization is – would love to learn more about what you did here. Kellogg’s is a collaborative culture, extremely close for its size and a true testament to mid-western niceness. You will want to show that you are a good fit for this culture. The same will hold true for Tuck. Can you speak to someone that you helped move from quant to business? Take time to practice for your interview(s) and ask a trusted friend/mentor to assess if you are giving off a vibe that will fit with Kellogg. The beauty of having the interview with Kellogg and Tuck, you have the opportunity to sell yourself beyond paper. And for your goals, you want to be clear on what a fitness and health start up might be – make sure you have some examples to help the interviewer have a better idea. Good luck on your interviews! I think your chances are the same as the Kellogg acceptance rate.

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25% | 5 years ago

Hi Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur, this is Melisa, MBA Admissions Counselor from Stratus Admissions. Thanks for writing in! Based on what you have submitted, you seem to be a pretty compelling candidate. Your GPA seems to be your biggest detractor, but the fact that it is in Math and Econ may help. I’d really want to dig into your story more. Kellogg is looking for a leader than can drive lasting impact. As you are preparing for your interview, think through where you have been a leader (annointed or not) in role within consulting, your start up or extracurricularly. Not sure I know what the world’s largest student run organization is - would love to learn more about what you did here. Kellogg’s is a collaborative ...

Hi Mr. Fitness Entrepreneur, this is Melisa, MBA Admissions Counselor from Stratus Admissions. Thanks for writing in! Based on what you have submitted, you seem to be a pretty compelling candidate. Your GPA seems to be your biggest detractor, but the fact that it is in Math and Econ may help. I’d really want to dig into your story more. Kellogg is looking for a leader than can drive lasting impact. As you are preparing for your interview, think through where you have been a leader (annointed or not) in role within consulting, your start up or extracurricularly. Not sure I know what the world’s largest student run organization is – would love to learn more about what you did here. Kellogg’s is a collaborative culture, extremely close for its size and a true testament to mid-western niceness. You will want to show that you are a good fit for this culture. The same will hold true for Tuck. Can you speak to someone that you helped move from quant to business? Take time to practice for your interview(s) and ask a trusted friend/mentor to assess if you are giving off a vibe that will fit with Kellogg. The beauty of having the interview with Kellogg and Tuck, you have the opportunity to sell yourself beyond paper. You’ll also want to be clear on what a fitness and health start up might be – make sure you have some examples to help the interviewer have a better idea. Good luck on your interviews! I think your chances are slightly higher than the Kellogg acceptance rate.

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