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Candidate:

Mr. Global FinTech

About Me:

I’m an LGBTQ, first-generation college student and have parents who are immigrant small business owners. I’ve traveled to ~50 countries and worked abroad in 3 (incl. developed and developing countries). I’m interested in how FinTech can be leveraged as an enablement tool for financial inclusion and SME entrepreneurship (e.g. microloans, crowdsourcing, etc.) around the world.

Schools:

Target School: Stanford GSB

Considering: Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg SOM, MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth

Rejected: Harvard

See More Profiles For: Stanford GSB

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Ivy League (Non-HPY)

Undergrad Major: Economics

GPA: 3.77

GMAT: 730

Age: 26,  Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Alumni Class Officer (Vice President), Loan Review Team Leader @ Microfinance Nonprofit

Work History:

Title: Strategy Associate @ Mid-size tech bank

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 5 mos

Title: Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 8 mos

Big Life Wins:

I’m a former strategy consultant at a tier 2 firm (LEK/OW/Parthenon) who now works in strategy at a midsize commercial bank that primarily serves companies in the innovation economy. Major work win was co-authoring a report with my consulting firm that was published by an leading educational foundation and doing a 6-month exchange at one of my firms’ offices abroad (in a developing country).

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to work in the intersection of international development and FinTech by potentially pursuing social enterprise. I’m passionate about travel, culture, and languages and would love a job that takes me abroad.

Odds:

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  • MBA Prep School | Odds Assessment: 40%

    Hi Mr. Global Fintech, Kristen from MBA Prep School here. You really seem to have your bases covered here for your target schools! I admire the adversity you have overcome; these life experiences will be incredibly valuable to reflect on as you position yourself in your applications. You also have really invested in your success and it shows; your stellar academic record, international perspective, professional track record, and commitment to social good put the odds in your favor. The challenge for you will be weaving these experiences into a cohesive story. It sounds like you have so many stories to share and you want to make sure you choose wisely to really showcase what is most important to you and to your target schools. If …

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  • Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 35%

    Hi Mr Global Fintech, this is Donna Bauman with Stratus Admissions and I am impressed with your background. For HBS, be sure you emphasize the leadership you have. I can see a lot even here—so make sure that comes through in the what MORE they need to know. For GSB, be sure to think big in your goals. Those 2 will be the hardest—I think you could be successful at any of these schools if you put together really strong applications and essays. We’d love to talk to you further if you want to discuss your situation in more depth!

    4 years ago

The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 40%

  • 40% | 4 years ago

    Hi Mr. Global Fintech, Kristen from MBA Prep School here. You really seem to have your bases covered here for your target schools! I admire the adversity you have overcome; these life experiences will be incredibly valuable to reflect on as you position yourself in your applications. You also have really invested in your success and it shows; your stellar academic record, international perspective, professional track record, and commitment to social good put the odds in your favor. The challenge for you will be weaving these experiences into a cohesive story. It sounds like you have so many stories to share and you want to make sure you choose wisely to really showcase what is most important to you and to your target schools. If ...
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