Candidate:

Mr. Green Business

About Me:

An ex-commercial fisherman that turned to the ‘green side’ and pursue a career helping public and private actors in the global commodities sectors improve their ESG profiles. Have worked in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. Focus has been on developing solutions for value chains to ensure improved livelihood for producers, at minimal cost, or a net profit, for value chain actors. Am now working with governments of four countries to develop solutions to decrease plastic escapement into oceans.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

Considering: Cambridge Judge, Said Business School, Cornell Johnson, Ross

See More Profiles For: Kellogg SOM

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Western University

Undergrad Major: Political Science

GPA: 3.33; 3.9 for Masters

GMAT: 680

Age: 27, Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: Master of Management; Master of Business Admin and Economics

School Name: Ivey Business School; Norwegian School of Economics

Extracurriculars: Varsity athlete (Rugby and Football), Advisory board member (Consulting and Technology firms), Commercial fisherman (funds from the work covered undergraduate and graduate tuition)

Work History:

Title: Project Manager

Industry: Nonprofit / B-Corp

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos

Title: Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

Being named a Young Global Shaper by the G20 and a Young Global Leader by the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, resulting in an invitation to the FAO to represent youth in food production systems. Helped develop a food delivery system for people unable to access protein during covid, with profits being used to fund meals for the local food bank.

Post MBA Goal:

To develop the North American sustainability initatives for domestic and international actors, with a focus on doing this in a manner that can be profitable, or net-zero increased cost. Focus will be on CPG via either the consulting or investing sector, potentially taking an internal strategy role if it aligns well.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 23%

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Odds Assessment: 45%

Hi, this is JP, Senior Consultant from The MBA Exchange. I think your chances are quite strong at all the schools you listed. I’ve worked successfully with many applicants to Kellogg, Cambridge, Oxford, Michigan and Cornell. You have a number of pieces in your profile to make a strong case. As someone who has lived in the US, Europe and Asia, it’s easy to see how your rich international experience can be an asset in your application, and make you a very valuable classmate. The key to your application success will be implementation – there is a very particular way to tackle US vs. UK programs, in addition to school-specific differences. If I were you, I’d seek guidance so …

Hi, this is JP, Senior Consultant from The MBA Exchange. I think your chances are quite strong at all the schools you listed. I’ve worked successfully with many applicants to Kellogg, Cambridge, Oxford, Michigan and Cornell. You have a number of pieces in your profile to make a strong case. As someone who has lived in the US, Europe and Asia, it’s easy to see how your rich international experience can be an asset in your application, and make you a very valuable classmate. The key to your application success will be implementation – there is a very particular way to tackle US vs. UK programs, in addition to school-specific differences. If I were you, I’d seek guidance so as not to waste valuable time figuring out the intricacies of MBA admissions committees, and making costly mistakes. Email me at jpo@mbaexchange and I’ll give you additional details.

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 15%

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. It sounds like you’ve made quite a niche in the international sustainability space and earned recognition for the impact you’ve made, which is great to see. I also like that you have a consistent track record of community involvement, as a former varsity athlete and a current board member and advisor.

From an admissions standpoint, what I’m most concerned about is your academics. Your GMAT is below the average of the schools you’re targeting, and your undergrad GPA is on the lower side as well. Your Master’s GPA will help offset it, but schools might also wonder: if you have a Masters in Management/Business Administration already, why are you going for an MBA?

Regarding …

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. It sounds like you’ve made quite a niche in the international sustainability space and earned recognition for the impact you’ve made, which is great to see. I also like that you have a consistent track record of community involvement, as a former varsity athlete and a current board member and advisor.

From an admissions standpoint, what I’m most concerned about is your academics. Your GMAT is below the average of the schools you’re targeting, and your undergrad GPA is on the lower side as well. Your Master’s GPA will help offset it, but schools might also wonder: if you have a Masters in Management/Business Administration already, why are you going for an MBA?

Regarding next steps, I’d: 1. retake the GMAT 2. Do some thinking about your short and long-term career path, and be prepared to communicate how exactly an MBA will help you achieve it in a way that your graduate program didn’t. For example, if you want to enter a top consulting firm after graduation, that would justify getting an MBA, so you’ll want to explain why you would want to return to consulting (how your experience would be different this time, since large firms have different opportunities from boutique firms) and how the MBA will help you attain this role. Hope that helps!

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Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 10%

Mr. Green Business – Thanks for posting your profile. Susan Cera here, Director of MBA Admissions at Stratus.

At first glance there are lots of things to like about your profile – I presume that you have great insights to share from your time as a commercial fisherman that will tie in nicely with the direction that you want to take in sustainable food chains. Your teamwork experience both in sports and fishing will likely make you a valuable contributor in projects and clubs.

My biggest concern is that it appears that you already have an MBA (or an equivalent). You will absolutely need to explain why you need an MBA to acheive your goals and why now is the right time. Depending on how different schools …

Mr. Green Business – Thanks for posting your profile. Susan Cera here, Director of MBA Admissions at Stratus.

At first glance there are lots of things to like about your profile – I presume that you have great insights to share from your time as a commercial fisherman that will tie in nicely with the direction that you want to take in sustainable food chains. Your teamwork experience both in sports and fishing will likely make you a valuable contributor in projects and clubs.

My biggest concern is that it appears that you already have an MBA (or an equivalent). You will absolutely need to explain why you need an MBA to acheive your goals and why now is the right time. Depending on how different schools evaluate your previous academics, you might be a viable candidate for Kellogg 1Y or Cornell 1 Year MBA. My 10% odds are specifically for Berkeley-Haas which admits ~12% of applicants.

Wishing you all the best! We certainly can use talented young professionals to tackle the challenges of our food systems.

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