Candidate:
Mr. Half-letic
About Me:
Former professional athlete (Football) with two undergraduate degrees: BComm Finance and BA Economics. 3 time academic all-Canadian. Extensive volunteer and leadership experience through non-profits and coaching youth sports. Currently working at MBB consulting looking to partake in the sponsorship program.
Details:
Undergrad School: University of calgary
Undergrad Major: Finance
GPA: 3.45
GMAT: 720
Age: 26, Ethnicity: Black or African American
Other Degree/Certification: Economics
School Name: University of Calgary
Extracurriculars: Non-profit kids sports camp, student athlete (Football), Orphanage volunteering
Work History:
Title: Business Analyst
Industry: Consulting
Company: Top Firm
Length of Employment: 1 yr, 8 mos
Title: Professional Athlete
Industry: Sports Management
Company:
Length of Employment: 4 yrs, 1 mos
Big Life Wins:
Getting drafted into a major sporting league and successfully playing 3 full seasons. Successfully starting a non-profit sport camp for underprivileged and at risk youth.
Post MBA Goal:
Return to the MBB firm with focus on non-profits. Afterwards lateral into the non-profit space at senior management level.
Schools:
Target School: Harvard
Considering: Stanford GSB
Hi, it’s Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. Wow, you have super interesting experience in sports — both professional and in youth sports. I love seeing the extracurricular involvement as well. Schools love to see patterns of involvement with things you’re passionate about over time. I see that in spades here, which will serve you well. You have a great GMAT and GPA and strong work experience at MBB. I love that you want to use the skills you’ll get from an MBA to transition longer-term to nonprofit. You’re from an under-represented demographic, also a point in your favor. HBS is incredibly competitive but I know they will be very intrigued by your profile. Just be sure to craft a compelling narrative that brings all …
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