Candidate:

Mr. IB To Media

About Me:

M&A Analyst focusing on media. Turned down 3rd-year offer to go to media industry. Led strategic & financial analyses for new, large streaming service from initial proposal to national launch. Manage distribution partnerships and deal negotiations with Top 4 streaming devices/platforms.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Wesleyan University

Undergrad Major: Economics

GPA: 3.4

GRE: 323

Age: 26, Ethnicity: Native American

Extracurriculars: Make-A-Wish Young Professionals Program (granted 2 wishes), International charity work incl. living and building school with communities in Nepal & Malawi, 4 year varsity athlete and captain in college

Work History:

Title: Manager, Business Development & Partnerships

Industry: Media

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 3 mos

Title: IB Analyst, TMT

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Post MBA Goal:

Long-term: CEO of a media company; implement growth strategies that go against media norms. Short-term: Management consulting to see more media challenges and use the platform to get back into the media industry later on.

Odds:

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 35%

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission! There’s a LOT to like about your profile: excellent career progression with a focus on media, a solid GRE, and an excellent track record of community involvement – and, you’re from an underrepresented background, HBS likes to see people who have made (and want to keep making) great change, and you fit that bill. Given the competitiveness and unpredictability of this program, you’ll definitely want to broaden your list, but you are a viable candidate for sure. To maximize your odds, make sure that you compellingly tell your story of what’s shaped your values and ambitions throughout your life, which may include what drew you to the media industry. I hope that helps a bit – …

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission! There’s a LOT to like about your profile: excellent career progression with a focus on media, a solid GRE, and an excellent track record of community involvement – and, you’re from an underrepresented background, HBS likes to see people who have made (and want to keep making) great change, and you fit that bill. Given the competitiveness and unpredictability of this program, you’ll definitely want to broaden your list, but you are a viable candidate for sure. To maximize your odds, make sure that you compellingly tell your story of what’s shaped your values and ambitions throughout your life, which may include what drew you to the media industry. I hope that helps a bit – very best of luck!

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