Candidate:

Mr. International Entrepreneur

About Me:

I am trilingual (Spanish & Portuguese) with an operations, analytical (CPA) & entrepreneurial background combined with a passion for working interculturally. Out of college, I lived and worked in Brazil for a total of 3 years. I then built and sold my own accounting firm, after eclipsing $150k in revenue. I currently work at a logistics startup.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Wharton, INSEAD

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Big 10 School

Undergrad Major: Accounting

GPA: 3.6

GMAT: 700

Age: 27, Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Extracurriculars: Young Professional Ambassador at top foreign policy think tank, Co-founder of language learning company that received a $40k seed investment, After school tutor

Work History:

Title: Customer Success Manager

Industry: Supply Chain / Logistics

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 5 yrs, 2 mos

Big Life Wins:

Co-Founded and sold an accounting firm ($150k book of business). Lived and worked abroad in Brazil and Colombia for 3 years at an accounting firm. 2x FLAS (foreign language and area studies) Fellow Recipient. Licensed CPA.

Post MBA Goal:

I hope to use an MBA to launch a career in international entrepreneurship. Post-MBA, I intend to move down to Brazil to start a company in the logistics/supply chain space. During my MBA, I hope to improve my management and leadership skills to the point where I feel comfortable taking this step. Culturally, I feel that I am already ready.

Odds:

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 25%

Hi Mr. International Entrepreneur, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. You seem to have a lot of the ingredients needed for success with your entrepreneurial goals – past success building and exiting, expertise in the sector you’re guarding, and familiarity with the interconnectedness of these markets. I agree that while your GMAT is below average at HBS, your unique background and geographic representation will mitigate this. As you suggest one thing they may in fact wonder is why do you need an MBA to accomplish your plans? Help the adcom see why the degree will enable you to reach some ambitious plans and shape the industry, and why you care about doing so. Good luck!

Hi Mr. International Entrepreneur, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. You seem to have a lot of the ingredients needed for success with your entrepreneurial goals – past success building and exiting, expertise in the sector you’re guarding, and familiarity with the interconnectedness of these markets. I agree that while your GMAT is below average at HBS, your unique background and geographic representation will mitigate this. As you suggest one thing they may in fact wonder is why do you need an MBA to accomplish your plans? Help the adcom see why the degree will enable you to reach some ambitious plans and shape the industry, and why you care about doing so. Good luck!

5 years ago
Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 25%

Hi, it’s Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. I’m really impressed with all your international experience and languages, particularly as it’s in a less-represented part of the world in Latin America. You’ve got strong entrepreneurial experience already as well as your work at the logistics startup. Your GPA is solid and the GMAT is a bit soft but I don’t think a red flag or deal killer even at HBS since the rest of your profile will really stand out. That said, it wouldn’t hurt to re-take it, if even to show that you made a second attempt. Definitely annoying to have to take online as of now. I think HBS will love that you co-founded a language learning company as well as the accounting company. …

Hi, it’s Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. I’m really impressed with all your international experience and languages, particularly as it’s in a less-represented part of the world in Latin America. You’ve got strong entrepreneurial experience already as well as your work at the logistics startup. Your GPA is solid and the GMAT is a bit soft but I don’t think a red flag or deal killer even at HBS since the rest of your profile will really stand out. That said, it wouldn’t hurt to re-take it, if even to show that you made a second attempt. Definitely annoying to have to take online as of now. I think HBS will love that you co-founded a language learning company as well as the accounting company. You’ll want to explain what you have learned from those experiences and what might have gone more smoothly if you’d had the benefit of an MBA. This will help answer your Why MBA question that’s so important. If you can craft a compelling narrative and connect the dots from your work in Brazil and Colombia to HBS to your future in Latin America, I think you’ll be competitive there. (And remember, 11% of applicants get admitted so I think you’ll have an above-average shot!)

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