Candidate:

Mr. International Trade

About Me:

I work on international trade policy for the main committee of jurisdiction in the Senate. The past two years especially have been hectic and involved multiple high stakes legislative wins and standoffs with the executive branch. I interact with policymakers weekly and draft detailed policy memos.

Schools:

Target School: Darden

Considering: Harvard, Tuck, UCLA Anderson, Georgetown McDonough

See More Profiles For: Darden

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: UCLA

Undergrad Major: Economics

GPA: 3.6

GRE: 323

Age: 26, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Part-Time Academic Research, Part-Time Brewery worker, Tennis Coach

Work History:

Title: Professional/Legislative Staff

Industry: Government / Military

Company: U.S. Senate

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 7 mos

Big Life Wins:

I’ve mentored multiple junior staff, helped them obtain jobs and fulfill their goals in DC. I also help read scholarship applications for my undergraduate institution. Mentorship is important to me.
It is rare for someone my age to have a coveted committee policy job, and I have set myself apart through taking leadership roles on the committee.

Post MBA Goal:

Federal or supply chain consulting at a global firm, with a ultimate goal of transitioning between leadership at a global logistics firm and government service.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 42%

See what the industry experts have to say:

mbaMission Odds Assessment: 35%

Hello Mr. International Trade!
Krista Nannery from mbaMission here.
We live in interesting times, Mr. International Trade, and you are at the front lines. Your resume needs to make this all very clear…who are you working with, what are you doing for them, what are your results. Government work can be a bit more opaque for AdComs so just make sure you sell, sell, sell. Sometimes, it can be tough to be a government candidate because they may think you are all policy with not enough of a business mindset. I want your resume to really clearly show your impact.
I think government consulting is a perfect and logical goal for you. B-schools will get it. And consulting firms will love your background.
Darden will like you a …

Hello Mr. International Trade!
Krista Nannery from mbaMission here.
We live in interesting times, Mr. International Trade, and you are at the front lines. Your resume needs to make this all very clear…who are you working with, what are you doing for them, what are your results. Government work can be a bit more opaque for AdComs so just make sure you sell, sell, sell. Sometimes, it can be tough to be a government candidate because they may think you are all policy with not enough of a business mindset. I want your resume to really clearly show your impact.
I think government consulting is a perfect and logical goal for you. B-schools will get it. And consulting firms will love your background.
Darden will like you a lot. HBS may be tough but it is for anyone and you have to be in it to win it so go for it. With your stats, Georgetown may be a bit to safety-safety for you but if you want to stay in DC, I suppose it makes sense. What about a Ross or Fuqua (or both) instead?
GOOD LUCK!
Krista

4 years ago Read the full review
Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 50%

Hi Mr. International Trade, Melisa here from Stratus Admissions. I can only imagine what you have seen over the last couple weeks, let alone the last couple years. Your experience in the Senate in international trade will be a great asset to any business school class. Would love to have a pint to discuss! And you’ve got the stats to back up your experience. It sounds like you’ve had increasing responsibility and if that doesn’t translate into specific job progression (you’ve only listed 1 position here), you’ll want to make sure admissions committees understand this in your application – this would be great information to come from recommenders. You will want to explain your long term goal so that admissions can clearly understand where you …

Hi Mr. International Trade, Melisa here from Stratus Admissions. I can only imagine what you have seen over the last couple weeks, let alone the last couple years. Your experience in the Senate in international trade will be a great asset to any business school class. Would love to have a pint to discuss! And you’ve got the stats to back up your experience. It sounds like you’ve had increasing responsibility and if that doesn’t translate into specific job progression (you’ve only listed 1 position here), you’ll want to make sure admissions committees understand this in your application – this would be great information to come from recommenders. You will want to explain your long term goal so that admissions can clearly understand where you want to be long term – help them understand the connection between global logistics and government service and why you want to transition between them. Your extracurriculars and mentoring also show that you will contribute to your class. I think your chances at Darden are double the current acceptance rate. And are strong at the other schools you have listed. By going further from DC, you will be less likely to compete against those with government experience (and specifically Senate experience). Your stats are slightly lower than average at HBS, but with a good story in your application you could potentially overcome those stats. I think you have a nice set of schools that would guarantee you a spot for 2021. I am very hopeful for you!

4 years ago Read the full review