Candidate:

Mr. Leading-Edge Family Business

About Me:

I worked for 5 years in my family business (one of the leading social research firms in my country) with little revenue (9mil) due to the nature of the industry but the margin is high. I mainly do research for the public sector and what we research helps shape government policy. I am currently managing 7 people and innovating the Covid policy.

I also took 3 courses from UCLA extension and UCB extension for an alternative transcript and got A’s in both of them.

Schools:

Target School: Ross

Considering: Duke Fuqua, Yale

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: UCLA

Undergrad Major: Economics

GPA: 2.89

GMAT: 740

Age: 29, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Global Ambassador of the most historical city in my country - communicated with UNESCO world heritage and listed historical site to UNESCO world heritage site, Board member of a local social enterprise.

Work History:

Title: Research Manager

Industry: Social Research / Family Business

Company: Small Family Business with revenue of $10mil

Length of Employment: 4 yrs, 9 mos

Big Life Wins:

Reached out to UNESCO world heritage and accomplished getting my country’s historical site listed to UNESCO’s world heritage site.

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to come back to my family business and expand the company into a leading social enterprise in Asia.

Odds:

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The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 31%

30% | 4 years ago

Hi, it's Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. You have a strong GMAT and I like that you've taken the extra quant courses to supplement your transcript with the lower GPA -- that is exactly what schools will want to see since they'll wonder a) if you can handle the rigor of the program and b) if you'll dedicate the time and effort needed. Having good, recent grades plus explaining in an optional essay why you had that lower GPA will help. Sometimes it's a family difficulty, an illness or tragedy, and sometimes it's as simple as you were young and didn't properly prioritize your studies. I'm curious what country you're from since it's not listed. A candidate from Bangladesh, for example, will stand out more ...

Hi, it’s Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. You have a strong GMAT and I like that you’ve taken the extra quant courses to supplement your transcript with the lower GPA — that is exactly what schools will want to see since they’ll wonder a) if you can handle the rigor of the program and b) if you’ll dedicate the time and effort needed. Having good, recent grades plus explaining in an optional essay why you had that lower GPA will help. Sometimes it’s a family difficulty, an illness or tragedy, and sometimes it’s as simple as you were young and didn’t properly prioritize your studies. I’m curious what country you’re from since it’s not listed. A candidate from Bangladesh, for example, will stand out more than a candidate from India. I do like your school list and think you have a decent shot at those if you can craft a compelling narrative and explain your goals better. Show them why you have to have an MBA to make the impact you want to make on your family business and in the social impact space. Wishing you lots of luck with applications!

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Mr. Leading Edge Family Business - thanks for posting your profile. Susan here from Stratus. I like the steps that you have taken to direct adcom attention away from your lackluster undergrad. Your work seems unique and meaningful though I'm wondering if you might have done something else for a few years. Most 29 year olds have more than 5 years of work experience. There may be more to the story, perhaps serving in the military before going to UCLA? Your commitment to social impact will resonate with Ross, Fuqua and Yale. I encourage you to apply early in the cycle when it is easier for a program to absorb a GPA below 3.0 and have time to make it up by accepting applicants with much higher ...

Mr. Leading Edge Family Business – thanks for posting your profile. Susan here from Stratus.

I like the steps that you have taken to direct adcom attention away from your lackluster undergrad. Your work seems unique and meaningful though I’m wondering if you might have done something else for a few years. Most 29 year olds have more than 5 years of work experience. There may be more to the story, perhaps serving in the military before going to UCLA?

Your commitment to social impact will resonate with Ross, Fuqua and Yale. I encourage you to apply early in the cycle when it is easier for a program to absorb a GPA below 3.0 and have time to make it up by accepting applicants with much higher GPAs.

Invest the time to connect with students and alumni to truly understand the ethos of each program so you can connect your narrative with the values of each school. This is less important for Ross which, if they don’t change their essay prompts, gives you <500 words to tell your story.

If I have missed or misinterpreted anything in your profile, feel free to reach out for a consultation.

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