Mr. Market Analyst

As you already no doubt know, you made a wise pivot into finance despite the cut in pay to take you out of that overrepresented pool of male, Indian engineers. I think the fact that you did so well as a software developer, with a major in biology from an IIT, speaks volumes about your discipline, your maturity and your diligence. Getting four promotions in 18 months is virtually unheard of, just as leaving a job to accept another that pays 40% less after that kind of track record. Obviously, you stats are in good shape, particularly that eye-opening jumbo GMAT score of 770 which should get you scholarship money. And I really like your post-MBA goals and think Wharton will, too. Launching your own low-cost hedge fund, without a minimum investment, is a fascinating idea, though it is something you may want to do after a few more years of experience working at a hedge fund with your MBA. I can’t imagine Wharton passing you up.