
Candidate:
Mr. MBB/FinTech
Spotlight Video:
About Me:
Ex-MBB consultant looking to move to FinTech – ~ 1/2 year of VC experience.
Details:
Undergrad School: University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
Undergrad Major: Economics
GPA: 3.7
GMAT: 760
Age: 26, Ethnicity: White
Extracurriculars: College Rugby (President), Ally / Diversity Network volunteering
Work History:
Title: Consultant (MBB)
Industry: Consulting
Company: Top Firm
Length of Employment: 3 yrs
Title: VC
Industry: Venture Capital
Company: Other
Length of Employment: 6 mos
Big Life Wins:
– 3 years experience at MBB before successful switch to VC fund – Undergraduate transfer to Wharton
Post MBA Goal:
– Work at early / growth-stage Fintech, eventually moving over to VC
Schools:
Target School: Stanford GSB
Hi Mr. MBB/Fintech, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. Your profile definitely highlights multiple qualities that top MBA programs seek in their applicants! A Wharton econ undergrad with a 3.7 GPA who then was hired at MBB, made the leap to VC pre-MBA, and scored a 760 on his GMAT. I also love your role in college rugby and volunteering with the Ally/Diversity Network. How many more boxes can you check?! The challenge is you are targeting the most competitive MBA program from an applications per seat standpoint, which also highly desires applicants who have big dreams and want to change the world. You have nailed the academic and professional strengths, but your profile appears to be missing the community engagement piece. I’m also …