
Candidate:
Mr. MBB to PE
About Me:
I spent my first 3 years out of undergrad at MBB, but made the jump to buy-side this time last year. Now I work on the investment team at a middle-market PE fund. I went to a very large state school that’s respected in my state, but unsure it if has much clout elsewhere.
Details:
Undergrad School: Large State School
Undergrad Major: Finance & Economics
GPA: 3.98
GMAT: 740
Age: 26, Ethnicity: White
Extracurriculars: Led Charitable Org at MBB job (pre-MBA associates helped local non-profits), Worked with local Boys and Girls Club on young adult board for 3 years
Work History:
Title: Senior Associate
Industry: Consulting
Company: MBB
Length of Employment: 3 yrs
Title: Associate
Industry: Banking & Finance
Company: Middle Market PE
Length of Employment: 1 yr
Big Life Wins:
I was promoted at my MBB job after 2 years, and I led the charge to start a young-adults board at the Boys and Girls Club in my new city.
Post MBA Goal:
Return to MBB (under sponsorship contract) and eventually either start a consumer product company, or work in strategy at a small to mid-sized consumer product business.
Hi Mr. MBB to PE, Kristen from MBA Prep School here. I’m not overly concerned about your undergrad reputation negatively impacting your odds at your target schools. The fact that an MBB hired you from what I am assuming is not a feeder school is impressive and you had solid career progression while there. Your nearly perfect GPA and 740 GMAT should be more than enough evidence that you can do the work. Additionally, you’ve made a career pivot that many applicants pursue an MBA in order to make. You’ll bring desirable experiences and a sought-after network to your classmates. I also love that you were engaged in volunteer work both within the firm and with the Boys and Girls Club independently. The icing on …