Candidate:

Mr. Military MedTech

About Me:

Transitioning 6 year active duty army sergeant (with family of 2) looking to peg on an MBA and pivot to the financial services industry. I currently supervise over 5 junior soldiers in a military research facility while working as a research technician.

Schools:

Target School: Duke Fuqua

Considering: Darden, Kenan-Flagler, Kellogg SOM, Chicago Booth

See More Profiles For: Duke Fuqua

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Southern New Hampshire University

Undergrad Major: Health Sciences

GPA: 3.48

GRE: 310

Age: 28, Ethnicity: Black or African American

Other Degree/Certification: AS in Medical Lab Technology

School Name: George Washington University

Extracurriculars: Learning Python for data analysis, Volunteer as a language specialist, NCAA DI & DII Cross Country and Track in college

Work History:

Title: Research Assistant

Industry: Government / Military

Company: Army

Length of Employment: 6 yrs

Big Life Wins:

1. Recruited from Africa (after high school) to run collegiate track and cross country on a full scholarship. 2. Joining the U.S. Army and gaining citizenship!

Post MBA Goal:

My post-MBA goal is to pivot into either the tech or healthcare industry.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 30%

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Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 30%

Hello Mr. Military MedTech. First off, thank you for your service. I’m from a Navy family but I won’t let rivalries influence my assessment of your odds. Your stats are in the range for your target schools. Admissions Committees generally understand and appreciate the leadership opportunities that veterans are exposed to during their time in the service and that will weigh in in your favor. Your biggest job will be to translate your military experience into terms that civilians can relate to. Think about how you were able to motivate your troops beyond just using your rank, and how you were able to achieve success in your missions. Tell them why you are pursuing a career in healthcare or IT and demonstrate that …

Hello Mr. Military MedTech. First off, thank you for your service. I’m from a Navy family but I won’t let rivalries influence my assessment of your odds. Your stats are in the range for your target schools. Admissions Committees generally understand and appreciate the leadership opportunities that veterans are exposed to during their time in the service and that will weigh in in your favor. Your biggest job will be to translate your military experience into terms that civilians can relate to. Think about how you were able to motivate your troops beyond just using your rank, and how you were able to achieve success in your missions. Tell them why you are pursuing a career in healthcare or IT and demonstrate that your past perfomance has laid some of the groundwork for that pivot. Finally, your personal story is really compelling, an immigrant on a sports scholarship becomes a citizen and a solider willing to serve his new country. That will resonate with any adcomm member. Best of luck to you!

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The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 9%

50% | 4 years ago
5% | 4 years ago

Thank you for your service but your chances are low. GRE is low and GPA does not make up for it. Leadership experience is less compared to other military applicants. I like your story but think your chances are low at the schools listed.

Thank you for your service but your chances are low. GRE is low and GPA does not make up for it. Leadership experience is less compared to other military applicants. I like your story but think your chances are low at the schools listed.
5% | 4 years ago
5% | 4 years ago
5% | 4 years ago