Candidate:

Mr. Military To Entrepreneur

About Me:

Military veteran and currently a world traveler + professional scuba diver. High GMAT but low GPA. 8+ years of work experience. Very clear on goal of becoming ETA entrepreneur through the search fund model.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

Considering: Harvard

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: United States Military Academy

Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 2.38

GMAT: 745

Age: 33, Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: Finance Micromasters (In Progress)

School Name: MIT (online)

Extracurriculars: Traveling: have visited 45+ countries, including 35 in past 2 years | Volunteer family assistance work supporting military families: approximately 400 hours of volunteer work over last 8 years. | Scuba Diving / conservation work: 100 hours over last 2 years.

Work History:

Title: Infantry Officer

Industry: Government / Military

Company: Army

Length of Employment: 8 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

– Various military service medals
– Overseas combat experience
– Professional diving certified

Post MBA Goal:

Buy a small business through the search fund model.

Odds:

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Patty Keegan, Fortuna Admissions | Odds Assessment: 50%

Hello, Mr. Military to Entrepreneur. Kellogg should view you as a strong and differentiated candidate. Your West Point background, 745 GMAT, and 8+ years as an Army infantry officer with combat experience fit well with Kellogg’s emphasis on values-based, team leadership. Your low GPA is a concern, but it is slightly mitigated by the rigor of USMA, your engineering major, and strong GMAT. Your service to military families, global travel, and conservation-focused scuba work show maturity, perspective, and community engagement. These are all highly valued at Kellogg.

Your clear goal of entrepreneurship through the search fund model is another strength, since Kellogg has deep credibility in general management and ETA. As long as you directly address the GPA and have strong leadership-focused recommendations, you could be …

Hello, Mr. Military to Entrepreneur. Kellogg should view you as a strong and differentiated candidate. Your West Point background, 745 GMAT, and 8+ years as an Army infantry officer with combat experience fit well with Kellogg’s emphasis on values-based, team leadership. Your low GPA is a concern, but it is slightly mitigated by the rigor of USMA, your engineering major, and strong GMAT. Your service to military families, global travel, and conservation-focused scuba work show maturity, perspective, and community engagement. These are all highly valued at Kellogg.

Your clear goal of entrepreneurship through the search fund model is another strength, since Kellogg has deep credibility in general management and ETA. As long as you directly address the GPA and have strong leadership-focused recommendations, you could be considered a credible admit at Kellogg, particularly among veteran applicants. Let us know if you would like a FREE consultation with a Fortuna coach by clicking below. Good luck to you and thank you for your service.

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