Candidate:

Mr. Missed The Boat?

About Me:

First-generation college graduate with a passion for supporting and leading ambitious teams. I’ve spent 7 years in Investment Banking at blue-chip institutions (Goldman/Morgan) advising global investors on large M&A transactions, firstly in London and now in New York, where I lead a sector team for the global division.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Stanford GSB, Wharton

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: UK Top 10

Undergrad Major: Economics

GPA: 4.0

GMAT: 720

Age: 28, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Previously a professional athlete having played/captained at varsity, professional club and international level.

Work History:

Title: Vice President

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Fortune 100 Top 10

Length of Employment: 6 yrs, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

1. Youngest ever banker invited to move internationally (London>NYC) within global sector team
2. Active community member, leading 2 Junior Boards focused on equality of opportunity among disadvantaged local communities
3. Successful sporting career before/during college having played at varsity, professional club and international level

Post MBA Goal:

Short-term: pivot into corporate development, building on my technical finance skills to develop a complete operational business toolkit.
Long-term: lead a global company focused on supporting disadvantaged founders seeking to drive sustainable change in traditional industries.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 40%

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Emma Bond, Fortuna Admissions | Odds Assessment: 40%

Personally, I would hate to see you put off an HBS application just because you are worried that you’ve missed the boat. You’ve already overcome the odds as a first generation graduate, and those top 10 UK undergrad schools are hard to crack. Your GPA is outstanding, your GMAT solid, and given that this is backed up by a strong professional track record, the move from London to NYC, the international sporting achievements, the extra-curricular board leadership for disadvantaged communities…what’s not to like? And honestly, what have you got to lose? I love your profile – I think there is a great story here just waiting to be told, and my gut is that it’s one HBS may well appreciate. I’m sure you know the …

Personally, I would hate to see you put off an HBS application just because you are worried that you’ve missed the boat. You’ve already overcome the odds as a first generation graduate, and those top 10 UK undergrad schools are hard to crack. Your GPA is outstanding, your GMAT solid, and given that this is backed up by a strong professional track record, the move from London to NYC, the international sporting achievements, the extra-curricular board leadership for disadvantaged communities…what’s not to like? And honestly, what have you got to lose? I love your profile – I think there is a great story here just waiting to be told, and my gut is that it’s one HBS may well appreciate. I’m sure you know the acceptance rates at your schools, so make sure you also have a back-up option ready, but I believe that as long as you provide clarity around why you’ve waited until now to apply, there is a place at a top MBA waiting for you. I wish you the very best of luck with it; please do get in touch if you’d like to discuss further.

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