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I am a first-gen, low-income college graduate with 3+ years of tech product experience in the Bay Area. After UG, I hopped around for a couple of years before discovering a passion for product management (started at a startup that failed after two months, then a stint at a global real estate firm). I’m currently responsible for managing the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch of the organization’s first-ever web app. My UG GPA was low due to various factors: immaturity, helping start a new club, working un-paid internships and taking on a rigorous course load every quarter. To alleviate this, I’ve completed four pre-MBA courses offered by Wharton Online (all with high marks).
Target School: Kellogg SOM
Considering: Wharton
See More Profiles For: Kellogg SOM
Application Status: Open
Undergrad School: Public Ivy
Undergrad Major: Economics
GPA: 2.6
GMAT: 700
Age: 28, Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
Extracurriculars: Inclusion & Diversity Committee Member at current nonprofit, Event volunteer for annual finance boot camp for Hispanic college students, Undergraduate Research Assistant
Title: Product Manager
Industry: Nonprofit / B-Corp
Company: 501(C)(3) nonprofit
Length of Employment: 1 yr, 10 mos
Title: Associate Product Marketing Manager
Industry: Technology
Company: Unicorn
Length of Employment: 1 yr, 5 mos
Launched a jobs website for a charter school, where most students are socioeconomically disadvantaged, leading to increased applicants to critical roles. Helped a unicorn startup break into key markets across the US and Canada during a hyper-growth stage.
Short-term: Continue being a product manager, but with a new set of leadership skills. Transition into Big Tech and join a product management team focused on developing inclusive products with positive social impact. Long-term: Tech C-suite or founder/co-founder + join a nonprofit board in the legal services or education space.
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Hello Mr. Nonprofit PM, this is Michael from mbaMission. You have some really strong product management experience, and your “Big Life Wins” shows you have transferred your PM experience to other successful endeavors. Your goal of working in PM at Big Tech is certainly realistic, and I think the admission teams will feel that given your past experience, you could be hired in that role post-MBA. If possible, show that you have a network in this field as well. Your GMAT is solid, and so that leaves your GPA as probably the only weak mark on your profile. So definitely highlight the quant courses you did well in during college, as well as emphasize your quant skills at work. And good for you for taking …
Hello Mr. Nonprofit PM, this is Michael from mbaMission. You have some really strong product management experience, and your “Big Life Wins” shows you have transferred your PM experience to other successful endeavors. Your goal of working in PM at Big Tech is certainly realistic, and I think the admission teams will feel that given your past experience, you could be hired in that role post-MBA. If possible, show that you have a network in this field as well. Your GMAT is solid, and so that leaves your GPA as probably the only weak mark on your profile. So definitely highlight the quant courses you did well in during college, as well as emphasize your quant skills at work. And good for you for taking four supplemental courses! Not only does that show admissions that you have capable quant skills, but it shows your motivation to boost your quant profile. I have worked with many applicants who have written effective Optional Essays detailing their strong analytical and quant skills/experiences, as a way to compensate for a lower GPA. So be sure to spend time on that essay as well. Additionally, it is always a good idea to consider applying to one or two other schools to increase your chances of MBA admission, in addition to the list of schools you mentioned, as they are all quite competitive, especially during this time. As for Kellogg, I see your odds of admission there to be around 15%, so not too much below the program’s estimated acceptance rate of 25%. Best of luck to you!
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