Candidate:

Mr. Part-Time Prospect

About Me:

Tech/product consultant at a major firm turned operations lead at growing startup. Working at small startups, I wear a lot of hats and touch all areas of our business. I’m looking for an MBA to build my network, boost skills, and strengthen my confidence at work. Due to personal commitments, I’m pursuing part-time and online programs only.

Schools:

Target School: Kenan-Flagler

Considering: UCLA Anderson, IU Kelley, Ross, USC Marshall

See More Profiles For: Kenan-Flagler

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Penn State

Undergrad Major: Marketing, Economics

GPA: 3.7

GMAT: 640 (estimate)

Age: 28, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Board Member, Fraternity Alumni Association

Work History:

Title: Strategy Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Fortune 100 Top 10

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 7 mos

Title: Operations/ProductOps

Industry: Technology

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 3 yrs

Big Life Wins:

Promoted twice in <3 years at leading tech consultancy.

Post MBA Goal:

Short-term: Hope to improve leadership skills, confidence, and deepen my understanding of business functions. Long-term: Run a business, either as CEO of my own or as a GM within an larger company.

Odds:

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Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 75%

Mr. Part-Time Prospect – thanks for posting your profile. Susan here from Stratus.

I’m a big advocate of part-time programs as a way to build your skills and knowledge which can be applied immediately and directly in your current job. Based on your undergrad performance and anticipated GMAT, you should be well positioned for success at UNC Kenan-Flagler or these other programs.

As you dig into each program, be mindful of how the program is delivered and what the schedule is – weekly classes, monthly classes, online, in person, week-long immersion sessions. Think about how you learn best and how you will find the balance with your current role. I suspect that you may have some options when it comes to deciding which program to attend. It …

Mr. Part-Time Prospect – thanks for posting your profile. Susan here from Stratus.

I’m a big advocate of part-time programs as a way to build your skills and knowledge which can be applied immediately and directly in your current job. Based on your undergrad performance and anticipated GMAT, you should be well positioned for success at UNC Kenan-Flagler or these other programs.

As you dig into each program, be mindful of how the program is delivered and what the schedule is – weekly classes, monthly classes, online, in person, week-long immersion sessions. Think about how you learn best and how you will find the balance with your current role. I suspect that you may have some options when it comes to deciding which program to attend. It isn’t obvious where you are based out of. As you think about developing relationships with your classmates and the broader student and alumni network be mindful of what industries and functions they are in as well as the geography (if that is of importance to you)!

Wishing you all the best on your journey!

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