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.
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.
Schools:
Target School: Kenan-Flagler
Considering: UCLA Anderson, IU Kelley, Ross, USC Marshall
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 …
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