Candidate:

Mr. Perseverance

About Me:

Grew up in a country that had many years of civil war, got my masters degree from a top UK school and moved to the US.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Top UK School

Undergrad Major: Computer Science

GPA: 3.7

GMAT: 730

Age: 26,  Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: Master's

School Name: Top UK School

Extracurriculars: Semi Professional Soccer, Semi Professional Rugby

Work History:

Title: Software Engineer

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 3 mos

Title: Lead Developer On New Application

Industry: Construction Management

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 2 mos

Big Life Wins:

Consistent captain on national and international soccer teams, representing my area and then country. Have had 2 promotions whilst at work. Also received a number of volunteering awards.

Post MBA Goal:

Go back to my home country and set up a data analytics firm, to help bridge the still present divide amongst previous competing civil war societies.

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  • MBA Prep School | Odds Assessment: 15%

    Hi Mr. Perseverance, Kristen from MBA Prep School here. I wanted to provide a little bit of input on your profile, though the info you provided is a bit limited. You certainly have a few strengths going for you. You have a very strong GPA in a STEM field from a top UK school, a master’s degree, and your GMAT score is right on target for HBS. As a semi-pro athlete you bring some unique differentiators to the table and I’m sure some solid leadership and teamwork experiences. It also sounds like you have had success on the job having been promoted, and working for a Fortune 500 finance firm will be eye-catching. Lastly, from a personal standpoint you must have overcome many obstacles dealing …

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    Hi Mr. Perseverance, Kristen from MBA Prep School here. I wanted to provide a little bit of input on your profile, though the info you provided is a bit limited. You certainly have a few strengths going for you. You have a very strong GPA in a STEM field from a top UK school, a master's degree, and your GMAT score is right on target for HBS. As a semi-pro athlete you bring some unique differentiators to the table and I'm sure some solid leadership and teamwork experiences. It also sounds like you have had success on the job having been promoted, and working for a Fortune 500 finance firm will be eye-catching. Lastly, from a personal standpoint you must have overcome many obstacles dealing ...
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