Candidate:

Mr. PM Looking For Something New

About Me:

First generation that pivoted from banking into tech while in undergrad after interning at FAANG. After finishing a master’s in CS, entered a rotational product program.

My primary focus has been growth operator for 2 mid-sized tech companies, with strong technical foundations – looking to transition out of tech long-term.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Pennsylvania

Undergrad Major: Economics

GPA: 3.71

GRE: 330

Age: 26, Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino

Other Degree/Certification: Masters in Computer Science

School Name: University of Pennsylvania

Extracurriculars: Volunteer at Education Non-Profit

Work History:

Title: Product Manager

Industry: Technology

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 4 yrs, 9 mos

Big Life Wins:

1) Member of POC leadership development and gifted education program
2) Won scholarship to attend top 3 private high schools on the East Coast
3) Part of several undergrad honors societies
4) Previously attended Summer Venture in Management Program at HBS

Post MBA Goal:

To be determined – either VC, tech strategy, or back to product. Long-term would like to balance social impact with career growth.

Odds:

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Patty Keegan, Fortuna Admissions | Odds Assessment: 40%

Hello Mr. PM Looking for Something New! I admire your openness to discover the next interesting thing for you, but Harvard will want a bit more detail on your aspirational path. Your academic credentials from Penn are excellent and your GRE score is strong. Your first generation experience and your underrepresented profile will also serve you well. You now need to work on clarifying your career goals. Harvard likes students to be bold and aspirational. You mention social impact. What industry and in what ways do you hope to have impact? You need to channel your energy into giving your goals more thought and clarity and offering more of your personality to the admissions committee. What else do you do outside of work? What do …

Hello Mr. PM Looking for Something New! I admire your openness to discover the next interesting thing for you, but Harvard will want a bit more detail on your aspirational path. Your academic credentials from Penn are excellent and your GRE score is strong. Your first generation experience and your underrepresented profile will also serve you well. You now need to work on clarifying your career goals. Harvard likes students to be bold and aspirational. You mention social impact. What industry and in what ways do you hope to have impact? You need to channel your energy into giving your goals more thought and clarity and offering more of your personality to the admissions committee. What else do you do outside of work? What do you like about the education non-profit? If you would like more guidance and support in telling your unique story, please contact us for a complimentary consultation.

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