Candidate:

Mr. Polyglot

About Me:

I speak 8 languages, fluently. I’m a translator for the United Nations, which is considered the top employer for translators/interpreters. About two years ago, I transitioned from being an interpreter to a translator. I have significant international experience, having visited over 40 countries and worked in over 20.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Yale

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: UCLA

Undergrad Major: Political Science

GPA: 3.65

GMAT: 740

Age: 29,  Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Habitat for Humanity, Tutoring at a highschool

Work History:

Title: Translator

Industry: International Organization (United Nations)

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 5 yrs, 4 mos

Big Life Wins:

Assigned as team lead for a 6 month international trial (high profile case.) Lead team of 6 ensuring responsible transcript allotment/quality control.

Post MBA Goal:

Consulting – preferably MBB.

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  • MBA Prep School | Odds Assessment: 15%

    Hi Mr. Polyglot, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. You have a very unique and interesting professional background, which will certainly help you stand out in the application process. You also check most of the boxes in terms of raw admissions criteria: elite employer, reputable undergrad institution with a solid GPA, 740 GMAT right in range if not slightly above average for the HBS admitted class. Your global experience and community engagement with Habitat for Humanity will also score you points. The challenge you face is in “fitting in” from a work success standpoint. Remember, you want to stand out just enough to be different but also fit in enough that the school can see you have demonstrated similar leadership qualities and achievements to …

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  • 15% | 4 years ago

    Hi Mr. Polyglot, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. You have a very unique and interesting professional background, which will certainly help you stand out in the application process. You also check most of the boxes in terms of raw admissions criteria: elite employer, reputable undergrad institution with a solid GPA, 740 GMAT right in range if not slightly above average for the HBS admitted class. Your global experience and community engagement with Habitat for Humanity will also score you points. The challenge you face is in "fitting in" from a work success standpoint. Remember, you want to stand out just enough to be different but also fit in enough that the school can see you have demonstrated similar leadership qualities and achievements to ...
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