Candidate:

Mr. Private Equity & Low GPA

About Me:

I am a driven individual that thrives working in team environments. I was a three sport athlete in high school and also played a sport in college, and have always loved competition and working with teammates; this mentality has not only translated well into my professional career but has allowed me to excel.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Southern Methodist University

Undergrad Major: Economics

GPA: 3.4

GMAT: Targeting a 675-685 on the GMAT Focus

Age: 26, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Junior board member and treasurer for a national non-profit related to the Salvation Army. | Mentored two students in the Posse organization for 6 months; goal is to help these college students with recruiting, resume advice, etc. in order to get them an internship.

Work History:

Title: Analyst

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Title: Associate

Industry: Venture Capital

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

My success in my first analyst role out of college and being fortunate enough to close seven deals during my two years at my bank set me up for success at my current role. I am only the sixth associate during my firm’s 40 year history to be asked to stay for a third year as a senior associate which I am planning to do before my MBA.

Post MBA Goal:

Working with family owners in private equity is what gets me excited and fuels my work ethic, professionally speaking. From my short career thus far, I intend to stay in private equity after my MBA and would like to come back from business school with a new skillset and knowledge base that will hopefully build on what I’ve already learned.