Candidate:

Mr. SAP SD Analyst

About Me:

Work in IT, gaining deep technical/core knowledge of business by designing business processes using an ERP system. Promoted once so far. Earned placement on an implementation project for an M&A acquisition at my co. –> by far youngest member on the project. CORNELL – FAMILY LEGACY: Brother – current undergrad senior in bioengineering 3.4gpa, masters engineering next year. Dad – bachelors and masters. Mom – bachelors and top of class. Multiple time guest speaker. Amateur bodybuilder. Soccer. Alpine ski racing. Cornell GMAT 80% range 640-740.

Schools:

Target School: Cornell Johnson

Considering: Georgetown McDonough, Kenan-Flagler, Emory Goizueta

See More Profiles For: Cornell Johnson

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Elon University

Undergrad Major: Business Management

GPA: 3.60

GMAT: 660

Age: 24, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Teaching SAP, business processes/functions, and general career counseling to undergrads/recent grads from my alma mater, Designed and built a microhouse as part of a sustainable design enterprise at my undergrad, Local music coordinator for a national nonprofit for teaching private lessons to underprivileged children.

Work History:

Title: SAP SD Analyst

Industry: Healthcare

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

Professional-level cello player, playing 14 years: I was an all-state level cellist in Massachusetts. Graduate of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School of Music. Concerto Competition winner. Founding Father of business frat at undergrad. Management honors frat. service frat (many community service hours). Regular at Habitat for Humanity.

Post MBA Goal:

Investment Banking at a Bulge Bracket or Elite Boutique Bank (still deciding whether I want NYC, or CLT, ATL, LA) –> Transition to Hedge Fund.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 18%

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 15%

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. It’s not every day I get to read the profile of a professional-level musician! I love how the cello – and community service – have been consistent in your life.

I think your early career progression and being a legacy at Cornell will be beneficial to your chances of admission. However, here are my concerns: your GMAT score (I know it’s within the 80% range for Johnson, but it’s safer to be at/above the average, especially if you are early in your career) and your limited work experience – I would need to have more information about the impact you’ve made in this time and the quality of recommendation that you can expect in order to better …

Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. It’s not every day I get to read the profile of a professional-level musician! I love how the cello – and community service – have been consistent in your life.

I think your early career progression and being a legacy at Cornell will be beneficial to your chances of admission. However, here are my concerns: your GMAT score (I know it’s within the 80% range for Johnson, but it’s safer to be at/above the average, especially if you are early in your career) and your limited work experience – I would need to have more information about the impact you’ve made in this time and the quality of recommendation that you can expect in order to better assess your odds for this program. Also, you’ll want to communicate to Johnson (and any other program) your motivations behind your post-MBA goals – why IB? Overall, I’d consider waiting another year so that you can achieve more at work and maximize your GMAT score if you still think there is room for improvement. Hope that helps!

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Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 20%

Go Big Red Mr SAP SD Analyst! It’s Lisa Cummings of Stratus Admissions and a Johnson School alum (and ski racer) myself. That’s quite an eclectic background you have- virtuoso, speed demon, business frat and small house builder, wow! Which of these passions do you continue to pursue and are there any common threads? Your status as a legacy might help you at Cornell- your GPA is a little above their average but your GMAT , while in the range, is slightly below average. Do you think that is your top score or might you be able to bump it up a few more points, perhaps with some additional study, a class or tutoring? I’d need to know a litte bit more about your …

Go Big Red Mr SAP SD Analyst! It’s Lisa Cummings of Stratus Admissions and a Johnson School alum (and ski racer) myself. That’s quite an eclectic background you have- virtuoso, speed demon, business frat and small house builder, wow! Which of these passions do you continue to pursue and are there any common threads? Your status as a legacy might help you at Cornell- your GPA is a little above their average but your GMAT , while in the range, is slightly below average. Do you think that is your top score or might you be able to bump it up a few more points, perhaps with some additional study, a class or tutoring? I’d need to know a litte bit more about your work experience and responsibilities. At 2 years of work experience you fall below the 5 year average at most schools so to stand out you will have to show big professional wins and impact. Are you set on applying for the class of ’23 or might you be able to get another year or even two under your belt? Tha might allow you to show more professional impact even though you have already earned a promotion at your firm. I am placing your odds at 20% but with more information – or more experience, that could increase. Good luck!

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