Candidate:

Mr. Social Impact Initiative

About Me:

I believe the best strategies are usually the most creative ones. My creative background allows me to tackle problems with a unique perspective and create new connections. Also, as a POC, member of the lgbtq+ community, and first-generation college graduate, I think my background and perspective will be a strength within my application.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

Considering: McCombs School of Business, Ross, Wharton

See More Profiles For: Kellogg SOM

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Louisiana State University

Undergrad Major: Mass Communication - Advertising

GPA: 3.1

GMAT: 710

Age: 25, Ethnicity: Black or African American

Extracurriculars: Managed one of the largest student orgs on campus and helped raise over 1 million in the first four years. Top 6 in the nation for the National Student Advertising Competition.

Work History:

Title: Brand Manager

Industry: Nonprofit / B-Corp

Company: Non Profit

Length of Employment: 3 yrs

Big Life Wins:

As the youngest staff member I serve as the Brand Manager, chair of the diversity & inclusion committee, and member of the 5-year strategic planning committee. I also had the opportunity to help brand and market the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

Post MBA Goal:

Hoping to switch to consulting and help companies evaluate/improve their social impact initiatives.

Odds:

Join in! Click here to assess the odds of Mr. Social Impact Initiative

The Experts Rate The Odds At: 25%

See what the industry experts have to say:

MBA Prep School | Odds Assessment: 25%

Hi Mr. Social Impact Initiative, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. You’ve really overcome a lot of adversity so far in your life, which makes your professional accomplishments that much more impressive. Although your academic background is a bit weaker than the Admissions Committee likes to see, I like your strong extracurricular leadership contributions. Given your major and GPA, I would recommend taking some accredited quant courses or MBA Math to bolster that side of your candidacy. Your GMAT score is on the lower end of the range for Wharton and Kellogg, but stronger for McCombs and Ross. The fact that you are the youngest member of your non-profit but dove into some leadership roles is great to see. Chairing a committee blends your …

Hi Mr. Social Impact Initiative, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. You’ve really overcome a lot of adversity so far in your life, which makes your professional accomplishments that much more impressive. Although your academic background is a bit weaker than the Admissions Committee likes to see, I like your strong extracurricular leadership contributions. Given your major and GPA, I would recommend taking some accredited quant courses or MBA Math to bolster that side of your candidacy. Your GMAT score is on the lower end of the range for Wharton and Kellogg, but stronger for McCombs and Ross. The fact that you are the youngest member of your non-profit but dove into some leadership roles is great to see. Chairing a committee blends your personal and professional interests, and I wonder if it also might lead to some community engagement (for example, some team volunteer work that benefits the population you are serving). It seems like you are getting a broader view by being on the strategic planning committee. And working on a project like the Olympics is definitely eye-catching. Overall, you will want to make sure you highlight your greatest accomplishments showcasing leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration. This is especially important if your organization is smaller; your impact should be bigger. From a career goal perspective, lots of applicants want to make the jump into consulting so you’ll need a common thread that binds your social impact passion throughout your personal and professional life all the way to why consulting is the best vehicle to create larger-scale changes. I think Wharton will be a bit of a reach for you, but I like your odds at some of your other targets. Please feel free to reach out if you would like help in developing your story, or to schedule a consultation to talk through some ideas for strengthening your candidacy.

5 years ago Read the full review

The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 25%

25% | 5 years ago
25% | 5 years ago

Hi Mr. Social Impact Initiative, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. You've really overcome a lot of adversity so far in your life, which makes your professional accomplishments that much more impressive. Although your academic background is a bit weaker than the Admissions Committee likes to see, I like your strong extracurricular leadership contributions. Given your major and GPA, I would recommend taking some accredited quant courses or MBA Math to bolster that side of your candidacy. Your GMAT score is on the lower end of the range for Wharton and Kellogg, but stronger for McCombs and Ross. The fact that you are the youngest member of your non-profit but dove into some leadership roles is great to see. Chairing a committee blends your ...

Hi Mr. Social Impact Initiative, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. You’ve really overcome a lot of adversity so far in your life, which makes your professional accomplishments that much more impressive. Although your academic background is a bit weaker than the Admissions Committee likes to see, I like your strong extracurricular leadership contributions. Given your major and GPA, I would recommend taking some accredited quant courses or MBA Math to bolster that side of your candidacy. Your GMAT score is on the lower end of the range for Wharton and Kellogg, but stronger for McCombs and Ross. The fact that you are the youngest member of your non-profit but dove into some leadership roles is great to see. Chairing a committee blends your personal and professional interests, and I wonder if it also might lead to some community engagement (for example, some team volunteer work that benefits the population you are serving). It seems like you are getting a broader view by being on the strategic planning committee. And working on a project like the Olympics is definitely eye-catching. Overall, you will want to make sure you highlight your greatest accomplishments showcasing leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration. This is especially important if your organization is smaller; your impact should be bigger. From a career goal perspective, lots of applicants want to make the jump into consulting so you’ll need a common thread that binds your social impact passion throughout your personal and professional life all the way to why consulting is the best vehicle to create larger-scale changes. I think Wharton will be a bit of a reach for you, but I like your odds at some of your other targets. Please feel free to reach out if you would like help in developing your story, or to schedule a consultation to talk through some ideas for strengthening your candidacy.

Read the full review