Candidate:

Mr. Social-Innovation

About Me:

I’m a multilingual engineer with experience living, studying or working for multinationals in France, Germany, Belgium and Colombia. Currently the manager of strategic planning, I’ve worked in innovation managing and R&D, and graduated from a double-degree MSc program in France, where I earned a full-tuition merit scholarship from the French government.

Schools:

Target School: StanfordĀ GSB

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Application Status: Invited to Interview

Details:

Undergrad School: Universidad de los Andes

Undergrad Major: Chemical Engineering

GPA: 3.52

GMAT: 760

Age: 28,  Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino

Other Degree/Certification: IngƩnieur Civil des Mines - MSc in Engineering

School Name: Ecole des Mines de Saint - Etienne

Extracurriculars: Mentor for Undergrad chemical engineering students, helping them with their professional goals, Teaching volunteer for high school level Science classes at a teaching foundation for underprivileged drop-out adults in Colombia, Assistant to the director at a teaching foundation for underprivileged drop-out adults in Colombia

Work History:

Title: Manager of Strategic Planning

Industry: CPG

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 6 mos

Title: Innovation Analyst

Industry: CPG

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

1) Promoted to manager of strategic planning at my company at the age of 26, becoming the youngest manager in the biggest dairy multinational in my country, and getting to lead, helping others grow. 2) Earned a patent when I worked in an internship for P&G.

Post MBA Goal:

I’ve been inspired to pursue business as an opportunity to give back to my country. I’d like to redirect my future towards social innovation and need the right tools. I feel that scaling the impact I’ve had helping others grow and develop is my calling, and I want to start my own company with empathy, sustainability and people at its core

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 35%

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  • John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 45%

    You are a really impressive candidate for Stanford from a country that is underrepresented in the elite MBA applicant pool: Columbia. Your numbers clearly check the boxes and your track record of accomplishments–both professional and personal–should make Stanford extend an invitation to interview. The fact that you are in strategic planning for a top consumer products maker also puts you in the underrepresented part of the pool. And your extras show your heart, a very important part of a successful Stanford GSB profile. I just checked to see if there are any Stanford MBAs from the Class of 2020 who also attended the Universidad de los Andes and there are none. But that shouldn’t make a difference because of your outstanding CV and the fact …

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 35%

    Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission! What a well-rounded and international profile you have. A lot of amazing elements here: solid academics, an underrepresented background (not a lot of Chilean applicants to GSB or other top bschools), meaningful community involvement, and significant early progression at the CPG firm. GSB is extremely competitive (and unpredictable – I’ve seen very strong candidates get denied) and you’ll want to expand your list to other top programs, but you certainly would be a contender for the program with a well-executed application.

    One thing I did want to touch upon is your career goals. I really admire your social entrepreneurship-focused ambitions (and how your volunteer experiences have inspired them), but schools do recognize the difficulty of starting your own organization …

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  • Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 25%

    Mr. Social-Innovation – Thanks for posting your profile. Susan Cera here from Stratus.

    Your impressive academics and global exposure will make you a compelling candidate for any top program. Kudos to you for your patent and quick progress at work – these will allow you to stand out from other applicants.

    Given the list of countries you have worked and lived in, your citizenship is unclear. Regardless of whether it is Chile or Colombia, you have an opportunity to stand out. Since you already have a master’s degree, it will be important for you to clearly articulate why you want an MBA and what areas you need to develop during an MBA to put you on track to acheive your goals. I admire your passion for helping …

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The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 50%

  • 50% | 5 years ago

    Good luck. You have a very strong profile for Stanford.

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