Candidate:

Mr. Special Ops Veteran Nerd

About Me:

I am an active-duty Green Beret applying to MBA programs as I transition from the military in the hopes of one day entering impact investing. I have led diverse, cross-cultural teams in dynamic and high-stress environments and hope to do the same in the business world.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Wharton, Chicago Booth

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: United States Military Academy at West Point

Undergrad Major: Chemical Engineering

GPA: 3.49

GMAT: 730

Age: 31, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Blacksmithing & Bladesmithing | Eagle Scout

Work History:

Title: Special Forces Officer

Industry: Government / Military

Company: Army

Length of Employment: 9 yrs, 3 mos

Big Life Wins:

Married with a 2-year-old, red-headed, rebel of a son. Family is everything to me. So as a direct witness to two horrible crises that affected less fortunate families, I am extremely proud of my off-duty work during the humanitarian crises in Afghanistan in late 2021, and Ukraine in early to mid 2022.

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to break into impact investing through several possible pathways. Either the traditional investment banking to private equity path, or start with consulting then move into impact investing after more exposure and business experience