Candidate:

Mr. Stock Up

About Me:

Two years as a consultant at a Big 4, functional lead in a $3M implementation project and another requirement project.

Schools:

Target School: Darden

Considering: McCombs School of Business, Yale

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Florida State University

Undergrad Major: Management Information Systems

GPA: 3.3

GMAT: 700

Age: 25,  Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: VITA Tax volunteer, AKPsi Audit Chair, CSSA VP of Social Engagement

Work History:

Title: Sr. Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

Overcame health concerns to rebound in school and land a pretty good job. Help establish an assistance group to help under-privileged new immigrants who do not speak much English to adjust to American culture and language.

Post MBA Goal:

Get into management consulting at an MBB.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 30%

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  • MBA Prep School | Odds Assessment: 30%

    Hi Mr. Stock Up, Kristen from MBA Prep School here. Kudos to you for overcoming your health challenges to recover academically and get recruited by a Big 4. Looking at your accomplishments through this lens really showcases your perseverance and drive, qualities that all MBA programs value. You mention serving as the function lead on a big implementation project, so it sounds like you’ll have some good leadership examples to share. Be sure to highlight the specific actions you took in this role and what the impact of your work was. Additionally, I really like the multiple extracurricular activities you participated in at FSU and your continued commitment to volunteerism by teaching English to immigrants. These are some really nice differentiators! Your GPA and GMAT …

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The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 29%

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  • 20% | 4 years ago

    While Darden makes the GMAT optional which is to your advantage, your GPA at FSU is low as is your length of work experience. Two or three more years of experience and a higher GMAT which could then be submitted would increase your chances a good bit.
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  • 25% | 4 years ago

    Prob need more work experience or take some courses to supplement your gpa tbh
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  • 30% | 4 years ago

    Hi Mr. Stock Up, Kristen from MBA Prep School here. Kudos to you for overcoming your health challenges to recover academically and get recruited by a Big 4. Looking at your accomplishments through this lens really showcases your perseverance and drive, qualities that all MBA programs value. You mention serving as the function lead on a big implementation project, so it sounds like you'll have some good leadership examples to share. Be sure to highlight the specific actions you took in this role and what the impact of your work was. Additionally, I really like the multiple extracurricular activities you participated in at FSU and your continued commitment to volunteerism by teaching English to immigrants. These are some really nice differentiators! Your GPA and GMAT ...
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