Candidate:

Mr. Strategist

About Me:

A third-generation engineer of the family, with a very tough upbringing due to many adversities and challenges (both financial and emotional). Having a very distinguished work experience in high-impact and business-centered roles for an industry-leading firm and Fortune 500 client.

Details:

Undergrad School: Top college in state, with a rich history

Undergrad Major: Industrial Engineering

GPA: 73%, top of the class (gold medalist)

GMAT: 750

Age: 26, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: Online Specialization in Business Strategy

School Name: Darden School of Business

Extracurriculars: Robin at Robin Hood Army - Regularly organized food and academy drives for close to 100 young children over the weekends, Head student coordinator, Training and Placement Cell at my alma mater - Organized and supervised recruitment drives, a team of 30+ volunteers, Student President at alma mater - Organized alumni visit, industry connect visits and various group functions and continue to be part of various happenings and development projects.

Work History:

Title: Business Analyst

Industry: Consulting

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 3 mos

Title: Supply Chain Planner

Industry: Manufacturing

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

Got awarded by University Gold medal for being at the top of the class by the Governor of state, also the only student in the batch to have graduated with the highest degree. Got a double promotion in the first year of my career, managed the supply chain for a very complex and rapidly increasing portfolio for an industry leader worth more than $50 million.

Post MBA Goal:

Looking to pivot to a career in business strategy and work for MBB. A personal goal of representing an under-represented institute of my country which has had a very large impact on nation-building.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Status: Open

Considering: Darden, MIT Sloan

mbaMission | Odds Assessment: 15%

Hi Mr. Strategist,
It sounds like you’ve overcome a lot of personal challenges to get to where you are today! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. I think there are a lot of strengths in your profile – strong academic track record (GPA, GMAT score and University Gold medal to boot!), robust work experience (congrats on your double promotion!), and demonstrated leadership in your community (through your volunteering on weekends and involvement as an alum). As you put your application together, don’t be afraid to share personal stories that can describe your motivation to do what you do. For example, what influenced you to help with food drives for young children on weekends? What motivated your interest in supply chain and wanting to pivot into MBB? …
Hi Mr. Strategist,
It sounds like you’ve overcome a lot of personal challenges to get to where you are today! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. I think there are a lot of strengths in your profile – strong academic track record (GPA, GMAT score and University Gold medal to boot!), robust work experience (congrats on your double promotion!), and demonstrated leadership in your community (through your volunteering on weekends and involvement as an alum). As you put your application together, don’t be afraid to share personal stories that can describe your motivation to do what you do. For example, what influenced you to help with food drives for young children on weekends? What motivated your interest in supply chain and wanting to pivot into MBB? Be sure to dig deeper to explain the why’s. If you can weave all these stories into a compelling narrative, I think you’d have a strong shot at HBS. If you’d like to discuss your profile in further detail, feel free to schedule a consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!
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Stratus Admissions Counseling | Odds Assessment: 40%

Hi Mr. Strategist, this is Donna Bauman with Stratus Admissions. I think you have an excellent profile and that any MBA program would give you full consideration. I like all your extracurriculars and the leadership I see here. That will help you with HBS. I encourage you to be a bit vulnerable in your HBS essay and share something about the adversities you have faced and overcome. Our HBS expert at Stratus, my colleague Jennifer Jackson, could be a great resource for you in telling your story. We have both seen clients with profiles similar to yours be successful at HBS but it really does come down to telling a compelling story in your essays and being sure that you really think about what MORE …
Hi Mr. Strategist, this is Donna Bauman with Stratus Admissions. I think you have an excellent profile and that any MBA program would give you full consideration. I like all your extracurriculars and the leadership I see here. That will help you with HBS. I encourage you to be a bit vulnerable in your HBS essay and share something about the adversities you have faced and overcome. Our HBS expert at Stratus, my colleague Jennifer Jackson, could be a great resource for you in telling your story. We have both seen clients with profiles similar to yours be successful at HBS but it really does come down to telling a compelling story in your essays and being sure that you really think about what MORE they need to know about you. Don’t restate your resume—give them insight about why you have made the choices you have so far in your career. I could also see you being compelling at Darden or at Sloan since you mention interest there too. I would consider Booth and Kellogg too—both of these programs send lots of people to MBB consulting. Please reach out for a consult if you want to discuss your situation further!
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