Candidate:

Mr. Structural Engineer A

About Me:

I am a structural engineer with 3 years of experience. I currently work at the largest steel manufacturer in the US in the division that produces high voltage utility poles. I design such poles on the pre-sale and post-sale side, as well as I develop and or/work on tools that aim to make our business more profitable and efficient.

Schools:

Target School: NYU Stern

Considering: Tepper, Warrington College of Business

See More Profiles For: NYU Stern

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Villanova University

Undergrad Major: Structural Engineer

GPA: 3.3

GMAT: 680

Age: 25, Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: Engineer In Training

School Name: N/A

Extracurriculars: Skiing and Hiking

Work History:

Title: Transmission Structural Design Engineer

Industry: Engineering

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 3 mos

Title: Structural Design Engineer

Industry: Engineering

Company: Other

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

I came to the US alone at 14 years old without any family and while not fully speaking English. I have been able to navigate the second language and culture without having my family next to me.

Post MBA Goal:

I hope to move onto engineering management and the further management at my company while understanding how business make sound tactical and strategic decisions that lead to their success.

Odds:

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 25%

Given your age and work experience, I honestly wonder if it would be best for you to hang in at your current job and apply in one or two years. I think you could do better than a 680 on the GMAT. Getting to 700 or higher should not be a problem if you study for the exam. A 700+ score would dramatically expand your options. You have a fascinating narrative plus experience in an industry and job that few applicants can bring to an MBA program. Given your goals, I think Carnegie Mellon, MIT Sloan, Georgia Tech or Purdue would be excellent options for you. MIT would be a reach school, while I would put a heavy focus on Carnegie Mellon Tepper as my …

Given your age and work experience, I honestly wonder if it would be best for you to hang in at your current job and apply in one or two years. I think you could do better than a 680 on the GMAT. Getting to 700 or higher should not be a problem if you study for the exam. A 700+ score would dramatically expand your options. You have a fascinating narrative plus experience in an industry and job that few applicants can bring to an MBA program. Given your goals, I think Carnegie Mellon, MIT Sloan, Georgia Tech or Purdue would be excellent options for you. MIT would be a reach school, while I would put a heavy focus on Carnegie Mellon Tepper as my first choice.

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