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Target School: Harvard
Considering: StanfordĀ GSB, Wharton, Columbia, Chicago Booth
See More Profiles For: Harvard
Application Status: Accepted
Undergrad School: H/Y/P
Undergrad Major: Electrical Engineering
GPA: 3.4
GMAT: 760
Age: 21, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian
Extracurriculars: President of Business Club, Dance Team Member, Engineering Society Officer
Title: Product Manager (Incoming Full-Time, Returning Summer Intern)
Industry: Technology
Company: Top Firm
Length of Employment: 3 mos
Title: Engineering Intern
Company: Start-Up
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Hi, this is Deepak Punwani from MBA Exchange. You are in sweet spot for deferred programs and I am bullish re your chances. You seem to be ticking all the right boxes and your achievements sound solid overall and some of them are super impressive. Harvard like an Ivy League undergrad pedigree (check), STEM major (check), community involvement (check), published articles (check), high potential career options (check). Now its a question of good tight execution and showing that you are someone they would like to have in class. Showcase your personal side to show that you fit in a class at HBS and I think you have a real chance. Good luck
Hi, Mr. Student Product Manager, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. You are an impressive candidate, with a real portfolio of accomplishments. Kudos on everything you’ve achieved! I think what you might want to keep in mind is that the admissions committee often looks at 2+2 applicants through the lens of: why give this person the admit now vs. later? What will gaining this early admission either help the program gain in the future (by attracting someone who might not be inclined to reapply later), and/or help YOU accomplish now (by helping you reach greater heights in the interim)? That’s what I’d be looking to answer if I were you. Remember, it’s not a referendum on your success –I’m sure …
Hi, Mr. Student Product Manager, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. You are an impressive candidate, with a real portfolio of accomplishments. Kudos on everything you’ve achieved! I think what you might want to keep in mind is that the admissions committee often looks at 2+2 applicants through the lens of: why give this person the admit now vs. later? What will gaining this early admission either help the program gain in the future (by attracting someone who might not be inclined to reapply later), and/or help YOU accomplish now (by helping you reach greater heights in the interim)? That’s what I’d be looking to answer if I were you. Remember, it’s not a referendum on your success –I’m sure the ad com will be impressed, but sometimes they just decide to pass for NOW because they expect to see you later on and they want to save the limited 2+2 spots for those who can use the “leg up” the best. Either way, it’s worth a shot – if you get an admit now, it’s an awesome way to secure your later entry and maybe even take some exciting risks in the interim. If you don’t, don’t be discouraged – often superstars like you will end up there…just getting their admit a little later. Around 10% of the class each year is made up of reapplicants, often those who previously applied for the 2+2 but didn’t make it through. I believe the admit rate has been around 8% for 2+2 applicants, so I’ll put your odds at about twice that level. Good luck!
Hi Mr. Student Product Manager, this is Melisa from Stratus Admissions. I am going to guess based on what you have here that you are looking at a deferred MBA program. And that 760 is going to be a nice entry point. Iām also glad to hear that your GPA is on an upward trajectory. Youāll want to explain that in an optional essay. Use your involvement in the non-profit and IEEE to show your leadership experience. As a deferred candidate, what is important is to explain how and MBA is the right step for you – and why. Through your story – you will need to show your uniqueness – your story of turning around the non-profit could be a win here. Talk …
Hi Mr. Student Product Manager, this is Melisa from Stratus Admissions. I am going to guess based on what you have here that you are looking at a deferred MBA program. And that 760 is going to be a nice entry point. Iām also glad to hear that your GPA is on an upward trajectory. Youāll want to explain that in an optional essay. Use your involvement in the non-profit and IEEE to show your leadership experience. As a deferred candidate, what is important is to explain how and MBA is the right step for you – and why. Through your story – you will need to show your uniqueness – your story of turning around the non-profit could be a win here. Talk about your leadership throughout this process.You will need to differentiate yourself from other engineers wanting to go into product management. If you are applying to start in 2020 – youāll be busy! I think your odds are on the HBS average.
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