Candidate:

Mr. Syndicator

About Me:

Completed Management Development Program at a smaller Fortune 500 Bank. Completed a CRE credit training program & have experience managing smaller relationships. However, my application revolved around my real estate business. Along with a partner we buy small multi-family rental properties and rent to students/professionals. Also GP in syndication.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Binghamton University - SUNY

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

GPA: 3.6

GMAT: Waived

Age: 25, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Mentor Program for low income students, Board Member

Work History:

Title: Real Estate Startup

Industry: Real Estate

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

Part of the team that raised 500k for a handicap-accessible playground. It has ramps, rubberized surface and other amenities for children with disabilities. Recognized as an emerging leader by county execs.

Post MBA Goal:

Work 1-2 in Private Equity Real Estate to get better experience underwriting deals and networking in Real Estate. This is a relationship game and these are the people who I would likely partner with or raise equity from later on.

Odds:

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 15%

Hi Mr. Syndicator,
Thanks for posting your profile. This is Debbie Choy, Senior Consultant at mbaMission. I’m impressed by your entrepreneurial spirit! In my 8 years of working with candidates, I don’t see many who work at a finance day job and also run a thriving venture on the side. In addition, I like the social impact that you are making through your work helping to raise money for a handicap-accessible playground, as well as mentoring low income students. The Admissions Committee (AdCom) is looking for demonstrated leadership not just at your work, but also outside (this includes your real estate initiatives and community work). That said, most of the top US business schools prefer candidates have a few years of work experience under their belt …

Hi Mr. Syndicator,
Thanks for posting your profile. This is Debbie Choy, Senior Consultant at mbaMission. I’m impressed by your entrepreneurial spirit! In my 8 years of working with candidates, I don’t see many who work at a finance day job and also run a thriving venture on the side. In addition, I like the social impact that you are making through your work helping to raise money for a handicap-accessible playground, as well as mentoring low income students. The Admissions Committee (AdCom) is looking for demonstrated leadership not just at your work, but also outside (this includes your real estate initiatives and community work). That said, most of the top US business schools prefer candidates have a few years of work experience under their belt when they apply. Although your profile is strong now, I think waiting another 1-2 years before you apply will allow you to demonstrate that track record of achievement. My estimate of your chances at Kellogg are based on your current profile, but I think if you continue doing what you’re doing, you will have above average odds at Kellogg (where the average acceptance rate is around 20%) in 1-2 years. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey.

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