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American process improvement expert currently working in Saudi on multiple Vision 2030 transformation initiatives helping to modernize/globalize the nation. DC for 2.5 years, Saudi Arabia for 1.25. Diverse upbringing; East Texas chicken farmers on Dads’ side; liberal/globalist Mothers’ side, led me to actively pursue understanding other perspectives.
Target School: Kellogg SOM
Considering: Chicago Booth, Harvard, Wharton, StanfordĀ GSB, Columbia
Invited to Interview: Chicago Booth
Rejected: Harvard, Wharton, Columbia
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Application Status: Invited to Interview
Undergrad School: University of Georgia
Undergrad Major: Finance
GPA: 3.5
GMAT: 740
Age: 26, Ethnicity: White
Other Degree/Certification: Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
School Name: Dartmouth School of Engineering
Extracurriculars: Founder of 40+ person group made up of expats and locals representing 10+ nationalities, I lead trips and activities around Saudi Arabia and perform community service, Booz Allen Community Service Team Lead for 90+ people where I led projects for multiple non-profits, Led Booz Allen's recruiting efforts at the University of Georgia
Title: Associate - Booz Allen Hamilton
Industry: Consulting
Company: Top Firm
Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 11 mos
Founding and leading a diverse group of expats/locals to understand each others perspectives through trips, activities, and com service within Saudi Arabia. Members told me I changed perceptions. Promoted to post MBA level by displaying process improvement and leadership ability in a unique and challenging client culture undergoing historic change.
Bain PE practice (portfolio firm value creation) for 1-2 years, operations focused PE fund in the automotive space for 2-3 years, C suite exec of PE firm portfolio company working in autonomous vehicle space. Use my passion for the automotive industry to fuel my drive to make impactful changes in the industry.
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Mr. Texan Adventurer: Emily here from The MBA Exchange. As a former Associate Director of Admissions at CBS and an application reviewer at Wharton, I see several pieces of your profile that would catch the eye of admissions officers. Your international work experience and success founding and leading a group outside of work should stand out in a crowded pool of consultants. My guess is that due to the overall strength of the pools at HBS, CBS and Wharton, your 740 and 3.5 were respectable but didn’t stand out. You’d have to really make your essays and resume shine in Round 2 to be invited to interview at those schools. That said, an interview at Booth is exciting and you …
Mr. Texan Adventurer: Emily here from The MBA Exchange. As a former Associate Director of Admissions at CBS and an application reviewer at Wharton, I see several pieces of your profile that would catch the eye of admissions officers. Your international work experience and success founding and leading a group outside of work should stand out in a crowded pool of consultants. My guess is that due to the overall strength of the pools at HBS, CBS and Wharton, your 740 and 3.5 were respectable but didn’t stand out. You’d have to really make your essays and resume shine in Round 2 to be invited to interview at those schools. That said, an interview at Booth is exciting and you should make sure to emphasize what your experiences mentioned above will bring to your future MBA classmates (that perhaps other consultants might not have). As an interviewer, I’d love to hear more about your specific ideas for the auto industry (especially with Detroit so close by!). Good luck!
Hi there Mr. Texan Adventurer, kudos to you on your global impact and experiences to date! Iām sure both the East Texas chicken farmers AND your motherās āliberal/globalistā side are proud. š The tangible impact youāve made, in particular through the expat group and service activities and āchanging perceptionsā, combined with a respectable GMAT score, will be appreciated by top schools. I would definitely tell more of that story re: the expat group (what was your thinking/motivation behind starting it? What challenges did you face? What have you learned by doing so? And so forth) in any remaining application touch points you still have (i.e. interviews), and I also recommend you show reflection ON your international experiences. Itās not enough to …
Hi there Mr. Texan Adventurer, kudos to you on your global impact and experiences to date! Iām sure both the East Texas chicken farmers AND your motherās āliberal/globalistā side are proud. š The tangible impact youāve made, in particular through the expat group and service activities and āchanging perceptionsā, combined with a respectable GMAT score, will be appreciated by top schools. I would definitely tell more of that story re: the expat group (what was your thinking/motivation behind starting it? What challenges did you face? What have you learned by doing so? And so forth) in any remaining application touch points you still have (i.e. interviews), and I also recommend you show reflection ON your international experiences. Itās not enough to just have the international experienceāwhat brings that value add (to the MBA class) alive is being able to describe how those experiences shaped you and show how youāll add to the diversity of stories and perspectives in that classroom. It sounds like youāve been invited to interview, congrats! Keep us all posted on how things go! If you needed additional schools or a back up plan, even next year (hopefully not but just in case), I would recommend Tuck or Duke, two schools I feel will really respect that global perspective. I also feel you could be a contender at M7 schools next year again depending upon how you tell your story, or perhaps with a slight GMAT bump if that is an option. In the meantime, good luck! Feel free to check out our free Interview Guides for Booth & Kellogg on our website, or let us know if you need any mock interview help along the way. -Jen Kedrowski, mbaMission
Hi Mr. Texan Adventurer! This is Donna Bauman, Senior MBA Admissions Counselor with Stratus Admissions and a Kellogg alum. Iām already interested to know more about you with your catchy Texas adventurer headlineāand I encourage you to reach out to the Texas Business club at Kellogg as you do your research. One of my favorite classmates from Kellogg is from Texas and he brought Texas-sized energy to our section! You bring Texas-sized stats so with a strong application you should get full consideration. Your international exposure as an expat in Saudi Arabia gives you a global view and you already bring some excellent consulting experience. With Kelloggās new dean Francesca Cornelli having a PE background, this is a great time to be at Kellogg …
Hi Mr. Texan Adventurer! This is Donna Bauman, Senior MBA Admissions Counselor with Stratus Admissions and a Kellogg alum. Iām already interested to know more about you with your catchy Texas adventurer headlineāand I encourage you to reach out to the Texas Business club at Kellogg as you do your research. One of my favorite classmates from Kellogg is from Texas and he brought Texas-sized energy to our section! You bring Texas-sized stats so with a strong application you should get full consideration. Your international exposure as an expat in Saudi Arabia gives you a global view and you already bring some excellent consulting experience. With Kelloggās new dean Francesca Cornelli having a PE background, this is a great time to be at Kellogg with the goal of going to PE post MBA. I also see your finance undergrad background as a plus in the admissions process as there has been an emphasis over the past few years to have people with finance interests in the Kellogg recruiting pipeline. Continue doing your research for your Kellogg interviewāand also for your upcoming Booth interview. Donāt look backāso if HBS, Wharton and CBS passed on you this year know you are in good company. Iād make the most of the upcoming interviews you do have. We offer mock interview practice for all top programs so reach out if you would like more practice! I think you are getting in this year– but if for some unusual reason you are not sitting in an MBA program next fall and want to start over I would be glad to help you think more about how you position yourself as I see the potential in your background to be successful anywhere with the right preparation. Best wishes to you!
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