Candidate:

Mr. Underdog

About Me:

I am a first-generation American and college student. After high school, I attended community college after which I transferred to UVA. I then worked at a boutique investment bank and worked my way up through the buy side.

Schools:

Target School: Stanford GSB

Considering: Wharton, Harvard

See More Profiles For: Stanford GSB

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Virginia

Undergrad Major: Political Science / Economics

GPA: 3.1

GRE: 325

Age: 30, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars:

Work History:

Title: Hedge Fund Analyst

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 3 yrs

Title: Crypto Startup Co-Founder

Industry: Other

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 1 yr

Big Life Wins:

I recently left my hedge fund job to pursue a crypto-related startup that I co-founded. We have raised money and partnered with 2/3 of leading firms / VC’s in the space.

Post MBA Goal:

Continue working on my startup while increasing my network. Down the line want to make a social impact through the use of crypto in helping other first gen / community college / underdog students.

Odds:

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 10%

Hi Mr. Underdog,
Congrats on your successful fundraising for your crypto start-up! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission and GSB alum. I think there are a lot of strengths in your profile – you must have had quite a journey being a first gen American and college grad, and working your way up to the buy-side. Your GPA may be a concern for the Admissions Committee; if there were any circumstances that affected your grades, do consider explaining them in the optional essay. I also don’t see your extracurriculars – but that does not mean you don’t have them. The Admissions Committee likes to see that you are engaged in your community. It’s also a great opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills. If you have volunteering activities, …

Hi Mr. Underdog,
Congrats on your successful fundraising for your crypto start-up! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission and GSB alum. I think there are a lot of strengths in your profile – you must have had quite a journey being a first gen American and college grad, and working your way up to the buy-side. Your GPA may be a concern for the Admissions Committee; if there were any circumstances that affected your grades, do consider explaining them in the optional essay. I also don’t see your extracurriculars – but that does not mean you don’t have them. The Admissions Committee likes to see that you are engaged in your community. It’s also a great opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills. If you have volunteering activities, don’t forget to include them in your application (resume, essays as appropriate). As you put your apps together, be sure to describe what motivates you to be passionate about your career goals. And why MBA? What specific skillset or knowledge are you seeking at GSB that you aren’t learning on the job? If you can articulate this compellingly in your essays, that would be the key to your application success. If you would like to discuss your profile in more detail, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!

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