Candidate:

Mr. Wannabe Fintech

About Me:

Helping clients manage their macroeconomic risks through derivatives. Building tech products for traders to track markets and manage portfolios.

Schools:

Target School: Columbia

Considering: Kellogg SOM, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB

See More Profiles For: Columbia

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: IIT

Undergrad Major: Chemical Engineering

GPA: 8.4

GMAT: 725

Age: 24, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: FEA - Mentored 50+ first gen students with planning their careers | Sustainable Treks - Led 7+ high-altitude treks with cleanup drive on trails | Launched Women in Finance initiative at work place

Work History:

Title: Assistant Vice President

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 3 mos

Big Life Wins:

– Saved $150M dollars for a Big Tech during a major geopolitical crisis
– Built a business critical tool with 500+ users on board
– Fun Fact- Went around India in 45 days on a budget of $8/day. Climbed 5K+ meters 7 times

Post MBA Goal:

Want to join Fintech as PM just after my MBA. Long term goal to start my own Fintech Venture to help retail investors.

Odds:

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 10%

You have accomplished a great deal in a short period of time. It’s truly impressive. But you are on the young side for the schools you are targeting, and it’s not clear that you have been promoted in your one job in banking. That’s why I think you need to have a bit more work experience and a clear promotion to get into these highly selective MBA programs. I wish I could be more enthusiastic about your chances but if you are still an assistant vice president after more than three years that will be a read challenge, especially at your age.

You have accomplished a great deal in a short period of time. It’s truly impressive. But you are on the young side for the schools you are targeting, and it’s not clear that you have been promoted in your one job in banking. That’s why I think you need to have a bit more work experience and a clear promotion to get into these highly selective MBA programs. I wish I could be more enthusiastic about your chances but if you are still an assistant vice president after more than three years that will be a read challenge, especially at your age.

2 months ago