Candidate:

Mr. West Point Logistics

About Me:

Class of 2021 USMA graduate. Deployed to the Middle East in 2023 where I performed logistics operations overseas, and continued to do so when I returned. I’m a massive sports fan, I love rugby, and continue to coach and play to this day.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

Considering: MIT Sloan, Tepper

Invited to Interview: Tepper

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Application Status: Invited to Interview

Details:

Undergrad School: United States Military Academy at West Point

Undergrad Major: Operations Research

GPA: 2.76

GRE: 327

Age: 26, Ethnicity: Black or African American

Other Degree/Certification: Master of Science in Management (In Progress)

School Name: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Extracurriculars: Club Rugby Coach | Grassroots Political Organizer | Math Tutor in University

Work History:

Title: Logistics Manager

Industry: Government / Military

Company: Army

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 9 mos

Title: Logistics Analyst

Industry: Government / Military

Company: Army

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

The highlight of my career was my Middle Eastern deployment where I earned accolades for my performance under fire. I’m a data-fluent leader and most of my accomplishments involve building tools for myself and my leadership to not only track inventory, but predict consumption to optimize logistics operations.

Post MBA Goal:

I’m pursuing an MBA to transition to Supply Chain Product Management with long term entrepreneurial aspirations.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 35%

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 35%

The red flag in your profile is, of course, your GPA at West Point. On the other hand, you have more than made up for it with both an impressive GRE score and a stellar service career. Your career goals line up perfectly with your work experience as well. That is a real plus. In your application, you need to be pro-active in explaining why your GPA is on the low side at West Point. Don’t make excuses–just explain why you think you didn’t do as well and make sure you say this is not an indication of your academic abilities. High grades on the graduate degree you are working on will also help alleviate any concern over your undergrad GPA. If you do this …

The red flag in your profile is, of course, your GPA at West Point. On the other hand, you have more than made up for it with both an impressive GRE score and a stellar service career. Your career goals line up perfectly with your work experience as well. That is a real plus. In your application, you need to be pro-active in explaining why your GPA is on the low side at West Point. Don’t make excuses–just explain why you think you didn’t do as well and make sure you say this is not an indication of your academic abilities. High grades on the graduate degree you are working on will also help alleviate any concern over your undergrad GPA. If you do this well, I think your chances at Kellogg are excellent.

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