Candidate:

Mr. Worker Bee

About Me:

Tax associate at a Big 4 in NYC. I have visited >50 countries and lived in over 10, including London (study abroad at London School of Economics), Chile, and Dubai (internships). I have excelled in my career, allowing me to transfer to the best teams with the most opportunity. I am also heavily involved in my company’s community service efforts.

Schools:

Target School: Columbia

See More Profiles For: Columbia

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Undergrad Major: Economics

GPA: 3.56

GMAT: 710

Age: 24, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Corporate coordinator for New York non-profit that works with underprivileged youth

Work History:

Title: Transfer Pricing Consultant

Industry: Accounting

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos

Title: M&A Tax Senior Consultant

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to switch out of Big-4 accounting and into strategy consulting, to learn how to solve a broader scope of issues than just tax.

Odds:

Join in! Click here to assess the odds of Mr. Worker Bee

The Experts Rate The Odds At: 32%

See what the industry experts have to say:

mbaMission Odds Assessment: 40%

Hi Mr. Worker Bee! This is Kate Richardson, Senior Admissions Consultant. Nice to come across a fellow Illinois grad here! Sounds like you’ve explored much beyond Illinois and I think Columbia will especially love that international experience you’ve had. I’ve worked with a lot of Big 4 applicants, it’s a pretty well-represented pool, but it sounds like you’ve been a top performer. I also think the practice areas you’ve been with (M&A and Transfer Pricing) are known for selecting top candidates and offering experience that should translate well to a strategy consulting role. Regarding extracurriculars, if “heavily involved” means a leadership role, then that will look great. If not, that could be an area that is lacking, especially if you don’t have other activities outside …

Hi Mr. Worker Bee! This is Kate Richardson, Senior Admissions Consultant. Nice to come across a fellow Illinois grad here! Sounds like you’ve explored much beyond Illinois and I think Columbia will especially love that international experience you’ve had. I’ve worked with a lot of Big 4 applicants, it’s a pretty well-represented pool, but it sounds like you’ve been a top performer. I also think the practice areas you’ve been with (M&A and Transfer Pricing) are known for selecting top candidates and offering experience that should translate well to a strategy consulting role. Regarding extracurriculars, if “heavily involved” means a leadership role, then that will look great. If not, that could be an area that is lacking, especially if you don’t have other activities outside the firm. Your Econ GPA looks great. I wish your GMAT was just a bit higher for Columbia. Is retaking an option? Again, because you’re applying from a well-represented pool, you don’t want to be stuck just below the average. I’m assuming you haven’t applied yet, in which case take advantage of this Spring (since you’re in NYC) to visit Columbia and network heavily with current students. If you are willing to apply early decision, that could also give your odds a bit of a boost. All in all, I feel pretty good about your chances, so I’m putting them about 2x of Columbia’s 19% acceptance rate. With a higher GMAT, I think you’d be looking at 50%+ odds. Good luck!

5 years ago Read the full review
Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 25%

Mr. Worker Bee – Susan Cera, Director of MBA Admissions, here. I think your global exposure is very interesting, especially the fact that you have lived in 10 different countries! For CBS, my concern is that your stats and work are a bit on the softer side. Furthermore, I suggest that you might benefit from clarifying your goals. There are a LOT of candidates who want to go into ‘strategy consulting’ are a dime a dozen. Having a more specific goal that aligns with your personal and professional experience to date will enable you to stand out in the eyes of admissions committee. All the best!

Mr. Worker Bee – Susan Cera, Director of MBA Admissions, here. I think your global exposure is very interesting, especially the fact that you have lived in 10 different countries! For CBS, my concern is that your stats and work are a bit on the softer side. Furthermore, I suggest that you might benefit from clarifying your goals. There are a LOT of candidates who want to go into ‘strategy consulting’ are a dime a dozen. Having a more specific goal that aligns with your personal and professional experience to date will enable you to stand out in the eyes of admissions committee. All the best!

5 years ago