Candidate:

Ms. Against All Odds

About Me:

I’ve always strived to bridge the gap between technology and business in this time of disruption. I’m passionate about equality and inclusion in the workplace and my extra curricular activities help me give back in a positive light to that cause.

Schools:

See More Profiles For: Berkeley Haas

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Wilfrid Laurier University

Undergrad Major: Marketing

GPA: 2.9

GMAT: 720

Age: 27,  Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Events Coordinator for Lean In Toronto, Co-Chair for Women in Technology @ CGI, Deca Ontario Volunteer coordinator

Work History:

Title: Sr. Consultant

Industry: Technology

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 7 mos

Title: Business Analyst

Industry: CPG

Company: Fortune 100 Top 10

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 5 mos

Big Life Wins:

1) Introduced first-ever e-commerce initiatives at CPG organization (setting up online shops, buy now/rating, and reviews). 2) Led project to eradicate 80% of physical paper forms by digitalization for top 5 Banks in Canada.

Post MBA Goal:

Move into product management at a technology company.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 18%

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 15%

    Hi Ms. Against All Odds,
    Thanks for posting your profile. This is Debbie Choy, Senior Consultant at mbaMission. I like that you have a strong work track record ā€“ introducing e-commerce initiatives and leading digitalization projects. You are also very active in community organizations for women in tech. Your GPA is below the average at Haas, although your strong GMAT does alleviate potential concerns. If there were circumstances that affected your GPA, consider explaining them in the optional essay, so that the Admissions Committee better understands the reasons for your GPA. As for your career goals, I suggest connecting the dots for AdCom and adding more specificity if possible. For example, what type of companies do you aspire to work for long-term? What area of tech …

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  • Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 20%

    Hi, it’s Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. You have a great profile with the lower GPA being what stands out. The solid GMAT will help on that front. I might also suggest you include in an optional essay any extenuating circumstances during college that may have led to lower grades. Some people go through health challenges, have to care for family members, or have other struggles. Sometimes people bite off more than they can chew outside the classroom and have issues managing their time. These aren’t excuses, but explanations. If you started weaker and finished stronger, I would point that out (i.e. My GPA the last two years was X), which would show a nice upward progression. I like your work in diversity and inclusion …

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