Candidate:

Ms. Chicago Lawyer

About Me:

I am a mergers and acquisitions attorney with a lot of leadership experience including being the President of my law school and a published attorney in top law review publications. I started a student organization in law school and now a mentorship program that is in its second year for diverse students attending a four-year college.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Mizzou

Undergrad Major: Political Science

GPA: 2.3

GRE: 330

Age: 30, Ethnicity: Black or African American

Other Degree/Certification: Juris Doctor

Extracurriculars: Started a non profit mentorship program for diverse students in the inner city in hometown.

Work History:

Title: Finance & Transactions Attorney

Industry: Law

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 5 mos

Big Life Wins:

– Published in top law publications
– Established organizations within law school for students

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to move into consulting at a big consulting firm but then ultimately start my own company consulting with venture capital, startup and emerging companies in impoverished neighborhoods or with underrepresented minority founders.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 40%

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 40%

Hi, Ms. Chicago Lawyer, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. You bring some cool accomplishments to the table — a great GRE score, employment at a top law firm, and fantastic leadership in your JD program. Your undergraduate GPA is low and we don’t know what law school you attended, but I feel like if you are at a top law firm, your employer clearly did not hesitate on these fronts. So, I’m going to assume that whatever your employer saw, Kellogg will also see. Without more info, though, it’s just an uncertain proposition…so that’s why I’m putting your chances at around 40% – better than the norm, maybe double, but perhaps not a shoo-in situation. As with any other …

Hi, Ms. Chicago Lawyer, this is Julie-Anne Heafey from mbaMission. You bring some cool accomplishments to the table — a great GRE score, employment at a top law firm, and fantastic leadership in your JD program. Your undergraduate GPA is low and we don’t know what law school you attended, but I feel like if you are at a top law firm, your employer clearly did not hesitate on these fronts. So, I’m going to assume that whatever your employer saw, Kellogg will also see. Without more info, though, it’s just an uncertain proposition…so that’s why I’m putting your chances at around 40% – better than the norm, maybe double, but perhaps not a shoo-in situation. As with any other person making a pivot, you’ll need to articulate why and how you’ll accomplish your new goals, but I think with a specialty in finance/transactions, it’s not a huge leap to an MBA. Best of luck!!

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