Candidate:

Ms. Community Impact

About Me:

I was born and raised in Northwest Mexico. During university, I was involved in several extracurriculars, especially those oriented towards improving society. I worked for two years in the automotive industry (I was the only woman chosen to join from the program). Afterward, I joined the family business and applied my knowledge to improve it.

Schools:

Target School: Columbia

Considering: London Business School, Wharton

Rejected: London Business School

See More Profiles For: Columbia

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: ITESM Tecnologico de Monterrey

Undergrad Major: Industrial Engineering

GPA: 3.9

GRE: 314

Age: 29, Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino

Other Degree/Certification: Finance Management

School Name: ITESM

Extracurriculars: Volunteering at Shelters, Military Cross Training

Work History:

Title: Process Engineer

Industry: Automotive

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 6 mos

Title: Project Manager

Industry: Healthcare

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

After joining my family business I was able to seize some of its gaps and decided to work on them. In a two year period (with reluctant senior management) we changed into a new warehouse, redesigned its layout, changed to a new ERP, certified the business in ISO9001:20015. I led most of the projects or supervised them.

Post MBA Goal:

I want to use the acquired knowledge of the MBA to expand the business, continue to improve it, and start other businesses within the same industry (healthcare) to create a business cluster.

Odds:

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 25%

Hi Ms. Community Impact! This is Kate Richardson, Senior Admissions Consultant. Sounds like you have been a part of some exciting changes at your company! Right off the bat, your family business experience and leadership within the company will be a positive. Your adaptability to different environments, even male-dominated ones, and desire to have an impact would be key strengths to highlight. I also think Stanford will love your engineering background and high GPA. Especially if you can round out that academic profile with a strong showing on the GRE. As you likely know, Stanford is the most selective b-school out there, but I do think you’ve got a solid shot. You should have even better odds at LBS, and I think you should also …

Hi Ms. Community Impact! This is Kate Richardson, Senior Admissions Consultant. Sounds like you have been a part of some exciting changes at your company! Right off the bat, your family business experience and leadership within the company will be a positive. Your adaptability to different environments, even male-dominated ones, and desire to have an impact would be key strengths to highlight. I also think Stanford will love your engineering background and high GPA. Especially if you can round out that academic profile with a strong showing on the GRE. As you likely know, Stanford is the most selective b-school out there, but I do think you’ve got a solid shot. You should have even better odds at LBS, and I think you should also consider Harvard (worth a shot too) and Wharton (strong in healthcare) and Columbia (robust family business offering). Good luck!

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Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 15%

Ms. Community Impact – Thanks for posting your profile! Susan Cera here from Stratus.

Your solid undergrad in engineering and high impact work experience serve as a strong foundation for submitting solid applications. You should shoot to get close to the average on your GMAT/GRE to position yourself for success at Stanford.

I like that you are engaged in your community and making an impact. Stanford wants people who change lives, change organizations and change the world. It sounds like you are already doing the first two. How will Stanford set you up to make a bigger impact through your family business? Why does this matter to you? Answer these questions and you have a great shot!

Given your interests in healthcare and family business, I encourage you …

Ms. Community Impact – Thanks for posting your profile! Susan Cera here from Stratus.

Your solid undergrad in engineering and high impact work experience serve as a strong foundation for submitting solid applications. You should shoot to get close to the average on your GMAT/GRE to position yourself for success at Stanford.

I like that you are engaged in your community and making an impact. Stanford wants people who change lives, change organizations and change the world. It sounds like you are already doing the first two. How will Stanford set you up to make a bigger impact through your family business? Why does this matter to you? Answer these questions and you have a great shot!

Given your interests in healthcare and family business, I encourage you to look at Wharton and CBS which both have strong programs in these two targeted areas.

Wishing you all the best as you prepare for your test!
Susan

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