Candidate:

Ms. Consumer Sustainability

About Me:

Growing up in the thick of Beijing’s pollution, I developed a strong passion for sustainability, specifically eco-focused consumer goods. After graduating from USC with a business degree, I started my career in consulting and specialized in consumer cases. I then moved to tech, at the company aimed at making transportation greener

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Stanford GSB, Wharton, MIT Sloan

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Southern California

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

GPA: 3.95

GMAT: 740

Age: 24,  Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Honor Global Business Program Teaching Assistant at USC, Green team leader at Consulting Company, and a Fundraiser organizer for a local parks non-profit

Work History:

Title: Biz Ops

Industry: Technology

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 8 mos

Title: Senior Associate

Industry: Consulting

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

– Spearheaded infleeting 100% hybrid fleet at tech co., led 10 cross-functional employees in effort, and grew revenue by 100%.
– Ran 12 half marathons in 12 months this past year as a fundraiser for the local non-profit conserving parks; raised $4.4k+, received corporate sponsorships of 5 athletic brands, and featured in local organization news.

Post MBA Goal:

My post-MBA goal is to work in the C-suite of a sustainability-focused consumer goods company, one that ties closely to the outdoors and local nonprofits (think similar to Patagonia, REI, etc.). Another goal is to start my own company with the same mission, aimed at encouraging eco-friendly consumer consumption and lifestyle.

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 15%

    Hi Ms. Consumer Sustainability,
    I can relate to your background, having grown up in Asia myself. This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission and GSB alum. I love that you have put your passion for sustainability into action – from making transportation greener to raising money for conservation. I think your initiatives will be very attractive to HBS as well as GSB, Wharton and Sloan. As you pull your apps together, be sure to weave in these significant personal and professional stories to help AdCom understand who you are, what drives you, and what you’re passionate about. If you can articulate this compellingly in your essays, that would be the key to your application success. If you would like to discuss your profile in more detail, feel …

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