Candidate:

Ms. Ethical Fashion CEO

About Me:

Started an intersectional fashion company and am currently working on a product launch. I also work as an analyst for an EV start-up within a Fortune 500 company. I previously worked for the World Bank Corporate Responsibility Department as a Short Term Project Manager. At the WB I worked on the Sustainable Meetings and Events Guidelines.

Schools:

Target School: USC Marshall

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: George Washington University

Undergrad Major: Sociology

GPA: 3.4

GMAT: N/A

Age: 23, Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino

Extracurriculars: Non-profit (Trustee), UNICEF Italy (American Ambassador Volunteer), The World Bank Group (Docent)

Work History:

Title: Analyst

Industry: Automotive

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 1 yr

Title: CEO

Industry: Fashion

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

1) Publications: World Bank. 2020. Sustainable meetings and events: A guide for World Bank Group employees (English). Washington, DC: World Bank. 2) Trustee of SPES, a Non-profit created by my family and I to provide resources for victims of domestic abuse to address the economic impact on survivors

Post MBA Goal:

My immediate post-MBA career goal is to be at the forefront of the ethical slow fashion industry. I plan on achieving my goals through the expansion of my sustainable fashion brand, Alexandra Alfonso LLC.. As the owner, I manage product development, finances, accounting, marketing, operations, and leadership. Due to the projected growth of the sustainable fashion industry, I need to develop the skills necessary to strategically position and expand my product line. An MBA from USC Marshall will provide me with a rigorous foundation in business fundamentals at all levels, allowing me to succeed and achieve my goals.

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Hi Ms. Ethical Fashion CEO, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. Wow, you have a lot going on for a 23 year old! Launching a sustainable fashion brand while working a full-time job in the electric vehicle sector not only shows you have drive, but also reinforces your passion for sustainability. Your time at World Bank, role at your family’s non-profit, and volunteerism for UNICEF also underscore that social impact is important to you. Given your sociology major and lack of a GMAT score, I’m not sure how much quant background you have. You’ll want to target a GMAT above 700 and possibly enroll in MBA Math fill any gaps you may have. My bigger concern, however, is your amount of work experience. …

Hi Ms. Ethical Fashion CEO, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. Wow, you have a lot going on for a 23 year old! Launching a sustainable fashion brand while working a full-time job in the electric vehicle sector not only shows you have drive, but also reinforces your passion for sustainability. Your time at World Bank, role at your family’s non-profit, and volunteerism for UNICEF also underscore that social impact is important to you. Given your sociology major and lack of a GMAT score, I’m not sure how much quant background you have. You’ll want to target a GMAT above 700 and possibly enroll in MBA Math fill any gaps you may have. My bigger concern, however, is your amount of work experience. The average MBA admit has 5 years of experience; while you are doing a lot right now, I don’t yet get a sense of your impact in your roles. Is your start-up being funded, has it made a profit yet, etc.? What kinds of accomplishments have you had in your analyst role? I’d also like to hear more about what you feel makes Marshall the right fit for you. If you goal is to focus on your start-up full-time, what specific resources does Marshall’s program offer that will help you (beyond just “business fundamentals”)? You might consider waiting another year or two to apply when you have more experience under your belt and more tangible outcomes to share. We’d be happy to provide more advice, just reach out!

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Hi Ms. Ethical Fashion CEO, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. Wow, you have a lot going on for a 23 year old! Launching a sustainable fashion brand while working a full-time job in the electric vehicle sector not only shows you have drive, but also reinforces your passion for sustainability. Your time at World Bank, role at your family's non-profit, and volunteerism for UNICEF also underscore that social impact is important to you. Given your sociology major and lack of a GMAT score, I'm not sure how much quant background you have. You'll want to target a GMAT above 700 and possibly enroll in MBA Math fill any gaps you may have. My bigger concern, however, is your amount of work experience. ...

Hi Ms. Ethical Fashion CEO, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. Wow, you have a lot going on for a 23 year old! Launching a sustainable fashion brand while working a full-time job in the electric vehicle sector not only shows you have drive, but also reinforces your passion for sustainability. Your time at World Bank, role at your family’s non-profit, and volunteerism for UNICEF also underscore that social impact is important to you. Given your sociology major and lack of a GMAT score, I’m not sure how much quant background you have. You’ll want to target a GMAT above 700 and possibly enroll in MBA Math fill any gaps you may have. My bigger concern, however, is your amount of work experience. The average MBA admit has 5 years of experience; while you are doing a lot right now, I don’t yet get a sense of your impact in your roles. Is your start-up being funded, has it made a profit yet, etc.? What kinds of accomplishments have you had in your analyst role? I’d also like to hear more about what you feel makes Marshall the right fit for you. If you goal is to focus on your start-up full-time, what specific resources does Marshall’s program offer that will help you (beyond just “business fundamentals”)? You might consider waiting another year or two to apply when you have more experience under your belt and more tangible outcomes to share. We’d be happy to provide more advice, just reach out!

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