Candidate:

Ms. Female Engineer

About Me:

Undergrad degrees in Mechanical Engineering and German Studies. Spent 2 years in an operations leadership program, 3 roles, 3 different US states – full time now as a project manager in construction/architectural industry in NYC (focused on building modernization projects). Responsible for $20M portfolio and manage 15+ field mechanics. Female, involved in Society of Women Engineers (since college), currently community outreach chair for greater NY region. Volunteer with my local park (love the outdoors) and as a race day volunteer for NYRR (marathon runner as well).

Schools:

Target School: Wharton

Considering: NYU Stern

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Connecticut

Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering, German Studies

GPA: 3.5

GRE: 323

Age: 26,  Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Community Outreach Chair Society of Women Engineers NYC, Park Beautification Volunteer, NYRR Race Day Volunteer (& Marathon Runner)

Work History:

Title: Project Manager

Industry: Construction Management

Company: Fortune 100 Top 10

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Title: Operations Leadership Program Associate

Industry: Manufacturing

Company: Fortune 100 Top 10

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

Nominated for SWE NY President, elections to follow in May before R1 applications. Opportunity to manage two summer interns during my 2nd year in the operations leadership program. Opportunity to manage field mechanics 20-30+ years older than me.

Post MBA Goal:

Post MBA career goal would be operations consulting in tech or manufacturing industry. Long term goal return to the industry and ultimately become COO of major tech firm. Passionate about improving female diversity in engineering – would love to one day start a non-profit to promote and develop strategies to increase the number of women in leadership (specifically roles that have a direct effect on P&L).

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 42%

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  • Odds Assessment: 30%

    Ms Female Engineer: It’s Emily here from The MBA Exchange. I was an admissions reader at Wharton and also an Associate Director of Admissions at Columbia Business School. I think your background as a woman in engineering, your non traditional work experience and your diverse commitments outside of work will shine in the MBA application process. Your 323 is on the low side for top MBA programs and while your goals make sense with your background, you need to work on them to make them stand out. You want to think about what is currently happening in these industries and how an MBA can uniquely help you meet the challenges of a changing industry so you are ready to lead …

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 55%

    Hi, Ms. Female Engineer, Julie-Anne Heafey here with mbaMission. I’m going to rate your chances higher than the other experts so far– your leadership shines in your profile, and I’ve worked with multiple successful female engineer applicants who have had great success at Wharton. I think your GRE is probably fine – the total is on par with both schools – 324 at Wharton and I have 324 as the most recent GRE at NYU Stern too (see the P&Q article from March 2019 – I think their numbers are from US News and World Report). I’d just double check that your strengths are not overwhelmingly skewed to one side or the other – if that’s the case, I’d work on the …

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  • Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 40%

    Hi, Melisa here from Stratus Admissions. Congrats on the nomination for SWE president in NY ā€“ that is quite an accomplishment! I think your STEM background and extracurricular activities make you a strong candidate. Your GRE score is in line with Whartonā€™s published average of 324 and while Stern doesnā€™t publish their GRE scores yet, I am sure you would fall in their range. Your double major with a good GPA shows your solid ability to handle rigorous coursework. As you approach your applications, youā€™ll want to focus on the leadership experiences youā€™ve had both professionally and extracurricularly – and how you’ve been able to positively influence those around you. I just recently worked with another female in construction management in NY who is completing …

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