Ms. Gay Techie

Hi Ms. Gay Techie, this is Kristen from MBA Prep School. Wow, I’m very impressed by all that you have overcome and the success you have achieved. Your journey demonstrates, resilience, drive, and a strong work ethic, all qualities valued by MBA programs. Your academics are stellar, and I really like your career progression from consulting to private sector (a move that often happens only AFTER an MBA). I think the move is also going to help you in terms of company reputation. My guess is you are coming from Deloitte, which has a good reputation among MBA programs but not the same rep as MBB. Admissions Officers are always thinking of the value an applicant could bring to their classmates; sometimes that value comes in the form of a network, and students at top-tier programs are looking for a way into top-tier firms. Having made the move to a top CPG, you bring a different kind of value! You also have the diversity factor covered. You will want to make sure you put together a strong, cohesive narrative putting all the puzzle pieces together (HBS and Stanford can be very tricky with their broader essays), and spell out why you want to make the move to brand management. Obviously I think Kellogg is the best bet for you in terms of a career match, but I think you can make a strong case for yourself at some of your other target schools. I would be happy to offer you a free consultation to chat more!