Candidate:

Ms. Hispanic Tech & Finance

About Me:

Hi, Poets and Quants! I’m a recent first gen grad (now full time at a finance firm) preparing to apply for an MBA program for tech. I’m working on a plan to strengthen my profile so any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Schools:

Target School: MIT Sloan

Considering: Stanford GSB, Berkeley Haas

See More Profiles For: MIT Sloan

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: US State School, T50

Undergrad Major: Operations Research, Finance

GPA: 3.7

GMAT: 700

Age: 24, Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino

Extracurriculars: President of Entrepreneurial Computer Science Club | Volunteer Mentor for First Generation College Students | Treasurer and Corporate Outreach Head of Business Analytics Club

Work History:

Title: Investor Relations

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

– Increased membership & activity by 80% as president of compsci club
– Intern/externship experience with TMT companies including two Fortune 100 companies and a top tech/finance/media firm
– At a top bulge bracket firm working with executives and high net worth clients, covering billions of dollars in AUM
– Full ride scholarship for undergrad

Post MBA Goal:

With an MBA I hope to get credibility, find a network, and develop the skills to eventually start my own tech company and successfully grow it- but before I do, I’m interested in tech consulting and TMT investment banking.