Candidate:

Ms. Social Changemaker

About Me:

Hi everyone! I have a very strong history of integrating technology with social entrepreneurship, having launched and recently sold my own social enterprise (sold to a charity wanting our technology). I also a very strong history of improving workplaces and thinking a little differently, in a positive, social justice way.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Wharton

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Small Canadian Liberal Arts School

Undergrad Major: Business and Sustainability

GPA: 3.8

GMAT: 730

Age: 21,  Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Volunteer a ton with various thrift stores, local charity fundraisers, etc.

Work History:

Title: TA and Research Assistant

Industry: Education

Company:

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Title: Executive Director and Co-Founder

Industry: Healthcare

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 8 mos

Big Life Wins:

Major traumas I overcame around age 18. I also adapted to a significantly reduced waste lifestyle (no clue how to add that into my essay though and I don’t think they’d care).

Post MBA Goal:

I would love to either get into another social enterprise (entrepreneurship), work in government agencies, or product management. I know, a lot all over the place, the main objective is I want to integrate business strategies to the non-profit and social-cause space and these are the main avenues where that is possible.

Odds:

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The Experts Rate The Odds At: 22%

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 20%

    Hi, it’s Nisha from mbaMission. Congratulations on launching and selling your social enterprise! That’s impressive in any case, but particularly at your young age. Your desire to integrate business strategies to the non-profit and social-cause space is very noble (and, as I’ve heard from my many clients who have worked in this space, much-needed). However, I think you’ll be in an even stronger position to do so upon gaining experience in the for-profit sector and observing companies’ best practices firsthand. Therefore, you might consider entering a consulting firm or a general management role in the short-term, to gain this experience.

    I infer that you are still in college and targeting the deferred/2+2 programs, correct? Admissions committees seek the following in deferred candidates: outstanding academics, …

    3 years ago Read the full review
  • Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 25%

    Hi, it’s Jennifer Jackson from Stratus Admissions. You have a lot to admire in your profile, from launching and selling a social enterprise to overcoming personal adversity at a young age. Your stats are strong and your goals make sense to me. The deferred enrollment programs are seeking very strong applicants and I think you’ll have a shot at the top programs if you can craft a compelling narrative. Explain clearly what you’ll be doing after you graduate and how those skills will prepare you for your longer-term goals after the MBA. I agree with Nisha that working in the for-profit space for a while would be beneficial so you will have seen both sides when entering an MBA program, but it’s not a necessity …

    3 years ago Read the full review

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