Candidate:

Ms. Structural Engineer

About Me:

I worked as a design engineer in the U.K., USA, and Australia. A lot of times, I am the only female on a construction site and in design teams. I have worked with senior executives on various programs such as company strategy, and policy. I volunteered with engineering NGOs in Mexico and Indonesia and received an internship at Engineers Without Borders during my time at university.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Columbia, Wharton

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Top 10 U.K.

Undergrad Major: Structural Engineering

GPA: 3.5

GMAT: 750

Age: 30, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Leading women’s network local chapter at work and Mentoring final year engineering women students., Regional representative for professional institute, President of society at university

Work History:

Title: Structural Engineer

Industry: Engineering

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 7 yrs, 6 mos

Big Life Wins:

– Industry award – best young professional
– 3x promotions
– Excellence in Volunteering award at university
– Chartered engineer
– McKinsey next generation women leaders

Post MBA Goal:

Transition into a consulting role. Short term, work for MBB in the capital excellent / infrastructure division and in the long term return to the engineering and construction industry to lead the strategic advisory team.

Odds:

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 15%

Hi Ms. Structural Engineer,
You have a lot of strong achievements! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. I like that you are truly a stand-out in a male-dominated industry – from your promotions to industry recognition to your engagement with your community and NGOs. I think HBS will value these accomplishments as well. Also, you have a strong academic track record – GMAT and GPA. As you put your apps together, do consider articulating why you’d like to pivot into the business side. Why are you passionate about your long-term goal to return to the engineering / construction industry to lead strategy? Was there an “Aha” moment that made you realize you want to pursue this goal rather than simply rise within the engineering leadership ranks? …

Hi Ms. Structural Engineer,
You have a lot of strong achievements! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission. I like that you are truly a stand-out in a male-dominated industry – from your promotions to industry recognition to your engagement with your community and NGOs. I think HBS will value these accomplishments as well. Also, you have a strong academic track record – GMAT and GPA. As you put your apps together, do consider articulating why you’d like to pivot into the business side. Why are you passionate about your long-term goal to return to the engineering / construction industry to lead strategy? Was there an “Aha” moment that made you realize you want to pursue this goal rather than simply rise within the engineering leadership ranks? If you can articulate this compellingly in your essays, that would be the key to your application success. If you would like to discuss your profile in more detail, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!

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