Candidate:

Ms. Texas Blonde

About Me:

UChicago Economics Honors Grad recently laid off from civic tech startup due to Coronavirus. UG internships in PM (x2) for $5bn+ valued startups. Got drawn in to politics due to Obama-UChicago presence, still freelancing as a journalist, but want to get back to corporate! Applying Extended R3/to wherever I am submit an app right now.

Schools:

Target School: USC Marshall

Considering: Chicago Booth, Darden, Kenan-Flagler, Rice Business, Kellogg SOM

Invited to Interview: Chicago Booth

See More Profiles For: USC Marshall

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: UChicago

Undergrad Major: Economics

GPA: 3.38

GMAT: GMAT Waived

Age: 22, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Freelance Journalist (CNN, MSNBC, ABC), Junior League Philanthropy Chair, Senior Analyst, Investment Club (UG)

Work History:

Title: Brand Strategy

Industry: Technology

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 5 mos

Title: Campaign + Data Journalist

Industry: Media

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 9 mos

Post MBA Goal:

Get back into product management or corporate strategy and away from the political world.

Odds:

Join in! Click here to assess the odds of Ms. Texas Blonde

The Experts Rate The Odds At: 20%

See what the industry experts have to say:

mbaMission Odds Assessment: 20%

Hello Ms. Texas Blonde!
Krista Nannery from mbaMission here. Thanks for posting!
The Coronavirus is having a massive impact on all of us — I hope you are staying safe and healthy during this crazy time. B-schools will understand the layoff because of this but I still want you to address it head-on in the optional essay so they don’t have any questions.
I am so pleased that Booth has invited you to interview because that may bode well for your other applications. I’ve learned over the years that it can be challenging (but not impossible) to get into b-school if you do not have a few years of full-time work experience under your belt. B-schools want candidates with deep professional experience who can add to classroom …

Hello Ms. Texas Blonde!
Krista Nannery from mbaMission here. Thanks for posting!
The Coronavirus is having a massive impact on all of us — I hope you are staying safe and healthy during this crazy time. B-schools will understand the layoff because of this but I still want you to address it head-on in the optional essay so they don’t have any questions.
I am so pleased that Booth has invited you to interview because that may bode well for your other applications. I’ve learned over the years that it can be challenging (but not impossible) to get into b-school if you do not have a few years of full-time work experience under your belt. B-schools want candidates with deep professional experience who can add to classroom discussions. However, given your success with Booth, your complete picture must be very compelling! (These one dimensional reviews can be tough because I don’t have your entire CV.) I certainly think you should take advantage of this extended R3 apply and see what happens. If you are not successful though, you may want to wait another two years and try again when the odds at the top schools might be more in your favor.
All the best,
Krista
P.S. Cornell just extended their deadline to June 1. Might be worth a look too!

4 years ago Read the full review

The Community Currently Rates The Odds At: 49%

75% | 4 years ago

Undergrad and work experience may have a bigger weight the probability of being accepted into U of Chicago.

Undergrad and work experience may have a bigger weight the probability of being accepted into U of Chicago.
35% | 4 years ago
75% | 4 years ago

Seems like a good fit for Marshall.

Seems like a good fit for Marshall.
10% | 4 years ago