Candidate:

Ms. Women-Focused Ventures

About Me:

I have 2 years of management experience at a fin-tech startup, direct investment experience in the asset management division in the NYC Bulge-bracket. I am a first-generation Indian student but a permanent resident. I have a low GPA because of part-time jobs held to support my education and mother’s declining health / paralysis during college

Schools:

Target School: Tuck

Considering: Duke Fuqua

Invited to Interview: Duke Fuqua

See More Profiles For: Tuck

Application Status: Invited to Interview

Details:

Undergrad School: George Washington University - DC

Undergrad Major: Finance

GPA: 2.89

GRE: 321

Age: 25, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: 1-Yr Data Analytics Certificate

School Name: Columbia University

Extracurriculars: United Women in Business Foundation - Board Director, Bank's Affinity Group (Young Professional Network) Board - Events Directors, Math Tutor to two middle-school students from the Bronx

Work History:

Title: Associate

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Fortune 100 Top 10

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Title: Analyst

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

– Won a $300,000 contract for a startup one year into the role which accelerated my role promotion with direct reports.
– Rec’s are anecdotal – CEO of startup firm- ex Mckinsey (since it has only 42 employees) and another from the executive director on my team at a bank.
– led initiative teaching computer basics & English to 120 underprivileged

Post MBA Goal:

Short-term goal: Investment banking – emerging markets leveraged finance.
Long-term goal: Impact Investing – clean energy and women-focused ventures in developing countries

Odds:

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 15%

I am sure you know what you have to overcome and explain: A GPA from a less than selective university. You really need a good and strong explanation for why your grades weren’t better.

I am sure you know what you have to overcome and explain: A GPA from a less than selective university. You really need a good and strong explanation for why your grades weren’t better.

2 years ago