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MBA Applywire

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July 26, 2024 5:45pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology
GRE: 337
GPA: 2.69
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: United Status
Post MBA Location: US or China
Notes:

I took two GRE, 337 (Q170, 2020) and 336 (Q170, 2023)

My bachelor's degree is in Marketing, with a GPA of 2.7. Due to a family member's hardship, I had to balance my responsibilities at home with my academic pursuits.

After graduation, I worked as a data scientist in the business department of a Fortune 500 company for 3years, achieving top performance. Later, I pursued a master's degree in business analytics, earning a GPA of 3.79 at a well-known public university in the United States.

For approximately 2 years, I have been a data scientist in the business department of a top automotive company in the U.S., and I have also volunteered for data science and analytics at the American Red Cross for approximately 3 years.

I want pivot to consulting, specifically focusing on the automotive sector. My personality naturally gravitates towards engaging with people rather than solely working with machines. This transition aligns with my desire for more human interaction and the opportunity to apply my analytical skills in a consultative role.

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July 25, 2024 10:49pm ET
Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, Harvard Business School, Indiana / Kelley, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Financial Services
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Family Business, Entrepreneurship Companies: Bain , BCG
GMAT: 645
GPA: 3.6
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Midwest
Post MBA Location: Midwest
Notes:

Work Experience:
I am in risk management at a well-known bank and had two promotions in three years. Additionally, I have been a people manager for the last 1.5 years. I’ve also won our most prestigious award (less than 1% of employees receive it each year).
My career moves prior to my current company were short but interesting (reporting and time at a later stage start-up).
I have worked for my family business part-time for 5 years and tend to be the catch all person when things go wrong or for tasks that can be conducted remotely. This experience has served as a primer for my long-term goals.
I’d have six years experience upon matriculation and have started to wonder if I’m getting to be too old based on more young 2+2 candidates being in the classes.

GMAT
I got a 645 on the GMAT - 80Q, 85V, 81DI. I have done better on some practice tests but have often found myself doing worse on tests than broader coursework, especially for math-related courses. I'm having a very hard time motivating to re-take it but know this is my weakest link.
I also took the GRE without studying just to check it out. I got a 322 - 163V, 159Q.

Education
I have a 3.6 (HYP) in the humanities. I also have a Master's from a university that is top 2 for the field with a 3.9 GPA.
I was president of three different clubs in undergrad.

Outside of Work
I volunteer significantly with my undergrad and our local alumni club. One of my favorite parts of that commitment is mentoring current students and speaking on career-related panels.
I volunteer for a local non-profit and have held various roles (managing our budget, mentoring new members).

Long-Term Goals
I will be taking over my family business in manufacturing. While I could do this without an MBA, I would like to bring the most value possible and grow my network.

Short-Term Goals
Consulting at MBB to gain more breadth of knowledge/prepare for my long-term goal.

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July 25, 2024 5:15pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, Lauder Institute, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Expert Network Firm/Professional Services
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GRE: 318
GPA: 3.37
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Washington, D.C.
Post MBA Location: Short term: East Coast ideally (but flexible); Long term: working in Latin America or US cities that have LatAm focused offices
Notes:

I would like to pursue an MBA to grow my strategy, finance, and operations skillset to make a career pivot into Consulting where I would be able to really develop my strategy experience. Post consulting, I would like to make a move into a strategy role at an ecommerce company focused on the LatAm region. This is why I am very interested in international focused/strong MBA programs.

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July 25, 2024 11:31am ET
Applying: Babson / Olin, Berkeley / Haas, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Dartmouth / Tuck, Emory / Goizueta, Indiana / Kelley, Johns Hopkins / Carey, Manchester / AMBS, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Ohio State / Fisher, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden, Washington U. / Olin, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Technology
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Family Business Companies: Bank of America , Barclays , JP Morgan , JP Morgan Chase
GPA: 8.21
Years of Work Experience: 2
Location: Delhi, India
Post MBA Location: Delhi, India

MBA Livewire

July 25, 2024 12:44pm ET
Rejected from Waitlist at Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via email July 25, 2024
GRE: 322
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Healthcare
Application Location: New York
Note:

I’ve stayed on the waitlist since March and provided 2 half-assed personal updates about continued interest and a promotion. I didn’t chase alum or student recs as I was accepted to another top choice school which I think would’ve helped turn the decision around in May. Best of luck to everyone else!

July 25, 2024 9:12am ET
Accepted to Columbia
Round: Round 1
Received via phone July 25, 2024
GMAT: 750
Program Type: January Intake
Post MBA Career Name: Finance
Application Location: India
July 25, 2024 12:08am ET
Accepted to Columbia
Round: Round 1
Received via email on July 19, 2024
GRE: 321
Program Type: January Intake
Post MBA Career Name: Other
Application Location: Latam
Note:

June 10th - Submitted application
July 2nd - Interview invitation received
July 10th - Interviewed (alum)
July 19th - Accepted via email (I couldn't answer the call)

July 24, 2024 8:46pm ET
Accepted to Columbia
Round: Rolling Admissions
Received via phone July 24, 2024
Program Type: January Intake
Post MBA Career Name: Healthcare
Application Location: East Asia
Note:

GMAT Focus 655
applied 18th June
interviewed 15th July
accepted 25th July

July 23, 2024 3:47pm ET
Rejected from Waitlist at Vanderbilt / Owen
Round: Round 1
Received via email on July 19, 2024
GPA: 2.85
GMAT: 620
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

MBA DecisionWire

IES
July 23, 2024 7:58pm ET
Enrolled: IESE
Admitted: Cornell / Johnson , Duke / Fuqua , IESE , UPenn / Wharton , Yale SOM
Applied: Cornell / Johnson, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, IESE, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Entering Year: 2024
Post MBA Career: Entrepreneurship
GMAT: 710
GPA: 3.6
HBS
July 23, 2024 1:21pm ET
Enrolled: Harvard Business School
Admitted: Harvard Business School , Stanford GSB
Applied: Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB
Entering Year: 2024
GMAT: 760
Notes:

Opt'ed for HBS given stronger alumni network, larger class/network size, and better placement outside of Tech industry

HBS
July 19, 2024 10:58pm ET
Enrolled: Harvard Business School
Admitted: Columbia $
$80000
,
Harvard Business School , Stanford GSB $
$80000
,
UPenn / Wharton $
$80000
Applied: Columbia, Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton
Entering Year: 2023
GRE: 319
Location: Los Angeles
Fuq
July 18, 2024 2:25pm ET
Enrolled: Duke / Fuqua
Admitted: Duke / Fuqua $
$154000
Applied: Duke / Fuqua, MIT Sloan
Entering Year: 2024
Post MBA Career: Technology, Venture Capital Companies: Apple, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Other, Other
GRE: 309
GPA: 3.3
Location: USA
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