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February 7, 2026 9:38am ET
Applying: Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, NYU Stern, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Military
Post MBA Career: Finance, Investment Banking
GRE: 327
GPA: 3.29
Years of Work Experience: 8
Post MBA Location: New York
4
February 6, 2026 10:10am ET
Applying: Chicago Booth, Harvard Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Technology
Post MBA Career: Deloitte, BCG, Bain, Consulting
GPA: 4.0
Years of Work Experience: 8
Location: USA
Post MBA Location: USA (West Coast)
Notes:

GPA: 4.0 Undergrad (Business Admin/Accounting)

Work Experience: 8 Years as an IT Director/Information Security Director

Test Results: Hoping to get a waiver but am willing to take an exam

Targeted Programs: Hoping to get into Kellogg Part-Time/Evening/Accelerated Full-Time, or Stanford preferred but open to options

I also do have my PMP and CISSP, which are not relevant pre se but was asked if I had one before. I am going to get CPA once I finish MBA or part of MBA due to state requirements. I am also white and have owned businesses and do have copyrights and trademarks due to a brand I own.

Does this profile seem good enough? I did have one of the admissions officers ask why even get an MBA, but I want one, and feel they are valuable. Also, scholarships would be cool but plan on self-funding if scholarships are unavailable.
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February 6, 2026 7:00am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Student
Post MBA Career: McKinsey, Healthcare, Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Venture Capital, KKR, Blackstone, Bain Capital, Private Equity, Finance, Oliver Wyman, Kearney, BCG, Bain, Consulting, Undecided, Agribusiness
GMAT: 705
GPA: 3.0
Location: India
Post MBA Location: USA
Notes:

Short-term: Short-Term (Post-Graduation, Pre-MBA):
After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to work full-time in management consulting or a strategy/finance-oriented role within India. In the short term, my goal is to gain rigorous exposure to problem-solving, business fundamentals, and decision-making across industries by working closely with organizations that are navigating growth, transformation, or operational challenges. I aim to build a strong foundation in analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and execution while developing a practical understanding of how businesses operate on the ground in an emerging market context. These early professional experiences will help me identify real-world gaps where scalable, responsible business solutions can create meaningful impact.

Long-term: Long-Term (Post-MBA):
In the long run, I aspire to leverage an MBA from a top global institution to transition into leadership roles where I can build or scale impact-driven ventures at the intersection of business, finance, and social development. Drawing from my background in grassroots social work and exposure to entrepreneurship and consulting, I aim to work in impact investing, social entrepreneurship, or leadership roles within mission-driven organizations, with a focus on education, financial inclusion, and livelihood creation. My ultimate goal is to create sustainable business models that deliver measurable social impact while remaining financially viable, particularly in developing economies like India.

I am planning to apply for Deferred MBA this year. I am currently in the final year of my college at IIM Jammu
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February 5, 2026 7:05am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Chicago Booth, Harvard Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Healthcare Consulting
Post MBA Career: Insurers/Payors, Pharmaceutical, Health Care
GRE: 325
GPA: 3.66
Years of Work Experience: 2
Location: NYC
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February 7, 2026 2:46pm ET
Interview Invite to Columbia Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via email on February 05, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.44
GRE: 327
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Finance, Investment Banking
Application Location: VA
Note:

8 years work experience in the military. 3.29 undergrad GPA, but 3.44 when transfer GPA is included.
Applied January 6, interview invite received February 6
February 7, 2026 10:56am ET
Interview Invite to UCLA Anderson
Round: Round 2
Received via portal on February 05, 2026
Standardized Test: Executive Assessment (EA)
GPA: 3.8
EA: 156
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Consumer Goods
Application Location: New Jersey
February 7, 2026 10:42am ET
Interview Invite to Chicago Booth
Round: Round 2
Received via portal on February 04, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.81
GRE: 322
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Non Profit / Social Impact
Application Location: United States, Charlotte
February 7, 2026 7:10am ET
Interview Invite to UCLA Anderson
Round: Round 2
Received via email on February 03, 2026
Standardized Test: Executive Assessment (EA)
EA: 166
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Consulting
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Japan, Tokyo
February 7, 2026 2:43am ET
Accepted from Waitlist to Indiana / Kelley
Round: Round 2
Received via email
Standardized Test: GMAT
GMAT: 715
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: India
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MIT
February 7, 2026 7:54am ET
Enrolled: MIT Sloan
Admitted: Chicago Booth , Columbia Business School , MIT Sloan $
$46000
 , Penn / Wharton $
$40000
Applied: Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, MIT Sloan, Penn / Wharton
GRE: 326
GPA: 3.8
Notes:

I honestly felt like the different schools could give me the same opportunities based on my career interests so I chose based on vibes.
Wha
February 6, 2026 10:53am ET
Enrolled: Penn / Wharton
Admitted: Chicago Booth $
$60000
 , Columbia Business School $
$100000
 , Penn / Wharton
Applied: Chicago Booth, Penn / Wharton, MIT Sloan, Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School
Entering Year: 2025
GMAT: 675
GPA: 3.6
Location: Los Angeles
Wha
February 3, 2026 9:27am ET
Enrolled: Penn / Wharton
Admitted: Columbia Business School , Dartmouth / Tuck $
$40000
 , MIT Sloan $
$46000
 , NYU Stern $
$189000
 , Penn / Wharton $
$100000
Applied: Dartmouth / Tuck, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Penn / Wharton, Columbia Business School
GMAT: 695
GPA: 3.6
Location: US
HBS
February 2, 2026 5:47am ET
Enrolled: Harvard Business School
Admitted: Harvard Business School , Penn / Wharton , Stanford GSB
Applied: Harvard Business School, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB
Entering Year: 2025
GRE: 330
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