Arizona State / W.P. Carey - 08-17-2019

August 16, 2019 9:16pm ET

Applying: Arizona State / W.P. Carey, Minnesota / Carlson, MIT Sloan, U. Chicago Booth, UT Austin / McCombs, Vanderbilt / Owen, Wisconsin

Intake Year: 2020

Pre-MBA Career: Oil & Gas/Energy - Engineering

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: AT Kearney , BCG , Deloitte , KPMG , McKinsey

GMAT: 720

GPA: 3.1

Years of Work Experience: 5

Location: Kansas

Post MBA Location: Minnesota

Notes:

Personal: White male from the midwest.

Education: Chemical Engineering undergrad with 3.1 gpa from Colorado School of Mines. Played on the NCAA basketball team in college.

Experience: All experience is with a large US Private Company (revenue of 100B+). First 3 years in an engineering leadership development program while spending time in Texas, Kansas, and Minnesota all in different roles including commercial development and Project Management. Currently in an engineering and energy management role.

Short term goal is to join a consulting firm with a focus on energy strategy and then move into an operations manager role within an energy company and ultimately into a vp.

Other: Obviously some concern on the undergrad gpa. I am planning to apply to all of the schools in round 1. Looking for ways to maximize scholarships and increase chances of admittance. Big fan of the podcast and appreciate the insights given.

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alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1572 Chem E is a tough degree, adcom know this, so while the 3.1 may be below average for admits, the context will be understood. BB can also help. Good GMAT score also helps. Work experience sounds like it might be strong, assuming you can show impact, and progression, in your various roles, are you involved in activities outside of work? Goals make sense. School targets are ok, but there is an odd gap from your reach schools, to the rest. Might be worth looking at Ross, for example, or other programs in the top 16? (0)

alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1572 More details on this entry in this episode of Wire Taps: https://www.clearadmit.com/2019/09/episode-50-wire-taps-hbs-waitlist-re-applicant-engineering-background-unclear-goals-and-more/ (0)