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September 26, 2024 12:10pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton
Pre-MBA Career: N/A
Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology Companies: Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , LinkedIn , Microsoft
GPA: 3.00
Location: Toronto, Canada
Notes:

Do you think I have a chance of getting into a deferred mba program

Looking to do a deferred mba program after working for 3-4 years.

Profile:

Canadian Black female

Education: T7 in Canada (known for rigorous stem programs and co-op)
- Major: Economics and management.

- Took a wide variety of additional courses beyond my graduation requirements, including computer science, user experience/design, and business courses to expand my skills and gain diverse perspectives across multiple fields.

GPA: 3.0

GRE: Aiming for a 330+ to help offset my Gpa.

Extracurricular:
- finance director
- Peer mentor for high school students
- Marketing director

WE:

- Peer mentor at my school (4 months )

- While I don’t currently have any job opportunities lined up, I am actively participating in a 6-month cybersecurity training program to gain hands-on experience and certifications, further expanding my knowledge in the field. After completing the program, I plan to pursue job opportunities in cybersecurity, as I am dedicated to building a career in this area.

- My post-MBA goal is to work as a Technical Senior Product Manager with a focus on security solutions, or in an executive role within cybersecurity.

- Would you say that I have a chance at (Wharton /Stanford/ Booth /Kellogg/ Columbia)