I am trying to decide whether to apply to Booth or Haas in Round 2 this cycle or wait a year, focus on my new role, and apply to H/S/W for the 2027 intake with a stronger story and possibly better scholarship chances.

My profile: • Nepali male, 25 • Computer Engineering undergrad • GMAT 740 • 3.5 years in Public Sector Consulting at a Big 4 in India • Recently joined the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in an Africa country office • Two month into the role

R1 status: • Interviewed at CBS and Kellogg • Waiting for result • I will be taking loans for the MBA, so scholarship likelihood matters

My dilemma:

Right after submitting my R1 applications, I accepted the CHAI offer and relocated to Africa. Now I am confused about whether I should send R2 applications to Booth or Haas while I wait for R1 outcomes, or whether I should settle into the CHAI role for a full year and apply next year to H/S/W with a clearer path and more impact.

Extra Curriculars:
Ran a bootstrapped startup during college and been investing and advising startups in underserved places across Nepal and India.

Goals:
Growth Equity firm post MBA