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July 8, 2025 3:47am ET

Applying: Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, London Business School, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Private Equity

Post MBA Career: Consulting Companies: Accenture , Bain , BCG , McKinsey

GMAT: 705

GPA: 3.95

Years of Work Experience: 6

Location: Georgia

Post MBA Location: USA/Europe

Notes:

I am applying in Round 1to these schools - currently I am Senior VP at PE company overlooking investment decisions. Do you think I have a good shot or I need to add some safety schools? Also do you think 6 schools in R1 is doable in given timeline?

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alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1883

Super numbers!

Are you from the country, Georgia?

Showing impact and growth at work is key, supported by strong recommendations. Sounds like your WE will help you stand out?

Are you involved in any activities outside of work? Any additional hobbies and interests?

6 schools in one round is quite ambitious, you can spread your applications over the first could of rounds if necessary?

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vakh25 Likes Earned: 1 Yes, from country, I have also thinking about spreading schools - maybe 4 in round 1 and 4 in round 2. which additional schools do you think I should add? Regarding extra curriculars, I am actively volunterring and playing some sports. What do you mean in "Sounds like your WE will help you stand out? " (edited) (0)

alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1883 Senior VP in private equity sounds like a role many would aspire? Your impact and The type of deals and deal flow would make an impact.

What are your longer term goals?

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alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1883 More details on this candidacy in this episode of Wire Taps: https://www.clearadmit.com/2025/07/mba-wire-taps-435/ (0)

vakh25 Likes Earned: 1 Thank you for taking the time to review my application on the podcast - it was great to hear your thoughts and feel encouraged. As for my pivot into consulting, it's one of the most actively recruited sectors, especially for international students. While I’m also interested in PE, hedge funds, or asset management post-MBA, I see consulting as a strong, structured path that can open doors later - and one that aligns well with school placement outcomes. Long term, I aim to transition into renewable energy. I’m passionate about wind and hydro power and hope to eventually lead business development or investment teams - maybe even become CEO of a major energy firm driving sustainability. Another path I’m considering is launching a fund focused on emerging market renewable investments after gaining experience in consulting. Excited to see where this journey leads - and hopeful for the opportunity to turn my goals into action. Thanks again! (1)

alexbr4 Verified User. Likes Earned: 1883 Very good. Longer term goal makes sense. Is that back in Georgia? I’d assume that’s likely where you can make most impact. (0)