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August 14, 2025 5:53am ET
Applying: Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Written in notes as m applying for deferred.
Post-MBA Target Industry: Venture Capital, Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: Battery Ventures , Draper Fisher , Sequoia Capital , Blackrock , Fidelity , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management , Vanguard
GMAT: 770
GPA: 3.8
Location: India
Post MBA Location: Singapore, Dubai, Switzerland
Notes:

Work & Leadership Experience

Founder – Financial Literacy Initiative (Ongoing): Designed and delivered an 8-week pro bono program teaching basic finance and savings habits to small vendors in nearby market. Adapted curriculum to participants’ real transactions, leading to tangible results (e.g., vendor saving daily to pay for her daughter’s school fees).

Community Mentor: Guided peers and younger students in academic and career planning, including mentoring my younger sister to pursue higher education against initial family expectations.

Extracurriculars

Volunteered in local education and social impact efforts, focusing on empowering individuals to think beyond perceived limitations.

Organized small-group study circles in undergrad for cloud computing and finance topics, fostering collaborative learning.

Academic Background

BCA in Cloud Computing & Cyber Security – Emphasis on disciplined self-study and application-based learning.

Ongoing CFA leve 2 preparation to strengthen analytical and financial modeling skills.

Letters of Recommendation

Academic LOR: From a college professor who has observed my transformation from average academic performance in high school to disciplined, top-tier performance in college.

Professional/Project LOR: From a community leader/vendor program participant who has witnessed my persistence and ability to translate complex concepts into practical, real-world tools.