U. Washington / Foster MBA News

This is the update of the post done few months ago.
A hardware engineer in a relatively small company is interested in tech-based or SI-based MBA provided by some schools. My ideal post-MBA career is so still abstruct as anything with science or technology background seem attractive. Score 165 (IR:18, V:9, Q:18) on EA, or equivalent to 695 on GMAT acquired. I know most traditional MBAs don't accept EA solely, but no more exam prep I guess.

Extracurricular:

Member of major political party's National Council/Board - competitive election process, 1/30 councilors leading national party operations.

Founded and run major website pertaining to politics, 100+ authors involved and thousands of social media followers.

Misc. political involvement, non-profit work during HS and University (local boards, ambassador, etc.).

Own 2 Online Brands/YouTube channels with 150k+ total followers and profitable.

References:
Will be able to get Sr. Director/VP skip level (Stanford MBA)
Political leader (think head of province/state)

Post MBA - Goal is to accelerate career in tech partnerships and move to similar BD/partnerships role at FAANG. Elevate myself on the political front too.

Did a MA in Philosophy too with a 3.6 GPA.

I graduated in 2022 from Utah Valley University with an undergraduate degree in accounting. My GPA was 3.79.

After my first year of college I took a break to serve a mission for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints full-time for two years. While there I served as a leader of ~20 volunteers for about 1 year. I also taught English as a second language classes twice a week and was program manager for about 6 months.

Upon completing my degree I worked as a financial analyst from Jan 2022 - July 2023 for a healthcare consulting company. I then moved to NYC and now work as a financial analyst for Red Bull New York (pro soccer team owned by Red Bull).

I volunteered for 2 years as an usher at a community theatre in Utah and have volunteered weekly at my church as a teacher / youth leader for the past 3 years.

I took the GRE and scored 160 Q and 168V. My quant score is a below the median / average at my target schools though my verbal score exceeds the median / average. I'm trying to determine if my Q score is going to be a serious roadblock to applying R1 this year. Should I retake the GRE and try to improve my Q score, maybe applying next year, or should I apply this year with my current score and work on crafting my story.

Academics:
BSc. Arch. UCL - 4.0 GPA (UK First Class)
M. Arch. UCL - 4.0 GPA (UK Distinction)
These have academic and design competition awards
Postgrad Diploma to become a Registered Architect

Work:
Design architect in London. Start to finish involvement in the concept design and planning submission of 2 1 million sqft. commercial real estate projects in Central London, combining retail, residential and office. Using design to drive value whilst juggling heritage, sustainability and social value placemaking.

Presented many design documents to clients, and structured pitch documents for planning authorities, heritage bodies etc., culminating in the final planning submission report.

Led regulations-driven sustainability initiatives in one scheme, managing multidisciplinary consultants to maximize programmatic and spatial efficiency for the client.

Managed area schedules and coordination with/reporting to the client and relevant consultants.

Multiple pre/post-acquisition feasibility studies for clients and other notable projects in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Da Nang.

Extra-Curricular & Leadership:
Urban Land Institute Mentorship Group Leader
Peer-reviewed article on the built environment published in Hong Kong-based academic journal.
Mentored high school students applying for architecture school.

Short Term Goal: Real Estate PE/Development
Long Term Goal: Same, but in Hong Kong

Reached out to Wharton’s veteran’s club and they encouraged me too much and now I need a reality check before I get too excited here.