MBA profile evaluation

Hi! Thanks for sending in your info.

You have a stellar academic regard, so that will definitely play to your advantage. Professionally, you've got somewhat limited experience, though - two years at the time of application. My sense is that as a financial advisor, you probably have had less opportunity to demonstrate leadership at your company, as your work is very individual in nature (versus working on/leading teams). You'll have a lot of client interaction, but again, sounds like you're advising individual consumers versus big companies or anything like that. So, I'd say professionally, your profile is slightly weaker than that of your peers. Your extracurricular and community work is good, but again, doesn't really demonstrate leadership. It does, however, show that you are engaged in your community and an active individual, which is good!

With all that said, I would say that you definitely have a shot at Yale, Fuqua, UVA. Honestly, I think you could also apply to Booth and Haas as reach schools. My sense is that Harvard and Columbia are less likely given the nature of your professional experience. I'd suggest maybe adding one more safety type school to the mix.

Hope this helps!
Mili