Hi
Since HBS recently opened its 2+2 program to graduates from Master's degree program, I will be applying for round 2.
21, male, French
Undergrad
Top French school for political science (n°1 in France, top 5 in Europe, most certainly known by HBS) : GPA equivalent 3.7
One-year study abroad at Johns Hopkins (poli sci & international studies) : 3.76 GPA
Grad
M.A. in International Security at the same French School, same grade (about 3.7 GPA equivalent)
Non-degree Education
1 week selective seminar at the Institute for Higher National Defense Studies (French Ministry of Defense thing)
Awards and Distinctions
Have been nominated for the Strategic Research Institute of the Military Academy Award for Best Academic Paper. Results in February 2014 (after deadline for round 2).
Experience
1 month summer internship at a research center as assistant to a professor (sophomore year)
5 month part-time at a corporate foundation financed by major French industrial groups, mostly from the aerospace/defense sector
6 months full-time at the leading European aerospace & defense company, within the Strategy department, working on emerging markets
6 months part-time at a consultancy firm specialized in aerospace/defense
Extracurricular
Played European handball for 10 years at a competitive level (even national competition when I was a teenager). Team captain several seasons. Amateur level though (but I doubt HBS knows European handball that well)
Group manager for a student project. Project was for the foundation in which I later interned, and involved research, meetings, experts interviews, and an oral presentation of the final report (which I did).
In charge of everything defense-related at a student-led international affairs magazine for 1 year
Language
French (fluent)
Russian (advanced)
GMAT : 710
Career goal/explaination for MBA : want to get into the business side of the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Essay : talking about how I think better integration/partnerships between European A&D firms will help gain competitiveness and get Europe out of its industrial and economical downfall, and how I think young leaders should have a role in this process.
A short paragraph about how I got through a serious illness and still managed to have a good academic year, and what it taught/brought me.
Also mentionning pre-MBA job: currently negotiating a 2-years contract for the Airbus Group in Moscow.
Thank you for your insights/evaluation![/b]
Since HBS recently opened its 2+2 program to graduates from Master's degree program, I will be applying for round 2.
21, male, French
Undergrad
Top French school for political science (n°1 in France, top 5 in Europe, most certainly known by HBS) : GPA equivalent 3.7
One-year study abroad at Johns Hopkins (poli sci & international studies) : 3.76 GPA
Grad
M.A. in International Security at the same French School, same grade (about 3.7 GPA equivalent)
Non-degree Education
1 week selective seminar at the Institute for Higher National Defense Studies (French Ministry of Defense thing)
Awards and Distinctions
Have been nominated for the Strategic Research Institute of the Military Academy Award for Best Academic Paper. Results in February 2014 (after deadline for round 2).
Experience
1 month summer internship at a research center as assistant to a professor (sophomore year)
5 month part-time at a corporate foundation financed by major French industrial groups, mostly from the aerospace/defense sector
6 months full-time at the leading European aerospace & defense company, within the Strategy department, working on emerging markets
6 months part-time at a consultancy firm specialized in aerospace/defense
Extracurricular
Played European handball for 10 years at a competitive level (even national competition when I was a teenager). Team captain several seasons. Amateur level though (but I doubt HBS knows European handball that well)
Group manager for a student project. Project was for the foundation in which I later interned, and involved research, meetings, experts interviews, and an oral presentation of the final report (which I did).
In charge of everything defense-related at a student-led international affairs magazine for 1 year
Language
French (fluent)
Russian (advanced)
GMAT : 710
Career goal/explaination for MBA : want to get into the business side of the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Essay : talking about how I think better integration/partnerships between European A&D firms will help gain competitiveness and get Europe out of its industrial and economical downfall, and how I think young leaders should have a role in this process.
A short paragraph about how I got through a serious illness and still managed to have a good academic year, and what it taught/brought me.
Also mentionning pre-MBA job: currently negotiating a 2-years contract for the Airbus Group in Moscow.
Thank you for your insights/evaluation![/b]
