Hello!
I'm applying in Round 2 to Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton/Lauder. I'm contemplating adding a 4th (Chicago or MIT) as a "safety" of sorts, but I'm not sure it is worth the incremental effort. My job contract ends next summer, so if I don't get in at any of these schools, I can't just try again next year. I'd love to hear your thoughts regarding if you think it is worthwhile or if I should proceed with just these three.
Profile:
White, U.S. Guy
GMAT: 760
Undergrad Institution: Mediocre Northeast Private School
Undergrad GPA: 3.7
Undergrad Major: Computer Information Systems
Undergrad Activities: Resident Assistant (3 years); Math/Statistics Tutor (3 years); Intramural Sports (4 years); Student Government (1 year); Study Abroad.
Work Experience:
2 Years Middle Market Investment Banking (M&A)
2 Years Middle Market Private Equity (Leveraged Buyouts)
Athletics:
Current player on an Amateur soccer team in State league
Played for two years on various, miscellaneous indoor soccer teams
Community Service:
One of a small handful of event coordinators/leaders for 400+ person, annual community-based service event
More than 50 hours of miscellaneous community service programs
Other:
Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in the Spanish Language (primary learned through self study)
Relative at Stanford GSB
Relative graduated from HBS
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!
I'm applying in Round 2 to Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton/Lauder. I'm contemplating adding a 4th (Chicago or MIT) as a "safety" of sorts, but I'm not sure it is worth the incremental effort. My job contract ends next summer, so if I don't get in at any of these schools, I can't just try again next year. I'd love to hear your thoughts regarding if you think it is worthwhile or if I should proceed with just these three.
Profile:
White, U.S. Guy
GMAT: 760
Undergrad Institution: Mediocre Northeast Private School
Undergrad GPA: 3.7
Undergrad Major: Computer Information Systems
Undergrad Activities: Resident Assistant (3 years); Math/Statistics Tutor (3 years); Intramural Sports (4 years); Student Government (1 year); Study Abroad.
Work Experience:
2 Years Middle Market Investment Banking (M&A)
2 Years Middle Market Private Equity (Leveraged Buyouts)
Athletics:
Current player on an Amateur soccer team in State league
Played for two years on various, miscellaneous indoor soccer teams
Community Service:
One of a small handful of event coordinators/leaders for 400+ person, annual community-based service event
More than 50 hours of miscellaneous community service programs
Other:
Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in the Spanish Language (primary learned through self study)
Relative at Stanford GSB
Relative graduated from HBS
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!
CompBanker
