Ask Stacy Blackman

Hi, I'm planning to apply to HBS 2+2 in Round 3 this year. Some insight on what my profile looks like for the program, and what I should focus on for the essays, would be really useful:

Academics:
- GMAT 760 (Q50, V42)
- Undergrad: IIT (India), GPA 8.8/10, Electrical Engg
- Ranked in top 200 (of 320,000) in the IIT entrance exam
- School topper

Internships
- Summer Quant Analyst, Top 3 BB Investment Bank, converted to full-time offer
- Research Intern at the Quantitative Methods Group of an IIM
- Under a TED fellow at a Robotics start-up

ECs/Leadership
- Founder of a free forum to mentor school students. Helped out 200+ students/parents in an year
- Co-founder, convener of a successful tech club on campus, from 0-600 students in 1 year
- Head of 5 technical hobby clubs, leading a team of 30. Initiatives including an innovation program. Won IIT's organizational award for my impact.
- Institute mentor for freshmen undergrads - selected to a team of 70 from 350+ applications

Other
- Presented research at an international conference
- Led the web team at a (failed) start-up
- Member of institute's social service team for an year

Thanks!