Profile Evaluation

[HoyaBanker]

Hey guys - would definitely appreciate your assessment of my profile.

Nationality: American

Age: 25 (at entry)

Work Experience: 3 years (at entry) with top investment bank in both equity investment and debt origination, based in Mumbai (1 year) and London (2 years). Worked with both emerging and developed markets in Asia and Europe for a group which has changed strategically and functionally during the financial crisis, and have had great experiences and responsibility as a result. Interested in switching to strategy consulting for emerging markets after b-school.

GMAT: 730

GPA: 3.89 from top-20 school

Extracurriculars: Work/volunteer experience in Costa Rica and South Africa in college; leadership within community service organization in college; consultant for an education-focused social enterprise based in Mumbai (did this while working there for investment bank)

Applying to:

Harvard
Yale SOM
MIT
Wharton
Stanford GSB
Columbia

Any input would be appreciated!

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear HoyaBanker,

You have the foundation for a strong and competitive application. Whether or not your receive a positive decision will depend on how well you convey your background and rationale for an MBA in your applications. Your essays, interview, and recommendations are critical components and must make the admissions committees see your value and potential. I do think you need to get these applications in soon, if you haven't already, as you are applying to the most selective programs. Likewise, you might consider applying to 1-2 schools that are not quite as selective for insurance as there are no guarantees in MBA admissions--no matter what your profile looks like.

Best of luck,
Lisa