Profile Evaluation
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09 Dec 2011, 19:47
Age: 23
GMAT: 770 (50Q/44V)
Degree: Chemical Engineering, 3.6 GPA, top 3 ChemE program in the nation. Graduated May 2010.
Work Experience: I have spent 1.5 years in a rotational program in materials research and development. I am in the midst of managing a sustaining engineering project with a potential $100m impact on the business. I was also the lead design engineer a high priority R&D Project and helped to successfully deliver a technical solution in 6 months.
I have also spent 3 summers in a nanotechnology research lab and have 3 publications around using nanoparticles in cancer research.
Extracurriculars: I have had extensive tutoring experience since high school. I am currently in a mentoring program in which I work with a 5th grade student from a low income neighborhood to improve his math and reading proficiency. I have been volunteering with this program 16 months.
I also spent 6 weeks on a service learning trip to asia in college.
Goals: I would like to work in private equity or management consulting post-mba. Ultimately I would like to work for or start a non-profit to reduce the education gap for students from impoverished neighborhoods.
MBA school targets: Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT
When would be a good time for me to apply? What are my chances at these schools? What are some deficiencies I need to work on? I appreciate any feedback.