Profile Evaluation - Midwestern Male, Engineer, 730 GMAT
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30 Aug 2014, 12:32
Hi, thank you in advance for your comments. Given my profile information, do you have any recommendations, suggestions on what to do with my final year before applying, or other programs I should consider?
Basic Info
- BS Mechanical Engineering, Big Ten school. Ranked 7-15 for mechanical engineering depending on source
- 3.4/4.0 GPA
Semester long study abroad in Shanghai, China
GMAT (results after third time)
- 730 (49Q, 41V, 5IR, 6AWA)
Work experience
- Employer: technology and engineering design leader in the petrochemical industry
- 4 years experience upon matriculation (Fall, 2016 matriculation): 1 year as a design engineer before moving into a product manager role (youngest in my company to do so)
- Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, composing technical and commercial documents, training coordinator for new hires, quality (ISO Standard) auditor
Extra-curriculars
- Resident Assistant last year of Undergrad (39 residents, ~50% of applicants are accepted to the position)
- Volunteer one-to-one professional mentor to community college students through Chicago non-profit/scholarship program (2013-present)
- New volunteer member on a board responsible for events and marketing/fund raising for the same program as above (selective position)
- Completed multiple marathons, half marathons, cycling events (non-competitive), black belt in karate
- World traveler, have been to 8 different countries
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Internal Auditor
Goals
- Post MBA: My goal is to work as a consultant in the energy industry, ideally in the areas of sustainability and ethical operation
- Mid/Long Term: My goal is to bring about positive change to my sphere of influence through owning or holding a C-suite level position in the energy industry. I want to influence the industry by setting the standard for ethical business practices and in doing so, establish my company as a market leader among competition.
Misc
- Born/raised in the Midwest, USA
- 26 upon matriculation (aiming to apply Summer 2015, matriculate Fall, 2016)
- I want a collaborative environment. I believe in succeeding with those around me and never at the expense of those around me
- I would like to be stretched personally in the ways that I think, relate to others, and approach problems
- My family has started and runs several small businesses
- Interested in learning about different cultures and customs
- Strong desire to learn a second language
Target schools
- Tuck
- LBS
- Darden
- Fuqua
- McCombs (safety)
Considering
- Sloan
- Kellogg
- SOM
Interested in dual majoring or earning an extra certificate in environmental policy, multicultural relations, energy, or sustainability
Thank you again for your comments.