Profile review - MBB
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28 Jan 2012, 15:29
My profile:
Male, Ghanian ethnic origin but lived and grew up in UK entire life
Age: 25
Undergrad: 3.8 - 4.0 GPA under american system (First class honours, with commendations, in economics from top 15 UK uni, A grade in all advanced stats and time series modules)
GMAT:710
WE: 4 years at Big 4 firm within advisory (however it's intially split between audit, so 1.5 years auditing and 2.5 years advisory)
Qualifications: ACA (CPA equivalent) all first time passes
Extra curriculars:
-Started a consultancy (1 year) with another student in my last year of uni, which was profitable
-Toastmasters for 4 years, held leadership roles within club. Hence have become good at and enjoy public speaking.
-Mentored 16/17 years olds (in deprived neighbourhoods) for past 5 years, helping them achieve their potential.
-Lead a team at uni to semi finals of nationwide business game
-Regularly play Rugby at local club, golf and badminton
-Conversational in french
Goal: Move to strategy consulting at MBB
Target schools:
HBS, LBS, Booth, Kellog & Tuck