Ooops wrote:
For those on this thread who have been accepted or eventually end up being accepted, can you post stats? (GPA, gmat, work exp, industry, leadership etc.) I think it will be very helpful especially for future applicants to look back on.
I was admitted during the final round. Here are my stats-
uGPA: 2.65 from non-HYP ivy
GRE: 312 (162V 150Q)
WE: Active Duty Military, Enlisted, Non-commissioned Officer. Job field is in Military Intelligence, assignment to 3 letter agency with high-level national security mission.
Things that I believe helped my application to MLT-
Volunteer: Have spent the last 7-8 years consulting URM during their college applications, am actively involved as an Admissions Ambassador for my alma mater, have signed on as an admissions ambassador for a veterans non-profit focused on providing college mentorship to transitioning vets.
LoR: 1 from a former HS teacher who has been my advocate since I was 14- he is a college admissions advisor at an international school nowadays, is familiar with my story/achievements over my lifetime. 1 from my immediate mission supervisor- she is a great writer as well.
Essays: Kept the MLT mission in mind, did some soul-searching, and wrote to the best of my ability. Was clear about my short and long term aspirations, as well as my commitment to serving my community over a lifetime
Other: Was transparent about the fact that my GRE was taken w/out prep and last minute to meet their previous deadline. Have enrolled in 2 test prep programs, am working through them. Anticipating much better scores in the near future. Enrolled into HBX Core to hopefully provide a good alternative transcript. Made it through a military training program that has an attrition rate of ~80-85%.