Profile evaluation for Sloan (MIT), Yale, Wharton, Booth (Chicago), HBS, GMAT Focus 695, Law background, from Romania

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1 year ago

Hey @Zhelen0401

I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your 3.8 GPA is fantastic, and those 6 years at a global law firm, especially with a focus on real estate and energy, are pure gold for ESG consulting.

Targeting M7 programs and LBS shows serious ambition, but your unique background perfectly aligns with their focus on impact and leadership. Crushing the GMAT will definitely help – any target score in mind?

Showcase how your legal experience translates into consulting skills. Think analytical thinking, problem-solving, and client communication – all music to a consultant's ears. Don't forget to highlight your passion for ESG in your application, that'll be a game changer.

While your profile is rocking, navigating the application process for these top programs can be a jungle. Sharing your CV and connecting with us for a detailed profile review could be a game-changer. We can help you craft a compelling application that positions you for success at your dream schools.

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You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com
Good Luck!

ESG consulting is tricky but as someone with a legal degree you will have a leg up on other candidates.

Good luck on the GMAT! 655 is decent but ideally you want to touch the averages at these programs - which tend to be closer to 675 when translated into Focus terms.

bridgeric2

(not an expert here, just a reapplicant who wanted to help) Hey, as an international student who put down ESG consulting as a short-term goal, I struck out at all top 20 US schools last year. I would strongly, strongly advise you to reconsider your goals (at least for the application) because you are looking at a very niche industry in a bad economy. ESG firms don't hire many international students even in a good economy so you need to give the admissions committee some comfort. From my visits to the US schools, consulting/finance/tech are the safest industries for those needing sponsorship. Good luck, don't want anyone to make the same mistakes

Thank you for chiming in!
ESG is tricky for a few reasons (sorry, I did not finish) - it is competitive. A lot of people at the end of their career and in the midst decide they want to do something much more meaningful and so it is challenging to recruit with that much competition. Many do it pro bono sometimes for the satisfaction with organizations directly and there are not that many large organizations that are ESG friendly and able to support lots of consultants. This is a niche that everyone wants to get in but if you talk to people in the industry you realize it is tough and may cast you in a not-well-researched light even if you have done the research.

Ideally for best chances, you want to pick a boring and easy transition - e.g. RE and Energy Lawyer to RE or Energy consulting would be the most logical. Consulting in general is also a common pathway.

zhelen0401

Thank you both for the insights! Really helpful to realise that, in looking for a specific goal, I may have gone too specific. Energy consulting is genuinely part of what I am interested in, so I will def try to increase my chances

Got a 695 on the GMAT today (unfortunately I was too excited to remember section scores, I think Q85, V95, DI84) - does this improve my chances?

Vashi99

Hey zhelen0401,

Vashi here from Lilacbuds.

A 695FE is an excellent score which alongwith your 3.8 GPA makes you a very strong candidate. You are certainly targeting all top schools but with your 6 years of work ex in Energy law you will be a good fit for the ESG consulting industry. Not having a regular profile/ similar to major candidates gives you a leg up over others.
Make sure that you state your goals clearly in your essays & demonstrate your strengths which align with your profile plus give a clear indication of your passion for ESG. The right strategy for your applications and what narrative to give should be your major focus area across all applications.

We at LilacBuds would love to assist you and would therefore request more details about your profile. You can connect with our team for a detailed profile analysis at https://lilacbuds.com/services/mba-cour ... mpaign=GCV or leave a message on +918448335484 for a direct reachout.
You can also share your CV on vashi.gupta@lilacbuds.com .

Hoping to hear from you.

webarebears

8 months ago

Hello. Can I ask you questions regarding the Sloan interview? Thank you!

Sure.