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3 years
Rwanda
2026
Male
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 3.4
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Other
Stanford GSB
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I hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have worked full-time in the IT sector for three years while completing my studies. This experience allowed me to fund my education, which I pursued in Poland, Europe. Having recently graduated, I am now looking to apply to any top-tier MBA programs to further my career.


My long-term goal is to become an entrepreneur, with a focus on driving positive change in Africa, my home continent. I’ve already taken the first steps in this journey, but I believe an MBA will equip me with the skills, networks, and strategic insights necessary to make a more significant impact and contribute to the continent's development.
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9 months ago
03 Aug 2025, 16:17
Nice background and aspirational career goals. Just wondering how you worked full time and got a degree - unless you were in an evening school. Usually b-schools consider post undergrad work exp as full time experience, so you should check with your target programs on this, as your eligibility may depend on this (in terms of number of years of full time employment) .

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9 months ago
05 Aug 2025, 08:30
Hi, a pragmatic, mission-driven applicant with engineering and tech exposure who wants to scale entrepreneurial impact in Africa. With no test score yet, aim for GMAT 695+ to support access to M7 and INSEAD scholar opportunities.

You have the raw elements: maturity (funding own education), regional perspective, and future ambition. Essays should explain how education in Europe or the U.S. can amplify impact in African markets. Programs like Stanford (SEED), Harvard, and INSEAD all have strong African entrepreneurial pipelines.

With the right GMAT and a well-structured impact arc, your story is compelling and distinct.

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9 months ago
09 Aug 2025, 10:59
Hey @byiringiro,
While your WE while studying may present a very good case for MiM programs (or Deferred/ 2+2 MBA programs), it wmay not qualify you for FT MBA programs. Please check before you invest more time and money into this.

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