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8 years
Korea, Republic of
2026
Male
Score: 695 GMAT Focus
GPA: 3.74
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
McCombs
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1,
2026
2 months ago
17 Sep 2025 07:09
3 months ago
13 Aug 2025 07:08
Undergrad at Texas A&M, math major (3.74 gpa), also master in math
6 years of startup experience as early engineer (company IPO in Korea), very good letter from co-founder of the company. I did robotics, computer vision and AI.
1 year founding AI robotics company (100k from VC)
~2 years as AI researcher at big life insurance company in Korea (2nd biggest in Korea)
I want to move back to Texas (married American recently and I want to have career in USA).
Test score is based upon official mock test but will take real one in few days.
I want to do consulting or strategy/management at big firm or product managment at tech after MBA
I am planning on only applying UT McCombs for round 1 and see how it goes. I want to live in Austin.
What are my chances? Should I be applying to more places?
6 years of startup experience as early engineer (company IPO in Korea), very good letter from co-founder of the company. I did robotics, computer vision and AI.
1 year founding AI robotics company (100k from VC)
~2 years as AI researcher at big life insurance company in Korea (2nd biggest in Korea)
I want to move back to Texas (married American recently and I want to have career in USA).
Test score is based upon official mock test but will take real one in few days.
I want to do consulting or strategy/management at big firm or product managment at tech after MBA
I am planning on only applying UT McCombs for round 1 and see how it goes. I want to live in Austin.
What are my chances? Should I be applying to more places?
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have got a solid profile. I see strong academics (BS + MS in Math from Texas A&M, 3.74 GPA), 8 years spanning startup engineering, founding your own AI robotics venture, and research at a major insurance company. Add to that a unique personal story and you’ve got a compelling “Why McCombs” pitch.
The 695 GMAT FE score also looks strong. That said, applying only to McCombs is risky. You should also consider Rice, Fuqua, Ross, UCLA Anderson, Emory Goizueta, and even Kellogg and Sloan if you want to aim higher. These schools are strong in consulting/tech and could give you solid pathways into U.S. strategy and product roles. McCombs is a great fit, but broadening your list will seriously improve your odds.
Jenifer (CEO, ARINGO MBA Admissions) is hosting a live coffee chat on Sept 20 about building a strong Round 2 MBA app in just 90 days.
Click here to register
I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target MBA programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
No pressure, no strings - just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.
Feel free to connect- Click here
You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com
Good Luck!