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Hey there! I’m considering applying to deferred MBA programs and would really appreciate some honest, blunt, feedback on my profile. I have a somewhat unusual background for an MBA applicant, so I’m interested in hearing how admissions committees might view my profile and whether I would be competitive at top programs.
Academics
State school / Honors College
Top 5 Food Science program globally
Senior
GPA: 3.99
Dual degree: Food Science + Managerial Economics
Leadership certificate
Demographics
Black / African
International student
Test Score
TBD
Work Experience
Summer: REU research experience, internship at a top global food and agriculture company (top 4 private company in the US)
Academic year: career advisor and peer tutor across multiple disciplines, including science and business
Extracurriculars
Product development: developed innovative, market-oriented food products and won multiple awards, both at the university level and internationally.
Entrepreneurship: Founder of a food business focused on functional foods. Won multiple entrepreneurship/product development awards. Mentor students interested in bridging the gap between food science and business through the project.
Research: 4 undergraduate research projects, one of which is my Honors Thesis. I will also be presenting my research at a conference in Spring.
Leadership / Organizations: hold several leadership positions in student organizations, including treasurer for my university’s UNICEF branch.
Scholarships: received multiple nomination/merit-based scholarships.
Recommendations
Academic: Research professor / PI
Professional: Former internship manager
Career Goals
I’ve always wanted to work on the business side of the food industry, particularly in functional and sustainable foods. Most of my academic, research, entrepreneurial, and professional experiences have been intentionally oriented toward this objective My goal has been to build a strong technical foundation in food science while simultaneously developing my understanding of economics, business, consumer behavior, and commercialization. I’m interested in eventually taking on leadership roles where I can help bring innovative food products and ingredients from scientific development to the market.
One of the reasons I’m considering a deferred MBA is that I think my background could bring a somewhat different perspective to an MBA classroom.
I’m currently considering Kellogg, Wharton, and UVA Darden, but I’m unsure whether applying to HBS 2+2 would be realistic for me.
I would genuinely appreciate blunt feedback: How competitive does this profile look for top deferred MBA programs? What are my biggest strengths and weaknesses?
Thanks in advance!
Academics
State school / Honors College
Top 5 Food Science program globally
Senior
GPA: 3.99
Dual degree: Food Science + Managerial Economics
Leadership certificate
Demographics
Black / African
International student
Test Score
TBD
Work Experience
Summer: REU research experience, internship at a top global food and agriculture company (top 4 private company in the US)
Academic year: career advisor and peer tutor across multiple disciplines, including science and business
Extracurriculars
Product development: developed innovative, market-oriented food products and won multiple awards, both at the university level and internationally.
Entrepreneurship: Founder of a food business focused on functional foods. Won multiple entrepreneurship/product development awards. Mentor students interested in bridging the gap between food science and business through the project.
Research: 4 undergraduate research projects, one of which is my Honors Thesis. I will also be presenting my research at a conference in Spring.
Leadership / Organizations: hold several leadership positions in student organizations, including treasurer for my university’s UNICEF branch.
Scholarships: received multiple nomination/merit-based scholarships.
Recommendations
Academic: Research professor / PI
Professional: Former internship manager
Career Goals
I’ve always wanted to work on the business side of the food industry, particularly in functional and sustainable foods. Most of my academic, research, entrepreneurial, and professional experiences have been intentionally oriented toward this objective My goal has been to build a strong technical foundation in food science while simultaneously developing my understanding of economics, business, consumer behavior, and commercialization. I’m interested in eventually taking on leadership roles where I can help bring innovative food products and ingredients from scientific development to the market.
One of the reasons I’m considering a deferred MBA is that I think my background could bring a somewhat different perspective to an MBA classroom.
I’m currently considering Kellogg, Wharton, and UVA Darden, but I’m unsure whether applying to HBS 2+2 would be realistic for me.
I would genuinely appreciate blunt feedback: How competitive does this profile look for top deferred MBA programs? What are my biggest strengths and weaknesses?
Thanks in advance!
