How Can I Improve My Application

Thank you all for the feedback. In terms of my weaknesses, I am concerned that I don't have the "typical" experience of a lot of candidates (top consulting firm, investment banking, etc.).

Namita, thank you so much for offering to help! Would I be able to send a resume to your email address?

There really is no such thing as "typical" experience for those admitted to the M7 schools. Sure, there will be bankers and consultants and other traditional business professionals. But there will also be athletes, teachers, engineers, physicists, entrepreneurs, doctors, and everyone else in between. Many people go from Teach for America to top ranked business schools, and your GMAT score of 740 will allow you to be a competitive applicant within a wide range of schools.

Now, does a great profile guarantee admission to an M7? No! Every year applicants with 750+ are rejected in favor of others with scores in the 600's. There is always a small modicum of luck/randomness involved in the process as to why certain applicants get in and others don't. You've got to make sure every aspect of your application is done to the best of your abilities (recommendations, essay, story, GMAT, goals) and then its mostly out of your hands.

You've got great academic credentials and an interesting background coupled with strong leadership and volunteer experience. While I can't give you exact percentages on your chances at an M7 admission, I can tell you that you will be a very competitive applicant across the top 15 schools as long as you work hard during the application process. Hope this helps!

Regards,