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GPA: 3.75
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I am a Paralegal applying to business school in the fall. I am on the older side, 8 years of experience. My goal is to pivot into consulting and long-term, go into Real Estate PE.
In my experience since undergrad, I was an Americorp Fellow that transitioned into a nonprofit that focused on affordable housing in disadvantaged communities. While i was there, we formed the Transform Neighborhoods Project, where we established a campaign to take vacant houses and turn them into affordable housing. We were able to housed a total of 20 families. This project was nominated by the city of Chicago as one of 12 new ideal ways to heal a city. I worked there for 3 years (when you count the Americorp Fellowship) and I transitioned to an International law firm where I did legal work for the big name PE firms and real estate companies. This is where I didn't want to go to law school because I wanted to be on the other side of the table long term. So I left the law firm to serve on the RE committee at a regional bank. While I was there, I created a comprehensive process on how to evaluate lending opportunities that come through the bank. We were able to streamline the process while making sure that the bank was lending to companies that can pay the debt. The companies were real estate PE firms that needed debt for real estate projects. I was recruited from there to work at a PE firm where I gained experience in capital raising and deal management. We were able to purchase portfolios of residential real estate in states with the highest rate of homelessness and provide affordable housing options there. I advised the executive team on which markets to pursue as well as which deals would produce the best returns for investors. I introduced data analytics software that could build financal models faster and perform market analysis quicker at the firm.
Why the MBA:
I tried to get into consulting (without an MBA), I was told on several occasions that I need an MBA to pivot over. This was when I networked with several consultants and spoke with them on how they pivoted.
Stats:
GPA: 3.58
GRE: 330
Extracurriculars Post Undergrad:
Community Advisory Council Member at a local community hospital in a blighted community.
Policy Chairman on the City of Chicago's Jobs and Economic Development Taskforce.
Coordinator and Co-Founder of the Community Antivolence Restoration Endeavor Project.
Coordinator of the Southland Human Services Leadership Council.
Top MBA programs:
1. Chicago Booth
2. Columbia GSB
3. Michigan Ross
4. NYU Stern
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In my experience since undergrad, I was an Americorp Fellow that transitioned into a nonprofit that focused on affordable housing in disadvantaged communities. While i was there, we formed the Transform Neighborhoods Project, where we established a campaign to take vacant houses and turn them into affordable housing. We were able to housed a total of 20 families. This project was nominated by the city of Chicago as one of 12 new ideal ways to heal a city. I worked there for 3 years (when you count the Americorp Fellowship) and I transitioned to an International law firm where I did legal work for the big name PE firms and real estate companies. This is where I didn't want to go to law school because I wanted to be on the other side of the table long term. So I left the law firm to serve on the RE committee at a regional bank. While I was there, I created a comprehensive process on how to evaluate lending opportunities that come through the bank. We were able to streamline the process while making sure that the bank was lending to companies that can pay the debt. The companies were real estate PE firms that needed debt for real estate projects. I was recruited from there to work at a PE firm where I gained experience in capital raising and deal management. We were able to purchase portfolios of residential real estate in states with the highest rate of homelessness and provide affordable housing options there. I advised the executive team on which markets to pursue as well as which deals would produce the best returns for investors. I introduced data analytics software that could build financal models faster and perform market analysis quicker at the firm.
Why the MBA:
I tried to get into consulting (without an MBA), I was told on several occasions that I need an MBA to pivot over. This was when I networked with several consultants and spoke with them on how they pivoted.
Stats:
GPA: 3.58
GRE: 330
Extracurriculars Post Undergrad:
Community Advisory Council Member at a local community hospital in a blighted community.
Policy Chairman on the City of Chicago's Jobs and Economic Development Taskforce.
Coordinator and Co-Founder of the Community Antivolence Restoration Endeavor Project.
Coordinator of the Southland Human Services Leadership Council.
Top MBA programs:
1. Chicago Booth
2. Columbia GSB
3. Michigan Ross
4. NYU Stern
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What I like most from an MBA perspective is your exposure to capital raising projects and deal management combined with a strong social impact. This dual focus speaks not only to your ability to run profitable businesses, but also to your commitment to making meaningful, positive change in society. This is an invaluable trait for future leaders that M7 schools are looking for. Who would not want to hire you (their loss). And yet, it's ironic that in the consulting firms need big brands associated with their consultants to effectively sell their services.
Fantastic profile overall. Please apply and give your best.
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Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
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There's a very strong thread of 'doing social good' that runs through everything you have done since post grad- be it at your jobs or through your volunteering efforts. That shows a deep passion for making others lives better and b-schools would appreciate that thoroughly.
There has been movement on the resume, but I am not so concerned with the job changes, as overall, your story remains pretty coherent and led by the same goal for making impact. Also I assume, its spread well over the past 8 years.
While post-MBA, it should be easy to transition from PE into consulting, what matters at this point is your rationale for doing so - why do you want to make the pivot? What is the grand vision for which you need to work in consulting post MBA? This is more relevant because you want to move out of your current job at PE (where you possibly have execution experience or can get it) and move to consulting (no execution experience) to come back to PE. Why not just stay in PE? Getting the goals story right is crucial for scoring admits, so think this through.
Given your experience and goals, I would add Wharton. Kellogg and/or Haas to the mix.
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