jm1991 wrote:
I will apply to B-schools during R1 in 2020. I will begin B-school in the fall of 2021 as a member of the class of 2023. I say that to make it clear that I have some time to work on my profile. My below profile details the work experience I will have when I apply.
Male, white, 29 years old.
GMAT: 690 unofficial. 45Q 40V IR 7 on 13 January 2017
GPA: 3.82 at United States Military Academy at West Point. B.S. in Economics with Honors.
Work Experience:
7 years in the United States Army. Served as an Infantry Officer.
Graduate of U.S. Army Ranger and Airborne School.
3 years assigned to an airborne brigade in Vicenza, Italy. During that time I serve as a Platoon Leader (Manager) leading 40 Soldiers, Company Executive Officer (Deputy Senior Manager) and Battalion Logistics Officer (managed/coordinated logistical requirements for 800 man unit across multiple international borders).
Currently assigned to University of New Hampshire where I serve as an Assistant Professor of Military Science. I train prospective Army Officers in leadership and military tactics.
Goals post MBA:
Looking to obtain a role as an operations or management consultant. My story goes something like: I had an education by experience on the fundamentals of leadership in the Army. I need the experience and education an MBA provides to give me the tools to help companies reach their maximum utilization of their systems and human capital.
Extracurriculars:
Judo assistant coach for UNH club team
My top schools in order:
Harvard
Wharton
Sloan
Kellogg
Booth
Any advice or tips are appreciated.
Dear jm1991,
Your profile is quite good. I would recommend you to improve your GMAT score as b-schools pay close attention to it. Other than that, you could also try exploring a different industry before applying. But that is just my amateur thinking. Anyways, I wish you good luck!
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Kudos are more than welcome!