Evaluate a Poet's profile

Wow, I think you have a pretty compelling profile. No doubt because you've read our book multiple times.

Seriously, I think you've actually got a more well-rounded experience than a typical "poet." In addition to your architecture training, which I know is very rigorous, you've definitely gained a lot of exposure to the business side of things. Your community design team experience (where you secured $100K in funding and led a large team) alone is a big accomplishment that took more than just arhictecture skills. That one experiende probably allows you to showcase all four of the dimensions that we discuss in the book. Definitely don't be shy about showcaisng this.

Also, I think your overall story ties together very well. You know exactly what you want, and you've been working toward it for years already. I think your reasons for wanting an MBA now make perfect sense.

I'm not sure of your reasons for targeting those specific schools, although you probably were looking for schools that will provide at least some exposure to non-profit and public-sector jobs. I'd even say that I think you have a compelling enough profile to make it worth taking a shot at two or three top-five schools. But, only do that if you're truly interested in them. If you're most interested in Haas and Yale, for example, then definitely go for them at full speed.

I hope that helps. I bet you're going to do well!

Scott