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07 Aug 2022, 11:27
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Hi GmatClub,
I am a 23-year-old white NY male looking for a profile evaluation. Appreciate everyone's input!
Summary at time of matriculation:
GPA: 3.81
GMAT: 730 q48 v42 IR 6 AWA 4
Age: 24-25
WE: 3-4 Years
Academic Background:
Attended a good university (I loved it and really enjoyed my time here) ranked around #200 overall with a 65.5% acceptance rate. I graduated May 2021 Summa Cum Laude with a 3.8 GPA and a major in finance with a minor in data analytics. I was very involved in extracurriculars and belonged to 3 clubs as well as a competitive investment team where I lead the entrepreneurship group to a state championship victory.
Highest GMAT:
730 Q48 V42 IR 6 AWA 4
Work Experience:
I have extensive internships at some well-known firms throughout college. My first year out of college I worked for a small Private Equity firm where I was promoted from analyst to asset manager and ultimately ended up managing a book of distressed debt worth about $25M. I recently wanted to transition to a stronger name in the PE credit space and will be working in a credit structuring/accounting role at one of the largest PE firms in the world. I will be working out of the NYC office as an associate. I plan on staying here till I decide to officially apply to get my MBA and maybe even after, the firm seems like a great place so far. I would like to apply with 3-4 years of experience under my belt.
Extra Curriculars:
I am a lover of history and am very involved in metal detecting. I have put together groups that orchestrate archeological hunts in historically rich areas, which have produced some very special finds that have been donated to a few historical societies and museums. This is in an in-depth process and requires great research which we facilitate through the use of topographical maps. I've been doing this since I was 12 years old and will soon be traveling to Europe to see what I can find over there.
I competed in bodybuilding from ages 19-23 and went to nationals while also winning some state championships. This sport takes extreme discipline and was a huge challenge for me. I plan on competing again once my work schedule stabilizes.
I have a very large social media following of over 150k followers and a verification on social media platforms. I've used this platform to raise awareness for animal charities and donations for underprivileged communities. The events I have helped put together with my family have produced over 1.2M in donations. I am currently working on a new non-profit that should be well underway within the next year. I am raising capital to bid on distressed debt through a government program and using the awarded assets to generate cash flow to the charities I work with.
I have started a small real estate investment LLC that enters RE positions through the acquisition of distressed 1st lien assets. We have been successful in the past year, deploying 500k and generating an attractive return. I plan on continuing this going forward.
Recommendations:
I have strong recommendations from some industry leaders and need to ensure I perform well at my current job as I would love to have a recommendation from where I work, of course.
Purpose for MBA:
This may change, but I would want to use the MBA to transition directly into a front office role that would allow me to gain the experience necessary to rise the ranks and secure a C level spot at my current firm or another shop. I would like to pursue IB or PE postgraduate which I'm sure I will have confirmed as I apply. I also would like to start of my own entity one day. My post MBA role would continue to allow me to find the optimal structure and investment strategies for my own fund. I have this whole plan very detailed and continue to add to it. This whole purpose will depend on how things go with this new job.
Can someone give me an idea of the range of schools they think someone with my profile at the time of matriculation would have a decent shot at getting in? What do you think my chances at an m7 or t15 would be? What should I do going forward over these next few years to increase my chances?
There are a lot of prestigious programs out there I would be honored to get admission to and would really like to get an expert's opinion on where they think I could end up. Thank you again for your time!
Also, any advice on how to improve my profile going forward would mean a lot as well! Always room for improvement.
I am a 23-year-old white NY male looking for a profile evaluation. Appreciate everyone's input!
Summary at time of matriculation:
GPA: 3.81
GMAT: 730 q48 v42 IR 6 AWA 4
Age: 24-25
WE: 3-4 Years
Academic Background:
Attended a good university (I loved it and really enjoyed my time here) ranked around #200 overall with a 65.5% acceptance rate. I graduated May 2021 Summa Cum Laude with a 3.8 GPA and a major in finance with a minor in data analytics. I was very involved in extracurriculars and belonged to 3 clubs as well as a competitive investment team where I lead the entrepreneurship group to a state championship victory.
Highest GMAT:
730 Q48 V42 IR 6 AWA 4
Work Experience:
I have extensive internships at some well-known firms throughout college. My first year out of college I worked for a small Private Equity firm where I was promoted from analyst to asset manager and ultimately ended up managing a book of distressed debt worth about $25M. I recently wanted to transition to a stronger name in the PE credit space and will be working in a credit structuring/accounting role at one of the largest PE firms in the world. I will be working out of the NYC office as an associate. I plan on staying here till I decide to officially apply to get my MBA and maybe even after, the firm seems like a great place so far. I would like to apply with 3-4 years of experience under my belt.
Extra Curriculars:
I am a lover of history and am very involved in metal detecting. I have put together groups that orchestrate archeological hunts in historically rich areas, which have produced some very special finds that have been donated to a few historical societies and museums. This is in an in-depth process and requires great research which we facilitate through the use of topographical maps. I've been doing this since I was 12 years old and will soon be traveling to Europe to see what I can find over there.
I competed in bodybuilding from ages 19-23 and went to nationals while also winning some state championships. This sport takes extreme discipline and was a huge challenge for me. I plan on competing again once my work schedule stabilizes.
I have a very large social media following of over 150k followers and a verification on social media platforms. I've used this platform to raise awareness for animal charities and donations for underprivileged communities. The events I have helped put together with my family have produced over 1.2M in donations. I am currently working on a new non-profit that should be well underway within the next year. I am raising capital to bid on distressed debt through a government program and using the awarded assets to generate cash flow to the charities I work with.
I have started a small real estate investment LLC that enters RE positions through the acquisition of distressed 1st lien assets. We have been successful in the past year, deploying 500k and generating an attractive return. I plan on continuing this going forward.
Recommendations:
I have strong recommendations from some industry leaders and need to ensure I perform well at my current job as I would love to have a recommendation from where I work, of course.
Purpose for MBA:
This may change, but I would want to use the MBA to transition directly into a front office role that would allow me to gain the experience necessary to rise the ranks and secure a C level spot at my current firm or another shop. I would like to pursue IB or PE postgraduate which I'm sure I will have confirmed as I apply. I also would like to start of my own entity one day. My post MBA role would continue to allow me to find the optimal structure and investment strategies for my own fund. I have this whole plan very detailed and continue to add to it. This whole purpose will depend on how things go with this new job.
Can someone give me an idea of the range of schools they think someone with my profile at the time of matriculation would have a decent shot at getting in? What do you think my chances at an m7 or t15 would be? What should I do going forward over these next few years to increase my chances?
There are a lot of prestigious programs out there I would be honored to get admission to and would really like to get an expert's opinion on where they think I could end up. Thank you again for your time!
Also, any advice on how to improve my profile going forward would mean a lot as well! Always room for improvement.
08 Aug 2022, 09:03
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Hi there Ajolson, thanks for reaching out. I completely agree with waiting until you have at least 3 years of work experience and I think 4 years or even 5 years can be even better for some of the top programs. Overall from what I see, I think M7 programs are in range for you, though you may want to investigate a couple of top 15 programs that could be more realistic/backup options just in case. It doesn't seem like you have any big gaps in your profile but it's hard to predict a few years out, and especially as a white male from a finance background, I'm going to assume that will still be a competitive demographic then!
As far as where to focus these next few years, I would mostly focus on doing well at work so you have impressive progression and leadership experiences when you apply, and also so you can secure strong recommendations. You've also got some interesting extracurriculars so definitely keep those up and they should be great to show long-standing commitment and passion to some things outside your day job. Since you have a lot of them going on, make sure you're focused on depth more than breadth (i.e., impact and leadership in a few activities vs. lots of small activities). I do think getting a bit of international exposure could be helpful, either through work or through personal travel.
Hope that helps, and let us know if you have any questions along the way!
Kate
As far as where to focus these next few years, I would mostly focus on doing well at work so you have impressive progression and leadership experiences when you apply, and also so you can secure strong recommendations. You've also got some interesting extracurriculars so definitely keep those up and they should be great to show long-standing commitment and passion to some things outside your day job. Since you have a lot of them going on, make sure you're focused on depth more than breadth (i.e., impact and leadership in a few activities vs. lots of small activities). I do think getting a bit of international exposure could be helpful, either through work or through personal travel.
Hope that helps, and let us know if you have any questions along the way!
Kate
Ajolson
Hi GmatClub,
I am a 23-year-old white NY male looking for a profile evaluation. Appreciate everyone's input!
Summary at time of matriculation:
GPA: 3.81
GMAT: 730 q48 v42 IR 6 AWA 4
Age: 24-25
WE: 3-4 Years
Academic Background:
Attended a good university (I loved it and really enjoyed my time here) ranked around #200 overall with a 65.5% acceptance rate. I graduated May 2021 Summa Cum Laude with a 3.8 GPA and a major in finance with a minor in data analytics. I was very involved in extracurriculars and belonged to 3 clubs as well as a competitive investment team where I lead the entrepreneurship group to a state championship victory.
Highest GMAT:
730 Q48 V42 IR 6 AWA 4
Work Experience:
I have extensive internships at some well-known firms throughout college. My first year out of college I worked for a small Private Equity firm where I was promoted from analyst to asset manager and ultimately ended up managing a book of distressed debt worth about $25M. I recently wanted to transition to a stronger name in the PE credit space and will be working in a credit structuring/accounting role at one of the largest PE firms in the world. I will be working out of the NYC office as an associate. I plan on staying here till I decide to officially apply to get my MBA and maybe even after, the firm seems like a great place so far. I would like to apply with 3-4 years of experience under my belt.
Extra Curriculars:
I am a lover of history and am very involved in metal detecting. I have put together groups that orchestrate archeological hunts in historically rich areas, which have produced some very special finds that have been donated to a few historical societies and museums. This is in an in-depth process and requires great research which we facilitate through the use of topographical maps. I've been doing this since I was 12 years old and will soon be traveling to Europe to see what I can find over there.
I competed in bodybuilding from ages 19-23 and went to nationals while also winning some state championships. This sport takes extreme discipline and was a huge challenge for me. I plan on competing again once my work schedule stabilizes.
I have a very large social media following of over 150k followers and a verification on social media platforms. I've used this platform to raise awareness for animal charities and donations for underprivileged communities. The events I have helped put together with my family have produced over 1.2M in donations. I am currently working on a new non-profit that should be well underway within the next year. I am raising capital to bid on distressed debt through a government program and using the awarded assets to generate cash flow to the charities I work with.
I have started a small real estate investment LLC that enters RE positions through the acquisition of distressed 1st lien assets. We have been successful in the past year, deploying 500k and generating an attractive return. I plan on continuing this going forward.
Recommendations:
I have strong recommendations from some industry leaders and need to ensure I perform well at my current job as I would love to have a recommendation from where I work, of course.
Purpose for MBA:
This may change, but I would want to use the MBA to transition directly into a front office role that would allow me to gain the experience necessary to rise the ranks and secure a C level spot at my current firm or another shop. I would like to pursue IB or PE postgraduate which I'm sure I will have confirmed as I apply. I also would like to start of my own entity one day. My post MBA role would continue to allow me to find the optimal structure and investment strategies for my own fund. I have this whole plan very detailed and continue to add to it. This whole purpose will depend on how things go with this new job.
Can someone give me an idea of the range of schools they think someone with my profile at the time of matriculation would have a decent shot at getting in? What do you think my chances at an m7 or t15 would be? What should I do going forward over these next few years to increase my chances?
There are a lot of prestigious programs out there I would be honored to get admission to and would really like to get an expert's opinion on where they think I could end up. Thank you again for your time!
Also, any advice on how to improve my profile going forward would mean a lot as well! Always room for improvement.
I am a 23-year-old white NY male looking for a profile evaluation. Appreciate everyone's input!
Summary at time of matriculation:
GPA: 3.81
GMAT: 730 q48 v42 IR 6 AWA 4
Age: 24-25
WE: 3-4 Years
Academic Background:
Attended a good university (I loved it and really enjoyed my time here) ranked around #200 overall with a 65.5% acceptance rate. I graduated May 2021 Summa Cum Laude with a 3.8 GPA and a major in finance with a minor in data analytics. I was very involved in extracurriculars and belonged to 3 clubs as well as a competitive investment team where I lead the entrepreneurship group to a state championship victory.
Highest GMAT:
730 Q48 V42 IR 6 AWA 4
Work Experience:
I have extensive internships at some well-known firms throughout college. My first year out of college I worked for a small Private Equity firm where I was promoted from analyst to asset manager and ultimately ended up managing a book of distressed debt worth about $25M. I recently wanted to transition to a stronger name in the PE credit space and will be working in a credit structuring/accounting role at one of the largest PE firms in the world. I will be working out of the NYC office as an associate. I plan on staying here till I decide to officially apply to get my MBA and maybe even after, the firm seems like a great place so far. I would like to apply with 3-4 years of experience under my belt.
Extra Curriculars:
I am a lover of history and am very involved in metal detecting. I have put together groups that orchestrate archeological hunts in historically rich areas, which have produced some very special finds that have been donated to a few historical societies and museums. This is in an in-depth process and requires great research which we facilitate through the use of topographical maps. I've been doing this since I was 12 years old and will soon be traveling to Europe to see what I can find over there.
I competed in bodybuilding from ages 19-23 and went to nationals while also winning some state championships. This sport takes extreme discipline and was a huge challenge for me. I plan on competing again once my work schedule stabilizes.
I have a very large social media following of over 150k followers and a verification on social media platforms. I've used this platform to raise awareness for animal charities and donations for underprivileged communities. The events I have helped put together with my family have produced over 1.2M in donations. I am currently working on a new non-profit that should be well underway within the next year. I am raising capital to bid on distressed debt through a government program and using the awarded assets to generate cash flow to the charities I work with.
I have started a small real estate investment LLC that enters RE positions through the acquisition of distressed 1st lien assets. We have been successful in the past year, deploying 500k and generating an attractive return. I plan on continuing this going forward.
Recommendations:
I have strong recommendations from some industry leaders and need to ensure I perform well at my current job as I would love to have a recommendation from where I work, of course.
Purpose for MBA:
This may change, but I would want to use the MBA to transition directly into a front office role that would allow me to gain the experience necessary to rise the ranks and secure a C level spot at my current firm or another shop. I would like to pursue IB or PE postgraduate which I'm sure I will have confirmed as I apply. I also would like to start of my own entity one day. My post MBA role would continue to allow me to find the optimal structure and investment strategies for my own fund. I have this whole plan very detailed and continue to add to it. This whole purpose will depend on how things go with this new job.
Can someone give me an idea of the range of schools they think someone with my profile at the time of matriculation would have a decent shot at getting in? What do you think my chances at an m7 or t15 would be? What should I do going forward over these next few years to increase my chances?
There are a lot of prestigious programs out there I would be honored to get admission to and would really like to get an expert's opinion on where they think I could end up. Thank you again for your time!
Also, any advice on how to improve my profile going forward would mean a lot as well! Always room for improvement.
09 Aug 2022, 06:51
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mbaMissionKate thank you so much for the great response. Going to absolutely be taking your advice and will most likely reach out when I am dead set on the timing of the process. With the credentials above, do you have any T15 schools in mind that you think I will have a strong shot at?
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