I have already sent to a few deferred MBA programs (graduating in 2020), but not Wharton. I am debating whether to send it , as I am not sure if my profile is worthwhile for *Wharton*.
Looking forward to your genuine insights! (if profile is worthwhile, which points do I need to focus more on for Wharton)
(kindly be specific to my request - Wharton and deferred MBA)
Background: India, Female, 22
Undergrad Information: top-10 private college in India. B.Tech, Computer Science. 9.14/10
GRE: 329 V162 Q167
Work experience: 0 ; hence applying to deferred
Experience:
- 2 Research internships at good research institutes in India
- Currently interning at ZS associates - decision analytics (full-time role before start of MBA)
- basically interested in AI/ML - applied to healthcare and other domains
- RAs in college
- few publications and conferences though I know thats not imp for business schools
Leadership:
- Women in Machine Learning and Data Science - organizer/lead of city chapter: 320+ members community
- Founded a mentorship initiative in college- teach juniors and guide re career paths : impacted 50 members in 1st 6 mos
Community:
- Volunteered for UN with a Nigerian foundation on mental health/NCD risk factors (Remote)
- currently working with a team to help students laid off due to COVID get internships
Post MBA goals:- short term: Go into healthcare startups focusing on AI to operationalize healthcare delivery, building on college healthcare projects and ZS experience.
- long term: Launch own venture on healthcare