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Joined: 11 Oct 2015
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Schools: HBS 2+2 '22 MIT Sloan MSMS"18
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V40
GPA: 3.8
30 Jul 2016, 02:44
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Hi,
first, let me thank you in advance for giving us the possibility to receive advice from such talented people (I am amazed by your average profiles).
Some info about myself:
- 23 y/o European student studying in one of Europe's top business schools (it was ranked 2nd in Europe the year I entered),
- GPA of 3.8, top 5%,
- WE: Internship at Bain & Co., with full time offer at the end of the stage, offered an internship at BCG (declined in favour of Bain) and interning right now in a big VC fund. 2 years ago I started a startup that won a national start-up award, and I'm now in the process of founding a second one. (I've done several other interships but those are the most remarkable and recent)
- GMAT: in three days I'll have my first exam, and from the simulations I should score somewhere between 710-730 (I've a second date scheduled for the end of August, just in case)
- Recommendation letters: I already collected 4 of them, 2 from past employers (1 from Bain and 1 from a previous employer) and two from university.
- Why am I willing to take an MBA: want to meet cool people to work with in the future, I've got a strong entrepreneurial mind and I'd love to be with like-minded individuals, to evaluate ideas and receive feedback. Moreover I'd like a strong name on my CV to have a nice way out in case things didn't work out with my entrepreneurial ambitions.
- Dream Schools: HBS, Stanford, both deferred MBAs (I'm open to other suggestions)
- Why deferred MBA: well, being a college senior, I feel this is the only sensible thing to do.
- Miscellaneous: I've been president of the largest student association in my Uni. I suffer from type 1 diabetes. Practice a lot of sports. Love dogs (:D).
Thanks again,
Den
first, let me thank you in advance for giving us the possibility to receive advice from such talented people (I am amazed by your average profiles).
Some info about myself:
- 23 y/o European student studying in one of Europe's top business schools (it was ranked 2nd in Europe the year I entered),
- GPA of 3.8, top 5%,
- WE: Internship at Bain & Co., with full time offer at the end of the stage, offered an internship at BCG (declined in favour of Bain) and interning right now in a big VC fund. 2 years ago I started a startup that won a national start-up award, and I'm now in the process of founding a second one. (I've done several other interships but those are the most remarkable and recent)
- GMAT: in three days I'll have my first exam, and from the simulations I should score somewhere between 710-730 (I've a second date scheduled for the end of August, just in case)
- Recommendation letters: I already collected 4 of them, 2 from past employers (1 from Bain and 1 from a previous employer) and two from university.
- Why am I willing to take an MBA: want to meet cool people to work with in the future, I've got a strong entrepreneurial mind and I'd love to be with like-minded individuals, to evaluate ideas and receive feedback. Moreover I'd like a strong name on my CV to have a nice way out in case things didn't work out with my entrepreneurial ambitions.
- Dream Schools: HBS, Stanford, both deferred MBAs (I'm open to other suggestions)
- Why deferred MBA: well, being a college senior, I feel this is the only sensible thing to do.
- Miscellaneous: I've been president of the largest student association in my Uni. I suffer from type 1 diabetes. Practice a lot of sports. Love dogs (:D).
Thanks again,
Den
31 Jul 2016, 10:25
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Hi there, thanks for reaching out!
Overall I see a lot of strengths in your profile. Your academic performance is excellent - keep it up! I would encourage you to plan to take the GMAT twice, they always take your highest, and a score closer to 730 could help your applications a lot at those very competitive schools.
Your work experience sounds very strong with 2 offers from top firms plus some startup experience, that's great. Before you prepare your applications, I would do some more thinking about your reasons for MBA and post-MBA goals. Especially with the deferred programs, they want to see you're thinking realistically and comprehensively about how the MBA will help you. Networking is a totally valid reason but in my experience, schools like to see other reasons too (e.g., think about the skills and experiences you'll need to develop at that point). The extracurricular involvement is great too.
So overall assuming you get a strong GMAT score, you have a great profile. Given the competitiveness of those two programs, it's still hard to predict your chances but I think you do have a shot. I believe Yale has a similar deferred option, and I read recently that Darden is starting one too, so those might be worth looking into to round out your list.
Good luck, and keep us posted with any more questions!
Kate
P.S. I love dogs too
Overall I see a lot of strengths in your profile. Your academic performance is excellent - keep it up! I would encourage you to plan to take the GMAT twice, they always take your highest, and a score closer to 730 could help your applications a lot at those very competitive schools.
Your work experience sounds very strong with 2 offers from top firms plus some startup experience, that's great. Before you prepare your applications, I would do some more thinking about your reasons for MBA and post-MBA goals. Especially with the deferred programs, they want to see you're thinking realistically and comprehensively about how the MBA will help you. Networking is a totally valid reason but in my experience, schools like to see other reasons too (e.g., think about the skills and experiences you'll need to develop at that point). The extracurricular involvement is great too.
So overall assuming you get a strong GMAT score, you have a great profile. Given the competitiveness of those two programs, it's still hard to predict your chances but I think you do have a shot. I believe Yale has a similar deferred option, and I read recently that Darden is starting one too, so those might be worth looking into to round out your list.
Good luck, and keep us posted with any more questions!
Kate
P.S. I love dogs too
DensetsuNo
DensetsuNo
Joined: 11 Oct 2015
Last visit: 05 Aug 2023
Posts: 88
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 38
Status:2 months to go
Schools: HBS 2+2 '22 MIT Sloan MSMS"18
GMAT 1: 730 Q49 V40
GPA: 3.8
10 Aug 2016, 03:44
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Dear Kate,
thanks a lot for your kind answer!
I gave my GMAT a few days ago and scored 730. (!!)
As for the reasons why I'd apply to an MBA I'll go through some material to build a more comprehensive answer, I'll have my honest answer (being the networking, learning from other students and teachers alike, being exposed to a more international environment etc.) and the answer they want to hear. Any material you fell like recommending?
Thanks a lot, and of course I'll keep you posted,
Den
thanks a lot for your kind answer!
I gave my GMAT a few days ago and scored 730. (!!)
As for the reasons why I'd apply to an MBA I'll go through some material to build a more comprehensive answer, I'll have my honest answer (being the networking, learning from other students and teachers alike, being exposed to a more international environment etc.) and the answer they want to hear. Any material you fell like recommending?
Thanks a lot, and of course I'll keep you posted,
Den
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