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12 Jul 2019, 06:58
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Hello! I'd like some feedback on what schools might be a fit for me. I'm considering MIT Sloan, CBS, Wharton, and Yale SOM as possible fits.
29, male, Chinese-American
GMAT - Taking in 2 weeks but I've been scoring 750-770 in practice tests
Undergrad 3.6 GPA overall from New York University:
BA in Math from NYU w/ some grad-level math coursework
BSc in Finance from NYU Stern
Work experience:
3 years at an investment bank doing equity research in NYC on a top-ranked team, covering energy stocks
4 years (and currently) at a hedge fund. Small team, small fund, but it used to be an external manager for a larger well-known hedge fund (Citadel/Millennium), also covering energy stocks
Goals:
I've realized I want to pivot from investing to pursue a career in renewable energy within a strategy/corporate development role. Having followed the industry for 7 years as an investor, renewable energy development seems to be becoming more and more mainstream, and I believe in the cause. I have the finance background (though not typical IBD->PE) and some industry knowledge having followed the energy sector as an investor, but I'd like to gain training in leadership, and use the MBA as a platform to transition towards more of a corporate role and eventually become a senior leader at a firm involved in renewable energy.
Extracurriculars:
I created a mentoring program at NYU's investment club pairing more experienced students w/ freshmen for mentoring/creating stock pitch presentations for the club's portfolio. I also personally mentored 3 club members during school. I also made presentations to kids at a local high school teaching them basic concepts in finance
Since graduating from undergrad, I've been less involved w/ extracurriculars. I recently started volunteering as an overnight volunteer at a homeless shelter but it's very recent
Thanks!
29, male, Chinese-American
GMAT - Taking in 2 weeks but I've been scoring 750-770 in practice tests
Undergrad 3.6 GPA overall from New York University:
BA in Math from NYU w/ some grad-level math coursework
BSc in Finance from NYU Stern
Work experience:
3 years at an investment bank doing equity research in NYC on a top-ranked team, covering energy stocks
4 years (and currently) at a hedge fund. Small team, small fund, but it used to be an external manager for a larger well-known hedge fund (Citadel/Millennium), also covering energy stocks
Goals:
I've realized I want to pivot from investing to pursue a career in renewable energy within a strategy/corporate development role. Having followed the industry for 7 years as an investor, renewable energy development seems to be becoming more and more mainstream, and I believe in the cause. I have the finance background (though not typical IBD->PE) and some industry knowledge having followed the energy sector as an investor, but I'd like to gain training in leadership, and use the MBA as a platform to transition towards more of a corporate role and eventually become a senior leader at a firm involved in renewable energy.
Extracurriculars:
I created a mentoring program at NYU's investment club pairing more experienced students w/ freshmen for mentoring/creating stock pitch presentations for the club's portfolio. I also personally mentored 3 club members during school. I also made presentations to kids at a local high school teaching them basic concepts in finance
Since graduating from undergrad, I've been less involved w/ extracurriculars. I recently started volunteering as an overnight volunteer at a homeless shelter but it's very recent
Thanks!
12 Jul 2019, 16:45
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Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your profile. Good luck on the GMAT and feel free to check back in once you have the score (or sign up for a free 30 minute consultation with one of our consultants at www.mbamission.com/consult). Given your interest in the energy sector, I am surprised you don't have Haas on your list, or Duke, or UT McCombs or even Ross. Consider those as well... and for a major reach you can look at Stanford as they are also solid for energy sector BUT they are crazy tough for anyone to get into at ~5% acceptance fyi. If your GMAT goes well I think you can apply to those you mention as well, none are safe per se but there is a decent shot if you have good leadership examples and execute on your apps well. Keep us posted and good luck!
Thanks for sharing your profile. Good luck on the GMAT and feel free to check back in once you have the score (or sign up for a free 30 minute consultation with one of our consultants at www.mbamission.com/consult). Given your interest in the energy sector, I am surprised you don't have Haas on your list, or Duke, or UT McCombs or even Ross. Consider those as well... and for a major reach you can look at Stanford as they are also solid for energy sector BUT they are crazy tough for anyone to get into at ~5% acceptance fyi. If your GMAT goes well I think you can apply to those you mention as well, none are safe per se but there is a decent shot if you have good leadership examples and execute on your apps well. Keep us posted and good luck!
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