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27 Aug 2010, 08:42
Kudos
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Can you please evaluate my profile?
27/M/American
Undergrad Stats
Top US Engineering School
Major: Petroleum Engineering
GPA: 3.6/4.0 (3.75 in major studies)
Other: Dean's List last 5 semesters
GMAT Stats
Overall:710 (92%)
Q: 48 (82%)
V: 40 (89%)
AWA: 5.0 (56%)
Work Experience
59 months as an engineer (at matriculation), all with a super major oil and gas company (one of the five largest companies in the world). Various technical development roles in deep water offshore oil fields and onshore natural gas fields. Currently working on a shale gas field (shale gas development is at the cutting edge of oil and gas development in the US). Exposure to high level engineering processes early in my career due to capital involved in projects that I have worked on. Much to talk about in essays.
Leadership
Lots of project leadership. Have driven many projects. Single Point of Accountability for many activities in many current role.
Technical mentor to several summer interns. Served as their coach and evaluator.
Graduated from global training program a year early due to technical competence.
Promoted one time since beginning work.
Extra Curricular Activities
College recruiting committee for company (campus team member)
Recommendations
Current manager will probably be willing (haven't asked yet but he's been supportive of this process so far)
Mentor/Colleague has agreed to write
Both rec's will be good
Post MBA Plans
Energy business development, either with a small start up or a specialized business development firm. Focus on acquiring capital for companies entering into shale gas development projects in North America and Europe. Also interested in energy M&A activities.
Target Schools (in order of interest)
1) Kellogg MMM
2) Ross
3) Sloan
4) Booth
5) Fuqua
Plan on applying to Kellogg, Ross, and Sloan in R1, Booth and Fuqua in R2.
Do you think I am a competitive candidate for the schools mentioned above?
Thanks in advance.
27/M/American
Undergrad Stats
Top US Engineering School
Major: Petroleum Engineering
GPA: 3.6/4.0 (3.75 in major studies)
Other: Dean's List last 5 semesters
GMAT Stats
Overall:710 (92%)
Q: 48 (82%)
V: 40 (89%)
AWA: 5.0 (56%)
Work Experience
59 months as an engineer (at matriculation), all with a super major oil and gas company (one of the five largest companies in the world). Various technical development roles in deep water offshore oil fields and onshore natural gas fields. Currently working on a shale gas field (shale gas development is at the cutting edge of oil and gas development in the US). Exposure to high level engineering processes early in my career due to capital involved in projects that I have worked on. Much to talk about in essays.
Leadership
Lots of project leadership. Have driven many projects. Single Point of Accountability for many activities in many current role.
Technical mentor to several summer interns. Served as their coach and evaluator.
Graduated from global training program a year early due to technical competence.
Promoted one time since beginning work.
Extra Curricular Activities
College recruiting committee for company (campus team member)
Recommendations
Current manager will probably be willing (haven't asked yet but he's been supportive of this process so far)
Mentor/Colleague has agreed to write
Both rec's will be good
Post MBA Plans
Energy business development, either with a small start up or a specialized business development firm. Focus on acquiring capital for companies entering into shale gas development projects in North America and Europe. Also interested in energy M&A activities.
Target Schools (in order of interest)
1) Kellogg MMM
2) Ross
3) Sloan
4) Booth
5) Fuqua
Plan on applying to Kellogg, Ross, and Sloan in R1, Booth and Fuqua in R2.
Do you think I am a competitive candidate for the schools mentioned above?
Thanks in advance.
30 Aug 2010, 00:26
Kudos
Bookmarks
Reseng,
Thanks for reaching out. I just replied to another candidate with an engineering background and recommended Ross, so it is good to see it high on your list. Great school and very appropriate for someone with a strong engineering background.
Overall, your list looks really good. The MMM program is very smart and Sloan is also a no-brainer. Booth is one of our favorite schools overall and you can never go wrong with adding Chicago to your brand. Fuqua is an interesting choice and I'd be curious to hear more about why. Not knocking Duke, but I would have probably tabbed Haas in that fifth spot.
As for your chances at all these fine institutions, I think it comes down to three things:
1. How well you can articulate your short-term goal as being both specific (therefore not run-of-the-mill) but also accessible. Even if you are uniquely qualified for something, it can put pressure on the program to help you get placed into a really niche industry, company, or practice group. Now, the MMM pipeline should be up to that task, Sloan doesn't even ask about career goals, and and you probably have a ready answer for this, but you always have to start with this. As long as you paint a clear and achievable picture, you should be in good shape.
2. Fusing the leadership from your personal life with your more technical skill in your professional life. Many schools want to see leadership come directly from your work experience, but not all jobs are created equal. You've been doing complex work that requires a lot of skill and intelligence. If you can also show that you are a natural leader and team player, it will go a long, long way, especially at Kellogg. There were will be critical essay opportunities (Kellogg's leadership essay springs immediately to mind) where you can knock this down, so be sure to take full advantage.
3. Not to put too fine a point on it, but you are going to want to bring people in with some really well-written essays. Being an engineer with a low AWA score, there's a *chance* (not saying a probability, just a chance) that you might get an admissions officer or two who thinks "one-dimensional engineering type." The best way to avoid that is to really bring some depth to any introspective essay answers and just to write really bang-up, eloquent essays. Working with someone with creative instincts (to balance your any job-fueled leanings toward brutal efficiency) is probably a good idea.
We have a lot of ways we can help, if you are interested. Happy to set up a consultation if you would like. Simply PM me and we'll get you squared away.
Respectfully,
Paul Lanzillotti
Thanks for reaching out. I just replied to another candidate with an engineering background and recommended Ross, so it is good to see it high on your list. Great school and very appropriate for someone with a strong engineering background.
Overall, your list looks really good. The MMM program is very smart and Sloan is also a no-brainer. Booth is one of our favorite schools overall and you can never go wrong with adding Chicago to your brand. Fuqua is an interesting choice and I'd be curious to hear more about why. Not knocking Duke, but I would have probably tabbed Haas in that fifth spot.
As for your chances at all these fine institutions, I think it comes down to three things:
1. How well you can articulate your short-term goal as being both specific (therefore not run-of-the-mill) but also accessible. Even if you are uniquely qualified for something, it can put pressure on the program to help you get placed into a really niche industry, company, or practice group. Now, the MMM pipeline should be up to that task, Sloan doesn't even ask about career goals, and and you probably have a ready answer for this, but you always have to start with this. As long as you paint a clear and achievable picture, you should be in good shape.
2. Fusing the leadership from your personal life with your more technical skill in your professional life. Many schools want to see leadership come directly from your work experience, but not all jobs are created equal. You've been doing complex work that requires a lot of skill and intelligence. If you can also show that you are a natural leader and team player, it will go a long, long way, especially at Kellogg. There were will be critical essay opportunities (Kellogg's leadership essay springs immediately to mind) where you can knock this down, so be sure to take full advantage.
3. Not to put too fine a point on it, but you are going to want to bring people in with some really well-written essays. Being an engineer with a low AWA score, there's a *chance* (not saying a probability, just a chance) that you might get an admissions officer or two who thinks "one-dimensional engineering type." The best way to avoid that is to really bring some depth to any introspective essay answers and just to write really bang-up, eloquent essays. Working with someone with creative instincts (to balance your any job-fueled leanings toward brutal efficiency) is probably a good idea.
We have a lot of ways we can help, if you are interested. Happy to set up a consultation if you would like. Simply PM me and we'll get you squared away.
Respectfully,
Paul Lanzillotti
