Avian96 wrote:
Hello!
Hi Avian96, thanks for reaching out. I really think you have a very strong profile and would love for you to private message me because I have the perfect counselor in mind for you!
Hope you're doing well - I would be incredibly grateful if you could evaluate my profile below.
Demographics
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Citizen: Eastern European (EU), Non-American
Diversity: LGBTQ+
Education
BS in Finance & Statistics from NYU Stern
GPA: 3.8+ (Magna Cum Laude)
GMAT
GMAT: 750 (Q50, V42), IR8
All super impressive above.
Looking for Intake: Fall 2022
Work Experience: 3 years by matriculation
Currently:
- Investment banking in New York at brand-name firm
- Expecting promotion from Analyst to Senior Analyst at the end of next summer
- Significant responsibilities and client-facing interaction
Undergrad:
- Internships in Europe, Asia and New York
Extracurricular Activities
Post-Grad
- Founding member of firm's first LGBTQ+ employee resource group
- Co-Founder and Captain of firm's first undergraduate LGBTQ+ recruiting pipeline
- Out4Undergrad (career conference for LGBTQ+ undergrads) Mentor
- School's LGBTQ+ Alumni Network Board of Directors
- LGBTQ+ Asylum-focused non-profit Junior Board member
Undergrad
- Student Council LGBTQ+ Initiative Founder
- Hip-Hop Dance Team Choreographer
- Various leadership positions in School's largest student organization
- Study Abroad semesters in Europe and Asia
Work + leadership in community really impressive!
Post-MBA goals
- Venture capital investing in tech / software
Target schools
HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton (considering Lauder as well), CBS
- Passionate about intersection of tech and social impact, so also contemplating pairing one of the above with HKS
Any specific questions you would like answered by our team:
- Is there anything I can do to improve my chances 1 year out from applying? Track your leadership results. Demonstrate your impact in these initiatives.
- Would going to a investment firm without brand after my current firm impair my chances? Would it be better to apply from my current firm? If it gets you closer to your post MBA goal then it can be ok-- but best to have at least a year in one place before applying.
- Any considerations for applying concurrently or in the 1st year of MBA for HKS? If not central to your goals could be best to wait til first yr
Thank you so much for taking the time - I really appreciate it!
Seriously-- I think you could have the right stuff for top programs but also I think you should look at Booth and maybe Kellogg too. I would love to tell you more about 1 of our Stratus counselors that I think would be great for you to work with. Please private message me and I will follow up. _________________
Donna BaumanStratus Senior MBA Admissions Counselor
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