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Hey there,

Thanks for the additional info! Ok, so you're a year earlier than I thought but that's even better. It lets you be proactive. So here's what I'm seeing. Your involvement is pretty light. BBBS is a great organization but just volunteering really isn't going to be enough. You need to take on leadership roles if possible. Also, managing a portfolio doesn't really count as involvement - it's a bullet on the resume at best. So what I would suggest is to really get involved and find ways to stand out from the pack. Look for unique opportunities that make sense. You also mentioned your CFA but then you state you want to start your own business in Panama. Make sure what you do (because a CFA will take a lot of time) makes sense for you. Don't just get it because you think it'll be good to have. A lot of people do that and it doesn't add anything to their profiles. Now, I'm not saying do things just because the adcom might appreciate them but make sure they make sense for your goals and you personally.

From a work standpoint, try as hard as possible to convert that 3rd year offer. That will be really important. It serves as a proxy for your professional accomplishments compared to your peer set.

Let me know if you have any other questions as you go through the year and let us know how things are coming along!

Bhavik