Hey all,
I'm looking at applying to Sloan in R2 this year or R1 next year. My profile is below. Can you give me some advice on whether my current experience makes me a competitive candidate?
Thanks in advance!
Target Schools, programs and year:
- Harvard, MIT and Wharton
- Full Time MBA
- 24 or 25 In-take (still deciding)
Demographics:
- Male
- 25
- India
- Have a green card
Education:
- B. Sc. (Hons) Economics and Finance, Ashoka University
- Minor in Entrepreneurship
- GPA: 3.81/4.0; graduated Magna cum Laude
- GRE: 330/340; considering taking the GMAT
Extracurriculars:
- Director of Rotary Club at University
- Founding Member, Consulting Club at University
- French Language Certification (A2)
Work Experience:
- 9 months at a RE-focused private equity fund; worked with a portfolio company's leadership
- c.2 years at EY-Parthenon in their education practice; received an early promotion and a corporate award for high-impact
- 10 months and counting in a European mid-market PE fund in their portfolio value creation and origination team; role is a little unique as we are also involved with the deal process and in deal origination
- Board Observer Role at Family Business; c.$15M in revenue and involved in capacitor and EV charger production
- Board Observer Role at Portfolio Company
Post MBA Goals:
- Not crystal clear yet
- Potentially work at my family business; c.$15M in revenue and involved in capacity and EV charger production
- Alternatively join a VC fund in the States
In particular, I want your views on:
- School selection; which schools do I have a realistic chance at?
- Do you think I should retake the GMAT/GRE or is my score adequate?
- Should I look to apply in 2024 or do I have enough experience to apply in R2 of this academic cycle?
Appreciate the help! Thank you