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I graduated from a top university in a social sciences major, have a 4.0 GPA, 760 GMAT, currently work as an investment banking analyst at a bulge bracket investment bank, and am joining a middle market private equity firm (on the smaller end) this coming summer, which is a 2 year commitment (potentially 3 years if there is a need). After this stint, I will likely be looking to apply to business school to get back into private equity as a post-MBA associate. I am focused on Harvard and Stanford but understand that it is very competitive and there are probably many other white, males with a finance background looking to apply for admission. I applied to 2+2 and did not get in out of undergrad.
I do not have any meaningful community service, volunteer or entrepreneurial experience but am assuming that I will need to get going on that, but am not sure if it would need to have some sort tie into another aspect of my "story." Undergraduate extracurricular activities included a couple of small leadership positions and some activities that can be spun but nothing particular outstanding.
I'm trying to be proactive by thinking about this early to maximize my chances at Harvard and Stanford - with my background, what will I need to do to differentiate myself from other similar candidates?
Thank you
I do not have any meaningful community service, volunteer or entrepreneurial experience but am assuming that I will need to get going on that, but am not sure if it would need to have some sort tie into another aspect of my "story." Undergraduate extracurricular activities included a couple of small leadership positions and some activities that can be spun but nothing particular outstanding.
I'm trying to be proactive by thinking about this early to maximize my chances at Harvard and Stanford - with my background, what will I need to do to differentiate myself from other similar candidates?
Thank you
24 Mar 2015, 11:59
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Hey there pal - so sorry for the delayed response. We were busy working with GMAT Club on a new initiative which kept us a bit busy (it'll come out in a couple of months - keep your eyes peeled)!
So you're definitely starting out on the right foot. 4.0 and a 760? Sheesh! That gives you the chips you need to play. Bulge + PE gives you a lot of chips too! But now you're looking for the edge - I get you and it's awesome you're asking this so early on.
Keep in mind, when I talk about involvement, I don't necessarily mean helping the homeless or working with underprivileged kids. That's great if that's your cup of tea, but it's not for everyone. So find what you can do outside of your daily job that adds value to your life. So for example, one of our clients loved mountain biking and raced competitively for years. He then started working with kids to lead bike excursions. But that was just for the last year before he applied. He'd been biking for yearrsssss without doing it for "someone else". He got into one of the schools you're talking about. So think about a) what makes you happy, b) what rounds you out, and c) how you can add value to yourself, the organization, or others. Grow into whatever it is you value!
I hope that helps - the big takeaway is don't do anything because you think it'll look good. Questions welcome!
Bhavik
So you're definitely starting out on the right foot. 4.0 and a 760? Sheesh! That gives you the chips you need to play. Bulge + PE gives you a lot of chips too! But now you're looking for the edge - I get you and it's awesome you're asking this so early on.
Keep in mind, when I talk about involvement, I don't necessarily mean helping the homeless or working with underprivileged kids. That's great if that's your cup of tea, but it's not for everyone. So find what you can do outside of your daily job that adds value to your life. So for example, one of our clients loved mountain biking and raced competitively for years. He then started working with kids to lead bike excursions. But that was just for the last year before he applied. He'd been biking for yearrsssss without doing it for "someone else". He got into one of the schools you're talking about. So think about a) what makes you happy, b) what rounds you out, and c) how you can add value to yourself, the organization, or others. Grow into whatever it is you value!
I hope that helps - the big takeaway is don't do anything because you think it'll look good. Questions welcome!
Bhavik
