1. Can you please review my profile and let me know what you think?
2. Comment on my list of target schools?
Demographics:
- White, Male, 27
Education:
- BA Economics from a top Libaral Arts University
- GPA: 3.3/4
- Accomplished Varsity Athlete - team won a national championship while I was a senior
Testing:
Current GMAT: 680 (Q44 V39)
Still aiming for a higher score as I am confident I can get it (score higher on practice tests), just working through some test day anxieties.
Also, considering taking EA because top 2 schools accept.
Work Experience (Total 5 years):
- 4 years Technology consulting at IBM Consulting - Promoted in a year (2018-2023)
- 1 year program management with IBM Software - Promoted (2023 - )
--- 2 Total Promotions
- track record of giving back via coaching peers
- Won leadership awards
Extracurricular Activities:
- Co-founder of a company building a platform that aims to create new ways for people to engage in their hobbies as well as building communities through sports and games.
- Personal Coaching
Post MBA Goals
- Short Term: Transition into an Investment Banking Associate role (ideally focused in the tech industry where i have background)
- Long Term: Shift in to growth equity / venture capital and work to identify, invest in, and support mission driven companies adding real value to society.
Target Schools (tiers are in terms of my personal ranking):
Top 2 - NYU, Columbia
Tier 2 - HBS, Berkeley
Tier 3 - Kellogg, Ross, UCLA