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31 Jan 2024, 01:27
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Hi!
I am planning to apply for a deferred MBA this cycle. Since I did a gap year between my bachelors and my masters, many M7 confirmed that I won’t be eligible to apply for their deferred options. However, MIT Sloan was one of the notable exceptions and therefore emerged as one of my only hopes…
Ethnographics: 24, White, Male, Austrian, 2nd Gen University, LGBTQ+
Educational Background:
- BS in Business and Economics, Major in Business Administration, GPA 3.99, Vienna University of Economics and Business (Best Econ/Business University in Austria, Top 50-100 Worldwide). Ranked first in cohort of roughly 3k students.
- MS in Economics at Vienna University of Economics and Business, GPA 4.00, currently also ranked 1st in cohort of 70, graduation planned for September 24
- Exchange Semester (MS level) at Tilburg University (Top 3 in the Netherlands in Economics, Top 20 in Europe), GPA also 4.00
GRE / TOEFL:
- On Track / aiming for a quant and verb score of roughly 165 to be in line with M7 school requirements
- TOEFL 116/120
Work and Leadership Experience:
- 1 year as a Sales Expert in local Apple Store before starting university
- Gap Year between Bachelor and Masters: Internships in Audit (Big4), Mid-Cap Private Equity, Boutique Strategy Consulting and at the Austrian Embassy in Washington, DC
- Gained Leadership experience by working as a Founders Associate (part-time) at a sustainability startup during the first year of my masters degree. Worked with CEO/COO/CFO and jointly managed mainly fund raising, restructuring activities during cost cutting, sales planning and launched a industry (interest) alliance,
- Applied for consulting roles and got an offer for an internship at MBB this summer
Extracurriculars:
- Passionate hobby cook: did voluntary internship in two awarded restaurants, of which one has a Michelin star and is one of the 5 best vegan/vegetarian restaurants in the world
- 1 Year Tutoring for 140 first year students at my university
- Voluntary Internship at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce in Tokyo, 2 months in Jan-Feb 2024
- 1 year extracurricular diploma course organized jointly by UN and Austrian Foreign ministry (also next to my masters degree): The course featured great networking opportunities with peers from different fields of study and we hosted several high-ranking corporate and political persons.
Goals after MBA:
- Either continue consulting or look at opportunities in VC / accelerators to fund and support sustainability focussed start ups
Overall Strengths / Weaknesses:
+ top-notch academic record
+ internship offer at MBB for summer 2024
+ strong interest in the interplay of public administration, economics, sustainability issues and business
+ a lot of international and intercultural experience: lived in Vienna, Hamburg, Washington, Netherlands and Tokyo in the last 3 years
- lack of stronger extracurriculars (e.g. student clubs or consultancies -> I rather preferred real work experience through internships as you can see)
- could have aimed for a more accredited university after undergrad for my masters
- too many internships? (may signal insecurity)
I have the following questions:
Do you think, given my profile, I have a shot at applying to MIT?
Would it be more wise to wait 2-3 years and go through the normal application process?
I am planning to take the GRE anyhow in the next couple of weeks, since I do not want to study for it while working full-time. Therefore, I figured it might be worth a shot applying to the deferred option at MIT, even though my chances might be very slim. Still, I really appreciate your comments and insights!
Cheers!
I am planning to apply for a deferred MBA this cycle. Since I did a gap year between my bachelors and my masters, many M7 confirmed that I won’t be eligible to apply for their deferred options. However, MIT Sloan was one of the notable exceptions and therefore emerged as one of my only hopes…
Ethnographics: 24, White, Male, Austrian, 2nd Gen University, LGBTQ+
Educational Background:
- BS in Business and Economics, Major in Business Administration, GPA 3.99, Vienna University of Economics and Business (Best Econ/Business University in Austria, Top 50-100 Worldwide). Ranked first in cohort of roughly 3k students.
- MS in Economics at Vienna University of Economics and Business, GPA 4.00, currently also ranked 1st in cohort of 70, graduation planned for September 24
- Exchange Semester (MS level) at Tilburg University (Top 3 in the Netherlands in Economics, Top 20 in Europe), GPA also 4.00
GRE / TOEFL:
- On Track / aiming for a quant and verb score of roughly 165 to be in line with M7 school requirements
- TOEFL 116/120
Work and Leadership Experience:
- 1 year as a Sales Expert in local Apple Store before starting university
- Gap Year between Bachelor and Masters: Internships in Audit (Big4), Mid-Cap Private Equity, Boutique Strategy Consulting and at the Austrian Embassy in Washington, DC
- Gained Leadership experience by working as a Founders Associate (part-time) at a sustainability startup during the first year of my masters degree. Worked with CEO/COO/CFO and jointly managed mainly fund raising, restructuring activities during cost cutting, sales planning and launched a industry (interest) alliance,
- Applied for consulting roles and got an offer for an internship at MBB this summer
Extracurriculars:
- Passionate hobby cook: did voluntary internship in two awarded restaurants, of which one has a Michelin star and is one of the 5 best vegan/vegetarian restaurants in the world
- 1 Year Tutoring for 140 first year students at my university
- Voluntary Internship at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce in Tokyo, 2 months in Jan-Feb 2024
- 1 year extracurricular diploma course organized jointly by UN and Austrian Foreign ministry (also next to my masters degree): The course featured great networking opportunities with peers from different fields of study and we hosted several high-ranking corporate and political persons.
Goals after MBA:
- Either continue consulting or look at opportunities in VC / accelerators to fund and support sustainability focussed start ups
Overall Strengths / Weaknesses:
+ top-notch academic record
+ internship offer at MBB for summer 2024
+ strong interest in the interplay of public administration, economics, sustainability issues and business
+ a lot of international and intercultural experience: lived in Vienna, Hamburg, Washington, Netherlands and Tokyo in the last 3 years
- lack of stronger extracurriculars (e.g. student clubs or consultancies -> I rather preferred real work experience through internships as you can see)
- could have aimed for a more accredited university after undergrad for my masters
- too many internships? (may signal insecurity)
I have the following questions:
Do you think, given my profile, I have a shot at applying to MIT?
Would it be more wise to wait 2-3 years and go through the normal application process?
I am planning to take the GRE anyhow in the next couple of weeks, since I do not want to study for it while working full-time. Therefore, I figured it might be worth a shot applying to the deferred option at MIT, even though my chances might be very slim. Still, I really appreciate your comments and insights!
Cheers!
31 Jan 2024, 08:57
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lo99:
Thanks for pinging us. Responding to your two primary questions:
Q: Do you think, given my profile, I have a shot at applying to MIT?
A: Yes, you have a shot assuming the GRE comes through in line with your expectations.
Q: Would it be more wise to wait 2-3 years and go through the normal application process?
A: You can do both. If you don't get in this year, plenty of time will pass where your original application won't have much or any impact on your candidacy by way of the full-time process.
There's very little downside to throwing in your hat for MIT Sloan's deferred MBA program. There are other non-M7s you might want to consider also.
You are really looking at all of the foundational work needed to put in a singular application. So, whether you apply to 1 or 5+ schools, you still need to put together a polished CV/resume, seek recommendation letters, get records/transcripts in order, etc. Applying to a 2nd, 3rd, etc. school isn't that much more work besides the essays and LORs.
Let us know if we can help,
Admissionado
Thanks for pinging us. Responding to your two primary questions:
Q: Do you think, given my profile, I have a shot at applying to MIT?
A: Yes, you have a shot assuming the GRE comes through in line with your expectations.
Q: Would it be more wise to wait 2-3 years and go through the normal application process?
A: You can do both. If you don't get in this year, plenty of time will pass where your original application won't have much or any impact on your candidacy by way of the full-time process.
There's very little downside to throwing in your hat for MIT Sloan's deferred MBA program. There are other non-M7s you might want to consider also.
You are really looking at all of the foundational work needed to put in a singular application. So, whether you apply to 1 or 5+ schools, you still need to put together a polished CV/resume, seek recommendation letters, get records/transcripts in order, etc. Applying to a 2nd, 3rd, etc. school isn't that much more work besides the essays and LORs.
Let us know if we can help,
Admissionado
