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wideasianboi
Joined: 05 Dec 2023
Last visit: 18 Jun 2025
Posts: 4
Location: United States (TX)
Schools: Jones (II) Berkeley Haas (II) Wharton '26 (II)
GMAT Focus 1: 645 Q83 V83 DI80 
GPA: 4.0
Schools: Jones (II) Berkeley Haas (II) Wharton '26 (II)
GMAT Focus 1: 645 Q83 V83 DI80
Posts: 4
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05 Dec 2023, 10:00
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Hi Everyone,
I'm applying for deferred enrollment programs and would like to understand my chances for Rice Jones. Most people I've seen apply for these programs are in tech or consulting, but I'm looking into corporate strategy.
No-name Engineering School
Major: Chemical Engineering with minor in Business
Age/Background: 22M Asian Male Immigrant
GPA: 4.0
Industry: Energy/O&G
Full-time Offer: Process Engineer
GMAT: 710
Internships:
- 2 terms with Fortune 10 O&G Company: 1 CEPQ (economics), 1 Manufacturing
- 1 term with Fortune 10 O&G Company: Technical
- 2 terms with Fortune 30 Chemical Company: Manufacturing
- 1 term with LNG Company: Start-up
- 1 term with Fortune 100 Chemical Company: Global Operations Planning and Optimization
- 1 term with Fortune 500 Chemical Company: Technical
- 2 terms with fuel additive Company: Process Safety Management, Project Start-up
Extracurriculars:
- Founder and President of the Energy Club at school
- US Regional Coordinator for minority organization (well-known)
- Appointed by the state governor to represent the university system in the Board of Regents
- Non-profit board member
My short-term goal for an MBA is to gain additional skills to work in value chain optimization or macro-operations planning role. My long-term goal for an MBA is to provide me with additional skills to break into corporate strategy in a large energy company.
Thanks, everyone! Any feedback will help.
I'm applying for deferred enrollment programs and would like to understand my chances for Rice Jones. Most people I've seen apply for these programs are in tech or consulting, but I'm looking into corporate strategy.
No-name Engineering School
Major: Chemical Engineering with minor in Business
Age/Background: 22M Asian Male Immigrant
GPA: 4.0
Industry: Energy/O&G
Full-time Offer: Process Engineer
GMAT: 710
Internships:
- 2 terms with Fortune 10 O&G Company: 1 CEPQ (economics), 1 Manufacturing
- 1 term with Fortune 10 O&G Company: Technical
- 2 terms with Fortune 30 Chemical Company: Manufacturing
- 1 term with LNG Company: Start-up
- 1 term with Fortune 100 Chemical Company: Global Operations Planning and Optimization
- 1 term with Fortune 500 Chemical Company: Technical
- 2 terms with fuel additive Company: Process Safety Management, Project Start-up
Extracurriculars:
- Founder and President of the Energy Club at school
- US Regional Coordinator for minority organization (well-known)
- Appointed by the state governor to represent the university system in the Board of Regents
- Non-profit board member
My short-term goal for an MBA is to gain additional skills to work in value chain optimization or macro-operations planning role. My long-term goal for an MBA is to provide me with additional skills to break into corporate strategy in a large energy company.
Thanks, everyone! Any feedback will help.
13 Dec 2023, 05:12
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wideasianboi
Hey wideasianboi,
Your profile is quite impressive for Rice Jones' deferred enrollment program. Your 4.0 GPA in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Business, combined with a solid 710 GMAT score, positions you well academically. Your diverse internship experiences across various Fortune-ranked companies in the Energy and Oil & Gas sectors showcase your industry knowledge and versatility.
Your leadership roles, such as founding the Energy Club, serving as a US Regional Coordinator for a minority organization, and being appointed by the state governor, demonstrate your commitment to community and leadership skills. These experiences align well with your MBA goals of advancing in value chain optimization and transitioning into corporate strategy within the energy sector.
Given Rice Jones' strong focus on energy and its strategic location in Houston, your background and aspirations seem like a great fit. Your blend of academic excellence, relevant professional experience, and impactful extracurriculars make you a strong candidate for deferred enrollment but remember that it is quite competitive so tailoring your applications would be the key.
For more personalized advice or application assistance, feel free to reach out on dm or schedule a strategy session for a more tailored approach to your MBA journey.
