Profile Evaluation

[crogers.d]

Hi,

I was hoping I could get a quick profile evaluation. I am planning on applying in Round 1 for admission in 2014 for Booth, Kellogg, HBS, Stanford and Sloan. I'd appreciate any advice on what I can do in the meantime to improve my candidacy.

GMAT: 710 (48Q/40V)

Undergrad
3.89 out of 4.0 BSB in Economics with a minor in Chinese from a small private university. I graduated in the top 5% of my class and was in the University's honor program. I was involved with student government and had numerous leadership roles in several different groups. While in college I had internships working directly with the CEO's of the United Way and Goodwill. I also had an internship in Hong Kong working in corporate intelligence gathering, IP protection and private investigation.

Work Experience
I will have 5 years of work experience at matriculation.

Right out of college I worked for a year in product sourcing and development for a small consumer electronics firm. I was the youngest person in the company to be put in charge of managing a product line.

I have spent the last 3 years at one of the largest retailers in the country. I started as a planning analyst and was promoted to a senior analyst where I oversaw over $250M annually in inventory. I recently received a third promotion to an operational role where I serve as an internal consultant to the company's distribution centers. I have had several formal leadership roles in all three roles.

Extracurricular
I serve as an alumni career mentor to current students at my university
I train and actively compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
I compete with my dog in agility trials
I have held several volunteer leadership and mentoring roles with the Boy Scouts

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

[mili]

Hello!

Thanks for sharing your profile - it's quite impressive! Great academic profile, very active leader during and after college, and very strong professional experience. I'd say Booth and Kellogg are good targets; the others are reach schools (as they are for everyone!). I'd suggest that you put additional schools on your list (or at least one) that are safer.

I'd just say keep up the good work and continue taking on as much responsibility as you can in the areas you are active (work, martial arts, etc... the more you can lead or have strong impact, the better).

Best of luck!
Mili




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