Getting into Harvard from McKinsey

Hey chimps!

Incoming Analyst at McKinsey after interning there over the summer, currently studying to take the GMAT. I'm planning to apply to the 2+2 Deferred Admission MBA Program at HBS. I study Maths at a top European uni and have previous experience in small tech start-ups. What do you reckon is the optimal way of "seelling my profile" to the HBS admissions team to increase my chances of getting in? Should I present myself as an aspiring consultant or highlight my interest in entrepreneurship and the tech world as well as my quant background?

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