2+2 Insight and Thoughts

Deciding if I should apply for H/S/W 2+2 programs would appreciate some insight.

Academic: graduating senior with 3.8+ GPA in Mechanical Engineering with Economics double major at T15 engineering school. Have scored 675 on GMAT focus practice exam as diagnostic (730 for older version), but should be able to score higher since I tanked Quant.

ECs: success competing nationally and internationally in niche sport (technically club at school but compete at D1 level), 3 years leadership on club board for school team, two other club sports, started org to help fund club team. Eagle Scout if people still care about that type of thing. The generic societies everyone does.

WE: Completed 7 month engineering co-op (extended internship) at F200 engine maker, engineering/ops internship at different F500 firm, Big 4 internship related to engineering and client facing things, joining MBB upon graduation

Demo: generic/not getting help here

Interested in pursuing MBA to gain more business insight for potential interest in finance or creating a startup, CEO would be cool too.

Find these kind of annoying at times, but would appreciate any insights.

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You’re obviously competitive and adcoms will give your application an attentive look. It just depends on how good your essays are, how compelling your story is, and how well you can articulate it in the interviews

 

I just started prep, my score was from a mock GMAT before I've done anything. It seems like GMAT and some of the Manhattan Prep stuff seem good overall. Other than does I am planning on doing a mock every 3-4 days and practicing whatever is the lowest section. I can really provide much else otherwise since I could use some myself.

 
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