Chances of H/S?

Work experience

  • 2 years of due diligence and strategy consulting for a tier 2 (e.g., Monitor, S&, OW) doing an "impact" field (e.g., cleantech, education, environment)

  • ~1 year of work at a major non-profit impact investing venture / growth company (e.g., Omidyar, Acumen, NewSchools)

  • ~2 years of work at an UMM PE fund (e.g., Golden Gate, New Mountain Capital, GTCR, Vista)

Scores

  • 3.8 GPA cum laude with a BSc in a field such as org change, philosophy, general management, from a semi-target (e.g., JHU, Brown, NU, Duke)

  • 770 GMAT

Demographics

  • White male

Extracurriculars

  • A smattering of junior boards of non-profits (do extracurriculars in college count?)

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You have a shot at H/S. Your work experience is competitive. Your academics are excellent. Your community service is Ok, but doesn't sound remarkable.

To go from "a shot" to acceptance:

  1. Have an ambitious goal that requires an MBA from H/S.
  2. Be prepared to say how you intend to use that education (especially for Stanford) and the opportunities you will receive.
  3. Be prepared to show that you are a person who makes a difference, who is a leader and contributor.

You might want to listen to https://blog.accepted.com/ida-valentine-investment-banker-inspirational…</a">our podcast this week, which is with a HBS admit coming from IB. Part of her story is tragic, but much of it shows a commitment to making the world a better place. Focus on that commitment and her purposefulness as you listen.

Best, Linda

Linda Abraham President, Accepted | Contact Me | Admissions Consulting
 

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