M7 Deferred Admissions — Chance Me

Current senior and looking to apply to Wharton, MIT and Columbia Deferred Admissions, but I want to hear your honest thoughts to shoot for GSB/HBS? Deciding if is worth the extra sweat and effort. I've got a consulting job lined up full-time at a T2 strategy consulting firm for context. Are there any advantages for me to apply in 3-5 years rather than now? 

Academics:
Non-Target, 3.7 GPA, Business Degree, 2 Scholarships

GMAT Focus: Took it twice and scored a 715 (99% percentile). This is the equivalent of a 760 on the OG GMAT

Work Experience:
1 FAANG Company, 2 VC backed startups, 1 VC, and 1 consulting firm (returning full time after internship)

ECs:
Members of a few minority-catering orgs, Debate club speaker, Analyst of school's student equity fund, Greek Life, Founder of my university's VC organization, Managing Partner at $15M student-run Venture Fund

Hooks:
URM, First Generation & Low-Income

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