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I am originally from the UK (now a permanent resident) and went to community college (3.6 gpa), then transferred to a top 25 undergrad and severe health issues due to a disability causing me to get a 3.1 gpa. I then stayed there and did a master’s in finance with a 3.8 gpa. I am very passionate about giving back, especially about the homelessness epidemic. Before college I spent a year in Switzerland volunteering at homeless shelters. During college I led a campus ministry with a focus on helping the unhoused. After my experience with my disability, I started a nonprofit that has consulted with several shelters and foodbanks to help those with similar health issues as myself. I also personally raised capital to purchase and preserve an affordable multifamily property. My career has been in real estate since I graduated, but I have job hopped. My first job was 5 months, then I moved to be closer to family. My next job was for 7 months, but I quit as they were taking actions to make housing unaffordable for first time buyers. My next job was in acquisitions but I was laid off with about half the company due to the rising interest rates that affected the industry. I have been at an impact real estate private equity firm for almost 2 years in an acquisitions, development, and asset management role with a promotion. All my roles have been for REITs or PE firms. My post-mba goal is banking to better learn capital markets and long term to start an affordable real estate investment firm, perhaps in London. I would love to be a wire tap candidate, fingers crossed.

March 24, 2025 8:36am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Software Engineer

Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology Companies: Microsoft

GMAT: 695

GPA: 4.0

Location: US

Post MBA Location: Boston

Notes:

Applying for deferred programs at the mentioned schools. African woman studying Comp Sci and Math. GMAT Focus 98 %tile. Substantial community involvement and some experience at big tech working as a SWE. Thinking of consulting or product management post MBA.

March 24, 2025 4:43am ET

Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Investment Banking, Corporate Development & Strategy

Post-MBA Target Industry: Entrepreneurship

GMAT: 644

GPA: 1st

Years of Work Experience: 5

Location: London

Post MBA Location: USA

Notes:

Took the GMAT twice - with significant percentile increases for DI (77th to 86th) and Quant (50th to 66th) and a small dip in Verbal from (99th to 96th) same overall score of 645. Wondering whether to retake again.

Female, UK citizen.

Many extracirricular leadership roles.

March 23, 2025 6:03pm ET

Applying: All Schools

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: I am currently enrolled in the Bsc. Agriculture program. Studying at 4th year, I have shown clear understanding and academic talent in the field. In the final year we have get experience of growing and marketing of crops. I am first from my family to complete the 4 year degree program and also to apply for MBA. I will do my best to secure a seat and to get the chance to study in one of the world known university. I have completed my 10 standard with 89.20 percentage, 12 with 84 percentage. I have not applied for GMAT or GRE or EA.

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Investment Banking, Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: Accenture , AT Kearney , Booz Allen Hamilton , Deloitte , Ernst & Young , McKinsey , Bank of America , Capital One , Citibank , Deutsche Bank , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan , JP Morgan Chase , RBC Capital , Blackrock , Fidelity , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management , State Street , Vanguard

GPA: 3.8

Location: India

Post MBA Location: Us

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MBA Livewire

March 25, 2025 3:30pm ET

Accepted to Dartmouth / Tuck

Round: Round 2

Received via phone

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.92

GMAT: 665

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Entrepreneurship

Application Location: Denver, CO

March 25, 2025 1:57pm ET

Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck

Round: Round 3

Received via email on March 23, 2025

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.66

GRE: 323

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Salt Lake City

Note:

Waitlisted in round 2 about a week and a half ago. Received interview invitation via email yesterday.

March 25, 2025 1:35pm ET

Accepted to Cornell / Johnson

Round: Round 2

Received via phone on March 19, 2025

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.47

GRE: 326

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Marketing

Application Location: Washington, DC

Note:

Full Funding

March 25, 2025 1:34pm ET

Accepted to Georgetown / McDonough

Round: Round 2

Received via phone on March 19, 2025

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.47

GRE: 326

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Marketing

Application Location: United States, WASHINGTON

Note:

Accepted. Full Funding

March 25, 2025 1:32pm ET

Accepted to Columbia

Round: Round 2

Received via portal on March 18, 2025

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.47

GRE: 326

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Marketing

Application Location: United States, WASHINGTON

Note:

Accepted Via Portal. No funding

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MBA DecisionWire

HBS

March 25, 2025 7:02am ET

Enrolled: Harvard Business School

Admitted: Columbia $ , Harvard Business School , Stanford GSB

Applied: U. Chicago Booth, Columbia, Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton

Entering Year: 2025

Post MBA Career: Venture Capital, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship

GMAT: 760

CBS

March 24, 2025 4:29pm ET

Enrolled: Columbia

Admitted: U. Chicago Booth $

$140000

, Columbia $

$50000

, MIT Sloan , Northwestern / Kellogg $

$170000

, NYU Stern $

$190000

, UPenn / Wharton , Yale SOM $

$180000

Applied: Harvard Business School, Yale SOM, UPenn / Wharton, Stanford GSB, NYU Stern, Northwestern / Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Columbia, U. Chicago Booth

Entering Year: 2025

Post MBA Career: Technology

GRE: 333

Notes:

I chose primarily based on the location of my partner. Scholarships were not a significant factor in my decision.

Fos

March 21, 2025 7:42pm ET

Enrolled: U. Washington / Foster

Admitted: U. Washington / Foster

Applied: U. Washington / Foster

Entering Year: 2025

Post MBA Career: Technology

GRE: 331

GPA: 8.7

Location: India

Ind

March 21, 2025 6:16am ET

Enrolled: Indiana / Kelley

Admitted: Indiana / Kelley , Wisconsin

Applied: Duke / Fuqua, Indiana / Kelley, Michigan / Ross, Michigan State / Broad, Northwestern / Kellogg, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Washington U. / Olin, Wisconsin, Cornell / Johnson

Entering Year: 2025

Post MBA Career: Consulting, Entrepreneurship Companies: Accenture, Bain, Deloitte, McKinsey

GRE: 308

GPA: 2.80

Notes:

I am looking to pursue consulting in Chicago.
While my stats aren't stellar, I pushed myself to pursue extracurriculars.

Really take the time to get to know the current students and network with the cohort. Student ambassadors are willing to help quite a bit, with interviews, connections, and more. Lean on them!

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