Rémy Spelle, Carnegie Mellon Tepper MSM Class of 2025
Age: 24
Hometown: Paris
Previous Institution and Major: Centrale Lyon, Master of Science in Engineering
Pre-MSM Work Experience (role, company, years, if applicable): Engineering Intern: Sensome (MedTech Startup); Philips Healthcare, TU/e Advanced Nanomaterials and Devices Group
Why did you make the decision to attend business school? Why now?
I wanted to complement my technical expertise with business and managerial skills. Having recently completed my engineering studies, I still possess a strong studying mindset, which made it the ideal time for me to pursue further education and attend the school.
Why did you choose Carnegie Mellon Tepper? What factors figured most prominently into your decision of where to attend?
I like that is is very much based on data and research, as an engineer I value this approach to learning.
What do you think is your most valuable or differentiating contribution to the class?
I have very good technical and quantitative skills, and I participate a lot in class.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself that didn’t get included on your application:
I like adapting old lenses to my mirrorless camera.
Post-MSM career interests: MedTech industry
Advice for Current Prospective Applicants:
–What is one thing you would absolutely do again as part of your application process?
Buy a book with advice for application for my specific case. (ex: for me, it was a book on applying to a Master in the US as a French student who went through Prepa + Grande Ecole)
–What is one thing you would change or do differently?
Trying to reach out to current students and Alumni can really help in answering some questions.
–What is one part you would have skipped if you could—and what helped you get through it?
The different application essays/videos can be quite a challenge and take a lot of time. I took it as an opportunity to really understand why I wanted to get into the program myself and what my drivers were.
What is your initial impression of the Carnegie Mellon Tepper MSM students/culture/community?
I liked the atmosphere, I think Basecamp was a great opportunity to bound with many people in Tepper.
What is one thing you have learned about Carnegie Mellon Tepper that has surprised you?
I didn’t expect the proportion on international students to be so high, I enjoy learning about everyone’s path to Tepper.
