Hey everyone! I'm thinking about applying to M7 deferred programs but would like to get a second opinion on my profile. What are my profile's strengths and weaknesses? Thank you for your help!

**Demographics:**
23M, First Gen Low-Income College, Immigrant, ORM, Serving in the Air Force

**Education:**

* (Ongoing) MS in Aerospace Engineering (4.0 GPA), focusing on Bioastronautics and Human Factors, from a state school with a T10 aerospace program. Currently taking classes online.
* (Ongoing) MS in Econ Analysis at a T5 econ program in Europe, focusing on international trade and development. Living in Europe right now.
* BS in Aerospace Engineering with a Business minor, 3.8 GPA. Same school as my MS.

**Test Scores:**
GMAT: 715 FE

**Work Experience:**

* **Space Start-Up:** Interned part-time for 9 months and full-time for 4 months. Worked on new in-space construction tech and frequently pitched to VCs.
* **T1 Space Company (think SpaceX/NASA):** Integration/Test Engineering Intern for two summers. Led cross-functional teams across sites, saving $15M+. Directed flight hardware tests, built dashboards/tools, and solved technical issues under tight timelines.
* **Mid-Sized Space Company:** Interned in spacecraft testing. Streamlined workflows and redesigned hardware, cutting testing timelines by 30%+.
* **US Air Force:** Lieutenant. Managed logistics for one of the biggest ROTC detachments, leading a team of 20+. Currently doing grad school while awaiting pilot training.

**Extracurriculars:**

* VP of a university aviation club for 3 years, organized flying events for 200+ students.
* Volunteer pilot for an animal rescue nonprofit. Flown 15k+ miles and rescued 30+ animals over 4 years.

**Post-MBA Goal:**
Start a company focused on human factors products—think astronaut peripherals or performance systems designed to enhance safety and effectiveness in extreme space environments.

**Why Deferred:**
I’m about to start Air Force flight training and will be flying for \~2.5 years before becoming a reservist. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I’m super excited to go through it. I feel like I've done a lot so far, but I could fall behind of my peers in 2 to 3 years time because I'm going to be doing military stuff.

**Dream Schools:**
Sloan, GSB, and HBS, but open to other M7s.

Thank you again!