21 year old Black Male from Nigeria
GPA: 3.7
Major and year: Computational Math and Aerospace Engineering, Senior
College: small, private engineering college (think Harvey Mudd, Rose Hulman, Embry-Riddle)
GMAT: 760
Job Experience/Internships (Starting From Most Recent):
- Co-Founded an IT solutions company in Nigeria
- Interned in Technology Division of a large banking firm in NY (12 weeks, think GS, MS)
- Co-Op in Engineering group of Delta Air Lines (1 year)
Why 2+2/MBA?
SHORT TERM: I want the ability to take risks and be more flexible in the career path that I choose. I plan on starting my own tech company in Nigeria, and want the freedom to take risks knowing that I will attend HBS/Stanford after 2-4 years. *Currently, I have an offer in the technology division of a bank and a hedge fund.
LONG TERM : I want to start a tech business in Nigeria, a country plagued with many grassroots issues. I really want to be successful, so I want to learn as much as I can, and gain the skills I need to succeed from B-School
Leadership Roles/Research/etc at University:
CURRENTLY: - Research Assistant - Conducting research on mathematical models an how they are taught to new engineering students
- Founded local chapter of Engineers Without Borders, served as president raised over $10,000 in funding
- Student Tutor
- Served in Student Government as a Representative for the College of Engineering and other roles.
- Worked on various projects and held other leadership roles on campus