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Hello! I am planning on applying for an MBA (HBS, Stanford GSB, or Wharton) + HKS MPA concurrently and was hoping to hear people's thoughts on my competitiveness given that my profile is geared much more towards the MBA but my goals align with the MPA as well. Thanks in advance for any feedback! Schools / Programs: HKS MPA or MPA/ID (any other school recommendations that allow for a joint MBA +MPA also much appreciated) Undergrad: Top 20 US Degrees: B.Sc. in Business Administration w/ Concentrations in Finance & Statistics GPA: 3.812 (Magna Cum Laude) GMAT: 750 (Q50, V42) - 98% Percentile Language Skills: 2 fluent and 3 conversational in addition to English Work Experience: 4 years by the time of matriculation, all in New York 1.5 years in Investment Banking focused on industrial and technology companies 2.5 years in Private Equity focused on software, telecom infrastructure and education investments in developed and developing regions (particularly Latin America and Africa) Policy Area of Interest: International Development / Social Innovation LOR: Mid and senior level supervisors that I worked for on my international infrastructure projects International Experience: Originally from Eastern Europe (EU citizen) Studied abroad in the UK and China Interned abroad in software venture capital in China and infrastructure investment banking in Bulgaria Completed 1-week consulting project in Hong Kong & Macau in college Quant Experience: Covered through work, undergrad major and GMAT score Leadership / Extracurricular Roles: Undergrad's LGBTQ+ Alumni Network Board of Directors LGBTQ+ Immigration non profit - Co-Chair of Junior Board Education-focused non profit - Online Fundraising & Marketing Committee on Junior Board Venture Philanthropy Fund (a non-profit grants fund)- Partner Established first LGBTQ+ employee resource group at my first employer and started first LGBTQ+ undergrad recruiting campaign Entrepreneurship competition judge for current employer's entrepreneurship grant program Grant grader for current employer's charitable foundation SOP: I want to ultimately work in venture capital focused on international development / social innovation. While the MBA and my prior experience in IB / PE will help be a good investor, I envision getting the MPA or MPA/ID to gear me towards being an investor abroad in often fragile markets. As a gay immigrant from Eastern Europe, I've had the academic and economic opportunities a lot of people back home haven't and have seen what impact a lack of economic opportunities has on talent, and I see investing in social innovation in developing markets as my long-term purpose. Thanks again in advance!!

Hello! First time poster here as well - I am planning on applying for an MBA (HBS, Stanford GSB, or Wharton) + HKS MPA concurrently and was hoping to hear people's thoughts on my competitiveness given that my profile is geared much more towards the MBA but my goals align with the MPA as well. Thanks in advance for any feedback! Schools / Programs: HKS MPA or MPA/ID (any other school recommendations that allow for a joint MBA +MPA also much appreciated) Undergrad: Top 20 US Degrees: B.Sc. in Business Administration w/ Concentrations in Finance & Statistics GPA: 3.812 (Magna Cum Laude) GMAT: 750 (Q50, V42) - 98% Percentile Language Skills: 2 fluent and 2 conversational in addition to English Work Experience: 4 years by the time of matriculation, all in New York 1.5 years in Investment Banking focused on industrials and technology companies 2.5 years in Private Equity focused on software, telecom infrastructure and education investments in developed and developing regions (particularly Latin America and Africa Policy Area of Interest: International Development / Social Innovation LOR: Mid and senior level supervisors that I worked for on my international infrastructure projects International Experience: Originally from Eastern Europe (EU citizen) Studied abroad in the UK and China Interned abroad in software venture capital in China and infrastructure investment banking in Bulgaria Completed 1-week consulting project in Hong Kong & Macau in college Quant Experience: Covered through work, undergrad major and GMAT score Leadership / Extracurricular Roles: Undergrad's LGBTQ+ Alumni Network Board of Directors LGBTQ+ Immigration non profit - Co-Chair of Junior Board Education-focused non profit - Online Fundraising & Marketing Committee on Junior Board Venture Philanthropy Fund (a non-profit grants fund)- Partner Established first LGBTQ+ employee resource group at my first employer and started first LGBTQ+ undergrad recruiting campaign Entrepreneurship competition judge for current employer's entrepreneurship grant program Grant grader for current employer's charitable foundation SOP: I want to ultimately work in venture capital focused on international development / social innovation. While the MBA and my prior experience in IB / PE will help be a good investor, I envision getting the MPA or MPA/ID to gear me towards being an investor abroad in often fragile markets. As a gay immigrant from Eastern Europe, I've had the academic and economic opportunities a lot of people back home haven't and have seen what impact a lack of economic opportunities has on society, and I see investing in social innovation in developing markets as my long-term purpose. Thanks again in advance!!