How would you recommend improving this profile for GSB?

HYPSM ug in econ, 3.7gpa, GRE 169v/163m. 4 years exp (age 25) on matriculation (2 MBB, 2 int development). No promos.

ECs: founded social enterprise, journalism (on health, environmental inequities etc) at top pubs, published academic research, 4 yrs volunteering as advisor for social entrepreneurs. Recs good not amazing.

ST career goal = social impact VC; LT = social entrepreneurship.

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Go back in time and join the military.

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Maybe a better math score for GRE? Otherwise you’re good but even the best candidates have only 50/50 odds or so

Meh don't waste the time. Focus on getting your recommenders to write stellar recs and figuring out your story

Why are you targeting GSB exclusively?

I’m not ofc it’s just my top choice

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