Thinking about applying next year - are HSW a realistic possibility? 3.7 from top ~5 state school, 3 years at T2 consulting (S&, Oliver Wyman, etc.), 730 GMAT, white male. Good ECs in college but not much since. Also have some international work experience from undergrad.

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Similar stats, but white female. Got dinged without interview by HS but into M7. Really depends on your story / who else is applying

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Yeah, tough. Gonna need an angle. You look like 80% of applicant pool and most of them have better schooling, job exp, or GMAT.

You should still apply but odds are against you

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If you work hard on apps you can certainly get into Kellogg/Columbia

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Yes, know people recently admitted to each of HSW with similar stats. As with any other applicant will obviously be dependent on story

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Wharton might be worth applying to imo

Had very similar profile and stats. Got interviews with all of HSW and ended up with 1 acceptance and 1 waitlist. Feel free to DM if you want to chat

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