Meet Kseniia, a former Public Relations Head at Google in Russia, whose inspiring journey defied the odds and landed her admissions to Wharton, Chicago Booth, and Yale SOM. Coming from a non-traditional background, Kseniia shares how she overcame challenges like a low GPA, five GMAT attempts, and rejections. Learn how she crafted a compelling narrative, leveraged international experience, and aced her MBA applications to some of the most prestigious business schools in the world.
Kseniia's Background; Undergrad; Full time work
Getting Masters at Bocconi University
Challenges of coming from non-traditional background
Tackling low GPA
5 GMAT attempts
Setting a compelling narrative in Essays
Handling rejections and reapplying
What Really Worked for Me
Role of International Experience
Interview Experience
Why MBA in US (over Europe)
My Advice for MBA Applicants
Things I would have done differently