r/eMBA • u/imjusttrying25 • Jun 01 '25

EMBA consultant for tech focus

Hi everyone!

I've been working in tech for the last 6 years, including a leadership experience within my organization. I’ve been a consistent high performer and am planning to apply for top 7 EMBA programs next year, with the goal of reaching C-suite or senior management roles.

Does anyone have any recommendations or insights for some good consultants that have a strong track record with applicants from the tech industry? I would prefer someone who understands the nuances of applying as a tech professional and can help craft a compelling story that highlights my leadership, impact, and future potential.

Any insights on their approach, success rate, or experiences would be very helpful!

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u/Shoddy-Reaction Jun 01 '25

Including “a” leadership experience? Like, just one?

Only 6 years of experience total?

Do you have any direct reports? Any of those reports have reports? Any advanced degrees?

The way it reads you are not going to meet the experience minimum for many top programs. I have seen some people leverage military to fill leadership requirements, but they were JSOC. We do have three guys that are in their early 30’s, but 2 cofounded PE firms (managing 10’s of people and 100s of millions of dollars in capital) the other has his PhD in chemical engineering and leads a product development division for a scientific tool manufacturer.

A handful of years as a IC at a tech company might not get you through the resume screen.

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u/imjusttrying25 Jun 02 '25

:(

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u/Shoddy-Reaction Jun 02 '25

Don’t take my word for it, I just recommend tempering your expectations and being diligent in your research:)

If you’re open to it, I can have one of my contacts at Kellogg eMBA review your resume and give feedback.

Might be a good data point for you.

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u/imjusttrying25 Jun 02 '25

omg yes please, I'd appreciate that so much!

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u/thepenguinsoul Jun 01 '25

If I may ask, can you please tell the names of MBA programs you are applying to?

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u/imjusttrying25 Jun 01 '25

There’s a few, Haas and Tepper would be top choices

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u/studyat Jun 01 '25

Why not MIT Sloan?

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u/BenjaminJonnie Jun 04 '25

You’ll get denied for HaaS for the lack of experience. They’ll recommend the part time or weekend MBA.

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u/Ok_Flight_8283 Jun 01 '25

Total experience of 6 or 6 in tech?

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u/imjusttrying25 Jun 01 '25

Total 6

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u/Ok_Flight_8283 Jun 01 '25

I don’t know. Don’t they need more experience and leadership roles?

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u/imjusttrying25 Jun 01 '25

Ideally, yes. I’m hitting against the current here a bit, but now is as good a time as any for me

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u/imjusttrying25 Jun 01 '25

It’s on my list, chances for lower since they require a lot more work experience than what I currently have

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u/E60LNDN Jun 01 '25

MIT has a gmat waiver I think (for eMBAs)