{"id":59126,"date":"2026-10-23T08:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T02:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=59126"},"modified":"2026-10-23T08:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T02:44:29","slug":"from-banking-to-purposeful-impact-katherines-ucla-anderson-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/from-banking-to-purposeful-impact-katherines-ucla-anderson-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"From Banking to Purposeful Impact: Katherine\u2019s UCLA Anderson Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"A <\/span> 10<\/span> min read <\/span><\/span>\n

\"Katherine's<\/p>\n

In 2023, I worked with Katherine on her applications to several MBA programs. She earned admits from Kellogg<\/strong>, UC Davis<\/strong>, and UCLA Anderson<\/strong>, ultimately choosing Anderson, which offered her a $120K scholarship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Last month, while attending the AIGAC conference at UCLA Anderson, I had the pleasure of meeting Katherine in person for the first time, two years after our close collaboration on her applications. What began as a casual post-conference meet-up at my hotel turned into something truly special. Katherine had driven over an hour through LA traffic to see me, and as she began reflecting on her journey at Anderson, it became clear that this conversation needed to be shared. So, we spontaneously decided to record it for the benefit of prospective and incoming Anderson students.<\/p>\n

In our first interview<\/strong>, we discussed her successful admits to top MBA programs. In this second, in-person interview<\/strong>, Katherine takes us through her transformative two-year journey: navigating the demands of investment banking recruiting, discovering purpose through academics and service, and ultimately choosing a mission-driven role at a fintech startup. Her story is one of courage, contribution, and clarity<\/strong>\u2014a powerful example for anyone considering an MBA.<\/p>\n

Talking Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n