About Angel

Hi, I’m Angel! I was born and raised in California, and graduated from UCLA with a degree in Communication. I’m coming up on my third year working at NASA! Although I majored in communication, I have worked in a dual-role in both project management and finance at NASA. I worked on the flagship mission (Europa Clipper – finding life on Jupiter’s moon) for two years, and I’m currently in the Exoplanets Exploration Program in the Astrophysics Division! When I set my sights on Harvard Business School, I was disheartened that all of my meticulous study strategies, hours upon hours of practice tests, and healthy habits only brought me to below-Harvard-average GRE test scores. After taking the GRE multiple times, I was left with no choice: I was running out of time and had to pivot to the remaining parts of my application. I poured my heart and soul into my essays, and after receiving invitations to interview for three schools, I gained admission into all three: Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia! I realized that essays and interviews can be an applicant's greatest power. After speaking with several Harvard Business School students, alumni, and admissions team members, I confirmed that it’s not the test scores that makes someone special — it’s their story. I hope to help other students who may be doubting themselves or just want some advice in this grueling, yet rewarding, journey. In my free time, I dance, read, and write! A fun fact about me is that I danced in my first movie in 2022 and it’s airing on Amazon Prime this fall! https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-zhu/