Shuming W.

Shuming Wang

A Finance Background Won't Set You Apart - Here's What Will

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Studied at Harvard Kennedy School

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Works at Ares Management

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Shuming's Offerings

Custom hourly · $100/hr

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Shuming’s MBA Qualifications

Hi, and welcome to my profile! I'm Shuming — a current dual-degree student pursuing an MBA at The Wharton School and a Master of Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School. Before business school, I spent over 5 years in high-finance roles at J.P. Morgan and Ares Management, where I executed multi-billion dollar transactions and developed deep expertise in financial modeling, deal diligence, and investment strategy. Having navigated the MBA admissions process myself, I know firsthand what it takes to craft a standout application. I understand how to help candidates from finance backgrounds differentiate themselves, articulate their "why MBA" story compellingly, and position their work experience in a way that resonates with admissions committees. Whether you're targeting M7 programs, refining your essay narrative, preparing for interviews, or thinking through your school list, I'm here to provide honest, strategic, and personalized guidance every step of the way. Let's work together to put your best foot forward!

Shuming can help with:

Application Strategy

Cover Letters

Editing

Essays

General Exploration

Interviews

Networking Strategy

Recommendations

Resume

School Selection

Supplementary Materials

Waitlist Strategy

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Work Experience

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Associate

Ares Management

April 2021 - Present

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Analyst

J.P. Morgan

June 2018 - March 2021

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Education

Harvard Kennedy School Logo

Harvard Kennedy School

MPA, Public Policy

2024 - 2026

The Wharton School (UPenn) Logo

The Wharton School (UPenn)

MBA, Finance

2023 - 2026

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University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor's Degree, Economics

2014 - 2018

Shuming was also personally admitted to

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    Columbia Business School

  • University of Chicago Booth School of Business Logo

    University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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