
Shuming Wang
A Finance Background Won't Set You Apart - Here's What Will
Studied at Harvard Kennedy School
Works at Ares Management
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Shuming's Offerings
Custom hourly · $100/hr
Get help with Application Strategy, Cover Letters, and .
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
Work Experience

Associate
Ares Management
April 2021 - Present

Analyst
J.P. Morgan
June 2018 - March 2021
Interviewer
Education

Harvard Kennedy School
MPA, Public Policy
2024 - 2026

The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA, Finance
2023 - 2026

University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
2014 - 2018
Shuming was also personally admitted to

Columbia Business School

University of Chicago Booth School of Business