Real Humans of the Drexel LeBow Class of 2019
Zach Hauck, LeBow MBA Class of 2019
Age: 29
Hometown: Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Institution and Major: Drexel University, BSBA with Dual Concentration in Finance and Legal Studies
Zach Hauck, LeBow Class of 2019
Pre-MBA Work Experience: Forensic Litigation Valuation Services at the National Accounting firm and Manager at Baker Tilly, based out of the Philadelphia office.
Why business school? Why now? I value education, enjoy learning and had a personal goal to achieve a masters level education. I wanted to gain enough work experience prior to starting the MBA program so that I could effectively apply real business situations to my education.
Why LeBow? What factors figured most prominently into your decision of where to attend? I am a Drexel Dragon and I had a good undergraduate experience at Drexel University. Other factors included academic scholarship opportunities, program flexibility/customization and Philadelphia based location.
What do you think is your most valuable or differentiating contribution to the Class of 2019? I have a strong foundation in many aspects of the topics that are taught in the MBA program. Additionally, I have unique work experience, which focused heavily on finance, accounting and law.
Fun fact that didn’t get included on your application? One of my current roommates is a cat named Moose.
Post-MBA career interests? My interests are in entrepreneurial ventures and small business growth.
Advice to Prospective MBA Applicants
One thing you would absolutely do again as part of your application process? I recommend visiting all of the schools you are interested in as well as talking to current students, advisors, and professors (not just the admissions team).
One thing you would change or do differently? I think it would have been beneficial to audit a class.
Part you would have skipped if you could—and what helped you get through it? Giving notice to resign from my job to go to school full-time. To get through it, it helps to really understand why you are making such a large commitment.
Greatest highlight so far at LeBow? I participated in an MBA case competition with a team consisting of three other classmates from my cohort and we won second place.
One thing about LeBow that you didn’t expect before arriving? The quality of the professors that I have had the privilege to learn from so far has exceeded my expectations. The professors have been excellent. Most of them have their doctorate in their respective field of study and are extremely knowledgeable.
Thing you are most anxious about in your first year? Transitioning back to student life after being out of school for five years.
Thing you are most excited about in your first year? Working with a diverse cohort of fellow MBA students.
About the Author
Matthew Korman
Matthew Korman is a writer on MetroMBA. Since graduating from Rowan University with a degree in journalism and political science, Matthew has worked as a music industry writer and promoter, a data analyst, and with numerous academic institutions. His works have appeared in publications such as NPR and Sports Illustrated.
