For DonorsFor Applicants
user profile avatar

Jimil Wilson

5,695

Bold Points

25x

Nominee

3x

Finalist

Bio

In 2009, I graduated from Hofstra University with a 2.57 GPA, making me the first member of my family to earn an undergraduate degree. As an African-American male growing up in a middle-class background, obtaining a higher level of education was a milestone for me and a triumph for my entire family. As a young student, I always obtained high marks in classwork and took pride in producing quality work. However, during my entire undergraduate enrollment, I suffered from significant chronic health issues. Moreover, the side effects of my treatment plan further caused complications that impeded my ability to concentrate and perform to the best of my abilities, while I worked full-time to finance my education. Throughout the course of my illness, I did not tell anyone. I did not want to disappoint my loved ones. I internalized the experience and, as a result, became severely depressed. Both, the physical and mental anguish, subsequently affected my undergraduate academic performance. However, through this hardship, I continued to persevere and completed my Bachelor’s degree. Since then, my drive and work experiences are testaments to overcoming those obstacles. I have learned the importance of asking for help, and realized I have an entire network of family, friends, and mentors. As a result, I regained my academic confidence and continued my education by pursuing a Master’s in the Studies of Law at Fordham University School of Law and graduating with a 3.54 GPA. With a renewed focus, I am looking forward to the future while earning an MBA from NYU Stern Business school.

Education

New York University

Master's degree program
2022 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Finance and Financial Management Services
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Fordham University

Master's degree program
2021 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Law
  • Minors:
    • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

Hofstra University

Bachelor's degree program
2004 - 2009
  • Majors:
    • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

Uniondale High School

High School
2000 - 2003

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Financial Services

    • Dream career goals:

      To become a Chief Executive / Compliance / Financial level officer for a major corporation.

    • Senior Client Service Specialist

      Bank of New York Mellon Dreyfus
      2015 – 20183 years
    • Senior Compliance Officer

      Huntington Investment Company
      2018 – 20224 years
    • Equities Compliance Officer - Associate Director

      UBS
      2022 – Present2 years

    Research

    • Finance and Financial Management Services

      Huntington Investment Company — Senior Compliance Complaints Investigator
      2018 – 2022

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Pelotonia — Volunteer / virtual rider
      2018 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      AIDS Walk — Volunteer / walker
      Present
    • Volunteering

      Kroger Food Pantry — Volunteer
      Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    @Carle100 National Scholarship Month Scholarship