Thanks for sharing your story. 

As mentioned, it really boils down to the details of the story. From my experience, it is important to underline the stakes of the situation - why was establishing an alumni association so important? What was the specific impact?

Moreover, I would always try to include some form of challenge or hurdle that you had to overcome. From your description, it sounds like relatively smooth sailing: You had an idea, talked to the university and then established the association. Where did you face adversity? Who did you have to convince. 

Lastly, every good PEI answer proactively mentions your own shortcomings: What did you learn from the situation? Where did you fall short? What would you do differently

All the best with your interview, 

Mathias

it seems as a good base of the story. Now how to take it further.

➢ It is critical to explain what the real benefit, better say impact you have foresee by doing it (e.g. ability to connect, network and open new business opportunities)

➢ Set the context!

➢ Then explain HOW you solved it: what you have done differently than others (have done/would do) that led to the success. It is important that you transmit clearly the resolution came thanks to your exceptional work/planning/relationship/…. rather than result of coincidence, someone else work, etc.

➢ Make sure to explain what this resolution resulted in/meant, what impact your resolution had (e.g. we were able go ahead with our deal of 2M)

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Hi there,

I agree with the others here. This story sounds like it can work. However, it's really going to come down to how organized and detailed you are in executing the story itself.