The Orchard at Apple is a yearlong residency program that prepares young professionals to lead the next generation of Apple’s marketing and communications.

Now, you’re probably wondering, “Mary Kay, you didn’t get in, so why the hell are you showing us this?”

As of 2023, Apple is the second biggest tech company in the world following Amazon. I know Apple. You know Apple. Even your aunt knows Apple.

For me to make the top 40 applicants out of 1,700 meant that I was in the top 2.35%. It’s a pretty big deal.