Did everyone who went to an M7 school have a history of volunteering before applying? Is this a dealbreaker if you don’t have one?

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No certainly not everyone! I would say it is generally a help if you have experience volunteering, but not a requirement as long as you have a valid reason for not having any. Example: I didn’t volunteer because I was a banker / consultant with no free time that wasn’t consumed by work.

If you don’t have a good reason for not being involved, it can be A harder sell. Top b-schools like to see a legacy of impact which volunteering clearly demonstrates.

Source: recent applicant admitted to 1/2 of M7

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I definitely don't think it's a dealbreaker. But it certainly helps a lot. I agree with A1 it's easier to get away with if you have a good reason including other experience.

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