Do you guys think getting a CFA will improve chances of getting into MBB out of a T20-30 MBA?

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No

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Tbf, it wouldn’t hurt but every ounce of energy you spend on this would be better spent trying to get into a higher ranked MBA program if you’re really MBB or bust.

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No

Why waste time getting a cfa? Surely you could get 750 gmat if you spend 2-3 years studying instead of doing the cfa. That should get you into an m7 or t10

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CFA has nothing to do with what MBB / any consultancy does

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Getting a CFA is tiresome, and it takes at least 18 months (but most likely 3 years).

Your chances will be better improved if you focus on other things

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T20-30 MBA? ew

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those are certainly all words

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CFA is useless for 99.999% jobs

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No

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0 impact

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I mean, it won't mean nothing or hurt you. But unless you have a keen interest in finance, probably not worth it. Maybe if you were looking to go to a BB

No. CFA is a waste of time and money. Doesn’t help you get into IB either

C1: CFA charterholder here – are you a charterholder or just weighing in in something you don’t have experience in?

Chick fil a always helps you do your best

I don’t know that eating chick fil a would have that much of an impact but good luck!

Spend the time practicing cases instead of getting your CFA

It might, but working on maxing out your GMATs seems to be a better path.

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