Does income level play a factor in MBA applications?

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It could. If you received TC 200k and next year 400k at GS vs. another person with the same position with TC 250k, this can be a point of benchmark. Also if you are working for a no-name startup but get paid a lot, it may imply that your position is important to the org

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another consideration is whether your post-MBA goals align with your current job - sometimes your income can help predict how realistic your goals are and whether or not the career center can help you get there

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