Does it make sense for me to do an MBA?
Background: 25M, 180k TC, Product Manager ORM
Stats: 3.9 GPA, 335 GRE, T10 undergrad

I’m pretty happy in my current job and am certain that I will make senior pm/l63 in two years. I’m already l62 (mba grads come in at l61) and feel a promo is soon (
The only reason I’d want to do an MBA is to break into VC - consulting and ib don’t interest me and I can lateral to other big tech without an MBA.
Thoughts on application strategy, or if VC is even realistic?

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Just do HSW and decide once you get admits (or rejects)

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If you’re thinking of maximizing TC at your current company, an MBA is probably not worth it.
TC wise, I would say that an MBA would most definitely increase your value in the market in the medium-long term. It’s a badge of competency widely recognized.
But there are many other reasons not related to TC to do an MBA: personal growth, making connections, maturing, traveling and resting, networking and knowing interesting people, expanding your horizons, etc…

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If GSB is the breakeven point, then the expected value is definitely negative or you

I don’t think MBA makes sense with your background honestly. I’m in the same boat except T25 undergrad instead of T10 and decided the opportunity cost wasn’t with it. The circle of people I would want to work with don’t even think GSB is that great

In the same boat. 24F making 200k in tech and only going if it’s GSB haha. DM me if you wanna chat

Also basically same stats lol

Damn, those stats make me cry, just apply to to the best 3 schools, go to Stanford, in the long run it’ll be worth it.

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