Does leaving consulting for a competitive industry Strategy role increase chances of acceptance at Top 5 MBA? Wondering because I feel like adcoms see too many apps from consultants.

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I think it depends on the story you tell about where you want to go post bschool and how it will help you succeed in bschool. Consultants are desirable to MBA programs because they are very employable after they graduate and have the analytical skills to do the work

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(Went to top 5 MBA)

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