How did you know you wanted to get an MBA? I’m 25 and thinking about whether it’s worth it.

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i personally still don’t know 100%. perhaps the 2 years could be better spent working. but also i feel pigeonholed and unfulfilled, and maybe an MBA will allow me to work for a company i actually care about.

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Yeah I want to pivot careers and 10 years from now don’t want to be like “damn I should have just went for it”

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Same

Unless you make $175k+ rn it’s worth it. Even if you’re making that much it can still be worth it depending on the circumstances.

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Ya I’m planning to apply for next years intake at 28. Looking to pivot my career and move abroad as well as get out of consulting. I’d say it’s worth it for me but I guess everyone is different.

If you are having doubts try talking to students and alumni from the schools you’re interested in and be honest about what you want and see where the conversations go. That’s what I did and it helped solidify my decision.

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So here’s my story: T2 consulting > startup > VC, but looking for a new role because my firm is dissolving. Don’t know if I’m competitive enough for a top MBA, ‘‘tis the question

I think you are very competitive if you have a good story besides I need a job - like what you want to do post MBA

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