How do M7 schools perceive startup experience? Currently a senior analyst at Accenture (been here almost 2 years) but thinking bout joining a startup for 60% pay raise before applying for b school next year. Is that gonna hurt or help my case

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I think it makes you much more interesting

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I think it's a net positive. if nothing else it makes you more than just another consultant, as others have said. Onus is still on you to tell a story and make sure this fits, so could conceivably cut either way. But this should let you show some combination of leadership, refined focus/clarity on career goals, and forward progress. Plus, schools seem to be big on entrepreneurship buzz-words these days, and with accenture on the resume you already have some sort of name-brand validation.

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What type of startup is giving you a 60% raise?

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They are in Canada

It will allow you to expand your story as to why you need an mba and you won't be competing within the consultant pool.

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I have the same question (especially if the startup doesn’t have much of a brand name but is more in line with long-term goals)

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