I’d appreciate any insight on this. I enrolled in an MBA program last summer but ended up taking a gap year due to a medical issue. I’m trying to pivot into Investment Banking, but I’m concerned about how the gap year might be perceived. On my resume, I could list the program as 2024–2027 and mention the gap year, or I could just put 2025 as the start year—though that would leave a one-year employment gap. I’m worried this might raise red flags, especially compared to classmates without a gap.

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Don’t think people will care as long as you explain the medical issue. Honestly, will probably be more questions from HR then actual bankers.

Also depends on how open you want to be on discussing the medical issue.

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