Is getting an MBA right now worth it for where I am in my career?

- 3+ years of consulting at boutique (mostly life sciences and tech exp)
- 3.8 undergrad gpa from small school
- 640 gmat (squeezed in a month of studying, will likely revisit for 700+)
- solid extracurriculars (e.g., on associates board of well known nonprofit)

Might try to pivot to LS industry or get into MBB via MBA program.

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Yes! But you should really get that GMAT up or switch to a GRE. I’m a bad self studier, so started going to weekly Manhattan Prep courses

640 GMAT is not a thing today. Unless you took the test 2 years ago or are converting the new scoring (which ends in a 5) to the old scoring (ending in 0).

A 645 on the NEW GMAT is ~ 690-700 on the old GMAT which puts you solidly in range.

You could likely pivot to LS without an MBA but your upward trajectory could be limited. But perhaps the company might pay for you to do an MBA at some point in the future.

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