Is mba worth it without company sponsorship? Didn’t get my firms sponsorship and am now trying to figure out if I should apply and, if I get in, how will I finance it

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I didn’t get sponsorship, but am currently at a M7. I’m very happy with my choice. Happy to chat about my decision if you wanna reach out.

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Yes if you want to use the MBA to change jobs anyway

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Hey OP I am on a same boat. I am applying to NYU Stern ‘ executive program but now I am in dilemma if I should pursue it for the same reason.

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There’s definitely scholarship opps out there too! And, federal loans are on a 10 year repayment plan so it’s not the end of the world

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Alternatively, depending on your company try getting into a top school then come back to them and ask again for sponsorship. If it’s a top tier school and you express you really want to come back after they may give you some money.

SC1 - that is currently the goal. See if I can get into a top program and then go back to my company and see if sponsorship is possible. Taking out loans would be another option if scholarships don’t come through but I was fortunate enough to not have debt after college (I feel very fortunate and grateful for this) and loans would feel very daunting

Which company are you at?

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Same situation. I’m planning on applying to a few R2 and see what happens. The way I look at it, close to half the people I know who have gotten sponsorship haven’t returned anyway. Of course we won’t have the cushy fallback option, but I have to imagine having prior consulting experience and a top MBA makes you a strong candidate at many consulting firms even if all other plans don’t work out.

I think the toughest aspect of not being sponsored has been thinking through my story since I can’t just say I want to come back.

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