Just started out of undergrad, what things can I do right now and over the next couple years to improve my chances of getting into an M7 school?

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1. Do well at your job and get a promotion or two

2. Get a 720+ gmat score

3. Do something interesting that differentiates you from the thousands of other consultants out there

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Anything to demonstrate you’re not a robot. That can be anything from being in a nonprofit, playing in a band, starting a side business, being a comic book guru, whatever

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You got into Deloitte. Shoo in for M7

You also reflect on why you really want the degree. That's always a good first step.

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