Should I get an MBA?

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Not if you’re currently in undergrad.

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Not unless you’re a cpa or some biz ops/strategy role

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Really depends on what you want to do. It can be useful, but it's an expensive and fairly involved process to go through just because.

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I’m about to enter my senior year and am going into consulting. I am interning at Deloitte this summer

Most of the time people get MBAs in their early 20s/30s, and even sometimes in their 40s. Definitely recommend getting some work experience first then deciding if/when getting an MBA works best for you. Best to get it if you really need it for your career and you will get more out of it if you do not get directly after your undergrad. The major plus of getting an MBA isn't the degree but the connections you make while doing it and you probably won't be able to make the most of the experience right now directly after undergrad.

I don't recommend getting an MBA unless and until you've gained some work experience. It's usually there where you realize if you really need one. Most of the time getting an MBA on top of your degree is not what it's all cracked up to be comparing it to the experience you will gain from working.

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