Those of you that either already make more $ than a new grad / can follow a trajectory to make more $ with the additional 2 years of work — why are you applying for an MBA? What are you considering?

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Because my ceiling is significantly higher with an M7 MBA than without. Banking, MBB, FAANG, HF, PE, etc. I won’t be coming back to Big4 after I’m done, that’s for sure

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Want to broaden perspective, meet new people, explore the world, and be back in the classroom. Believe in the long term value of the degree.

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Hello Fishes,

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Why is a there a 20 point difference (720 vs 740) for 2 people with the same split ? V = 40 and Q= 49

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