What do they look at for MBA application?
(Monkey, 42
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on 2/12/13 at 9:32am
So I am currently studying abroad and would like to take easy classes so that I have more time to travel. Would this possibly hurt my chances at all for getting into an MBA program in the future? Or would they only be concerned with my normal undergraduate transcript as opposed to my abroad transcript?





I don't think anyone will
I don't think anyone will care as long as you don't end up with Fs.
Step 1, Forget about the MBA
Step 1, Forget about the MBA completely
Step 2 Enjoy university/college, you NEVER GET those year back
Step 3 Go out into the world and do the best you can
Step 4 (This is about 6 years down the line) Re-post this question
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MBA programs won't care.
MBA programs won't care. Safe travels.
More seriously, they do look
More seriously, they do look at your main undergraduate transcript ahead of your overseas transcript. However, it makes sense to keep your GPA on par with your home university, otherwise, it does look like you have taken your eyes off the prize.
As for "easy classes," they will look at that pretty seriously in your overall transcript, especially if you are from, as your moniker indicates, a non-target school. STEM classes are always appreciated, and even getting a B in a hard math class is better than getting an A in "cultures of the Basque provinces" class.
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