I'm considering applying for MBA programs down the line and wanted some insight on how they view transcripts. Given you have good experience (IB/PE), a high GMAT, and high GPA would they ding you for having bird courses on your transcript?
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Like bird law?
Unfortunately the class with the distinguished Charlie Kelly was booked, so it's not an option for me
What's a bird course?
In my experience, no. They look at your profile hollistically. If they see your school, your major, and a high GPA, you tick off the transcript box and move on to other factors.
wtf is a bird course im so confused
Do you mean literal courses about birds?
bird course (plural bird courses) (Canada) In an educational institution, a course which is regarded as particularly easy. AKA blowoff
Omar from Baltimore, Maryland cares if you're bird. "EY YO"
fuckin canadians
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Wtf are you talking about, MBA programs aren't run by banks
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