I'm exploring options after investment banking (if I decide to leave) - I would appreciate some advice on if I should take my GMAT before beginning as an IB analyst at a BB. I'm not sure what doors an MBA (I would only attend a top-tier business school) after 2 years at a BB would open. I went to a non-target school for undergrad, just for reference.
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If you're confident that business school is the route that you will want to take following your banking experience, yes. Better to bust your ass for a few months now than scrape together a half-assed study attempt when working full-time. Scores are good for 5 years.
Yeah, that's what I figured. Better to get some optionality where I can. Do you happen to know of what I could use the MBA for career-wise post-IB?
IB applicants need to do 3 years at their BB or 2 years and then PE to be the most successful in the MBA application process. With that in mind you can definitely still get GMAT done now as the test lasts 5 years
Yeah, I have a friend who is currently studying for his GMAT while doing PE and not enjoying it lol. Is it necessary to get an MBA 2 years through PE? Seems like my friend didn't think there was a lot of upward mobility in PE unless he got the MBA.
Yes, it is pretty necessary for some reason. Especially with a non target UG
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