Is Community Service Essential for MBA?
Title says it. People here seem emphasize a lot on GPA and GMAT. How important is experience for MBA candidates? Thanks!
Title says it. People here seem emphasize a lot on GPA and GMAT. How important is experience for MBA candidates? Thanks!
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In my experience, community service and other extracurriculars are negatively correlated in importance with the hours you work. Longer hours, you can get away with light extracurriculars (volunteering once in a while or member of a club/nonprofit). 40 hours a week, then you better be using your freetime wisely (sit on a nonprofit/young professionals board, lead a service initiative, etc.)
The only time community service is essential is when it's court mandated
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