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really doesn't matter. MBA program's are interested in diversity. You've already ticked the strong career experience box but if the program has a bunch of people with your background, it won't distinguish you.
If this is the case, would IFC help more? As it adds in PE and kind-of non profit experience? to add up: Baird has a program to sponsor 3rd year analyst or 1st year Associate for MBA. Would this help? I am not sure if having enough financial resources (company sponsor) would help applying...
I'm confused... you're at a BB but you could move to Baird for banking? Why would you do that, unless it's a lifestyle thing... or you're in MO/BO at the BB... but I wouldn't assume that you are since you also got IFC PE...
Anyway, I'd go with IFC. Looks like a pretty interesting exp. Would you get exposure to the emerging markets in your role there?
Thanks Kanon. I was in IBD at the BB. I leave the BB as 1) my BB is still in deep shit and 2) I want to get Emerging market experience. Both are emerging market focus roles. Baird is M&A. IFC is PE investment and portfolio companies management
Oh I see, that explains it. Tough call if that's also your reason, but I would still go for the IFC if MBA is in your sights. It make for a much more interesting story. And you've already got banking exp, so if you do PE in emerging markets, it expands your work experience story a bit more.
You should try asking Alex on the MBAApply board for his opinion.
wow. gotta check dates before drafting a post next time.
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