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Consulting Offer - Should I take it up? [#permalink]
 12 Feb 2012, 06:28
Dear all,
I posted this topic since it is a weird situation I have been facing which I am sure some of us may have encountered and needed advice on how to proceed on this.
I am applying to Top US B-schools and am in the process of interviewing with a couple of them (some are already done). Now I have got this unique job opportunity, from one of the top 10 consulting firms with much better pay and a promotion. I do not want to compromise on the B-Schools I apply to and would want to re-apply if wait-listed/rejected.
However, I am not sure how the schools would take a job change at this point of time? Would they hold it against me?
I am already into a management consulting profile, however, its a local firm and getting a top 10 offer is a rare opportunity, not to mention it will definitely increase my chances of landing a job post MBA. Also, in case I am rejected this year (hope not, but considering it as a matter of fact, since I am an international and rejection rates are high), I may miss out on a year of splendid work opportunity and $$.
Would really appreciate your help on this. Especially those who have encountered such situations while evaluating applications or as prospective students.
Thanks!
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Joined: 15 Jan 2010
Posts: 258
Location: United States
Concentration: Finance, Strategy
Schools: Chicago (Booth) - Class of 2014
GMAT 1: 760 Q51 V44
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Re: Consulting Offer - Should I take it up? [#permalink]
12 Feb 2012, 07:29
I did a very similar thing recently and just got into CBS and have an interview with Booth. If you want, PM me your profile: - Undergraduate school/degree, year of graduation
- Post-undergrad job, # of years in job
- Name of the top-10 MC offer
- Schools you are applying to
- Post-MBA goals
Top-10 MC may land you a better job after b-school. It may actually also just be a better thing to do than business school.
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My blog: http://www.theapplicationist.blogspot.com/
My application status: 2012-profiles-w-admit-dings-results-no-discussion-116595.html#p983273
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Re: Consulting Offer - Should I take it up? [#permalink]
20 Mar 2012, 10:11
Not sure if you have already made your decision, but I would definitely go with the job offer for now. Business schools are not going anywhere and you can still apply next year if you don't love your job, but top-10 job offers with great$$ don't come around easily (even with an MBA).
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Re: Consulting Offer - Should I take it up?
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20 Mar 2012, 10:11
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