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Hi Team - quick background about myself - i’m currently 25 and a qualified chartered accountant with about 2 years of post qual. experience in M&A advisory (Financial Due Diligence) with a Big 4 (over and above the mandatory 3 years of articleship at another big 4). I’m pursuing CFA as well and i’m done with level 1 way back in 2019 (i’ve been unable to pursue this further due to multiple COVID related postponements). I hope to take a stab at GMAT sometime during Dec 2021 / Jan 2022. I have the following questions: 1) What would be the right year to start making my MBA applications? Will a 2023 / 2024 admit considered too late considering my age? 2) To what extent does school / CA academics play a roll in my applications? 3) I’d like to venture into M&A buyside roles post MBA (preferably VC / PE roles) - any specific universities in the M7 / T20 have a specific focus in this regard?
Thanks for sharing all the relevant information - CA + CFA - great combo, strong quant experience/academics. This year may be too early.. next year will be good time to apply for Fall 2023 start. Fall 2024 also good. M7 are more critical about age
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Why aren’t the Asian and Australian schools not talked about so much?
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Why aren’t the Asian and Australian schools not talked about so much?
This is a great question - for the most part when candidates are looking to invest in an MBA they are looking at rankings for ROI and currently US and EU/UK have the highest ranked programs.
That is not the only way to make your school list! Finding a program in a specific region that suits your goals, or that has a specialization in a specific sector or function is certainly going to provide a strong ROI for you personally.
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Is Germany is goof for MBA

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Is Germany is goof for MBA
Yes - certainly if you are interested in working in that region.
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I have total work experience of 12 years and most of it is in automotive industry,

Would it be a better choice to opt for Germany or UK
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I have total work experience of 12 years and most of it is in automotive industry,
Yes, look into RSM, they are best for mid-career, seasoned applicants.
Look at the the career outcomes report to ensure they have recruiters come to campus that fit what you are looking for next in your career.

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Would it be a better choice to opt for Germany or UK
well, not as many programs are suited for candidates with 12 years of work experience. Certainly a 1 yr program is the best fit.

As questions are slow, I would love to provide some advice for those applying to Fall 2022 programs:

Right now you should be engaging with the schools on your list - join webinars, sign up for chat sessions, find out what alumni are in your network. ENGAGE with the school so that you can determine why these schools are a good fit for you beyond being top ranked or feeder schools for consulting, IB, product mgmt....
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Attend fairs like the MBA Spotlight - you have a chance to ask candid questions and hear from multiple schools in one place. Take advantage of this. ALSO track/chart who you are talking to at which program and what they shared with you. You can use this in your applications and interviews! :)
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We are closing this chat session. Thank you Jen for your time and inputs. We greatly appreciate it.
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