Deferred MBA Programs without internship

Question

Hello, Did anyone applied to one of those deferred MBA Programs without any internships, extracurricular activities and got accepted? Please feel free to share your experiences.

Thanks in advance.

Admissionado · Answer

MarcoSac :

Speaking from the consulting perspective, it is going to be very difficult to get in without either. I would argue that extracurricular activities are more important.

It is very hard to get internships, especially before your junior year in college. Any internship pre-junior year is likely because you qualified for a special underrepresented minority program or you had some sort of connection. Plus, let's be honest, there is a limit to what you can achieve in an internship given their junior level and short-term nature. Also, the reason you are being accepted on a deferred basis is because the expectation is that you will gain 2-3 years of full-time work experience before starting your MBA. That's where the real value comes into play.

Extracurricular activities, on the other hand, can really showcase a candidate's ability to bring about meaningful change to an organization or a community. They are much more geared towards student leadership and responsibilities, and therefore can be a much better representation of a candidate's ability to be have an impact on their MBA program.

I am sure you will get a range of opinions, so good luck in your research on this topic.

mark07 · Answer

For junior level, internships and extracurricular activities are more important for bright career.

Deferred MBA Programs without internship

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