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19 Jun 2017, 07:24
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Hoping I'm not duplicating any recent threads on here.
I'm currently in the process of preparing for MBA applications this fall (sitting GMAT in a few weeks). I won't go into much detail on my profile, other than to say:
Me: male, 28 years old, 4 years' experience in boutique corporate finance and private equity.
My query is as follows. I have been doing freelance / independent consultancy work outside of my day job for the past 12 months and this freelance work has now grown to a scale where I could support myself independently. In terms of income, I would be taking a reduction on the salary of my day job, but, it would allow me to take an extended period of leave and embark on some much needed travel and reflection.
To any admissions consultants reading this: what are your thoughts? Is this application suicide? Do you have any experience of similar situations?
I'm currently in the process of preparing for MBA applications this fall (sitting GMAT in a few weeks). I won't go into much detail on my profile, other than to say:
Me: male, 28 years old, 4 years' experience in boutique corporate finance and private equity.
My query is as follows. I have been doing freelance / independent consultancy work outside of my day job for the past 12 months and this freelance work has now grown to a scale where I could support myself independently. In terms of income, I would be taking a reduction on the salary of my day job, but, it would allow me to take an extended period of leave and embark on some much needed travel and reflection.
To any admissions consultants reading this: what are your thoughts? Is this application suicide? Do you have any experience of similar situations?
19 Jun 2017, 18:58
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Honestly I would get into school then take this leave / travel. If you can score a R1 admit you will have tons of time for travel. For example I scored my first admit in December and did not have to formally come to campus until August. That's a lot of time to do whatever you want to do. It just would be a shame for you to field all of those questions or distract from your application. Now if your independant consulting aligns with a future career path then maybe this makes more sense for you
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30 Jun 2017, 06:24
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This is perfectly ok. Make sure the recommenders are not unhappy that you've left work. And make sure that you can show something tangible for the time you spend freelancing. You can show some valuable skills as a freelancer - marketing yourself, client interactions, negotiations, etc.
Wish you the best,
Karthik
Wish you the best,
Karthik
