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From science major to MBA? 02 Jun 2011, 10:30
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Hey, I'm a UG from a top 10 private university who was originally interested in an MD/PhD but realizing I would rather go into science management/tech/biotech start-ups in the future and that an MBA would make more sense for what I want to do. I have a 3.6 GPA as a chem major and have already scored a 760 on the GMAT. Based on these raw stats, should I consider applying for an MBA straight out of college, HBS's 2+2, or just go back to my MD/PhD ways? And what about PhD/MBA programs, are they useful at all? Thanks!
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From science major to MBA? 02 Jun 2011, 12:40
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Hey, I'm a UG from a top 10 private university who was originally interested in an MD/PhD but realizing I would rather go into science management/tech/biotech start-ups in the future and that an MBA would make more sense for what I want to do. I have a 3.6 GPA as a chem major and have already scored a 760 on the GMAT. Based on these raw stats, should I consider applying for an MBA straight out of college, HBS's 2+2, or just go back to my MD/PhD ways? And what about PhD/MBA programs, are they useful at all? Thanks!
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I read somewhere that the HBS 2+2 program prefers science/liberal arts applicants instead of business majors. I believe it was Sandy (the HBS guru) but not positive.
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From science major to MBA? 02 Jun 2011, 12:57
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congratulations on your gmat score. You might as well apply, I think you would have a shot.
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From science major to MBA? 09 Jun 2011, 14:05
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thank you all for your feedback. Also, would taking an intro economics sequence be necessary for 2+2? It's been kind of tough finding a hole in the schedule to fit it in...