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Thanks for the reply Paul,

I am a Sr software engineer working with world's largest airline services & support company.
My goals as of now are to specialize in strategic management.
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Thanks for the reply Paul,

I am a Sr software engineer working with world's largest airline services & support company.
My goals as of now are to specialize in strategic management.


jsingh,

Based on what you've told me (which is not alot) I think these schools are long shots, but MIT and Haas are not impossible. You will need to give them leadership and impact stories and work hard to show your individuality in your essays. I would encourage you to add a few slightly less competitive schools to your list.

Good luck,
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Paul,
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Thanks for your evaluation and advice, I have turned 31 and am now making around 90 K in IT - do you think the ROI on doing MBA which might be around 150 K justified at the stage I am in my career . Will it advance my career significantly ?
Can I get into investment banking and leverage my technical skills ?
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jsingh,

Many applicants before you have had salaries in your range and have decided the MBA is worth the considerable investment. Certainly, MBAs from the top schools can enjoy significantly higher incomes than you do now, but aside from compensation the MBA is an effective degree for people trying to make the career switch that you mentioned into IB. People use the MBA to make the IT to IB transition all the time.

Good luck,