Hi
Rohan100 - thanks for reaching out to Stratus! I'd be happy to answer your questions.
I think to answer the question of MBA vs MiM it would be helpful to know what time horizon you're considering--are you considering applying R1 this year? Fewer years of experience will make more sense for MiM, but if you get 3-8 years under your belt, an MBA could be viable. An MBA would also help you transition into a higher tier consulting firm--reach out if you want to talk more about that, I spent 5 years at McKinsey as a strategy consultant.
If you want to reach out for a free consult, I or anyone on our Stratus team would be glad to explain more about the steps you should be taking to get to your best applications. I see some great, unique elements in your profile. Creating a compelling narrative is something we help our clients with every single day--connecting the dots from your past to where you want to go in your future will help the adcom determine how much they want to invest in you and your story.
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