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Dilemma in MBA 07 Feb 2024, 06:30
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­Dear All,

I hope everyone is doing. I started my prep in 2018. It took me five years almost to score a 700( didn't prepare for 2 years alsmost in between). I almost gave up trying for GMAT. However, there was a burning desire to try one more time. However, now I am applying for colleges. I have admits from few of the colleges - UCD Smurfit, HH Leipzig, Cranfield, XLRI jamshedpur to name a few. 
I have a dilemma now. I need to quit my job. I am earning a decent salary. Will it be worthy to quit my job for an MBA? Not only the schools are super expensive, but it seems I will be in a burden of loan for eternity. Initially my aim was to get it completed in a year. Hence, I applied for UCD. To be honest, with the scholarships I am getting, thsi is affordable.  But I don't see significant career jump for the alumnis. So I am wondering whether it will be a good move. 
In Leipzig also, I secured 20% scholarships. But I need to learn German. I don't know how much I can learn in a year and half.
The main issue is that at first I was driven my passion to score well in the GMAT. For long, I haven't lived without salary. Luckily I started my job in Capgemini in the very next month of my final semester, even before the the result was declared. 
I am suffering from indecision. I would request if anyone can shed some light or if anyone feeling same as mine or was in a same position.
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Arup
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Dilemma in MBA 08 Feb 2024, 07:05
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­Dear All,

I hope everyone is doing. I started my prep in 2018. It took me five years almost to score a 700( didn't prepare for 2 years alsmost in between). I almost gave up trying for GMAT. However, there was a burning desire to try one more time. However, now I am applying for colleges. I have admits from few of the colleges - UCD Smurfit, HH Leipzig, Cranfield, XLRI jamshedpur to name a few. 
I have a dilemma now. I need to quit my job. I am earning a decent salary. Will it be worthy to quit my job for an MBA? Not only the schools are super expensive, but it seems I will be in a burden of loan for eternity. Initially my aim was to get it completed in a year. Hence, I applied for UCD. To be honest, with the scholarships I am getting, thsi is affordable.  But I don't see significant career jump for the alumnis. So I am wondering whether it will be a good move. 
In Leipzig also, I secured 20% scholarships. But I need to learn German. I don't know how much I can learn in a year and half.
The main issue is that at first I was driven my passion to score well in the GMAT. For long, I haven't lived without salary. Luckily I started my job in Capgemini in the very next month of my final semester, even before the the result was declared. 
I am suffering from indecision. I would request if anyone can shed some light or if anyone feeling same as mine or was in a same position.
Regards,
Arup
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ArupRS IMO you don't need anyone else's opinion to decide if you should do an MBA. An MBA is supposed to be an investment in your growth and should align with your career goals and aspirations but also your personal desires. Your decision should consider your willingness to move to a different geography, evaluating your personal/family situation, willingness to learn a new language and the time in a new country for next so many years. And it's okay if you feel different now compared to when you started preparing for the GMAT. Our thoughts can change over time. Even if you've put a lot of time into this, you're not stuck with the decision. You are not bound to go forward if you feel you have lost the calling for it somewhere on the way. Also, now that you have the GMAT score, you could also target other top B schools in India or sign up for non flagship courses eventually to enhance your business accumen should the need arise. 

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Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, former INSEAD admissions interviewer)
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