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S14E14: The MBA Dilemma: When Is the Right Time to Pursue Business School?
Jun 26, 2024
Rafa, a former McKinsey consultant and FinTech professional, shares her journey to business school. She discusses leaving McKinsey, tips for MBA applications, standing out in applications, and choosing between top schools like Kellogg, Chicago Booth, Stanford, and Harvard.
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- Importance of understanding one's story in MBA applications.
- Choosing MBA programs based on industry focus and aligning with career goals.
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Rafa's Career Journey and Decision to Pursue an MBA
Rafa shares her career journey from law to consulting at McKinsey, where she developed business skills but yearned for a focus on tech. She later joined a FinTech startup to pursue her passion for technology and financial inclusion in Brazil. Wanting to become a more prepared leader, she decided to apply to MBA programs in the US.
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