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Taking 5 months off before the MBA starts

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Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2023

Cristian

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Hi there, That sounds like an excellent idea. Go for it! Realistically, there are very few moments in life when you have the certainty of starting something great and having some space until it actually begins. It's the ... (read entire answer)

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Is a small employment gap after graduation negatively perceived by employers in consulting?

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Hi, It's fine if you have this gap: You might get a response faster The people who will review your application will see the current version on the moment of sending it Your interviewers will not care about th ... (read entire answer)

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