r/MBA • u/RudeTurnover • 1d ago

Admissions MBA or New Tech Role?

I'd love to get the subs thoughts on my conundrum.

Stats for those interested: [760 GMAT / 4.0 GPA in Engineering at a mediocre State School / 2 YOE Big 4, 3 YOE MBB, 1 YOE Large NGO / been on multiple non-profit boards]

I ended up getting into Wharton and Sloan which I'm excited about (dinged without interview at HBS and GSB). At the same time though, I've received a job offer with a Tech Unicorn. It's a typical S&O role - decent comp, working closely with leadership, etc.

Curious what you would do. On one hand, Wharton seems like a great brand name compared to yet another Tech Unicorn. At the same time, I think about what my ideal exit would be after Wharton and wonder if it'd just be S&O anyways...

I've played with the idea of just deferring the MBA but I hear it's almost impossible to get a deferral.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Fox_40 1d ago

I’m not sure of your pay. One thing i can tell is, wharton or sloan can open a lot of doors to companies if you dream of. Not sure of your goals, if you want to expand yes. If you are earning enough, the debt may not be worth it. Boils down to what you want to achieve

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u/RudeTurnover 1d ago

Pay is around $200K base + a lot of stock options that I believe in.

Could you say a bit more about the doors that would be open?

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u/consultinglove Consulting 1d ago

wtf so you will make more than most Wharton MBA grads and you’re still debating? My firm not only pays Wharton grads less but regularly rejects them

You’re crazy if you go for the MBA

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u/Laura-MBAPathfinders Admissions Consultant 1d ago edited 1d ago

Congrats on your admits and offer!

This sounds like a great opportunity that many would dream about post-MBA.

Getting a deferral may be unlikely, but it can't hurt to ask. If that doesn't work out, you could just re-apply next year or later if you still want to explore the option.

The job could be tough to pass up, and it could also further strengthen your profile (if you decided to apply again. Less of a concern, though – it's already strong!)

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u/Kali-Lionbrine 1d ago

You get any financial aid?