MBA right after undergrad?

collegemom3717
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:46:44 +0000

I would turn the question around: would impressing admissions people at top MBA programs be the only/main reason for doing the MEng? If so, imo that is not a good plan. Putting that energy into getting into a good consulting firm (defined as one of the big name firms or a boutique firm with a strong rep in an area of genuine/specific interest to him) would be at least as good a way to achieve the goal.

IMO a student should have a clear reason for doing any grad program. The reason informs the choosing of specific program(s) to apply to, the Statement of Purpose, the choice of modules within a program, the choice or projects/internships, etc.

Note that a clear reason is likely not a full or final reason! But it is an important marker.