Are Deferred MBA Programs Worth It?

Are deferred MBAs worth it? We field tons of questions on deferred programs like Harvard's 2+2, but it's pretty clear that a lot of people are confused about what deferred MBA programs are and who they're for.
And we get it - those halcion college days are coming to an end and you want to secure your future in a top business school, but Angela Guido is here to let you know why deferred programs exist, who they are for and whether you might have a good chance of getting in.
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[@sonicchitch1662]

Insightful. Outside of pursuing a non-business career path, how else does admission criteria for differed MBA programs differ from that of standard MBA programs?

[@CareerProtocol]

The criteria is the same, it's just that proving you clear the bar is harder because you have less experience to draw from. They will prioritize candidates who show they are more or less MBA ready today in the way they communicate and present themselves in addition to their track record of impact.

[@203Polanco]

Angela! Hey, I’m a May ‘24 undergrad who’s active duty military. I got a great scholarship from the Army and was allowed to attend college full time BUT am required to return to duty after graduation. I’m in the process of applying to deferred MBA programs, thought being that I’ll get out of the Army soon and pursue an MBA. Thoughts??

[@CareerProtocol]

YEAH GO FOR IT!!!! Zero harm in trying. It does not hurt your chances if you're unsuccessful and want to try again later. You fall into one of those rarer classes of candidates that deferrals are for so go for it! Keep in touch and good luck!!