One of the clearest indicators of organizational maturity. Can the company tell the truth internally before the market forces it externally?Most long-term problems begin as short-term avoidance.And people notice sooner than leadership thinks.

Not sure if this is the right bowl, but would waiting another year to apply for an MBA be a deal breaker? Currently 26, planning on applying this upcoming round in the fall for a 2027 start date. I feel like I’m just not ready but want to give it a try anyway. 2028 feels so far away, but it would give me more time to prep. Not sure if it’s hitting the end of range.

What is the best test prep course out there if I need accountability? Haven’t started at all but would likely apply round 2…

Working at MBB in Western Europe. Heard from colleagues, that at as long as you get a passable GMAT (think 620-680) ikr scale, you’re a shoe in for non-HSW M7 (and INSEAD+LBS) as a sponsored candidate. Is that (still) the case?

Is matriculating at 33 with 12 YOE too old for a full time MBA to make a career change? Or too old to try for a T10 MBA?