Should you do an MBA in 2024? ft. Samarth Mehta | The BO Show Ep 4

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Barely Opinionated Podcast series! In this episode, we sit down with Samarth, an IIM Kozhikode graduate, creator & a consultant, to explore his journey of gaining admission into a top-tier MBA college. We delve deep into the topic, discussing how to prepare for IIM, from the admission process to planning finances. Samarth shares his personal experience of what life is like as a student at IIM, including the academic rigor and social aspects of college life. We also discuss the benefits of attending a top-tier MBA college, including potential salary expectations and working with startups. For anyone considering an MBA, this is a must-watch episode that will provide you with valuable insights into the experience. Check out his Socials! Instagram:   / samarthmehta12   Linkedin:   / samarthhmehta   Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates: ▶ Link: https://barelyopinionated.substack.com Barely Opinionated helps you get all the necessary facts on social, political & business topics related to India, WITHOUT opinions and jargon! Check out our Shorts channel for more content! ▶ Link:    / @barelyopinionatedshorts   OUR SOCIALS! ▶ Instagram:   / barelyopinionated   ▶ Facebook:   / barelyopinionated   ▶ Twitter:   / bo_community   ▶ LinkedIn:   / barelyopinionated   Timestamp 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Samarth's life after IIM 2:28 - When to do an MBA 4:35 - Journey till IIM 12:55 - Funding your MBA degree 20:59 - Notions surrounding IIMs 26:02 - Life at an IIM 38:38 - Placements and Packages 41:17 - Why is consulting so profitable? 46:40 - Shift from Corporate to Start up 55:11 - Outro