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@RiverAndWeekend2 hours agoUnited States
Should I mention a selective summer program at a target school if my degree is from a non-target?
- Non-Target
My university is not a target for MBB, but I completed a selective summer program at a target school. It is relevant to business and strategy, but it was not a full degree. Is that worth highlighting on my consulting resume or application?
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Mayank G.CoachUse targeted cold outreach built around genuine common ground rather than high-volume generic messages.