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S8E6: Why I Got My MBA - Stephanie's Jou...

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Send us Fan Mail "Should I get an MBA? "Is an MBA right for me?" "When is the right time to get my MBA?"Today, we're answering all your questions about the wisdom of an MBA. Specifically, Duke Fuqua alum and former McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight shares her decision-making process for why she got her MBA and why she got it when she did. In addi ... Show More
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