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And I think it is interesting that the hardest undergrad program to enter is the business program at MIT.

I stand corrected! Looks like MIT introduced this in 2016 - well after my time, and well before my son's. About time!

https://news.mit.edu/2016/mit-sloan-launches-three-new-undergraduate-majors-and-minors-0121

As I understand, there aren't many undergrad commerce programs in the broader US, particularly at the elite schools. Feel free to correct me if you know otherwise. I'm not talking about Podunk B School in Upper Rubber Boot.

Originally Posted by Wren
And MBA progams were getting specialized more than 20 years ago.

Definitely. That's exactly what I'm getting at.

Originally Posted by Wren
Consulting is arduous for anyone entering right out of school. It is like being an entry level lawyer and you work for 80 hours a week until you burn out.

Depends which firm, and what level you're at. But yes, it's drinking from a fire hose.

Originally Posted by Wren
you need to get the business
100%.

What is to give light must endure burning.