Episode 125
How to Decide if a US Masters Is Worth It in 2026 (Purdue MBA Director POV) - w/ Prof Dunford
Should an international student still move to the US for a master's right now? That's the question sitting in thousands of inboxes and WhatsApp groups this admissions cycle.
Who this is for
- You are making a career move across countries and the paperwork is part of the stress.
- You would rather hear Prof Dunford's version while the mess is still fresh than get another polished hindsight sermon.
Key takeaways
- Decide if a US Masters Is Worth It in 2026 (Purdue MBA Director POV) - w/ Prof Dunford
- Should an international student still move to the US for a master's right now?
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Show notes
Should an international student still move to the US for a master's right now? That's the question sitting in thousands of inboxes and WhatsApp groups this admissions cycle. Not "which school," not "what score." Just: should I go at all? Naman put it to someone who has watched this play out for over two decades — and who has no reason to sell you the dream.
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