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Are internships important for MBA students?

Preston ForeBy Preston ForeStaff Writer, Education
Preston ForeStaff Writer, Education

Preston Fore is a reporter at Fortune, covering education and personal finance for the Success team.

Jordan FriedmanBy Jordan FriedmanEducation Expert
Jordan FriedmanEducation Expert

Jordan Friedman is a freelance contributor who writes about higher education. In addition to freelance writing, Jordan has worked as a content marketing manager at a K-12 education company and an online education editor at U.S. News. He has contributed to a number of publications, including USA Today, CNN, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Jasmine SuarezReviewed by Jasmine SuarezSenior Staff Editor
Jasmine SuarezSenior Staff Editor

Jasmine Suarez was a senior editor at Fortune where she leads coverage for careers, education and finance. In the past, she’s worked for Business Insider, Adweek, Red Ventures, McGraw-Hill, Pearson, and more. 

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An internship is a critical part of the MBA experience for students seeking post-grad employment.
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