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Currently I am working in a non-finance industry, and I am looking to move into a finance role. Is it worth paying about 20k-30k for an MBA in Finance from a nontarget state... MBA in Finance from State School | 9 | 1 day 10 hours ago by LuvChef | 7 hours 14 min ago by LuvChef | |
I'm currently a sophomore at an extreme non-Target, and got into a good target school. The only problem is that the target will cost around 40k for the next 2 years. Is such a high level of debt worth it in order to attend a target school? I'm concerned about 80k in loans plus business... 80k student debt for target | 10 | 13 hours 32 min ago by wallstreetjon | 8 hours 17 min ago by 3176401 | |
Hello hello
A bit of a narrow question, but would love to get the community's opinion.
Helping a friend with their application strategy. She's looking to head to B-School from a Wall Street background and wants to use B-School as a transition route to brand management in the beauty... Kellogg (marketing reputation) vs. Columbia (NYC location) for CPG? | 7 | 12 hours 19 min ago by bloomtodie | 9 hours 49 min ago by rpc | |
Anyone else apply/accepted to WUSTL's MSF program for this coming fall? If so, please provide your profile, your track (Quant/Corporate) and why you chose WUSTL. Feel free to pm me if you don't want to discuss your profile in public.
I'm trying to get information on select MSF... WUSTL MSF Applicants (2013-2014) | 4 | 1 day 20 hours ago by Esuric | 9 hours 53 min ago by KKS | |
Hey guys,
I have been reading this site for a while but only recently joined and this is my first post.
I got into one of the top three business schools and have 5 years of transactional experience (Analyst / promote). I worked at a BB (not GS or MS) in an average industry group (in terms of... Banking to business school to PE | 3 | 12 hours 46 min ago by ElRusoAdomaitis | 10 hours 9 min ago by 09grad | |
Hey guys I am currently unemployed, but I have 2.5 years of experience in the financial industry. 1.5 years as a M&A analyst intern (unpaid) another 1 year as a financial adviser and 6 months working at a prop shop (discretionary prop, non-algo) as a trading intern (unpaid).
I am 26 years... What type of internships should I look for before an MSF? | 4 | 15 hours 5 min ago by rangerdanger 12 | 12 hours 29 min ago by DrPeterVenkman | |
I was accepted into all three MSF programs (CMC, Vandy, McCombs) and I am wondering which one I should accept. I know most programs are regional in their placement. My goal would be to obtain an IB offer. I think I have written UTexas off because it is such a new program, but am interested in... MSF Advice: CMC vs Vandy vs UTexas | 8 | 2 weeks 1 day ago by Kwyte | 12 hours 37 min ago by TNA | |
so ive been hearing some buzzing that INSEAD graduates are spending the end of June in the Greek Islands and also the next week is Yacht week in Croatia where Stanford/Booth/others? are starting to swirl talk of going there as well... anyone at these or other b schools can... Pre-MBA Greek Islands and Yacht Week | 42 | 6 weeks 5 days ago by shorttheworld | 13 hours 21 min ago by Poff | |
How well does Fordham place graduates for S&T positions in NYC?
I am considering going there for... Fordham for S&T | 7 | 11 weeks 3 days ago by riv5007 | 13 hours 49 min ago by Esuric | |
Let's say I am applying to University of Chicago, and my real hope is that I get into the MBA program on a fellowship, without which MBA is no good for me--I want it free. But of course, I realize that I'm dreaming and understand that the chance of that happening is very slim, and... Applying to PhD in Finance, PhD Math, and MBA at a Same School (Not Dual/Joint) | 51 | 1 day 19 hours ago by Romeo-Mustdie | 13 hours 53 min ago by Romeo-Mustdie | |
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6VU9wRG6kAs?rel=0" frameborder="0"... Battle of the B-Schools | 4 | 18 hours 37 min ago by keynes | 14 hours 9 min ago by mbavsmfin | |
Hey guys,
So asking this question with a couple of upfront assumptions
1) That it is looked upon more favourably by ad comms for a candidate to really get involved in one charity/cause/community rather than to have been involved very slightly in several.
2) That for time-poor candidates... How did you find your extra-curricular 'cause' or 'passion'? | 7 | 3 days 3 hours ago by Darkshore | 17 hours 23 min ago by peter1 | |
I am dead set on a career in physical commodities trading and would one day like to move up into management. Consequently, I would very much like to pursue an MBA in order to hone the management/strategy skills that I would need upon graduating from the trading desk to the boardroom. Since most... MBA's and Physical Commodity Trading | 18 | 2 years 34 weeks ago by ado88 | 17 hours 38 min ago by rock2002 | |
I'm Betsy Massar, founder of Master Admissions. I'm glad to be here on Wall Street Oasis back with kindred spirits. Right out of Harvard Business School I worked for Goldman Sachs and have spent most of my professional career in and around the financial industry. I worked on both the sell... B-School Q&A w/ Betsy Massar of Master Admissions | 267 | 1 year 1 week ago by Betsy Massar | 19 hours 7 min ago by Betsy Massar | |
I just received my undergraduate degree from a smaller private university and will be starting as an investment analyst a large financial firm. I am looking to get my MBA from Fordham while also working full time.
I was curious what time part time MBA classes usually take place and if anyone who... Fordham Part Time MBA | 2 | 21 hours 49 sec ago by ChrisMo150 | 20 hours 38 min ago by ChrisMo150 | |
Hi everyone!
I got a question about the GMAT and the scores they send to schools. On their website they say you can list up to 5 schools before your exam and they will send your scores (all of them, so if it's your 3rd time, the first 2 bad attempts will be send to those schools too) to... GMAT scores send to schools | 1 | 23 hours 35 min ago by Ted Mosby | 22 hours 24 min ago by highwyre237 | |
NU has an MS program in predictive analytics that I can do for around 40k(more like 30k after employer reimbursement and 20k after tax savings). I'm interested in this program for personal fulfilment reasons and potential social proof.
How would this impact a PT-MBA admission decision... Online MS at NorthWestern to PTMBA later | 0 | 1 day 5 hours ago by xelink | n/a | |
Im aware these are non-targets but how well do they do with placing graduates on Wall St. specifically for S&T?
University of Richmond
Boston University
George Washington University
Northeastern University
American... How well do these undergrad schools place for Wall St.? | 4 | 1 day 8 hours ago by Bryant21 | 1 day 6 hours ago by turtles | |
This past May I decided to send my deposit into Northeastern over Lehigh, Wake Forest, Maryland, Penn State and Fordham. I did a lot of research and figured Northeastern would be the way to go if I wanted to work at a Boston bank or still even in New York, but I am still unsure to whether or not I... Breaking In? | 5 | 1 day 10 hours ago by jhooves88 | 1 day 8 hours ago by Ipso facto | |
Any WSO peeps applying to this round? It's for college seniors. I suspect not many people are, since the applicant pool is small.... MIT MFIN Round 3 | 1 | 1 day 13 hours ago by prn927 | 1 day 10 hours ago by Beny23 | |
Just graduated college from a completely non-target, sub 3.0 cum GPA, and a degree in economics and management. Ultimate goal is Hedge Fund working as an equity/industry analyst. Will be working full time for a HFoF's right out of the gate therefore I'm looking for an online degree due... Southern New Hampshire Univeristy: Online MSF Program. Thoughts Anyone? | 13 | 2 days 12 hours ago by quixoticelixer | 1 day 11 hours ago by quixoticelixer | |
Anyone else just lacking in the motivation department? Right now should be crunch time and I should be really ratcheting it up but I am having a hard time.
Has anyone taken level III? What do you think about it? Everyone always says it is a harder test than L2 but easier content. I think... CFA Level III Exam - No motivation | 40 | 1 week 6 days ago by ilikecreamcheese | 1 day 11 hours ago by Lazar87 |



