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WSO is excited to have the experts from the Clear Admit team on board to answer applicant questions in the business school forum. We encourage all of you to check out their great resources: 1) <a href="http://www.clearadmit.com">Clear Admit</a> has been providing MBA... Ask Clear Admit: Can I get into a top MBA program?	259	1 year 7 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com	1 day 17 hours ago by chaminadems
Please read in the <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-user-guidelines">WSO User Guidelines</a> in detail before posting to... Spotlight: WSO User Guidelines	0	45 weeks 1 day ago by WallStreetOasis.com	n/a
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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

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Is an advisory role at Pimco considered middle office, back office or front office? What would be the expected total comp for a VP and how difficult are those roles to get versus PM...
Is Pimco Advisory considered middle office?
Assume the model in question is a basic 3 statement operating model. In the debt schedule you've already taken Opening cash balance + net cash flows for repaying debt (from the CFS ~ CFO+CFI+CFF excl. change to debt) Once that flows through your RCF and other debt obligations,...
Refinancing debt in the debt schedule
I'll be 21 years old when I start my full time position at a BB in September, in a city I've only ever been to once where I know nobody. As I'm finishing my degree I'm getting really cold feet about this, I still feel very young. I see guys in suits on the train and can't...
Too young?
Afternoon monkeys, I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone on this sight who has given me good, and sometimes harsh advice. I just graduated from a very small private school with a 3.5 GPA, decent internship experiences and hardly any connections. I've had quite a few...
Well deserved thank you to WSO!
does anybody have a shipping model or any idea where i can get info on how these companies are...
shipping
I was wondering how computer-savvy ( leaving aside Excel/PowerPoint skills) you need to be to do well in consulting? Assuming you have an assignment where you need to help a company improve its IT Strategy, are you screwed if you dont know how to code or if you havent taken ANY CS classes in...
Computer Skills
Incoming SA at a BB. Just wondering, does it typically go straight into the 80-100 hours or gradually pick up (maybe a week or so)? Obviously training aside, but once you're actually working....
How Quick Does It Pick Up?
So I stared looking for an internship in late April (I know). The first interview that I got was with Wolters Kluwer for an internal controls internship. They offered me the internship at the end of the interview. I had no other offers on the table, it was mid-May, and they're paying me, so I...
Wolters Kluwer Internship
Hi, I am currently a junior in college and I am interested in pursing a career in management consulting or investment banking. Which internship seems more beneficial in terms of my desired career path: 1) Operations Internship at a Fortune 500 biotech company vs. 2) Commercial banking...
Operations Internship vs Commercial Banking Internship
I'm curious to as what websites / free sources are available to stay up to date on the oil and gas industry. I have a subscription to WSJ and try to read their Energy column daily, but was wondering what everyone else uses. ...
Oil & Gas News Outlets
Hi everyone I was wondering the other day if I ever make it to the S&T division of a BB, how's the chance I get transferred to the US (preferably to NYC), without having a green card and stuff? Is it done through some sponsorship...
Transferring from London to NYC
Hi, does anyone know what exit opps exist for secondary advisory (think blackstone's secondary advisory etc) analysts and any intel on the comp would be...
Secondary advisory
I have a modeling test for a IB analyst position at a boutique bank. I don't really have any modeling experience besides what I learned in school. Is there something I should focus on to prepare for this exercise? Any advice would be appreciated....
modeling test
Does a first year analyst's compensation really put them in the lower-middle class? More specifically, how comfortably can a first year IBD analyst in New York on a 70k base + 20-40k bonus live? If not as flashy as is portrayed in movies (forgive me), then why do so many people want to break...
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This is the reaction any analyst who has ever worked in banking has when you say you want to leave banking for business school then come back as a post b school associate... <img src="http://epicpinterestfail.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/how-i-met-your-mother-barney-why.gif"... Why You DON'T Leave Banking for B School Just to Come Right Back...
Inspired by comments from this: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/basic-guide-ramping-up-on-a-company-with-public-information-part-1-of-3 Lets just jump in. <strong>Technology:</strong> In this space there are really two metrics that matter the most, sales growth and EPS... Beginners Guide to Valuation and Metrics By Sector
I'm currently a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai, China. Academically, I graduated from a target school majoring in Economics and Chinese. I also spent my time at college as the president of an on-campus student organization related to Finance and Economics and a volunteer for a local... Ask me anything… I'm a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai
For better or for worse, there’s a very unique feeling when everything goes completely according to plan yet nobody seems to care or notice. Such is the case with our favorite company of the moment, Tesla Motors. For those unaware, TSLA has rocketed upwards since its Q1 earnings release,... A Perfect Storm
I work as a long/short equity analyst at a large hedge fund. I've been lucky enough to be more than just a model monkey early on in my career, but have also been exposed to the stress of being measured on returns. I primarily cover consumer and TMT names. I went the typical path (target... I'm a Hedge Fund Analyst - Ask Me Anything
Fellow Primates, We are looking for 1-2 students on each campus to help WSO in its sales efforts to student clubs/career centers, and overall promotion at your school both online and on the ground. Below is a description of the position and benefits...thanks in advance for your help! <a... WSO is Looking for Campus Reps For Summer/Fall 2013 (and beyond)
<em>Mod note: Best of Bankerella - this was originally posted 10/1/12</em> I occasionally get PMed by people at colleges I’ve never heard of before, asking if they have a shot at IBD. Folks, why IBD? The finance world is broad and varied, and there are a million ways to... My Biggest Career Mistake to Date: Prestige
Someone was asking me about this in PM and I wrote a long and detailed reply about what it is like to work in Big 4 and what advice I would give to people thinking about interning / working there. Thought it might be useful for others so my reply is below. Happy to answer any... Working In Big 4 Audit in London
<em>Mode note: Blast from the past - "Best of Eddie" - this one is originally from December 2010.</em> Monty09 may have gotten the best plug yet for his <a href="http://energyrodeo.com/">Energy Rodeo</a> in Houston next month, and it came from none... New York vs. Houston
This is just fantastic. After sitting through Carl Levin and John McCain spewing a bunch of nonsense about how Apple doesn't pay enough taxes (despite being the #3 taxpaying company in America behind ExxonMobil and Chevron), Rand Paul lit them up about what a travesty it was to blame Apple... Rand Paul GOES OFF at Apple Hearing

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