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 | Hi everyone,
I got admitted in the MSF programs at Olin and McCombs recently. Both B.schools are well recognized in their respective regions but I am very confused because of the following factors. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.
I would like to work in IB/ Asset Management. I... McCombs MSF or Olins MSF(corp track) | 13 | 14 hours 24 min ago by tahasaleem | 8 min 20 sec ago by TNA |
 | Hey guys,
I'm about to start college. I like Macbooks a lot. I'm pretty familiar with excel from internships and I really want to break into IBD. I understand that the excel on Macs is pretty crappy. Will having one hamstring me learning excel more? If not, please explain why and if it... Laptop for College? | 31 | 6 days 22 hours ago by Patrick Mastur | 36 min 8 sec ago by highwyre237 |
| Pros and cons of each?
Both seem like good programs but I'm a Georgia Resident so tuition for Georgia Tech would be about 20,000 compared to the 60,000 for Michigan.
I've been accepted to UMichigan's MFE program and have just submitted my GTech application. Is all that extra... Georgia Tech QCF vs University of Michigan's MFE | 4 | 18 weeks 6 days ago by powerpsi | 9 hours 48 min ago by jasper90 |
| Hey,
I took my GMAT last Friday and scored 690. It is not exactly a great score, but I have decided that I will rather spend my summer writing essays than re-taking the GMAT. In the early fall, I'll submit applications to a number of top 15 schools in the U.S. and maybe also... MBA schools with best social scene | 11 | 2 days 4 hours ago by Nordic_banker | 9 hours 50 min ago by mongoose |
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For those of you thinking of an MBA with admissions... Ask Alex at MBA Apply | 1057 | 4 years 4 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com | 10 hours 2 min ago by DaCarez |
| Would like your opinions on which Bachelors degree do you guys feel has the most significance in business? Not just for ibanking, consulting, or marketing but im talking about more on a bigger scale.... what Bachelors degree has the most significance? | 29 | 3 years 5 weeks ago by options_monkey | 10 hours 11 min ago by Just_In_Time |
| Just like everyone else, I too want to land a job in a big firm in the future, but I need some advice at the moment about my study route.
Here is the situation, I'm working two bachelor degrees simultaneously, one in finance and one in engineering. The business degree is from an online... Undergrad Study Advice ? | 5 | 4 days 6 hours ago by Catalyst5 | 10 hours 13 min ago by Just_In_Time |
| Since someone started an MBA thread, I figure that I might as well start one for MSF/MFE/MiMs. I was wondering where people have heard back from. I'm in at Duke MMS, Wake MA and the Ohio State... Where are you in for MSF/MFE/MiMs? | 258 | 25 weeks 3 days ago by futurectdoc | 10 hours 29 min ago by tahasaleem |
| Hello gyus, this is my first post, and i want to do a master in a couple of years. I am Greek and maybe it is early to start this conversation but i want to know which masters can really help in job seeking process. Thank u for your time... Which masters have good placement? | 10 | 3 days 3 hours ago by chartriantaf | 13 hours 31 min ago by TNA |
| I just finished my freshman year at UT and I have been accepted as a transfer to Northwestern. Currently I'm studying Finance at McCombs but if I go to Northwestern I'll be studying economics/for the Kellogg Certificate.
Is it worth it for me to leave UT? I'm an out-of-state... Transfer from UT Austin to Northwestern? | 26 | 1 week 15 hours ago by tilt | 14 hours 1 min ago by tahasaleem |
| Trying to decide between the two.
I'm pretty early in my career, currently in an investment management role I plan on staying in. I've already gotten my CFA.
Don't really need an MBA now - but given I'm in Chicago it's extremely convenient and don't think it... Kellogg PT vs Booth PT | 11 | 6 days 18 hours ago by investingman99 | 14 hours 24 min ago by peinvestor2012 |
| Is 2 years of work experience enough to get into a top b-school? By 2 years I mean applying after 1 year and then attending after 2 years. Also how much of a difference does it make if you apply in different rounds? ... Work experience | 4 | 35 weeks 3 days ago by bluedvl2012 | 15 hours 19 min ago by bluewindow14 |
| Hello WSO,
I have been accepted to a deferred MBA program, and I begin in 2 years. Besides saving a portion of my income, what actions should I take to afford B school? If I continue to save at my current rate, I will have about 80,000 in loans. How else can I decrease this beginning... How to Financially Prepare for Business School in 2 Years | 13 | 1 day 8 hours ago by AnalyzeThat | 15 hours 21 min ago by AnalyzeThat |
| Are there ugly HBS students? From the YouTube videos I've seen it appears that everyone is attractive.
Isn't that discrimination? What does being attractive have to do with being a future business leader?... HBS Students' Attractiveness: Discrimination? | 27 | 4 weeks 2 days ago by solntsevskaya | 19 hours 39 min ago by mbavsmfin |
| Hi all,
I'll be applying to Masters in Management (entry in Fall 2014).
My targets are :
- Cambridge Judge MPhil Management
- LSE MSc International Management (IMEX Program)
- LBS Masters in Management
My profile :
French student, 21 yo, male.
Undergrad :
BA in Political... Profile Evaluation for Masters in Management | 2 | 1 day 3 hours ago by raphael.koenig | 20 hours 10 min ago by DrPeterVenkman |
| If you were a year and a half from starting an MBA program, what would you do from this far out? Are there skills I should start learning? I want to make myself as hirable as possible for McKinsey /... Year and a half before starting MBA; How to prepare for hirability? | 3 | 6 weeks 4 days ago by sensationalista | 21 hours 32 min ago by TheGrind |
| Should I even bother with one? If I should, what should the format... Signature for college email? | 10 | 23 hours 41 min ago by Patrick Mastur | 21 hours 35 min ago by Goldman Stanley |
| Interesting list from Business Insider. I'm surprised that Priscilla's Ball at HBS (annual drag party) and Walnut Walk at Wharton (guys wear suit jackets, dress shirt and boxers and women wear lingerie while bar hopping!!!!) did not make the list.
Business Insider should do a... Craziest B-school Parties | 24 | 2 days 11 hours ago by mbavsmfin | 22 hours 20 min ago by Going Concern |
| I'm currently working on my UG and will have 9 years total prior military experience. The reasons for staying so long in the military is because the field I worked in, nuclear power, has 6 years as your minimum obligation time. Also, there's a program that you can do where your contract... No technical work experience. | 2 | 1 day 20 hours ago by CypressLB | 23 hours 33 min ago by Admissionado |
| Hello WSO
First time poster here.
Here's my story in a nutshell: I graduated from a top 10 public in 2009 with a decently high GPA (3.7) in history. LOL @ me, right? I know, I know.
Since I graduated in the worst job hiring market since at least the 1970s, I decided to defer the real... History to M7 MBA? | 10 | 2 days 12 hours ago by mhwong13 | 1 day 4 min ago by Admissionado |
| Hi Guys!
Here are three facts of which i'm pretty sure their right:
1. In the top-MBA programs, you only get in after some years of work experience.
2. After doing an MBA you start on the associate level in an IB firm. 3. When you start right after university in an IB firm you start as... BB IB firm sending you to BS for an MBA (Europe) | 3 | 1 day 14 hours ago by B90 | 1 day 1 hour ago by cruel3a |
| Hey guys, my dream job like many others here is to work in Investment Banking. I'd really love to work for a hedge fund one day, and believe IB is a great gateway to help me get there.
I go to George Mason right now. I realize it's not a great ivy league school. My thinking is that... Best Path for me from George Mason | 8 | 2 days 20 hours ago by Tommy-Wilson | 1 day 6 hours ago by Blueapple |
