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Just wanted to share the MD MBA Association, www.MDMBAs.com, a professional network & resource for MD/MBA Candidates, Prospective MD/MBAs, & Medical Students, with potential MD/MBA students. Some of our key features include: -The only complete rankings for all 55 MD/MBA programs in the... MD/MBA	1	48 weeks 2 days ago by MDMBAs	48 weeks 2 days ago by Ultima-RDK
Looking for advice with my M7 b-school application. Since graduating in 2009, my work experience includes 7 months at a boutique consulting firm, year and a half at a boutique/mm bank in s&t and what will be 2.5 years at a large well know AM firm in port management. My question is this: Should... B-School work experience question	8	48 weeks 1 day ago by Tradin	48 weeks 1 day ago by mbaer2012
So I will be entering non-target college (UMD Smith) this fall and I planned my classes for freshmen fall semester. After doing some calculations of stacking classes that met multiple requirements and coming in with quite a few AP/IB credits, I realized that I could pretty much be done with my... What is the best double major to accompany Finance?	6	48 weeks 1 day ago by datphukinnewb	48 weeks 1 day ago by datphukinnewb
Monkeys need your advice: Is it possible to get to NYU Stern or other prestigious MBA with a low GPA, let's say 2.6 - 3.0 range I have a decent accounting background working for 2 Fortune 50 FMCG... GPA-an imprint of your future	7	48 weeks 1 day ago by kaloskagathos	48 weeks 1 day ago by socola2003
Hello, I am working right now on my several applications to master/mba. I did 2 years ago an internship for a company and at this time, I asked for a recommendation letter. The letter should be dated Octobre 2010. Is this a problem when applying to mbas/Master? I am pretty sure my boss wouldnt... MBA Application - Recommendation Letter	4	48 weeks 23 hours ago by nori90	48 weeks 8 hours ago by nori90
Hello monkeys, Wanted to ask at what age is better to take the 1st level of CFA exam? Just turned... At what age should I take CFA	17	48 weeks 21 hours ago by kaloskagathos	47 weeks 5 days ago by ThunderRoad
I'm looking to get into Real Estate via finance. While I am first and foremost interested in being in real estate, I think it would be good to get as broad a Finance background as possible in case stuff doesn't work out, I don't like it, etc. Moreover, I want to be good at finance,... msf course recommendations	0	48 weeks 16 hours ago by wbsgn12	n/a
Has anyone taken the live class from Manhattan GMAT before? What did you think? I only hear good things about Manhattan GMAT prep materials, but what about the actual class? By signing up for this program, do you get all books/materials? Sorry, a quick google search didn't give me the... Manhattan GMAT Live Class	23	48 weeks 12 hours ago by sayandarula	37 weeks 5 days ago by MEvolutionToday
Greetings Monkeys, Frequent reader, first time poster here. Was hoping for some sage advice and constructive feedback regarding my future MBA chances. A bit about me... Education/GMAT- 2010 liberal arts college grad, pretty good midwestern school, though not a target I suppose. Cum Laude... MBA Profile Evaluation	9	48 weeks 6 hours ago by Monkey See	43 weeks 1 day ago by Monkey See
I'm new to this site and wanted to let everyone know that FAU has a Masters in Economics program that is growing each year. There are currently 65 students in the program. Students can apply for admission into the program for the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms, and can choose from 3 different... Masters in ECON (financial) at FAU	1	47 weeks 6 days ago by GradBusinessFAU	47 weeks 6 days ago by sweetwater
In looking over some of the existing threads I see there seems to be a persistent, negative opinion of online degrees vs. their traditional counterpart. With that being said, I am hoping to leverage the knowledge of folks on this forum in determining the best path for obtaining a degree given... Recommendations for undergrad business/finance degree.	9	47 weeks 6 days ago by ericest1978	47 weeks 5 days ago by IlliniProgrammer
Here's my story. I'm applying to colleges this coming Fall, and I've been drawn into business. I'm really strong with numbers, analysis, and I have a strong interest in the economy and the way money is handled in business. I don't quite know what to do, or where I want to... Prospective Undergraduate Student	9	47 weeks 6 days ago by elchapitan47	46 weeks 6 days ago by wallstreetwannab
I'll cut to the chase: - 1 Year investment banking at a bulge bracket in NY - 2 years in corporate strategy at a cool place (think Tesla/Google/Amazon) - 3.5 GPA in Finance from a top 40, 4.0 Finance GPA - 740M 690V SAT - 740 GMAT - Zero EC's or other... Am I good enough for HBS/GSB?	24	47 weeks 6 days ago by bschoolbandit	47 weeks 4 days ago by Betsy Massar
I was just wondering what kind of extracurricular activities do people who got into H/W/S from banking have? How many hours a week can you really dedicate to outside activities when you're already working 6-7 days a... ECs while banking?	7	47 weeks 5 days ago by AstonMartin	47 weeks 3 days ago by MBAApply
Ok let me know your opinion Work - 2 years M&A Consulting Big 4 GPA - from Semi Target 3.81 GMAT - 730 EC - Exec Board Non-profit (3 years), Varsity athlete, etc. Good rec's if necessary Looking to get out of Big 4 Consulting asap and have the following options 1. network... Got a choice - Help	12	47 weeks 5 days ago by hockey1316	46 weeks 3 days ago by The Boss
I'm a junior, undergrad Accounting. 5yr MS Finance. Bentley University....what's the outside view of my school in the ibanking/ PE... How does Bentley University rank for you guys?	11	47 weeks 5 days ago by MSlienance	47 weeks 4 days ago by Waymon3x6
Hey gentlemen, I'm a computer engineer graduate who's hoping to get some advice from the community. I'll try to keep it concise and to the point so here is my background: 1) I've already graduated. (Do banks have post-bachelors/ pre-MBA internships?) 2) I graduated with a... Non-target with engineering degree... what are my options	6	47 weeks 5 days ago by zzWallStreet	47 weeks 4 days ago by nontarget kid
Hey guys. I've been going to the in the Gabelli School of Business Undergrad program for 1 year now and have been accepted into Emory as a transfer. My question is, if I want to work in IB in NY, should I stay at FU or go to Emory (And do an internal transfer to Goizueta (2yr... Fordham Gabelli vs. Emory Goizueta (Undergrad)	18	47 weeks 5 days ago by reAchilles	17 weeks 2 days ago by Theseus
I'm a former banker now at an internet startup in San Francisco. I was considering applying to Wharton's eMBA program here in SF so that I can keep my job while I'm doing the MBA. I just joined the company and I think it would be faux-pas to let them know i'm applying to... MBA vs. eMBA -- do recruiters view it differently?	4	47 weeks 5 days ago by dkn2101	47 weeks 3 days ago by jack_donaghy
Hey everyone, Just wondering what everyone thought about joint/dual degree MBA/MSEngineering programs, and which schools had good ones. I was thinking Columbia or MIT Sloan or Penn. Also, do you need an engineering undergrad degree to be considered for... MBA + MS Engineering programs?	4	47 weeks 4 days ago by Bob Loblaw	47 weeks 4 days ago by Saul_Villa
I'm a sophomore in high school, and I really want to work on Wall Street. I just don't think I'm good enough for Ivy League. What are the best B-Schools I could get accepted at (preferably on the east coast) that would give me good chances at a job on Wall Street. They could be... Could I get into a target school?	25	47 weeks 4 days ago by kbecker	47 weeks 3 days ago by Ace Rothstein
Hi, I'm a current undergrad at UF, heading into my sophomore year. I'm very interested in something in I-banking, trading, or consulting (at top institutions), which I will narrow down as time passes. I'm majoring in economics (may switch to finance) and... MSF at UF?	4	47 weeks 3 days ago by P4PERclip	47 weeks 3 days ago by P4PERclip
For those of you who took the Gmat or a Gmat practive exam while taking Adderall (legally prescribed by your doctor of-course), did you feel that your test performance was better or worse? From my experience I felt that my mind was a bit clouded and I was unable to think clearly on tougher... GMAT Performance and Adderall	4	47 weeks 3 days ago by Guest1655	47 weeks 2 days ago by Cmoss
Hey everyone, I'll be starting the HBA program at Ivey in September. Any HBA grads or anyone knowledgeable on the HBA program that can give some general or specific tips to succeed? I really want to break into i-banking, so any tips on how to position myself to do so in the program would... Ivey HBA	7	47 weeks 3 days ago by bluejay92	47 weeks 2 days ago by Punchey
Dilemma ! Hello guys, I am in need of some serious advice/street insight that could help me make a reasonable choice/decision. I am considering a FT MBA at U Delaware with an intended Finance major. I was too late to apply for any of those 'top' schools so I put in MBA apps for 2... D for Dilemma and D for...	22	47 weeks 2 days ago by mist3rh	46 weeks 6 days ago by Yevad

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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...
Another compensation question
Is it appropriate to wear black dress shirt for a business casual environment? If not, what colors are considered ok?...
Black Shirts
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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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