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Best Option for HF Post-MBA
I am looking for advice on successfully transitioning to the hedge fund industry post-MBA. Currently investigating schools and have a preference for CBS, Wharton and Booth. My background is economic consulting and corporate finance at a bank/credit union. When would be the best time to start...
How are US MBAs viewed in Europe?
I'm looking to apply for MBAs in the US where I currently live, but at some point down the line I'm considering moving to Europe for a few years. Generally speaking, I know that M7 is globally regarded as the best, but how are programs ranked 10-20 generally viewed in western EU markets (London,...
MBA: Boutique HF Internship to IB Full Time (USA)
Hi All, I'm a first-year MBA student at a top 15 USA University (international student). We have a good alumni presence on the Street for Banking and manage to send 15-20 students every summer to the investment banks. I tried recruiting for IB but couldn't convert the opportunity to an internship....
Is B School worth it for me?
I was recently admitted to a T15 B school and want to run some career advice through WSO . My group/team is openly anti-mba so it's not like I can go through my mentors/team. They don't know I applied, etc. I'm just trying to ask myself if it i'm crazy to go to school and spend 150k on tuition + 2...
Applying to top MBA programs in 2019-2020?
You're invited to 7 Steps to MBA Acceptance in 2020, a live webinar which I will present on Wednesday March 13 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET. I'll be discussing steps you should take between now and the summer to optimize your application in fall and winter. The webinar is free, but you do need to register to...
MBA vs MSc Finance/Part-time vs distance
Hi all, I just completed my PhD in a humanities field and am employed full-time at a university. However, I long ago decided that I don't want to be an academic and I am now weighing my options (again). I am considering whether an MBA or an MSc in Finance would be better for me. I am particularly...
Bloomberg publishes 2018 MBA rankings - thoughts?
Here are the rankings 1. Stanford 2. Wharton 3. Harvard 4. Sloan 5. Booth 6. Haas 7. Columbia 8. Kellogg 9. Darden 10. Johnson Link to full article: https://www.bloomberg.com/business-schools/2018/ What do you think? For me, no major surprises. Johnson got a nice bump, but that's probably due to...
MBA St Gallen: Waht do you think to get into HF or PE in Switerzland for non German Spearkers?
Hi guy, I am thinking to take a MBA in St. Gallen to switch from Investment Banking - Trading (Structured Products market making) to HF , PE or others because I do not see opportunities in Trading as many investment banks are closing desks and downsizing ops. Do you think it is possible to break...
Trading Equity Structured Products in local European Bank with very low wage... what should I do?
Hi guy, I am thinking to take a MBA to switch from Investment Banking - Trading (Structured Products market making) to something else (HF, PE or even other industries...) because I do not see opportunities in Trading as many investment banks are closing desks and downsizing ops. What do you think is...
From trading market making in investment bank to HF after a MBA in St.Gallen
Hi guy, I am thinking to take a MBA in St. Gallen to switch from Investment Banking - Trading (Structured Products market making) to HF because I do not see opportunities in Trading as many investment banks are closing desks and downsizing ops. Do you think it is possible to break into HFs if I...
From Trading (market making) to PE after an MBA
Hi guy, I am thinking to take a MBA in St. Gallen to switch from Investment Banking - Trading (Structured Products market making) to PE because I do not see opportunities in Trading as many investment banks are closing desks and downsizing ops. Do you think it is possible to break into PE even if I...
Q&A: PwC Audit --> Advisory --> Top 15 MBA
Starting a Q&A thread for any Big4 Auditors or Advisory folks looking to transition to a top MBA. I leaned heavily on WSO to complete the journey up to this point, and want to give back to those currently mired in the Big 4 grind. I cannot thank WSO enough for giving me the knowledge and confidence...
MBA Alternative - Is it really MBA or bust?
So I have been asking myself this question for years, and think I finally found my alternative. I have been working is Strat Consulting for 6 years now and I am keen to "reset" so to speak. To re-skills, to change locations, to learn a language, and importantly to specialize in something to give a...
Amazon ditches NYC
https://poetsandquants.com/2019/02/14/amazon-hq2-… Any chance Charlotte can get Amazon?
Advice for my first job search
I am graduating in May from U of Miami with a 2-year MBA specialized in Finance. The only formal work experience I have is an internship at Oxford Properties Group in Toronto, where I developed a plan for creating a captive insurance company to service unique risk exposure that was too expensive to...
Boutique IB vs Big 4 CF for M7?
I'm a 2nd year associate at a Big 4 TAS (Valuation), looking to lateral after I'm promoted to senior. I'm aiming for M7 MBA (Wharton/Columbia/MIT) and read that the adcoms are suckers for big brand companies. However, being based in South East Asia, I don't have many choices. The best brands I could...
MBA internship: Corp Dev or MM IB M&A (Non-NY/SF/Chicago)
I am a first-year MBA with two summer options in front of me: 1. A Corporate Development (M&A, Partnerships, Integrations) internship with a premier HR tech firm in SF. 2. A MM IB (M&A) internship doing primarily sell-side work (Non-NY/SF/Chicago). Firm does not have a tech focus. Background: 1....
Microsoft PM vs. MBB vs. Hedge Funds
Currently: undergraduate at a target school Wondering about recruiting for MBB consulting. Why: Even though I come from a tech background, I find that I'm generally more interested in strategic problems and in working on business cases. Other factors: -Do not care a whole lot about work/life...
Low Gpa Mitigation: UCLA Extension Classes vs Harvard Business School Online
Besides destroying the GMAT, which of these two options would be better to mitigate a low GPA in preparation for MBA applications? I am leaning towards UCLA Extension classes but wanted to hear other thoughts.
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Deciding between Consulting and IB and other options
Basically, I have to decide what kind of job I want to pursue post MBA in order to even apply for an MBA . How do I decide between Consulting, PE , IB without any internships beforehand? My background: I am a CFA charterholder, working in Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) in one of the...
Personal MBA Coach’s London Business School Essay Analysis
LBS round 2 applications are due on January 3, 2019! Still working on your LBS application? Unsure if your essays are strong enough? Read below for Personal MBA Coach's tips on tackling this year’s questions. If you need additional help, Personal MBA Coach will be working overtime during the...
Personal MBA Coach’s Yale Essay Analysis
Yale round 2 applications are due on January 7, 2019! Still working on your Yale application? Unsure if your essays are strong enough? Read below for Personal MBA Coach tips on tackling this year’s questions. If you need additional help, Personal MBA Coach will be working overtime during the...
Last Minute Letter of Recommendation Tips
Whether you dragged your feet in asking for an LOR or your recommender has had too many other things on his/her plate, you might find yourself in a crunch to get your letters submitted in time. Do not panic. Even with limited time, there are some clear steps you can take to ensure that your...
Personal MBA Coach's Columbia GSB Essay Analysis
Columbia round 2 applications are due on January 4, 2019! Still working on your Columbia application? Unsure if your essays are strong enough? Read below for Personal MBA Coach tips on tackling this year’s questions. If you need additional help, Personal MBA Coach will be working overtime during...
Announcing Personal MBA Coach’s Early Admission/Deferral Programs eBook
An increasing number of MBA programs offer current undergraduate students the opportunity to gain a head start on the MBA application process. Harvard Business School’s 2+2 is one of the most well-known MBA deferral programs, however, many top business schools have their own offerings. For those...
Too young for MBA?
I am currently 23, a year out of school and considering enrolling in a full time MBA program at 25. Is this too young of an age to be pursuing a MBA full time? I am currently in a Finance & Accounting development program in the banking industry and would like to make a switch to consulting/ibanking....
Your MBA Application Checklist
With just a few weeks left until MBA application deadlines, it is time to make your list and check it twice. While most checklists will merely cover the basics, Personal MBA Coach challenges you to ask these 9 questions to assess whether your applications are REALLY ready! 1) Is your story clear?...
2 questions.
Is it possible for somebody to work in IB for 10+ years and never get past VP? I saw someone post that after 10 years you gotta find a new job if you don’t make MD. Can anyone share insight on the average ages of VP’s and how old the oldest is at your respectful firm? Just for my own curiosity....
Chances of Harvard 2+2 / Stanford Deferred MBA Programs? Profile Evaluation
Hello, I am considering applying for the 2+2 MBA program at HBS and Deferred MBA at GSB, and I wanted to know if I have a decent shot before I spend the time writing essays and asking for recommenders. Here is some info: * Senior Undergrad at USC / UCLA / ND / Georgetown tier school (graduating in...
Improve Chances at Chicago Booth
If you are applying to Chicago Booth's MBA program, I'd like you help you improve your chances of acceptance. I'm presenting Get Accepted to Chicago Booth this Wednesday at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET and at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET. I will cover showing fit with Booth, clearly communicating your goals via its...
Structured MBA Internships in CRE
With summer internship recruiting cranking-up, I'm looking for suggestions on CRE firms (both investors/developers) that offer formal/structured internships for MBAs . On the development side, I've only come across a handful of big companies like TS and Brookfield that have a formal internship...
What To Do If You Were Rejected In Round 1
As round 1 decisions begin to roll in, many candidates are not receiving the news they had hoped for. While this is no doubt disappointing, do not give up hope. Personal MBA Coach would like to help you develop a strategy to realize your MBA and career dreams. Candidates rejected from their target...
How much of a pivot can you really do from a T15 school?
A bit of background on myself. I've worked in Corporate Strategy in 3 different industries and I am currently a CS Manager in my 3rd job/firm out of college. Honestly, I never had a master career plan and just took on new roles because they paid better and I was pretty agnostic about what industry I...
Restaurant owner/chef looking for MBA Advice
Hey Monkeys - I'm a former consultant/current chef in NYC looking for advice regarding MBAs . I went to NYU for undergrad, majored in Econ with a minor in math (CAS not Stern), and worked 2 yrs at a executive compensation firm. Then I worked at Momofuku MIlk Bar for about 1 year as a bookkeeper....
[UPDATE] Restaurant Owner/Chef Seeking Advice for MBA
How's it hanging Monkeys - I made a post in July about my chances at being admitted to a top MBA program (original thread) and received some feedback requesting that I elaborate on my background, how I started a restaurant in Brooklyn for just $40k, and my future goals. I hope someone can follow my...
Wharton Interview aka TBD
Anyone have experience with Wharton interviews post 2012 (aka team based discussions)? Any advice would be appreciated.
My Chance with GSB
Hi guys, Do I have a chance at getting into GSB? Please see my background below: Undergrad - Top 50 but less popular majored in Finance GPA 3.3 Current role - LP (analyst) covering all aspects of private capital fund investments at a sub-$10B institutional endowment,
Leave Career-Track PE Job for MBA?
Hello Friends, I currently am an associate at a private equity mega fund (previously an IB analyst at Goldman). I was hired on for a "career-track" role (meaning not a 'two-and-out' program), so I can stay at the firm as long as I would like. I generally enjoy the firm and the people I work with,...
MBA Application Extras
While the MBA application essays and interviews may get the bulk of your attention, schools are increasingly adding crucial extra components to their application requirements. Below are some important application “extras” to prepare for and Personal MBA Coach’s advice on how to tackle each....
Advice on my first Job Decision (Accenture Federal MC vs. Deloitte Federal Advisory)
Hi, I currently have existing offers as a Technology Analyst for Accenture Federal Services and Analytics Consultant for Deloitte Advisory. I have a few weeks to decide and I am completely torn with the decision. My interests lie in Analytics, but I also want to be client facing. I desire a healthy...
Who Should Consider Non-Traditional MBA Options?
Getting an MBA does not necessarily require taking two years off from work. While for many the traditional 2-year program might be the best bet, there are an increasing number of alternative options you can consider based on your personal circumstances and goals. All programs teach the same general...
U Chicago / Booth Round 1 Interview Invites are Coming Out
Any word for Round 1 applicants on WSO yet? I've heard that in previous years they have released invites in small batches over the course of a few weeks. Not sure if there is any rhyme or reason to which applicants receive their interview invites first. I have not yet heard back, but fingers are...
Do I have a shot at any top schools?
28 M Graduated with a degree from a small non-target called Colorado Mesa University. Majored in Exercise Science with a Minor in Business Administration. Cumulative GPA: 3.7 GMAT: 700 Work Experience - 1) Teach for America. One year post grad where I volunteered, traveled, taught English, and ran...
Should I consider Global Finance and Business Management at J.P. Morgan?
Hi, My long term plan is to break into M&A and just looking to get into finance at the moment. I plan to in about 5-6 years pursue a MBA at a top Business school (Currently have masters from Loughborough). Should I consider BO roles such as Global Finance and BM from JP or should I target Corporate...
"Banking is still a place where the cool kids want to go"
An interesting article on the Financial Times talks about a new trend of MBA's going into banking in order to work with the tech industry: [quote] The banking sector is holding its own as an MBA employer. But it is doing so in part by offering new kinds of jobs, either as part of in-house teams...
Which MBA programs to target?
I am planning on retaking the GMAT but just in case I do not score higher, where should I be targeting? I plan to pursue banking or PB post mba . My stats are: 660 gmat White male 3.35 gpa. currently in financial sales The schools i am currently looking at are: Vandy USC Duke UNC Georgetown Emory Do...
To anyone considering an MBA
There has been a lot of recent discussion on these forums as well as in the media regarding the value of an MBA . As a longtime member of the community and someone who recently made the decision to pursue an MBA , I thought I’d share some thoughts. You can see my full background story here: "How I...
Institutional Trading VS Self Employed Trading Path
The problem with getting a job in "trading" at an institution is that the majority of jobs no longer exist. Unless you're talking about pursuing a career as an engineer for an HFT firm/big bank, the days of imagining your life as a young Bud Fox is dim. However, if you want to pursue a path as a...
Emory Goizueta MBA vs UNC KF MBA vs Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA
As an international non-US work authorization and trying to break into banking, which of the three full time MBA programs has the best on-campus opportunities and alumni network to score a BB banking job? Please share your experience and any numbers comparing the programs.
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