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Chances at UCLA Anderson, top 10
I am mainly interested in top 10 US schools as well as UCLA. My stats are as follows: Undergrad: top 50 state school, bs accounting, gpa 3.6 Study abroad: Elite private university in Japan, gpa 3.9 GMAT: 1st attempt 660 (47Q, 35V), 2nd attempt 660 (49 Q, 32 V) Work Experience: Top BB - 2.5 yrs...
Typos in MBA applications
Hi everyone, I submitted a few apps yesterday and going through the pdf this morning I noticed a few stupid typos in the various textboxes (1-3 typos such as "no" while it should have been "not") but not in the essays. Is it going to be an auto-ding? English is not my first language but I think...
GMAT: quant much more important than verbal?
I've heard mixed things about this from people. Really curious to know what others think. So as everyone knows, it's the overall gmat score that factor into b-school rankings, and schools care about it rightfully so. At the same time, I've heard that schools (especially the more quant ones such as...
Credit Analyst to Top 10 MBA
Been reading this forum for a while but first post here! Just curious as to what top b-schools tend to think of corporate credit analysts at a BB . Assuming that with a 3.7 undergrad GPA and ~750 gmat score , would this be a solid resume for a top 10 program? Thanks!
B-schools where the first-years work their butts off
I know b-schools have a reputation for not being serious academically, and in general I suppose this is true. But there are a handful of schools where the first-years actually work really hard on their coursework (combination of culture, curriculum, etc.). So for those of you looking to just slack...
Prospects at HSW
All, I'm two years into a consulting career, and starting to think of business schools. HSW is the real target, as my prospects for organic growth at my firm are very good. My key concern for appliations is a poor degree classification, and I would like to better understand how much it may hinder...
Chances at NYU/Columbia?
Give it to me straight... Quick stats: 3.3 gpa from non target public uni in finance/accounting. GMAT: aiming for 720 (let's keep this a variable). 20 months at a fortune 5 oil company in their finance rotational program; I've been moved to jobs with greater responsibility 2 times in these 20...
Trading to Top MBA Chances
Hi all, I've traded options for a Prop Trading market making firm for just over three years, but I just can't stand working nights any longer. Looking at going to a top mba program and possibly transitioning into Asset Management at buy side value fund, or maybe a global macro hedge fund. What do...
MBA Rankings, U.S. M7 v Euro-schools, & is the Economist biased?
Here's a fun way to end the week for some of our aspiring MBA monkeys. Arguing over what the Top 20 MBA landscape currently looks like. If the following Economist article is to be believed, the landscape has changed quite a bit. Obviously, we have to adjust for the fact that this ranking is not...
My real response to the MBA essay
Because of my gmat score and the dismal state of MBA applications, I know it makes absolutely no difference what I write here. Normally, I would tell you I want to get an MBA so I can start a business raising puppies for poor schoolchildren in war-ravaged, droubt-ridden regions of East Africa, or...
Haas MBA for finance?
Not much here about haas. It seems like haas is ok in consulting and tech but very weak for finance. Would it be a mistake to attend haas with the intention of getting a finance job coming out?
Stanford/Harvard - am i good enough?
Hey everyone, big fan of the board, been quietly following it for a few years.. need some advice myself now. I want to apply for an MBA , only to Stanford or Harvard. I would not go to any other school, and i would only go here if i can get a c. 50% scholarship. I was told this is doable with my...
First Year MBA -> PWM
Greetings fellow monkeys. I am a 1st year MBA student beginning Sept 4, 2012. I have decided to pursue a career path of becoming a private banker in PWM . However, I do lack much relevant experience, and was hoping some fellow monkeys can go ahead and critique/destroy my resume into bits and pieces....
MIT MFin and H/S/W MBA
What would my admissions chances look like at Harvard if I had a MIT master of finance and work experince from BB IBD and private equity
Transition from Military to MBA vs. MFE/MFin etc
So I'm a combat vet military officer considering transitioning into the civilian world when my obligation is up in the next couple years. I'm weighing a traditional MBA vs. a more specific year-long Master's in Finance (or something similar) along with some additional language coursework. I'd be...
Emory (Goizueta Business School)
Is it just me or is Emory doing a huge marketing blitz for the b-school? Seems like every website I go to there's a Goizueta Business School banner?
Late Bloomer Decisions- Graduating Undergrad at 27
I will finally graduate undergrad in May 2013! It's been a fun journey, and I feel I've done a lot of growing up. I effed around after high school then realized I actually wanted to provide a decent lifestyle for myself and future family, and the hard work needed to get there is more than totally...
Lost Internship
As some of you know I'm a second year MBA student. I need 3 hours of internship or study abroad credit to graduate in May. My internship (marketing) just shut down because the company went under. It was a nonprofit and just didn't have the funding. Anyways I'm not heart broken about it, but I am in...
Between undergrad and grad school
I graduated with a low GPA from an average state school (think U. of Florida, Texas, etc.) but I managed to still get into IB at a middle market firm. Looking ahead to grad school, what can I do between now and applying to grad school to help better solidify my application? Besides scoring well on...
Can someone explain to me Americans' obsession with MBAs?
I am not from the USA, so I find it hard to believe that so many Americans are obsessed about the MBA . Can anyone enlighten me on the following points? 1) Why do some people go and take an MBA to be an entrepreneur? Setting up a company requires hands on skills and you won't learn that in a school....
Undergrad math courses for Masters program
HI, I am currently an undergrad student studying economics and financial management. I am hopefully going to apply for a masters in either financial economics or quant. finance. And from what I've heard both of them require advanced math courses, so I have decided to take the following math...
Admission; US Business Schools as an European
Hello! I'm currently graduating (MSc Industrial Engineering & Management) and joining a scandinavian boutique MC firm (high tier 2, well-known in Scandinavia but unknown in US). I wonder if any of you guys could tell me what kind of business schools in US that would be in my league in a future...
Wharton to host Houston Energy Panel 7/31/2012
Has anyone heard about the Houston Energy Panel hosted by Wharton? I posted this in the Business School Forum but thought the energy guys out there might be interestred. Although I am not in the energy industry I am interested in that sector post MBA and am a Houston resident so going it's a no...
GMAT During Analyst Stint?
Monkeys, Have any of you studied for and taken the GMAT during your analyst stint? If so, how did you manage? I imagine it would be very difficult with the 80-110hr work weeks. Did you do it late at night, or on a spare weekend day? I think many would choose to rest and recover their mind/body...
Are MBA admission essays less important than ever before?
From looking at this upcoming year's applications at various schools, a lot of programs have curtailed the number of questions or at the very least reduced word count. This seems to corroborate what I've thought for some time and what my friend who served on student adcom at a top 5 school told me....
Question on B-school recs
I was asked to start this thread at the request of someone since he/she thought it might be helpful to other prospective applicants. So as some of you guys know, i'm currently working on several different projects and am pretty confident that I could get 2 very solid recs. I know for a fact that my...
What is wrong with this picture?
I am an MBA , a CFA® Level III candidate, and have been working in ER for a year. My comp is 60k base. What the hell am I doing wrong? Am I in the twilight zone or is this even remotely normal sounding?
Why are most of the top universities liberal?
Why are most of the top Universities in America Liberal? Any thoughts on correlations? Or how could that cater to market movements?
Changing careers - will MBA be a waste of time/money?
I'm currently working as a contractor for an organization, doing database administration. For now, my contract is only 4 months long, and I do NOT enjoy what I do. I just happened to get into it based on experiences from other jobs.
Philadelphia Area MBA
Looking for some advice on Philly area schools and a finance MBA . I studied finance at an area private Catholic college ('10) and currently living in Center City interested in an MBA program. Can anyone offer advice when it comes to a part-time MBA from either Villanova, Temple-Fox, St. Joe's, PSU,...
MBA Advice
Hey Everyone, After browsing around this forum, I am really impressed with all the insightful comments the users have to offer. I have a very basic knowledge about b-schools, and I'm looking for some sound advice as to which business schools I should target given my experience and education. I am a...
UNC's Risky Bet On Online MBA
There was an interesting article in the WSJ today on UNC's venture into the online MBA: WSJ: UNC Makes Risky Online Bet The program recently launched the program with 19 students. UNC says its admissions standards are just as high as for on-campus, with a median GMAT of 700 and GPA of 3.3. The cost...
MBAs and Wall Street Still in Love
I thought members of this forum might be interested in an article I stumbled across. Fins.com just posted an article "MBAs and Wall Street Still in Love," at http://www.fins.com/Finance/Articles/SBB000142405… which lays out trends among MBAs pursuing careers in financial services, on and off Wall...
D for Dilemma and D for...
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 universities that...
MBA - Summer Associate -> Associate
Hi all! Question for all IB'ers: What portion of your full time (MBA) associate class is coming from the prev. year's summer associates? What are the chances of getting in at Bank X without a summer associate internship there? How do the yields look like? For all BB , MM and/or Boutique. Thanks!
MBA + MS Engineering programs?
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 one?
Career change - need your advice
Hi, I am planning a big career move and I would like to share with you some information and would like you to help me gain direction. Background information: Education: Wroclaw School of Banking (International Business and Finance Bachelor Degree) Definitely non – target but strong regional...
GPA-an imprint of your future
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 companies Cheers:)
2 year Corporate FMP exit opps??
I have been in love with WSO since I first read it coz people are so smart and no bullshxt. Would like to share my experience with one of well-known corporate program in Asia and desperately look for a way-out. Hope to get some directions.
Should I get an MBA after Ross BBA?
I'm planning on doing Ross's three-year BBA program (I'm in-state). Say I complete the program and get an MBA after five years of experience. Would that MBA raise or lower my chances of getting a career from a top firm? Would it be a good idea? Also what kind of career(s) could I expect with a BBA...
NYU Part Time MBA
If going back to Asia (Hong Kong) is a primary goal (FYI, I've been currently working in NY for 4 years at a MM bank), would a NYU part-time MBA be worth it? Know that many people typically advise against the program as students don't get the full benefit of a recruiting process/career center as...
Major in Economics + MBA?
I'll be attending University of Michigan's LSA program and will be majoring in economics. After graduation, I'm planning on working for a good consulting company (hopefully) and work for 5 years and then get an MBA . But if nothing goes well, I could try out as a financial analyst and work my way...
Possible to break into top MBA programs right after I graduate from college?
Is it possible to break into top MBA programs right after I graduate from college, without any post-graduate working experience? Will that be a disadvantage? Thanks!
How do some people do the weekend MBA programs where they don't reside?
Let's say someone lives in Boston and they are attending the part-time MBA program in New York or Chicago, how are they doing it? Do they really fly every weekend? And your company pays for everything? Kind of a sweet deal but doing that for 3 years?
Salary projections post-MBA per industry
hey guys, As many of you, I am heading to bschool this fall. I am currently researching post-MBA careers. I was wondering if we could start up a discussion about salary and career projections post-MBA. I know money is NOT everything, but it is definitely an important variable when choosing a career....
How are jobs in academia viewed for MBA admissions?
Are jobs in academia (not teaching) looked down upon for MBA admissions? For example, if it's a data/budget analysis position for an internal department of the university.
Analyst Position or B-School?
I'm looking for advice to help me choose between two courses of action to try to break into PE . My background -Enlisted military -Undergrad: 4.0 in Liberal Arts major at non-target school -GMAT: 730 (first time with no prep courses- I could bring it up if I had to) -No consulting contacts at all,...
HBS Application Posted
Brady, this one's for you... HBS just posted its application online for the prospective class of 2015
Erasing 90k in debt in 7 months
In light of the post with student loan horror stories , here's a success story of someone who paid off 90k in debt from his HBS MBA in 7 months with a good but not great job. Some of the stuff isn't that smart, but it's an interesting story and a good contrast to the " models and bottles " school of...
Booth PT+CFA® for IM
How realistic of a path is this for someone looking to break into IM? Possible or does it have to be M7 full-time+CFA®?
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