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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®?
Path to B-School
I'm curious as to what are the different path's that one takes to get in to a top tier b-school for his/her MBA degree? I come from a semi-target out here in the mid-west (think Wisconsin, UIUC, Indiana etc.) and am aware of a lot of kids doing 2 years at a BB , 2 years at PE and moving on to...
Military Officer MBA Prospects
I'm about to get out of the Military after 5 years, and I am planning on applying for MBA Programs in Fall of 2012. I've done some perusing of the boards and realize quite a few of you have a good handle on the admissions process of the top-tier MBA Programs out there. I'll list the facts and my...
MBA vs. Berkely MFE / other MS Finance ?!
Hey, By the end of last year I started working for one of the top MM Investment Banks in Europe. I tried to get a job in the US which was hardly possible because most of the time I was competing with Americans that graduated from ivy league universities and firms didn't want to sponsor a Visa....
(need suggestions) about which program I should choose (MASTER)-Fordham (thanks)
This year, Fordham business school creates many new programs:like MBA in advanced applied finance, and MS in business analysis Initially, I apply for the MSQF 2012 fall. But, last week, the director from MS program tells me that I cannot be admitted by MSQF program. But, he just listed other...
Would working at a BB help you get into Stern?
Probably a dumb question, but Ive got a SA role at a BB and hope to continue my career there. I've set my eyes on a Stern MBA . Does Stern love BB people? I imagine every worker at a BB that tries to get into a B-school applies to Stern. Do they group you with people from the same firm, possibly...
MBA and CFA for Hedge Fund
Dear all, I have some questions regarding the value of MBA and CFA for hedge fund. I have a finance postgraduate degree from a top uni and more than 2 years of BB investment banking experience in London. Currently i work at a megafund (think KKR , Blackstone, TPG etc) in Asia. So in short, i dont...
should I do a MBA?? Tough decision
Dear all, I have been thinking for the past few weeks regarding whether to pursue a MBA given my situation. Would be great if some experienced people here could give me some valuable opinions. I have a finance postgraduate degree already from a top UK university (think oxbridge, LSE etc). I have...
what will be my post MBA options
hey, so ive posted a few times on this board about career trajectory adivce and for the most part, the advice has been helpful so ive come back again. I'll be applying to top 10 mba programs in the next few weeks/months and from what ive asked around on here and elsewhere should be competitive for...
How to enhance audit profile for top MBA
Hi guys, How could someone upgrade his profile with audit background for top MBA program? By the time I will be aplying I will be CPA (done in shortest possible time), ACCA and CFA . After MBA I would like to switch to consulting. Thanks.
best mba for turnaround careers
Hey, I am looking to learn what, if any, MBA programs are known for business turnaround services/consulting, etc. Thanks.
Is MBA a good idea for me?
Hi guys, Looked around but didn't find similar situations. Background: - Went to NYU stern for undergrad - Currently in IBD at a small bank, M&A role - Strong gmat score , 3.5 GPA, no strong volunteering currently - Trying to break into PE , seen ~10 different shops, no offers I am thinking perhaps...
Please help going from PE to MBA back to PE
First off thanks for taking the time. I currently work in a, lower middle market PE firm in the Caribbean ($125AUM), I am planning on applying for an MBA in Fall 2013. Want to know what schools would be best to attend if I wanted to go into a mega/ upper middle market fund in the states. I have...
Buyside placemenet at Booth this year
Not sure how accurate these numbers are but they're from a friend who's a 2nd year there and went through full-time recruiting for HF and IM. Apparently, around 20 booth students got offers from PIMCO (account management and product management), 2 got dimensional fund (david booth's firm), 1 got...
Graduating Dec. 2012 Hofstra Finance MBA
I'm 28 and have been working for a Fortune 500 company on LI doing some accounting analyst work and basic Financial Analyst work (Budgeting, forecasting, variance commentary, etc.) I will be graduating in Dec. 2012 from Hofstra with my MBA in Finance and am looking to break-in to any Finance firm to...
Wharton Quality of Teaching
There is quite a comment thread on WSJ online after a posted interview with Dean Robertson's branding efforts - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304… The topic has been picked up by Poets&Quants here - http://poetsandquants.com/2012/04/11/wharton-stud… What do current and recent...
is getting summa cum laude that much different?
Hi all, I am a graduating senior and my GPA is extremely close to getting summa cum laude. I go to a school w quarter system and just started a new quarter. In order for me to get my summa, I need to take an additional 5 unit course. The other classes are I'm taking are extremely difficult (for one...
MBA Profile Eval: Caribbean Private Equity
I am looking for help evaluating my candidacy to a top 5 B school, I really just need a sanity check to see if I'm in the ball park or if I should not be wasting my time. First of all thanks to all for taking the time! I'm planning on applying to B school for fall 2013. Below are my summary stats....
2yrs in Corp Fin + 2yrs IB + MBA = Sweet PE postion?
I'm about 1.5 years into my corp fin gig out of undergrad and now I'm pondering whether I should jump to IB (atleast try to jump) after 6 months or so. I'm switching to a new role right now and would like to get this experience for atleast 6 more months. I work for one of the major oil companies...
Do any FT MBA students here work part time during the semester to pay for expenses?
When I say work part time I mean work part time in Finance or Industry, not part time at walmart or anything. The advantage of FT MBA is so much greater than PT MBA but losing the salary is a hard pill to swallow. Just wanted to see if any of you current FT MBA find it hard to work during the...
Rice MBA part-time
I just can't see myself quiting or taking a leave of absence from work to pursue an MBA (unless its an M7). What do you guys think of this option at Rice? I looked at their brochure and I remember reading that PT students are allowed access to OCR in their 2nd year. I don't see myself doing an...
St. Mary's College of California
I was looking at some perspective schools and came across St. Mary's College of California. Is St. Mary's a respected school? How does their MBA program compare to schools like Cal Poly Pomona or even UC Irvine? I'm currently an accounting major in Southern California and trying to decide if it...
Business School: Junk Science?
As someone who thinks about business school down the road and honestly has fairly mixed feelings about business school, in general, I'd like to get your guys' opinions on this short video.
Post-MBA Consulting
Hey guys, I've got a question about consulting. I've always been interested in strategy consulting but have been deterred by the work/life balance that the career entails. I am starting a career in corporate finance at a F500 in June and will be part of a finance and accounting rotational program....
Any hope for traders?
This week, I had a chance to meet a group of booth part-time mba students who are traders at top chicago prop firms and funds: Citadel/teza/drw/Getco/jump/imc. They are all very bright and doing quite well financially. Much to my dismay, they all said that they applied to HSW for full-time but got...
MBA now, or wait 2 years?
So, I have to make a decision today. NYU has offered me a job, which would allow me to complete an MBA part time over the next 3 years at approximately 40% of the regular cost. They cover 90% of tuition, but the tuition they excuse is taxable income to me for the most part - ouch! Hard to pay that...
Target Programs in Canada
hi everyone, i got my BA in Finance in Manchester, UK and i was just wondering if anyone could suggest some target programs/schools like an MBA or a M.A in Financial Economics. i know the usual five are Ivey, Schulich, Rotman, McGill and Queen but i was wondering if anyone had any advice on what...
Columbia University?
What's going on everyone? So I have a 2.9 GPA and major in History. I'm also studying my ass off for the CFA (Level 1) in June. I'm currently looking for internships as well. But my question is, do you think with all this going is it worth it to enroll into Columbia University (Business Certificate...
NYU / Columbia
what kind of score would i need on my GMAT to get into Stern or Columbia B School 3.2 GPA from target school, was 3.43 before death in family at end of senior year 3 years of consulting experience in financial services industry
Crap MBA
I have a regionally acredited online MBA . I recently got accepted to the 1 year MBA at Oxford. Worth redoing it or better just doing a ms finance?
International Development/International MBA
Alright, I'm weighing options for post-undergrad. Currently, I'm a second semester junior at Georgetown. Upon graduation my GPA will probably only be around a 3.1. I have held a one year econ research assistant position, 9 months in consulting interning, about four volunteer trips abroad, and...
How much notice to give when leaving trading desk for MBA?
Fellow monkeys, Was accepted to a top school for an MBA program, commencing this Fall. I am working in a trading team at a fairly large investment firm and I am wondering what is the appropriate notice length to give to my boss. For more color, my role is front-office, involving investment research...
SBC Scoop: Balancing Realism and Idealism
*Please note that no client details are ever shared in SBC Scoop or otherwise without complete sign off from client. Applying to an MBA program is an intensely emotional process. Before you even start putting together soul-searching essays you need to undergo some self study to discover where you...
post-grad reflections on top MBA schools several years later??
For those of you on this forum who attended a top 20 MBA school 5-15 years ago, I was curious to know your opinion on what the MBA did for you, how you feel about your decision to go, how it defined/impacted your life, and whether you would be any less happy/satisfied with your overall place in life...
Corp Fin Brand Name (SBs for good posts!)
I'm thinking of making a career transition, and WSO has always given me good advice. I'm willing to bust out the Silver Bananas for your help! I am am a corporate finance analyst (FP&A) at a large software company that you HAVE heard of, but is not really on the cutting edge. Think: Intuit Adobe...
why is it rare for post-MBA to get in PE without prior PE experience
I have heard a lot of people saying it is almost impossible for post-MBA to get in PE without prior PE experience. But I assume that a 3 year pre-MBA BB IBD (more ideally M&A team) experience should give you lots of deal experiences and sufficient modeling experience. So I have been wondering what...
Impact of Major
hey everyone, i attend a non-target school (top 50). i am currently a double major -- political science and economics. i am halfway towards an econ degree but it is affecting my gpa. i plan on doing Asset Management or investment banking out of college. my question is would i be better off a 3.8...
Insead vs. Columbia
Assuming Background is 1 year M&A at top firm and 2 years MM pe at top continental european firm. Aim is to move to the US (WC or NY) after graduation in a PE / HF (Value - L/S) role or in a general management role. thanks
Best MBA for careers in Restructuring?
If I want to pursue the best MBA for a career in Restructuring, what schools should I target ? Any suggestions outside of the top 5 schools, but in the top 20-25? Thanks.
INSEAD vs LBS for consulting
Hey Guys! I have MBA offers from INSEAD, LBS and Oxford. I am pretty sure I am not attending Oxford. But, I am having a hard time deciding whether to attend INSEAD or LBS . My goal is to work in a top strategy consulting firm (MBB, LEK, Booz etc...) post MBA . Currently I am a consultant in the...
MPP after an MBA
What is the career prospect/work prospect for someone holding an an MPP ( from Harvard-1 year Mid-Career MPP) coupled with an MBA ( from Cambrdige, Oxford ) with 10 years of financial consulting experience in a BIG4?
BIG4 to management
I have 10 years of assurance and advisory experience. I have extensive regional experience in the MENA region and currently I am keen to join the INSEAD MBA next September. However, if I was admitted, do you believe I can make a move into Management Consulting. I acknowledge the fact that this...
Admissions must be a crapshoot If he couldn't make it into HBS (assuming he applied)
http://underthebutton.com/2011/11/reggie-love-oba… I have absolutely no chance. I guess the real question is why in the hell would you go get your MBA after working for Obama, you can get any job you want with a reference from El Presidente.... KKR - no problem, Viking - no problem, governor of...
MBA Acceptance
If you are in school and you want to be accepted into top mba programs such as Wharton, HBS , or Columbia what will make you stand out foam the rest?
IBM GBS, career progress
Hey guys, at what level do MBA students enter IBM GBS. I couldn't find out whether it was Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant While we are at it, do you know the career progression. I couldn't find it, the same way you get it for other consulting firms. Thx
MBB GMAT Cutoff from MBA
So I think its well known that to be interviewed by MBB you need a minimum 700 -- but is it 700 and up is fine, or 700 is minimum and 720 is more so the desired area? And do they care more for the quant than the verbal (as most b school programs do?)? ANy other certain parameters for these two?
PE offer VS. BB IBD offer
I am an undergraduate and have recently got an offer from a large-cap PE firm(think TPG, Carlyle etc) and an offer from a BB IBD in Asia. Any suggestions which offer should I choose? I am aware that joining PE at the undergraduate level might not contribute much. But I think there are two reasons...
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