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MBB--> PE--> MBA?
There have been a number of threads recently comparing MBA placement from different arenas (Consulting vs PE vs IB). It seems of the three, MBA programs seem to, at least generally speaking, look most highly on MBB applicants. If someone hopped from MBB to PE and then applied to business school,...
Globalization and International Experience and MBA Advice
I played division 1 football for all four years in college and I studied abroad in China. I have been learning Chinese for the past three years. I graduated with a 3.023 GPA but I was the only student at my university to graduate with my major. I graduated with a job as a proprietary trader and ran...
Getting Into Industy W/O MBA
Is there a way to get into the industry, and STAY in the industry, without completing an MBA? Would a CFA® be comparable, at least for AM /IM/ HF /etc? If it's possible, do any of you have advice on how to accomplish it? Thanks.
Top BB positions and semi-target MBA programs.
All, I was never in need of an MBA , but now I'm thinking of applying. Obviously, it has to be worth the money. I graduated from a target non-ivy ugrad and went into a mid-level ibank. Not sure what I want to do post-MBA, but let's assume I stick with what I now know best and attempt to go to a...
Advice needed on bschool
Hi, Im a non-US citizen(but finished my BS in Kelley with a gpa of 3.1). I have 2yrs 6 months of experience in the military, a year and a half in sales trading in local investment bank in asia, and spent three years in creating stock loan business in my country. ( I know stock loan is a lowly...
Outside of Work Activities for Top MBA Program
I'm currently an associate in a middle market, commercial lending group of a super-regional bank. As I plan the next few years of my life, I'm wondering what type of things I should be doing outside of work in order to help my candidacy at a top MBA program. Ideally, I'd like to go to Columbia,...
MBA+CFA® headed to IB -- how can I get to PE?
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Netherlands MBA event
Nyenrode University's running a weekend event several times in the next two months, with a lot of outdoor activities, social with staff and students, and the chance to learn more about studying in Europe. If you apply before the 19th, there's a fairly good chance that they'll fly you over for free....
MBA vs PhD vs MBB vs Startup
Hello Hope you can give me some insights on my current situation and my options going forward: Here's a quick profile: -Undergrad in Business at Top30 School -Masters in Business at Top15 School -Entry-level at MBB My dilemma is that i don't really know what path i should take for the future....
Attending the same undergrad and MBA university
So I wanted to ask this and get some opinions. I'm talking about the top schools, for example Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, MIT, Columbia, Chicago... I've often read on these message boards that the MBA's biggest use is gaining a new network. So if you went to stanford, would you think twice about...
MBA Programs for Future Professional Investors
Hey. Well, it seems like the 3 schools that are mentioned as having the best mba programs are harvard, wharton, and stanford. However, wouldn't going to Columbia instead of the aforementioned schools be of greater value to someone interested in starting a value hedge fund? Or do the networking...
Switching B-Schools
I finished my first full year of MBA Univ. of Houston. I have been researching a lot and found that I may struggle post MBA having attended UH. Recently, I have considered switching to another MBA program, possibly Rice, UT McCombs, or Texas A&M to earn a more targeted MBA . Have any of you ever...
Non degree courses or graduate certificates from top schools useful for admission?
I've a masters in engineering from an average state school, but work exp from good brand companies. I was thinking of taking some courses from top schools like Stanford,Berkely (my employer pays about 5K/yr for courses relevant to my job). Does taking the courses from these schools add any value to...
Nights / Weekend MBA
Suppose you go to a top / mid-range program whose regular MBA candidates get decent placement, like Berkeley or UCLA or something. I know the night / weekend programs usually last 2-3 years, and I remember seeing the post-MBA assoc resumes of an elite boutique where half of the candidates were night...
Vague Question Alert!
How "hard" is it to get admitted to a "top" MBA program? Okay, so I admit that question is incredibly vague, but I've wanted to ask it for a long time, because honestly, I have no idea what you have to do in order to get admitted to various ranked MBA programs. What kind of profile does one need, in...
Am I swimming upstream? Should I float downriver?
I am 27 years old and have been working for a midcap non-financial company as a financial analyst for a couple years. I have a business degree from a non-target state school with a 3.4 GPA. I am also currently working on a Masters of Science in Financial Analysis at a reputable but still non-target...
Florida Engineering major seeking advice for B School
I am an engineering major in Florida planning to eventually get an MBA at a top school. Everyone keeps telling me that without work experience at GS or a similar place, I won't get in. This just does not make sense to me that an entire MBA class would be investment bankers. If I work in Florida at a...
1 Semester Left
Need some advice on what to do with my last semester-- long time reader, don't post too often / at all. I'm currently a senior at a semi-target (think included in UG BW rankings) and I'm liklely to finish with a 3.42-3 GPA with a double major in Finance and Accounting when its all said and done. I'm...
College Senior Applying for MBA
Hello, I am currently a senior that will begin an IB analyst role at a MM next fall. In considering my options looking into the future, I know that I would like to pursue a MBA after I finish my 2 year stint as an analyst rather than continue in IB or PE . I also understand that this may be...
feedback
I am choosing between the two MBA programs...I was hoping to get some feedback from those that are enrolled in or graduated from either of these schools? My main purpose of the MBA program is to transition from commercial banking into IB ,IM, or maybe even corp dev. Definitely would like to stay...
From medical school to consulting or banking?
I went to college at a school ranked in the 20s with a minor in business and I will be finishing medical school in 2012 at a school ranked in the 10s. GPA is 3.9 in college, and my grades are above average in medical school. My questions: 1. how competitive am I for a job at a consulting firm or...
Haas or Kellogg
Accepted at Kellogg and I'm very confident about Haas (decisions don't come out for another month). Assuming I get into both, i'm really stuck on which to choose. Post MBA , I'd like to be on the west coast, though I'm not set on what type of job. Thinking about PE , Corp Dev, IB or VC . I'm...
Startup or MBA
Hey guys, So I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I've been offered a founder role (think CXO level) at a startup recently seed-funded by a top-tier VC which I think has decent prospects. At the same time, I've gotten into a couple of good b-schools (top-10) as well starting next fall.. Really confused as to...
Offer signed, take GMAT?
Title says it all.. With offer signed, do you think its a good idea to study gmat in spring, take as a Senior? Cheers.
LBS 2nd vs. 3rd Round?
Does anyone know if there's much of a difference in applying in the 2nd vs. 3rd round for LBS? Most b-schools only have 3 rounds, but LBS has a fourth, which makes me curious if the 2nd and 3rd rounds have equal weight.
Full Time in top 20 vs NYU part time
Hi I am looking for some career advise and my situation is this : I am a 27 year old Indian IT guy who did his bachelors from a lesser known college from India with solid GPA and top 5% in my class. Graduated in '06. Did pretty well after that and reached US via IT route and is currently hired by...
Nyenrode Weekend
Nyenrode is hosting another all inclusive, all expenses paid MBA weekend coming up January 28-January 30. If interested here is the agenda: The theme will be 'Leadership' and the agenda for the weekend will look like this: Friday, January 28, 2011 14:00-14:15 Welcome and Kick-off 14:15-19:00...
MBA Application Essays
For those of you applying to B-School and considering IESE, ESADE or ISB you can download examples of successful students' application essays by spending 2 mins registering up to BusinessBecause.com: http://www.businessbecause.com/register.htm
Oxford, Harvard, INSEAD, Chicago Booth, LBS - all for an MBA!
Leaving Morgan Stanley to do an MBA; becoming an MD and MBA at the same time; managing to party and network with colleagues at the same time - these five have done it all! After graduating from Oxford, each went on to do an MBA at some of the top B-schools including Harvard, LBS , INSEAD and Chicago...
Top Australian B-school - study and live it up in Sydney!
To all those thinking about an MBA in Australia, the Australian Graduate School of Management is their top B-school! Two students from the MBA class of 2011 are eager to welcome students to the university. In a short video they talk about the course, the Sydney beach and how AGSM can change things...
If i get into Harvard MBA, are there any reasons not to go?
Hi Monkeys, Of course it's a big IF - but I'm trying to weigh pros and cons. What are reasons for NOT going to a top 5 MBA?
MBA requirements nowadays?
So I will be starting at a BB for FT in June and am considering taking the GMAT before I do. I really, really, don't want to go back to business school if possible. I've never really enjoyed being in school and really don't want to go back if I don't have to. With that said, how much of a...
Exeter University Business School
Hi, For those wanting to know more about Exeter University Business School, have a read of an interview with Yacouba Ouedrago, a current MBA student at the BusinessBecause website. Its quite interesting to know his views on the course, and how important partnerships between the public and private...
F500 FRP vs Big 4 EVS for MBA
Hello monkeys, I'm currently waiting to hear back from a couple ibanking super saturdays. That being said, I have some offers that are about to expire. Given the positive probability that I do not get an IB offer, I need to devise backup plans. In such a scenario, I'd like to be able to set myself...
Tier-1 IBD with Solid Numbers - H/S within reach?
Hi guys, I'm in the process of thinking about applying to MBA's next fall, and was wondering if you guys could shed some light on my chances at top tier B-Schools. I would hopefully like to attend one of the "M7" - preferably H/S/W or MIT. Stats: Undergraduate GPA: Non-HYP Ivy...
Best MBAs for BB trading
Name says it all folks.. What are the best MBA programs to foster a career in trading ? Cheers.
The new GMAT
Hi all, What do you think about the following dilemma? I was thinking of taking my GMAT this summer to get it over with, but now I hear that GMAT will have a new section in 2012, which will better help bschools to assess their candidates. So i was wondering if the bschools will favor the new GMAT...
China Makes 15 Story Building in 6 or 2 days...
Got this from Zero Hege The author says 6 days but if you look at video it says 48 hours !
MBB starting salary for MBAs
Anyone know what starting salary package at MBB are for MBAs?
Southern California EMBA Programs
Hi all, After approximately four years of RE corporate finance, I decided it's time to explore the MBA route. I plan on pursuing the EMBA - at this point in my life I can't justify taking off two full years of work while adding over $100K of debt. I plan on staying with my current company and...
Business consulting in a top economic consulting shop
What is the work like in the business/strategy consulting area in top econ consulting shops (Analysis Group, CRA, etc.) Can you speak on the projects, clients, exit opps, compensation, prestige. anything and everything.
Post Secondary Virgin
Hello WallStreetOasis, this will be my first post on this forums. I'm currently a senior in an Ontario high school. My dream alike most people on this forums is to eventually break into Investment Banking. With most of you having already graduated from a post secondary institute or are currently...
Resume Advice - Commercial RE or Ms / MBA
Hey, Looking to get some feedback on my resume. I am currently working in commercial banking and do not have it listed on my resume. What should I get rid of so I can add my current position if I am looking to apply to a Commercial RE firm or an MBA / Masters program? I do not have my GPA on there...
School advice
I am a junior in college majoring in accounting. I am looking into grad school and had a couple of questions: 1) I noticed many people decide to get their MBA's after they get work experience but is it bad to get your MBA right out of undergrad? would you even be considered by any decent schools? 2)...
Marginal Benefit of Second Major
I'm a senior undergrad and just got an offer in capital markets at a NY BB . At the end of this semester, I will have completed all the courses necessary for my first major and would only need to take two more classes to get a second major (a lot of overlap with the first major). However, I'm not...
Considering an MSF... Am I making the correct decision?
I'm considering going back to school for a Master's in Finance, but I'm not sure I'm making the right decision. I graduated school in May 2009 from a big state school with a degree in Economics. Due to personal problems my undergrad experience didn't go the way it should have, so I graduated without...
When does MBB talk about MBA, turnover, etc.
Accepted an offer a few weeks ago to join an MBB office out of ugrad. Now that my recruiting is over, I'm wondering at what point does the firm talk about promotions, career path, MBA sponsorship, percentage of analysts/associates who leave after 2-3 years, etc. I understand basically that the goal...
Top 3 NPO's for MBA Admissions?
Is there any specific NPO's that admissions counsels look for or look more favorable than others? What would you rate as top 3? Big Brother/Big Sister? Habitat for Humanity? XXX City Economic Development Corp? XXX Chamber of Commerce? United Way? You obviously wouldn't be as involved and someone who...
GMAT/CFA® prep
Will prepping for the Level 1 CFA® exam help in any way with prepping for the GMAT?
For the brave souls that made it...
I am new to the forum but have been lurking for a while. This forum has been very informative, and has helped me decide to change careers into IB . Since I don't have a "traditional" background like most of the bankers on here seem to have, I was planning on using an MBA to break into the industry....
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