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Engineer thinking of getting an MBA, then possibly Management or IT Consulting
Hi, I'm currently an electrical engineer working in the Silicon Valley, I've been thinking of quitting my current job and moving back home to San Diego. I'll have 1.75 years work experience if I moved next month. Also been thinking about a career change, and possibly getting an MBA from SDSU. Its...
College Student Soliciting Advice
Hi everyone, Quick intro - rising junior at Bryant University in Rhode Island, finance major with 3.9-4.0 GPA and plenty of extracurriculars/leadership experience. After my freshman year I worked at a small investment company and currently am a leadership development program intern at a F500....
MBA necessary in ibanking CAREER?
So I've searched WSO and I can't come up with a clear answer. What if you want to stay in ibanking after your analyst stint? As in progress to associate, VP, MD. If you don't start out as an analyst, you obviously need an MBA to break in as an associate. This is where my confusion is. It's my...
I RUN THE MBA & EMBA ADMISSIONS FIRM "MBA IVY LEAGUE"
Hi, I'm a former Harvard Interviewer, and a Harvard grad. I run the MBA admissions consulting firm, MBA IVY LEAGUE out of Manhattan. Happy to try to answer any questions anyone has about the MBA or EMBA process. Jillian, Founder & President MBA Ivy League (646) 276-7042 MBAIvyLeague (dot) com
Reflections on Year 1 of MBA
After reading CompBanker and TheGrind’s excellent posts on their b-school experiences, I feel an obligation to chime in. There probably isn’t too much that I can say here that is something you guys haven’t heard before, but nonetheless I am hoping it will be helpful for applicants and...
International Business School vs. US Business School
First time poster here. Have a few questions about business school... -I am curious as to if there any particular benefits to studying at an international business school, London Business School, per se, as opposed to just staying at a top tier business school within the US? If the end goal is...
Harvard JD/MBA
I have a set of jobs that are not HBS favorites (no big name I-bank, consulting firms, fortune 500). I have a high LSAT, GMAT and GPA. Given my weak set of jobs, will I have a better chance to get in Harvard as a JD/ MBA , versus MBA candidate? My goal is to go into finance or consulting after JD/...
UCLA Part Time MBA VS. UCSD Full Time MBA
Hi all, I applied to 2 business schools to pursue an MBA degree full time in late Round 3 and was admitted to the Part Time program FEMBA at UCLA (16th) ( was Denied for full time program) and the Full Time MBA program at UCSD (60th) with a fellowship covering first year tuition and subsidized...
how is Yale SOM viewed?
just generally, how prestigious is it viewed as? relative to say... Tuck or Stern or Haas?
Is an MMS worse than an MBA?
I have applied to various MMS, MMF, and MBA programs for grad school. As far as MBA , I was accepted into a top 30 school as well as my undergrad school (non-target). For MMS, I was accepted into 4 top 20 programs (2 were in the top 10). I have yet to hear from my MMF. Is it an MBA significantly...
Company sponsored MBA's
How long do you typically need to work at a company that has an MBA sponsorship program before you are eligible for it (ie how long do you need to work at a company before they will pay for/subsidize an MBA)? Specifically in IB .
Value of MBA in EU
Pretty sure this has been discussed before but couldn't find any relevant threads. I had an opportunity to get an MBA from UT McCombs as part of double degree program by paying up additional ~$20k. I didn't consider it for a second as I had no intend to move/work in the US. Maybe I'm having second...
ER entry from pretty good MBA
Pretty new to the forum and looking for some help. I will be attending a good, not great MBA program this fall (15-20 ranked school). I am looking to break into ER , preferably on the sell-side. I will be entering school with four years experience at a large asset manager in a trade support role. No...
Recruiting at Fido/Capital/T Rowe
How difficult is it to get a seat at one of these places out of MBA? I assume they only recruit out of the M7 programs but even than, how long are the odds? I'm thinking about going back to school with the intent to pivot to a Top AM firm but I don't have a good grasp for the recruiting process. For...
Gallup Consulting
I recently got my MBA from a good b-school in the U.S. I applied to Gallup Consulting and am expecting an offer from them. However, I am not sure if I am that passionate about HR consulting and more importantly, I am worried about the exit options. I looked up LinkedIn to see where else ex-Gallup...
Dilemma - MBA Recommendations vs Getting What's Owed To Me
Hi, I have a tricky situation I need some help with. I'm currently working at a small 6-man PE shop that recently merged with a listed company. Before it listed it was the partners and I, and I was treated as a partner with 10% profit share. This meant that anytime the partners paid out a bonus,...
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Consulting - the logical next step for me?
Hi all, I've been following the site/forums for over a year now, and this is my first forum submission. I value the experiences and perspectives of you all, and was hoping for some insights that any of you may have.
The difference between the M7 and Tuck/Haas
I've actually enjoyed the Booth/Kellogg/Sloan/CBS thread, so I wanted to pose a question of my own in this regard. Is there really much of a difference between the non-HSW M7 and Tuck/Haas? Is it really more of a Top 9 as I've seen mentioned in other threads? If you hate these kind of threads, I...
What joint MD/MBA programs offer scholarships?
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Working in NYC
Hi all, this is my firs post on wso! I will be attending the Bocconi University next year, and will study "Economics and Finance". I know that Bocconi will probably make me work in London and there are little chances to work in the US after graduating. My plan is to work in London as an analyst and...
Take BB MO offer or keep hustle for FO?
Dear All, I am in dilemma. I am writing to ask your opinion regarding a job offer that I received at BB .
Can I make it to B-School?
Hi there :) I am a 24 year old female hoping to apply to b-schools in the near future (Primarily looking at Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Yale, Cornell, Michigan, Chicago, Northwestern and the likes). Since graduating from college, I realized I enjoy strategy-based work - especially after...
Another Ivy (Brown) to start offering MBA
Brown is officially getting into the MBA game. It's a baby step; an EMBA offered by completing a program that has existed for several year though a partnership with IE-Madrid. It's been 40 years since an Ivy (Yale) started offering the degree. I wonder if it signals something more ambitious.
USNWR Graduate Finance Rankings-their meaning, if any?
So I subscribed to USNWR's education compass, which is rather interesting. It has the rankings of business, med, law, education, engineering, and then ranks subspecialities within each of the schools. I looked at finance (naturally, this is WSO afterall), and here is what I saw: 1. University of...
World's top 100 universities for producing millionaires
Wasn't sure which forum was best to post this in so I'm landing it here. I thought this was a pretty interesting article....I’m sure the school ratings/rankings have some kind of flaw (as all of them do), but I thought it was very interesting that they found engineering to be the #1 most common...
What's a better option - try to find a gig at a smaller boutique with limited working experience, or MBA to re-brand?
I'm working at the BO at a top PE firm and I get to learn a lot, but I would eventually like to work in the FO . What do you think is a better strategy - look for a boutique gig with my limited experience, or try to get into a top 15 MBA program and go through the internship route? I'm leaning...
As a non-Mandarin speaker, would it be advisable to pursue an MBA at a top MBA school in China?
I'm looking to re-brand and apply to an MBA program this fall. Would it be advisable to apply to a top Chinese school if I'm thinking about doing PE long-term? How are their programs different than from the US programs? Do you still have summer internships?
How does going to a Top MBA program really help you "reset" your career?
When it comes to recruiting, wont employers prefer MBA students that already have experience (Pre-MBA work experience) in their respective industry? Example: Bankers before an MBA are more likely to land an IB Associate role vs. the guy from a F500, a tech firm, a Consultant, etc. Do you think the...
MSF or Big 4?
I need guidance from my fellow monkeys! My objective is to work in the IBD (CF, valuation) of a Big 4 company or in a decent boutique bank (BB is clearly out of my league, pre-MBA at least). Unfortunately, my background was too weak to secure an internship at those companies, let alone a FT...
GRE scores for M7 schools
Hi All, I took the GRE last year (prospective PhD applicant) and scored 162Q/163V/5.5AW. However, I recently decided to take a job in strategy consulting at a boutique (think LEK/Parthenon/ATK/OW) and am now considering business school in 3-4 years. I was wondering how this GRE score would be viewed...
Business/Finance Certificate - Is it worth it?
Hello all, Right now I am at somewhat of a crossroads. I am going on my 4th year working as an analyst in private equity and am looking to possibly take a professional certificate course in business/finance to add on to my resume. The curriculum and content from the programs I am currently...
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Best US/European MBA program for Australia
Hi everyone, Just a really long shot question - what is the best non-Australian MBA (not really interested in those regional schools) for working in this country? Assume I have PR as its almost impossible to get a decent job without it.
What should I do? MBA or not?
Hey guys, I badly need your advice on whether I should do an MBA or not. A bit about my background and goals: I have working in investment consulting for a few years now, have CFA , graduated in engineering from a good engineering school. I know a lot about asset allocation and general investment...
Post MBA IBD Associate hours
How are the hours for a post M7 MBA associate in comparison with analysts. Also how hard is it to get into IBD , post MBA , with a consulting background?
At classic crossroads - job or master's degree?
Long story short: 23yo; just finished a 3yr B.Sc. in Finance; private Norwegian university; lousy 2.35 GPA (EDIT: 3.04); lots of extra-curricular activities; ~ $60k in student loans; ~ $90k gross cash; no relevant job experience; been doing okay with stock investing/trading for the last three years....
GMAT needed for top MBA program?
Team WSO , I have a fairly common question, but given my circumstances I was hoping to receive some personal advice... So my question- what gmat score do I need to be competitive at a Booth/Kellogg/Sloan/Columbia? I am going to go ahead and take myself out of contention of H/S/W just based off my...
Need Help Picking the 4th School
Hi all, I am planning to apply for full time MBA this fall for 2015 matriculation. Would love to get some help on picking the 4th school for round 1 and general advice for my profile. Current school selection: Round 1 -Columbia Early Decision -Dartmouth Early Action -Booth - (Another school) Round 2...
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Rotman VS Ivey MBA
Just curious in terms of placement in capital markets, which one is more preferred by the hiring company? Thanks for your thoughts.
Enterprise Sales > Canadian MBA > Consulting
Hey Guys, I currently work in Enterprise Sales for a major software company (Salesforce.com, Oracle, Microsoft) and I'm looking to make a career change. The parts of the job I enjoy - the presentations, the strategy, the custom solution building - align well with consulting. It seems like I will...
Tuck vs. Fuqua vs. Yale
Good morning all, Hello, I am a non-traditional applicant (US citizen) and was lucky enough to receive acceptances to Tuck, Darden, UNC, and Fuqua, and interviewed at Yale which I will get a decision on by 4 April. All of these are for the full-time 2 year MBA programs.
Apple vs. PC Laptop for B School?
Apologies in advance as I'm relatively tech illiterate, so may be a dumb question - I'll be headed to business school this fall, and I am currently without a laptop (had a Macbook Pro 13" from college but has since died). The question is, what do people recommend? I do like the Macbook Air as it's...
Top 10 Best Practices for Preparing Your MBA Applications
This year will be the 10th year (!!) that I've been doing this under my own MBA Apply shingle. Surprising that I never put together something like this, but consider this some best practices I've learned in the 10 years I've been working with tons of applicants from practically all walks of life. 1....
Private Equity Job via: STERN vs. TUCK (edition)
Hey all, I am focused on gaining a PE role post-MBA. I understand the difficulty in attaining this type of role, but I am willing to do the work required. Given that I won't be targeting the MFs or largest MM funds, and want to end up in NYC (ideally), would you attend a 2 yr MBA program at Stern or...
Kauffman Fellowship - surprisingly no thread on this
So I was doing some reading on the Kauffman Fellowship and wanted to see what the WSO community thought of this program, but there isn't a thread on it - very surprised. I want to see what everyone thought of this program, whether it is through direct experience as a fellow or from things that you...
2015 MBA Ranking
Thoughts from everyone? The one that stands out to me is Ross being placed above Fuqua and Yale SOM... 2014 U.S. News & World Report MBA Ranking 2014 Rank & School Index Score 2013 Rank 2013 Index Score Ranking Change 1. Harvard Business School 100 1 100 —– 1. Stanford GSB 100 1 100 —– 1....
Decision - MBA or Job
Dear Monkeys, I have been working for 2 years for one of the BB in trading ( GS / JPM /MS). I think I am doing a decent job. Out of School, where I studied engineering, I got accepted to one of the top MBAs (HBS/GSB). I didnt study at an Ivy School but still a respectable one. Now I need to decide...
What defines an Asian? *not a racist post*
Hi fellow monkeys, I will be applying to BSchool in the next 2 years and I was wondering if Asians fit the URM category? I understand Asians as a whole are not minorities in any case (especially in finance and in B-School), but the term "Asians" is relatively vague considering there are so many...
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