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Post-MBA after buyside - do you enter as VP or Sr.Associate?
For those that did 2 year of IB > 2 years as a PE assoc then left for B-school, do you come back to PE as a Sr.Associate or do some let you join as a VP? Trying to determine if an MBA is worth it for me if I want to stay in PE.
What are these called?
What are the classes called where students who had a low GPA in undergrad can take them after graduating to boost their grad school application? Are they called Post-Baccaleurate programs, or is that just for those applying to medical school? I don't know what keywords to search for. I have a low...
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Fiancee in MBA - how to get an offer in NYC?
Hi guys, Long story short, my fiancee got accepted in Columbia MBA. We are moving to NYC but I will continue working at my current LatAm job in M&A (remote). How can I take advantage of being in New York in order to get some company to sponsor me an H1B? I know the answer would be networking, but...
Thoughts on next steps with the goal of ending in Investment banking.
Hi all, I'm having trouble discerning what path I want to try and take to Wall Street and was hoping for some input. A little about me: I graduated 2022 summa cum laude (3.97) from a good school, but a non-target school with majors in Finance and International Business. I didn't land anything in IB...
Consulting -> MBA -> AM vs. ER vs. IB
Hi everyone, I'm thinking on what would be the best strategy to end in Asset Management role. I'm a foreign 3rd-year consultant in a Pharma Management Consulting Firm and I'm going through an MBA Program as from next year (Aiming for M7, could be M-15 or LBS). I don't have finance experience so I...
Moving from London -> US as investor, possible?
Thinking about making the move across the pond. Currently 2 YOE from MBB consulting in London, just moved to a UMM (European) PE fund as an Associate doing tech investing. My partner is thinking about an MBA in the US starting in 2024/25, by which time I would have done 1.5-2.5y at the fund. I'd...
Antitrust lawyer exit strategies to business
What are the best strategies for going from lawyer in antitrust big law (Europe) to a business role? I'm still young (law is undergrad here) and in the long-term I'd rather work in a business/finance position than advise on very specific legal issues. Short-term goal is IB/MBB consulting for the...
MBA application + travel
Hi All, Does anyone have experience applying for an MBA whilst travelling or not working FT? Curious as to how this is viewed by the B-schools. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks!
Switching to IB in Late 20s
Hi everyone, I'm working towards a career change to investment banking. I'll provide below an overview of my profile and near-term plans, and would welcome objective (if not brutally honest) perspectives -- ideally from those who've done something similar -- about the viability of my objectives....
Post MBA PE Market Dried?
Any insight into PE recruiting for post-MBA market right now? I'm a 2Y H/S with previous UMM PE experience and market is very dry. Even HIG (which typically hires 7-8 VPs in the fall) is taking only a small handful. Happy to exchange notes privately, please PM / leave comment below.
Family Office Comp Benchmarking
TL;DR seeking associate & senior associate comp data points for NYC family offices. Just got a post-MBA full-time offer from family office based in Europe (but the seat is NYC, they're starting to invest in the US now). I really like the people there and the fund mandate, and there's a lot of room...
To what extent does having an MBA help "de-risk" your career?
Currently an 1st-year research associate at a top long-only (Fido/Well) and am seriously considering an MBA as my undergrad was from a liberal arts college. If I choose to stay in the investment world, how much would having an MBA from say Wharton or Booth "de-risk" or improve my career, especially...
Thoughts on MBA - California Dreaming
Just wanted to speak with the fine folk on WSO about MBA moves. New year new me type beat. Current situation: - Previously from BIG 4 FDD (3.5 years). Now an analyst II at a NYC MM IB bank within their M&A team. Newish shop (2017/2018) with solid name recognition but not for IB. I have solidish WLB,...
The ol' EB vs BB debate
I'm weighing two summer associate offers, one from Evercore (generalist M&A) and one from GS/JPM (industry coverage). I have seen this question debated at nauseam on this forum, but mostly from an Analyst gig / strength of PE exits perspective. Wondering if people can weigh in with advice geared...
Utterly confused. Have to choose between these 4 schools for MBA. Goal - IB
Have to choose between these 4 schools. Goal - IB. I'm from India. I'm very confused and would really appreciate any good advice I can get. No scholarship from any of these. Thanks in advance!! Stern - Most renowned among these for IB but also the lowest ranked/least prestigious Kellogg - Only M7...
MBA Recruiting Advice
Incoming MBA candidate for fall 2023 at HSW asking current candidates and MBA grads to share your recruiting MBA recruiting experience and advice on lessons learned and how to approach the MBA PE recruiting experience (and what you would have done differently). I did do 2 years banking and 3 years...
Investment Banking Recruiting from Kellogg (2Y MBA)
Would be grateful to get any inputs about people's experience of Investment Banking recruitment from Kellogg. I understand it is a consulting/marketing powerhouse, and only ~5% of its class goes to IB. I also do understand that is largely due to self selection. I am an R1 admit (international...
CFA while in military to help transition
Hey all. About me: Service academy graduate with a business degree. Current pilot in the military with 4 years of service still required. I am planning to transition to a career in finance once my service commitment is complete. Being that I do not want to do any online MBAs, and am not stationed...
Potential MBA Routes - Looking for feedback
Hello - would like some feedback on potential MBA routes. I am 31 years old with 9 years of experience in banking, currently in a front office role for a large bank in Boston. Have my CFA charter and want to complete an MBA while working for career enhancement down the road and to increase my...
MBA or analyst Job immediately after undergrad degree in Finance?
Is the internship-analyst route better or is the internship-MBA-analyst or associate a better route. I'd love to get my MBA early on, since I wouldn't want to go back to school later to get it.
Software from Shitty or PTMBA from tier 1
In a fix. What should be the preference if I am looking for money (easier route to make money out of the 2 options), MS in software engineering or MBA? I do not have a background in software engineering but am a civil engineer so have done my math in college. I have received an admit from a shitty...
MBA Choice - Stern vs. Darden for IB
I'm fortunate enough to receive offers from both Darden and Stern for their fulltime MBA program. I'm determined to transit into IBD in NYC for my post-MBA career, and I'm struggling to pick between these 2 programs. I'm intentionally hiding the scholarship information because I really prioritize...
2nd Year HF Analyst Contemplating MBA vs. IR Masters
I am currently a HF analyst (2.5 YOE) at a fund ($3-5bn) doing capital structure investing (equities/HY/ad-hoc distressed stuff). Due to my international background, I am waiting for my last attempt of getting the H1B work visa lottery in April 2023. The lottery is notorious for its low probability...
Student Athlete/mid-level MBA student looking to enter investment banking industry
I am a D1 athlete and decided to continue into doing my MBA following undergrad while staying on scholarship at a great undergrad but a top 30 MBA program (think William & Mary, Villanova, Johns Hopkins) because it made sense at the time to just get it out of the way. I am looking to get into...
MBA for VC/GE?
Does anyone have insight on the typical career progression at the large VC and GE funds in the US? I know it's generally much less linear/rigid compared to traditional PE but I still see a large amount of Partner/Principles at these funds coming from HBS or GSB. Is it generally similar to PE at the...
Where to go career wise at BB
Currently a Quant at a BB and graduated with a 3.8 from a quant target school. I am not mathematically inclined enough to get into a top shop like Jane Street like some of my peers, which is why I hesitate going even further into Quant or get a STEM grad degree (I feel like I get beat out by people...
Doing Masters For Fun
Hello, I am an incoming SA23 at a BB/EB at a top group in NYC. The way I structured my courses, I was able to fast-track and will be able to graduate right after I finish my summer internship. As a result, I will have September 2023 - June 2024 free where I will not have to do anything to do. I was...
What Would You Do? Data Science to MBA, PhD, or Other
I want to lead with saying that I acknowledge that I am asking for personal advice that may best be served by my introspection. I am a 28-year old senior data analyst at Capital Group/American Funds. I currently do statistical modelling for our Customer Service Reps' work volumes and overall needs...
Rate my chances for m7/t15, which programs are realistic for me
I work at a wealth management firm on the west coast. 4 years in the industry, salary is 80k plus bonus so about 100k. I enjoy my work and there is definitely room for growth. Lean team, boutique and niche set of clients. I am confident I can break 200k in the next 5 years but after that I don't...
How does MBA IB Associate Recruiting work for those with pre-MBA IB experience?
Hey everyone, I noticed MBA summer associate recruiting/networking has recently kicked off and wanted to ask those in charge of MBA Aso recruiting or others with MBA IB recruiting experience what the process is like for candidates with a few years of pre-MBA IB experience? The only other threads...
Low GMAT - High GPA: Deferment Chances?
I am wondering what my chances are.. I have a 3.95+ UG GPA from a non-target UG in Finance. Accepted FT return offer to a top group in a MM Bank (IB). MM PE internship experience too, college athlete, club involvement etc. My issue - I am not the best with standardized tests. Let's say I hit a...
[Post-MBA Job] Investment Banking or Private Equity
Some of these questions may seem elementary but I frankly do not have any private market experience so please bear with me. 1) I would like to explore working in the private market, and I am thinking whether I should first get some banking experience (e.g. TMT) or jump directly into privat equity....
MBA Profile feedback
Hi everyone! I am from Argentina and I need your help deciding where to apply and your opinions on my profile (also I need to consider $$$ and scholarships) - 1st Gen, Latina, Female, 31 years old - GMAT 710 - Marketing degree, 3.6 - Ecs: In my previous company in the Recruiting Team, and...
Associates - how long to stay in IB?
My question for associates is how long do you plan to stay in IB? I joined planning on being a career banker but 12 months in I haven’t decided if it’s for me. Some weeks I don’t mind it, I like the finance and client interaction. But then other weeks I hate it because I’m getting stupid...
UW-Madison (Wisconsin School of Business) MBA in Real Estate vs NYU MSRE?
I am currently applying to both programs and wanted to know your thoughts on which program is better. I am having a hard time deciding which program I would choose because I like both programs a lot.
MBA campus life
How is MBA life in top 10 US Business schools. I s life same as we see in Hollywood movies like girls, sex parties, chill etc every weekend or its boring. Do mba student have as wild fun as undergrad students like enjoying like animals fu..cking bitches and all or its very acadmically rigorous. How...
Stuck in the middle... market
I know there is a lot of back and forth on the value of an MBA in 2022.. here is my situation. About me: Non-target... 3.95+ GPA.. Finance Major D1 college athlete MM GE internship (Tech) Full Time in MM IB (Tech) Get the jist? I am already in finance, broke into IB, but I feel like I have been...
Certifications for Resume
Are there any professional certifications that might be worth my time? Examples include PMP, CFA, CMA, and CAIA. Specifically, would any certs make for a more enticing application to MBA programs (or, to a lesser extent, resume for future employers)? I'm currently in the military on an assignment...
MBA: INSEAD or CBS
Hello, I've been accepted to INSEAD and Columbia Business School both starting in January. Not sure which one to choose.. still applying for other T15. -A bit about my background: citizenship in Asia; Pre-MBA work experience: marketing in the consumer sector in APAC; Post-MBA goal is to pivot to...
Is a UK second upper (2:1) degree + below-average cohort rank a dealbreaker for M7 MBA?
I just graduated from Oxbridge with a high 2:1 (65+) but a below average cohort rank (~45th percentile). Using the Fulbright Commission's unofficial conversion calculator, my approximate GPA is 3.65. How badly do these results, specifically the cohort rank, affect my chances of attending an M7 MBA...
How did you/are you planning to pay for your MBA?
I'm trying to evaluate between working on campus, getting an internship during my first year, or finding freelance work (ex-IB). Would be interested to see how others have done it. I'm trying to stay away from loans, and I've already maxed my scholarships but still have some chunks left.
(includes TLDR) MBA vs non-business Masters for my situation (consulting, IBD, software engineering) Careers/Post Grad
Thanks for taking the time. MAIN GIST OF QUESTION: Can I do a MiF/MiM and still apply for Associate Strat Consulting or IBD because of my 3-4 years of experience? McKinsey Recruitment FAQ seems to imply that if you have 4 or more years of experience between undergrad and non-MBA Masters you can...
MBA Recommendation Letters
How did you go about getting the best letters of rec for your MBA application? I feel like I could get decent letters from these 3 groups of people: Former boss (Director at the bank I worked at) who worked closely with me for ~1 year and can speak to my day-to-day work A friend in the industry...
Comparing MBA with non-business Masters
Hi all, I am a 25yo, UK based, BSc Comp Sci, 3 software dev experience in a BB bank markets team. My goal is to quit coding and move into strategy consulting or some thing more pure finance (like IBD). I am recruiting for (and almost sure I will get an offer for) a tech Product Manager role at...
Financial Credentials - Worth it?
Help a moron out for a second. Background: Mid 20's at a T-2 city Graduated a year ago from a non-target with a 3.4 GPA, now almost 9 months into financial services role at a FinTech. To not remain hopelessly locked into operations my whole life, I gotta look for the next best move for myself....
Help me on this one (VC to get into IBD) MSF to Analyst or MBA to Associate?
Could use the forums help on this one: I'm a 1st analyst at a small VC fund. I'm working ~60-70hrs/week, getting paid peanuts and not learning much. I can't simply change jobs and apply to IBD because I'm international and my visa will expire in January -- meaning I'll have to go back to my...
Stopgap masters degree before MBA
Currently looking for advice on a situation I have, I'm a 23 year old Indonesian from top Indonesian university with an unorthodox degree (regional planning & policymaking) Currently working at a top local management consulting firm as an associate consultant (~1 year exp). Planning to work for...
UK Associate / Summer Associate Opening Thread 2023 London
Hey Guys, I am creating this thread for those of you that are graduating from an MBA or Masters and want to know the deadlines and job openings for associate and summer associate roles in the UK? Please let me know what positions are open right now. I know point72 is recruiting now.
Is listing work experience for your Dad on your linkedIn/Resume a bad move?
I'm assuming that i'll probably get some "daddy's boy" comments here, or something along those lines, but i'll gladly take them if I can get some advice. I am currently in the process of leaving my job in wealth management and starting an MBA in the Fall. The MBA program I'm going into is a two year...
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