Math for MBA?

fp175 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:01:16 -0400

This is due to some comments I saw in a different thread.

Do you need to have taken a minimum math requirement in undergrad to have a chance at the top MBAs? I've looked at a few of the websites (Harvard, Stanford, Tuck, Columbia) and don't recall having come across this. But a number of people here seem to think you need to have done some calc to stand a chance. I did a bit of calc in college and AB Calc in high school but nothing of note. Isn't a strong GMAT score and work experience in something sort-of-numerical enough?

As reference: I have a bachelor's and a masters, both from targets, and work in S&T. But I have a view to do an MBA as a career change towards consulting or public finance type work.

The Math/Quant Delusion

fp175 — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:25:14 -0400

I'm in S&T.

Can people who are working comment on this for me please. Do you actually use math on a regular basis? The math I use consists of grabbing a calculator or doing something in Excel. More often than not I just run sheets/models that someone in structuring and the quant team created.

Analysts and dating

fp175 — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:24:49 -0500

Why are so many analysts in relationships? Why would you start a new life in a new, big city and bring your boring boyfriend/girlfriend from college with you? At least half of my analyst class are in serious relationships.

Random99 start a new thread

fp175 — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:40:19 -0400

I'm not sure if he's real, but he's hilarious. Let's get another thread.

Intra-Firm hookup

fp175 — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:48:44 -0400

I met a hot guy at a bar the other night. He's really hot and wanted to take me home, but I don't hop into bed with guys I've just met. But we're probably gonna meet up again soon, we're still talking and whatnot. I don't really wanna date him, just think he's sexy and mildly interesting.

But...he works at the same company. It's a big firm, and he's in a different division. But it's close enough that I'm a little concerned. I start as an analyst soon and don't want to have any reputation issues.

Duke MBA: 34 caught cheating

fp175 — Tue, 01 May 2007 15:12:24 -0400

Business School Cheating

Thirty-four first-year business graduate students at Duke University cheated on a take-home final exam, a judicial board has found, in what officials called the most widespread cheating episode in the business schoolâ€™s history.

Guys: Social Life for a Female Banker

fp175 — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:21:58 -0400

So I'm starting as a front office analyst in a few months. I definitely don't want to date/hook up with anyone on my team, or even in my division if I can avoid it. However I have met some of the guys I'll be working with and there are definitely a few I would like to get to know (hehehe).

So can I flirt with and possibly date/hook up with a guy at work without getting a reputation or having rumors flying around? I figure that since there are a small number of attractive women in the front office that people would be more likely to talk if they got with one.

Private Members Clubs, London

fp175 — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 10:09:06 -0400

I'm thinking of joining one. Not one for old, stodgy men but one with young professionals and a good social atmostphere. Any ideas? Also, I want a club with actual services, not just a nightclub.

Have offer; interest from another bank

fp175 — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:14:45 -0400

I have an offer at a European bank in London. It's not BB, but the desk I got hired to is top 3 in Europe and one of the bank's biggest revenue earners. I'm pretty happy with the company and the job offer.

I recently met someone from an American bank, that doesn't have as strong a reputation in my area, but has a bigger name and global presence. He told me flatout that he knows there are a few vacancies at the desk at his firm and gave me his card. He asked if I'd be willing to meet with him and some of his colleagues. I told him I'd already taken an offer, but he said a meeting isn't a commitment.

Dual Degree - HEC/Stern

fp175 — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 21:52:22 -0400

Does anyone know about this program? MBA for me is far off in the future, but I really need to learn French to near fluency for my career goals, so HEC and Insead would be serious considerations.

I know Insead as a business school, but HEC was ranked #1 for European MBAs by the FT. Insead has more of a name as well. But I was wondering if the fact that at HEC I could get an MBA from both HEC and Stern in 2 years would make that a stronger choice in terms of contacts and getting recognition in the US (where I'm from).