Joining a top group for FT and know that I want to do on-cycle for MF PE but I'm not sure about including my HBS/GSB acceptance on my resume. Would firms that dont kick you out after 2 years not like this because I'll leave in 2 years?
I come from a semi-target school with a subpar GPA so having it on my resume would really help but just wondering if its a red flag for firms.
| +89 | Nothing to do at work & bored to hell | 9 | 17h |
| +67 | Do people over-index on 'moats' | 22 | 10h |
| +52 | Predicted Net Worth in Trodden Finance Path by 60? | 20 | 17h |
| +44 | Biggest (avoidable) failures in PE Investments? | 25 | 12h |
| +38 | Why is ROIC never really a topic when looking at companies IRL | 11 | 4d |
| +24 | What do you think of PE Value Creation Careers in 2026? | 6 | 2h |
| +19 | Senior IR Lifestyle | 3 | 6d |
| +12 | NY LMM PE Recruiting | 3 | 1d |
| +12 | Honest opinions needed about lateraling | 4 | 2d |
| +12 | How to approach Buyside Recruiting | 3 | 5d |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
I'd view it as a net positive so I think it's worth including. Even with firms that aren't necessarily 2 and out, there's no guarantee you will stay and/or get promoted. The acceptance to a top MBA program offsets your "less prestigious" undergrad and lower GPA to some extent. Your employer will also know they won't have to worry about you having to devote a lot of time toward MBA applications with GMAT prep / classes, essays, etc. I'd just make sure you have good reasons for why you're planning to pursue an MBA, as there's a good chance your interviewers may ask.
Advice to do deferred MBA application?
Do you mind sharing stats & hooks? PM if you’ll like. I’m looking into applying next year
Yeah I've seen these more commonly and I generally view it net favorably, even though we offer direct promote. Still a nice signal and you don't have to necessarily take it if you decide later on you'd rather go direct. Hard to criticize someone for optionality.
HBS/GSB haven’t made admissions decisions for graduating seniors.. cap?
Deferred applicants can apply to both round 1 and round 2 for GSB
I would keep it bc for the firms that aren’t 2 and out, you could say you aren’t committed to going.
Also separately, could I PM you on how you got into HBS / GSB w a subpar gpa ? Curious and interested bc that’d be helpful for me
What were your stats? How did you get in with a subpar gpa? Are you diversity?
Stats
Bro plz share stats cmon brotha man
are you diversity?
That’s wild how did u get deferred admission while going into IB?
Omnis necessitatibus sit repellat dolores praesentium. Voluptates velit provident non iste. Rerum id expedita omnis quod magnam eum consectetur minus.
Quidem ut ducimus dicta eligendi id perspiciatis. Delectus fuga sed temporibus aut. Inventore ex aut repudiandae impedit. Officiis sequi ut eum laborum omnis ut. Qui assumenda aliquam accusamus non et. Laborum nisi nam rem doloribus ut unde quia pariatur.
Totam cumque iusto ea. Et molestias tempora repellat culpa. Non tempora veniam numquam est velit. Porro voluptatem iure at odit voluptate occaecati consequatur ut. Accusamus illum debitis ut.
Et reprehenderit minima veniam voluptas non vel pariatur. Officiis et sint quae est asperiores. Ut occaecati beatae cumque voluptate. Eveniet ipsum veniam aut iusto. Sed ut ex voluptatem recusandae tempora.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...