+34 Bachelor at HSG? (vs Bocconi vs RSM vs SSE & others) 17 3mo
+19 160k non target or 200,000 for semi target 25 3y
+45 University of Pennsylvania's Coordinated Dual Degree Program (LSM, M&T, and Huntsman) vs. Harvard Universtiy 44 3y
+32 Ranking LACs by placements. 18 11mo
0 Understanding Global Targets (Exchange) 1 3y
+9 From risk management to financial markets 1 3y
+21 All college costs went up, what do I do? 34 3y
0 Ryerson Accounting and Finance or UofT Economics (not rotman) 2 3y
+8 STEM undergrad for Finance 2 3y
+32 Which school should I appliy to if I want to work in IB in the future 19 3y
+21 Deferred MBA programs 3 3y
+20 I fucking hate nontarget schools 1 3y
+10 Joining a target school abroad in 2023-24 session, currently on a gap year, need some advice 4 3y
+26 How awful of an idea would it be to do an MFin in Japan? 5 3y
+16 Rejected from all Consulting clubs at target school - now what? 6 3y
+7 deldleleldleldleldlels 1 3y
+3 Best MBA case books (from 2017 onwards) 1 3y
+9 Best Masters Programs for BB IB & MBB Consulting 1 3y
+6 Msc in finance, from UK and USA. 4 3y
+77 How big of a difference is 3.65 vs 3.5? 30 3y
0 Cornell ILR vs Dyson (Econ and management) 1 3y
+22 Ududbd 19 3y
+19 Should I do a MsF? Split between trying to lateral into IB or completing a MsF. 10 3y
+9 Advice on higher studies for breaking into IB 1 3y
+10 Doing Masters For Fun 5 3y
+5 How hard is it to get into Stern as an NYU student? 5 3y
+9 What Would You Do? Data Science to MBA, PhD, or Other 1 3y
+9 Input needed - No idea where I could place 1 3y
+4 Is it worth going to non T25 schools for MBA? 2 3y
+12 Last Call for Double Major Declaration 4 3y
+10 Don't apply early decision, apply to HYPSM 9 3y
+3 BA vs BS in Applied Mathematics 1 3y
+6 Just got an interview invite at HBS. What the hell do I do next? 1 3y
+9 How is my profile for a top MBA? 1 3y
+3 Chances at Gtown MSF? 2 3y
+2 Hustlers Uni/Cardone Uni Target?? 4 3y
+13 Why is there so much misunderstanding? Most of my high school friends think Finance is a fraud. 4 3y
+3 INSEAD Prospects or Alumn: What were your languages? 1 3y
+48 Is 32 too old to be a post-MBA IB associate? 27 3y
+13 How likely is it for me to get a scholarship from LSE for MSc Finance program? 1 3y
+3 Which Firms Are Still Recruiting? MBA Investment Banking 2023 Full-Time 1 3y
+15 Investment Banks target schools? 4 3y
+12 How should I value non-target schools in my pursuit of an IB career? 1 3y
+13 What are my chances - MBA Admissions 2 3y
+4 Transferring Colleges 2 3y
+61 Non-target given up. Really need help on other options. 9 3y
+3 Firms that are still recruiting: MBA Investment Banking 2023 Full-Time 1 3y
+4 IB French targets schools 7 1y
+6 Masters that allow internships? 1 3y
+6 Which grad school? 1 3y
+7 Masters While in IB 2 3y
+9 Freshman (Sophomore Credit Standing) Help 1 3y
+12 Profile Evaluation | Master in Finance in Europe - thoughts? 20 3y
+1 UPenn CAS vs Wharton 1 3y
+14 Rate my chances for m7/t15, which programs are realistic for me 1 3y
+6 GS Compliance -> M7 6 1y
+6 Gmat waiver 6 3y
+11 How does MBA IB Associate Recruiting work for those with pre-MBA IB experience? 2 3y
0 Is it impossible to break into High Finance without Ivy League Degree? 1 3y
+24 How to do well in college 10 3y
+9 Finance vs Computer Science Bachelors Degree 1 3y
+9 Should I tell my future employer about my MBA plan? 1 3y
+44 Hfjfjfjfjfjfjdjd 6 3y
+4 QS Master in Finance Rankings 2023 1 3y
+9 Drexel University? 2022 - IB Placement 1 3y
+12 What Should eCommerce Start-ups Use for Building Their Websites 2 3y
+12 Nonprofit Management Volunteering Opportunities 1 3y
+3 Is UVA worth 40k more? 7 3y
+36 Q&A: My Experience in a Part-Time MBA 0 3y
+24 Did anyone else struggle in their first semester of college? 5 3y
+11 Would studying in a language other than English limit me? 3 3y
+3 Quantitative Economics 1 3y
+3 BluWave Karma School of Business Podcast 1 3y
+13 Are Target Schools Worth the Price 8 3y
+9 Is it worth transferring from high tier NESCAC to Cornell (Non Dyson)? 6 3y
+17 The problem with non/semi targets... 18 3y
+2 Current MBA (T14) - OK to recruit for analyst instead of Associate? 1 4y
+2 Columbia or Brown for ED? 5 3y
+7 Low GMAT - High GPA: Deferment Chances? 2 3y
0 Is an MSBA worth it? 2 3y
+18 Graduate School Club 1 4y
+3 Post-MBA Comp at LO funds these days? 1 4y
0 Got a B. What's the best way to off myself? 7 4y
+21 3/2 MBA Top 25 to Investment Banking 4 4y
+3 Which EMEA MSc Finance is the better option? 6 4y
+65 Less Selective Target Schools 65 1y
+9 What are some things you wish you did in your senior year of college? 5 4y
+3 Corp Strat at large telecom after 1YOE Management Development. What now? Does MBA even make sense? 2 2y
+10 MiM vs MiF vs MBA 4 3y
+6 Maximizing Candidacy 1 4y
+8 Non-finance major for IB 3 4y
+15 Finance clubs, do they really help you to find a job? If so, to what extent they helped you? 2 4y
+5 University of Bologna (italy) reputation in US especially on wallstreet etc. 11 4y
+14 UVA McIntire vs. College 4 1y
0 First Year College Student w/ Sophomore Credit Standing 1 3y
+6 WashU Econ+Financial Engineering 3 4y
+4 Deprioritised for wanting to do MBA 1 4y
+3 Research Assistant at another School 1 4y
+3 Blackstone GMAT style maths test and corporate finance test 3 3y
+3 RE Dev MBA Internships 1 4y

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