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Dare I ?.... 22 You tell me.
WSO , To all who are reading this, I plan on trying to pursue an MBA in F. I just graduated with my BA in PSY In May. I plan on applying for the Fall 2015 Semester. What am I thinking? I know what you all are thinking, Do I have work experience? I have held various Full-Time positions throughout 4...
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.
Will working in Forensics hinder admission into top MBA programs?
I've seen lots of posts asking about the possibility of going from Big 4 to a top MBA program, but I haven't been able to find anything regarding my particular situation. It seems most of the people on the site are coming from audit or advisory in TS/ M&A . Would working in Forensics, under advisory...
MBB Chances?
I was interested in gaining some insight on what I should do to eventually get a job working as a marketing consultant at a MBB firm. I'm a junior at Texas Tech University studying Marketing. (3.0 cumulative GPA) My aspirations are to get an internship this summer, likely in advertising or cpg,...
MBA Career Choice
I am currently looked to down the line at an MBA (1 1/2 out of school) and I am wondering if my current job (consultant at Big 4, Deloitte/PwC) is better than a job I was offered at MM IB in tech (HW, BMO ,Lazard, RBC ,Jefferies) ? I would look at the MM job and leave for PE after 2 years but...
possibility for a top mba program ?
Chinese, GMAT 700, GPA 3.28 from non target business school in Canada. Worked as a supervisor in a Chinese restaurant for 6 months and as a mutual fund sales for a year during my undergrad (both full time). Then worked as a teller for almost a year and went back to China to start my own restaurant (...
ER to MBA? Does it look sub-par to IB?
Tried to do a search and couldnt find much on this topic, but I am curious how an ER background is viewed in the top-10/ M7 MBA program admissions process? Treated the same as IB or viewed as "Tier 2"? What would make a applicant more appealing with an ER background? CFA? Coverage in specific...
Late Bloomer Decisions- Graduating Undergrad at 27
I will finally graduate undergrad in May 2013! It's been a fun journey, and I feel I've done a lot of growing up. I effed around after high school then realized I actually wanted to provide a decent lifestyle for myself and future family, and the hard work needed to get there is more than totally...
Big 4 to Corporate Finance Transition for MBA
Hi all - long time lurker, first time poster. I have been in Big 4 Audit for 3 years and want to leave and transition to a corporate finance /FP&A role. Long term I see myself working in corporate finance , in a more strategic role in running a company and "making the numbers," rather than "checking...
Equtiy Research to MBA???
Hey, Just hoping you fellow monkeys could help me out with a serious concern that's been bothering me. I recently received an offer for an Equity Research Associate position at a major bank but the reason why I haven't been able to take the offer yet is because I'm afraid this career track would...
Corporate Strategy v. Asset Management
Since graduating, I have spent the past three years in banking and I am ready for a change. I currently have two offers, one is in corporate strategy/internal M&A at an energy company and the second is on a trading desk at a large Asset Management firm. My plan is to work at one for a year or two...
Undergrad --> MBA - Looking for some advice
Ok, I'm looking for a bit of advice about academia and what steps I should take from my current position. I'm currently about to finish up my B.S in Bio-Chemistry and can be through with under-grad. However, my ambition is to eventually work in IB and climb the ranks. I've talked to some employers...
Firms that sponser FT MBA
First, I want to thank everybody on this site for their input. When I first joined WSO I was a frustrated man working in the retail arm of a BB . I have worked extremely hard at this BB as they promised me an IBD position in January. Well January came and went and so did their promise. So, I am...
Early MBA plan
Hey guys, I'll be graduating from a non-target public in the Northeast, couldn't land any front office offers in NYC , so I decided to take an Investment Consulting gig in the Northwest. Pretty small firm, 200 people tops, I'll be doing IM research, IM PM&A, and some asset allocation. I'll be...
Grad School or Job?
So I am currently a Senior at a non-target and I'm starting to consider the GMAT and grad school or whether or not to enter the job market and start praying for some type of analyst program to get into. School loans are at the forefront of my concerns, but do I forego an MBA and sacrifice a...
Rotational Programs - How selective are these programs?
First time poster, I have been doing reading on F 500 rotational programs and used the search function to the best of my abilities. Was wondering how selective these programs are as I go to non-target MSU. I am looking for best opportunity to re-brand myself and go back and get my MBA . Have also...
Pre-MBA jobs
All else being equal (candidates identical) what jobs are most attractive to top-5 MBA programs' admissions committees. Rank top 3 - sr equity analyst at mega hf - sr assoc at boutique pe - sr marketing assoc/manager at f50 - assoc at mega pe fund - corp dev assoc/mgr at f50 - ib analyst at bb - sr...
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