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Networking App - Business School Idea
I am a current MBA student and I am looking for some feedback on a business idea. Pain: It is very difficult for active networkers to manage their professional connections. Solution: An app that pulls in your LinkedIn contacts and let’s your organize them based on importance. Key Features (for...
Too Late to target Fall 2017 MBA Round 1 Admissions?
Hi All, As a little background I'm a PE associate at a well know firm in the growth/buyout space (i.e. - JMI/Spectrum/TA). I'm contemplating applying to Fall 2017 MBA by which time I will be 5 years out of undergrad where each year has been investing (was hired our of undergrad in an investment role...
Ivey vs. Columbia Value Investing
For those who are interested in a value investing career, there seem to be two good options - the Value Investing Program at Columbia and the Richard Ivey Business School in Canada. It is the only other program that I know of with a separate specialization in value investing. In Ivey's case ... the...
Accepted a Financial Analyst position with F100 firm, am I on track to get a top 20 MBA?
Assuming I have the GPA, GMAT, essay, and other activities to be a competitive applicant.
MBA Ranking Based on Overall Starting Pay
Pay is important and one of the main reasons people go for MBAs . It's a good metric showing the quality of an MBA program and its career services. Here's the ranking of the top 15ish schools: 1. Harvard: $149,784 2. Dartmouth (Tuck): $148,025 3. Wharton: $146,761 4. Columbia: $146,436 5. MIT...
USC $$$$ vs Rice $$$$$
FT MBA program. Got in McCombs and Rice Jones, and USC Marshall. McCombs with no $, rice with full scholarship, USC with Fellowship. Career goal is consulting, (not necessary in energy industry), maybe investment bank. Don't mind staying in Texas for a couple of years, but want to go back to...
Ask Me Anything: I went from a non-target to McKinsey, MIT Sloan and BCG
Hey guys, An undergraduate I am mentoring sent me a link to a Q&A from this site from someone in business school. I was reminded that I was using this site 9 years ago in 2006. Back then I still hadn't accomplished much. Through focus. belief in myself and failing MANY times, I've built the career...
650 GMAT for IB
Is a 650 gmat score to low ? I will be going to B school this fall and was wondering if having scored a 650 will ruin my chances of getting a job in IB . I have quantitative work experience and educational background, but I am wondering if the GMAT will outweigh the rest.
MBA sponsorship of MBB consultants
Does anyone know any details of the sponsorship contract for an MBA? Is it a full gift or some sort of loan? On some forums I read that it is supposed to be a gift. However, why wouldn't all people then take it? Isn't it unfair to people who don't pursue the MBA if it is indeed a gift?
Day Trading, back office to Hedge Fund
Hello Everyone, I am just about to graduate with my MBA from a decent state school on the west coast. I was wondering how to become a successful day trader on the side while I try to break into the finance industry. My plan is to find a low-level back office job and eventually move my way up and...
Impact of military on Business School App?
I'm not in the military and I am not planning on joining, but I was just curious, what is the impact of military on B-school applications? For example, if you went to a top 10 undergrad school, got a 700+ on the GMAT, had 1-2 great extracurriculars and were a marine, are you basically a lock at a...
Part-time MBA from Stern or Baruch or UConn
Hi all, I am considering getting a part-time MBA in the tri-state area. I currently live and work (biotech industry) in Westchester. My employer only covers 40K in tuition. There are several options for me: NYU Stern Westchester - Tuition 120K. Great location. 20 mins commute, I will be 80K in debt....
Will an advanced degree make a huge difference to your application when applying for an MBA?
If you have a masters degree in a STEM subject from a decent university, will that make a huge difference to your application to a top MBA program?
Understanding the Investment Banking industry
Hi All! I've been on the forum for a while, haven't contirbuted much and have more-often-than-knot been latently absorbing the knowledge from others. All of this great info has nevertheless left me a bit confused about the industry and the associate level recruiting into it. I am going to be...
CV for a pre-MBA interview
Background: non-prestigious state school, 2 years at a F10, white male. Recently applied to Harvard and Wharton only. Accepted to Wharton, expect to hear soon from Harvard (I aced the interview and expect to be accepted). Situation: want to transition to MBB , but would prefer to do it without...
Brand Management at P&G or Marketing at Google?
Hi everyone, I'm a student in my final year at university and I have a 10 week internship offer for Brand Management at Procter and Gamble, and a 10 week internship at Google. I desperately need help choosing. I am planning on applying to strategy consulting firms after the internship, as I want to...
Top MBAs completely shifting away from investment banking?
Well, according to Bloomberg, that's true, though likely not as big a surprise to the forums here. What is a bit surprising to me is seeing the complete shift in banking v. technology that is charted in the article and the subsequent breakdown by schools shortly thereafter. For those in graduate...
Does anyone regret doing an MSF / MBA program?
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MBB in Europe - London vs Nordic Offices competitiveness?
Hi, I'm currently an MBA student at a top 2 MBA program in Europe and am targeting MBB full-time. I have already secured a BB IBD Summer Associate role in London to give it a try, but most likely won't accept the full-time offer if given to me. My questions are the following: - I was initially...
Please help Investment Company CFO
I am a Senior Auditor working in the investment management space. I've worked on PE funds, mutual funds and hedge funds (mostly hedge funds) for 3.5 years at a big 4 public accounting firm. I'd like to get any thoughts on the best path to become a CFO of an investment company. Should I get an MBA?...
Transaction Services Groups
Can somebody explain the different groups of Transaction Services: due diligence, accounting advisory, and valuation. Which group do people who previously worked in audit move into? What do they focus on? Do they hire from undergrad? Do you have to have experience? What are exit opportunities for...
Am I took late?
I'm graduating from MBA in Canada this April, and don't have any offers yet. I did my MBA internship in Asset Management on a commodities desk. Am I too late? The longer you're unemployed the harder it is to find employment. My dream is banking but I also have to be realistic... what're my chances...
From Engineering to MBA Google Hangout
Interact with real MBA alumni and current students with engineering backgrounds. Ask them questions about their journey from undergrad to an MBA via Google Hangouts on Feb 25 at 1:30pm EST and 26 at 1:00pm EST at officialgmat google plus page.
MBA Program
Hi everyone, This is my first post on the site, but I have been reading the blogs for a while now. I have a questions in regards to which MBA program I should choose, if I am accepted. I have been invited to interview at several MBA programs and want to make sure I pick the right one that will help...
Ivey Value Investing Program - A Substitute for Columbia?
Sorry for the length…. I am wondering if anyone out there can shed some light on this/ open a conversation on the topic. For those who are interested in a value investing career, there seem to be two good options. First and most famously there is the Value Investing Program at Columbia. Obviously,...
Lateraling as Senior Associate
Hi all, What are some private / growth equity shops that tend to take (senior) associate laterals from other PE shops, after they've completed their two associate years? Just thinking of my options, as I'm at a 2-and-out shop and don't plan to spend an absurd amount of money going to do my MBA after...
Anybody have experience with fileit tax - they claim career switchers can write off MBA...
They came to Kellogg and had a presentation. They claim that career switchers can write off the MBA in their taxes and save ~$20k. It sounds shady because I had previously learned that you could only write off your MBA if you went back to your old career. Kellogg let them present, so that makes them...
Rewind - Is an MBA worth it for you? + Q&A
In case you missed our April 28th webinar entitled Is an MBA worth it for you? , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free for only 24 hours and then it goes into our video library ). Do you want to a 1 on 1 mentoring session with Alex? Click below: SIGN UP WITH ALEX...
Best MBA for PE in Texas
I'm a first year associate at a MM PE shop in New York after doing 3 years as a BB IBD analyst. My long time girlfriend is from Houston and has made it explicitly clear that she would like to move there if/when we get married, which is my intention. Personally I have no ties to the state. I will be...
Advice regarding career choice
Hello everyone, this is my first post to WSO , and I eagerly await anyone's advice. I'm a 28 year old RN with 4 years experience; the money has been fantastic, and with the OT rolling in, I've been able to save/invest a fair bit over the last 4 years. I have realized that I have a bit of a passion...
Chances for HBS / GSB (2+2)?
Hey all, I'm a senior thinking about applying for the 2+2 program at HBS / GSB. However, I'm not sure if my chances for getting in would be better if I applied now for the 2+2 program versus waiting and applying after graduation for the normal program - would appreciate some advice / input!...
S&O Recruiting opportunities outside T20 MBA programs?
Hey all. New to the forum. I am currently a 2016 intake applicant to several MBA programs. Looking to make a career switch into consulting from operations post MBA . My question is about recruiting opportunities at various schools. When I searched the Deloitte recruiters, it looks like S&O MBA...
21 Short Videos Worth More Than an MBA
I just saw this posted from Inc Magazine. These are definitely worth watching. Enjoy! (link inside post) 21 Short Videos Worth More Than an MBA
Venture Capital as Pre MBA experience
I am going to complete my undergraduate studies (in the UK) and have the opportunity to be an analyst at a solid venture capital firm in London. I was wondering whether an MBA at a good US university would be in the cards with that experience. I realise that there are many other factors but...
Infra PE -> MBA -> VC?
Did 1 year in TMT at a MM IB (think HL /JEFF/PJ), then moved to a Tier 2 place for 1.5yrs (think NOM/ RBC /HSBC) to do Power, Utils & Infra and now have an offer at an Infra PE fund. Fund is about $5bn AUM (so not big), but deal flow is very high (quite possibly highest in the infra PE space) so...
HSW MBA w/ Banking&PE Experience Considering Banking Again
Hey guys, I've been following this site for the past 9 years while I was still looking for summer analyst positions in college; never thought that I would be writing this kind of post! To make things short, I'm currently a HSW MBA student with investment banking and PE experience; yes I did the...
Trader to MBA
I am a 26 year old energy trader who has an UG in finance and an MFE from a top program. I've been trading for 2 years in physical energy at a top merchant trading firm such as glencore, trafigura, tenaska trading physical commodities (natural gas, oil etc. I don't want to mention specifics because...
MBA Summer Associate Recruiting Timeline
Can anyone provide some color on where the majority of MM IBD firms are in the recruiting cycle for MBA Summer Associates? I know some firms, HW/Jefferies/Moelis for example, have concluded there recruiting for the summer while some of the lower-tier firms have superdays coming up in the first week...
Jan & Feb 2016 CEIBS MBA Coffee Chats in Orlando, NYC, and DC
Join me for an informal chat to learn the benefits of an MBA in China from Asia's #1 leading program. Register below: Orlando: Jan 27 http://www.ceibs.edu/mbaedm/edm/20160127orlando.h… NYC: Feb 9 http://www.ceibs.edu/mbaedm/edm/20160209nyc.htm DC: Feb 11...
Are MBAs becoming less important?
Interesting blog post from Fortune, which talks about how prominent PE firms such as GTCR are no longer requiring their associates to attend business school. Rather, promising associates are being promoted from within. A similar trend is happening at MBB consulting firms, which used to kick out...
How to avoid a GMAT breakdown
I am stuck. I have been preparing the GMAT for 6 months now. However, the results have not been satisfying. I am here to share my experience and to seek suggestions. • Personal background: 26 years, non-native, management consultant • Objective: 700+ • Study sessions: - I have few or no hours...
3 years into BB M&A. Worth doing an MBA if considering Corp Dev in long run?
Hi All, Relatively new joiner but have been reading WSO for a number of years and always great perspectives here. I've finished 3 years at a BB in M&A as an analyst, now an associate-promote. Unlike a lot people I'm not looking down the PE / HF track but instead am thinking of continuing in M&A...
Advise on Boston Placements
Here is my background: Graduated from University of Notre Dame in 2011 with a 3.62 GPA in Finance 1st job was in Equity Research for 2 years. Then wanted to move back home to be in Boston and took at investment/trade/technology support job at a quant fund for 1.5 years. Did not like the overly...
529 plan question - also is there a better forum for this?
Question about 529 plan withdrawal limits... I am attending business school starting this summer. I am fortunate enough to have more funds than the school lists in its "cost of attendance" table. I would like to withdraw more funds from the account without incurring the tax+10% penalty. I am married...
One-year MBA program in my case
Hi everybody, I posted something on the forum back in July, but after going through some job applications, I had to refine my thoughts, so, therefore posting another topic. I am a South Korean citizen, and I have worked in corporate banking for 4 years at a well-respected bank there. I moved to...
The weak post-MBA finance job market
What's going on here? I'm a 2nd year at a M7 b-school graduating soon, and aside from banking, finance job market has been horrendous. On-campus recruiting was mostly banks and some long-only mutual funds. The people who wanted banking got it, but aside from that there are very few job postings and...
Pre-MBA internship opportunities
I have been on here for a while, but more of a reader than a regular poster. So it is safe to say I will be starting school next fall. I have recently been admitted into a top-10 FT MBA program and am currently in the process of submitting R2 applications. Has anyone be successful at landing a...
Progression in MBB without MBA
So I know the standard line of progression for MBB is 2-3 years post undergrad --> MBA ---> Return to firm. But recently on LinkedIn I have noticed, for BCG in particular, that it's becoming more common to go from Associate (undergrad position) straight to Consultant (MBA position) and I've seen a...
From William & Mary to Federal Consulting to an MBA Program: Realistic College List & Odds
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Family Business vs. Venture Capital experience for Top MBA
What do you guys think will better prepare me for top MBA admissions after two years of experience? - Family Business (head of international business development as a start, and head the company as CEO later on) $5M ~ 10M revenue, green technology manufacturing business, 40+ employees - Venture...
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