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Admitted to Top MBA. Should I go? Please help!
Hello everyone! I'd appreciate your advice on this - I got into my dream business school (Chicago Booth) and need to make a decision on whether I should go. I have been working for four years now but I got a job that I like (Structured Finance) at a foreign bank with small US operations only about 5...
MBA After Name on Resume
So I had never considered listing MBA after my name on my resume and I typically shake my head at those who do, but I had a recent discussion with a headhunter and she said "Since you have your professional experience listed first and you have a two page resume, I had no idea you even had an MBA...
MBA program?
LOR from supervisor who was laid off during a restructure
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West LA versus Irvine
What are Deloitte/Booz & Co/Accenture salaries post-MBA?
I looked at managementconsulted.com's salaries and they were $160k+ right out of b-school. That seems pretty high first year out; I assume those salaries are from high cost of living areas only. I also checked Glassdoor, but they seem inaccurate. Can anyone confirm any post-MBA salaries 1st year...
MBA vs. Masters in Finance
Earlier today I posted a discussion on if a business/finance certificate held any kind of weight. This lead me to look deeper into other options, such as a Masters in Finance route vs. the MBA route. How much weight does a Masters in Finance have in the PE /Hedge Fund world as opposed to an MBA? I...
Should I get a 2nd MBA?
Currently work as a mid level manager in the finance/accounting department of a F500. My long term goal is to get to the C-Suite of a F500, and I'm willing to do anything necessary to get there, including switching companies multiple times or spending more time in school. A couple years out of...
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Online MS at NorthWestern to PTMBA later
NU has an MS program in predictive analytics that I can do for around 40k(more like 30k after employer reimbursement and 20k after tax savings). I'm interested in this program for personal fulfilment reasons and potential social proof. How would this impact a PT-MBA admission decision particularly...
Salaries - Leave and go into industry?
What is the salary progression for consulting careers ? 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, mba , etc? Do most people just leave and go into industry, etc?
Work experience - 2 years enough to get into a top b-school?
Is 2 years of work experience enough to get into a top b-school? By 2 years I mean applying after 1 year and then attending after 2 years. Also how much of a difference does it make if you apply in different rounds?
What are your chances of getting into CFA® or MBA programs?
This question is very vague. It is almost impossible to predict your chances without looking at your essays and knowing what you have done. It also depends largely on the applicant pool and what schools you apply to. The best way to find out how you stack up against the competition is by posting in...
Should I get an MBA to get a great finance job?
An MBA is still one of the most respected and the most traditional degree to help you get promoted in the world of finance (and/or switch careers within or into finance). How important the MBA truly is, however, depends largely on what type of career you are looking for on the Street. For example,...
Should I get a CFA® or an MBA?
For those pursuing a career in finance, there is some controversy as to whether one should take the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) program or go through a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Both have their advantages, so if you’re deciding on which one to choose, you need to...
Professional Designations for Email Signatures and Resumes
We’ve all seen that person on an e-mail signature listing out 6 professional designations following their name. You like to take exam. We get it. While you’re at it why don’t you should include H.S.D. for your high school diploma and that rock climbing certifications after that brutal safety...
Should I get an MBA after Ross BBA? - What kind of careers
I'm planning on doing Ross's three-year BBA program (I'm in-state). Say I complete the program and get an MBA after five years of work experience. Would that MBA raise or lower my chances of getting a career at a top firm? Would it be a good idea? Also what kind of career(s) could I expect with a...
Villanova - Undergrad or MBA?
I was curious what kind of weight Villanova carries whether it's undergrad or MBA . Any thoughts? Thanks!
B-School Q&A w/ Betsy Massar of Master Admissions
I'm Betsy Massar, founder of Master Admissions . I'm glad to be here on Wall Street Oasis back with kindred spirits. Right out of Harvard Business School I worked for Goldman Sachs and have spent most of my professional career in and around the financial industry. I worked on both the sell and buy...
Any Turnaround & Restructuring consulting firm Pay for MBA?
Hey all - I am looking to see if any Turnaround & Restructuring consulting firm like FTI Consulting , Alvarez & Marsal, or AlixPartners , pay for / support your pursuit of a part time MBA? Thanks.
MBA - US or India
What is the current scene for Indian Students studying in (M7 +Next 8) Business Schools in US?Are they able to get good jobs after MBA ?How much role does Visa sponsoring play in final FT Recruiting for Indians there who doesn't have work permit/green card ?Is the competition tough for foreign...
Columbia MBA Early Decision - MBA application for ED?
Anyone know when Columbia opens their MBA application for ED. Also, assuming I do it as early as possible, when would theoretically be the soonest I could find out. Trying to gauge if I will need to prep other round 1 applications while doing Columbia ED or is there a way to find out early enough...
How are military personnel viewed for MBA programs?
I am a sophomore in college (non-target but still good school), and although I have an IB internship under my belt and two internships set up for this summer (Foreign AM , healthcare startup) I am planning in case if I can't get a FT offer (plus a part of me doesn't want a full time offer...
INSEAD MBA - Senior manager at the TS department
I am currently a senior manager in the TS department and I am doing really well. I have a prior experience in statutory audit. Currently, I am 30, and I am considering going to INSEAD, however, I have doubts that in such an economic situation, it would be hard for me to get into the job market...
Where do I go from here??? - Finishing a certificate in foundations of accounting and auditing
Ok, so here is my predicament. Im 24, I have a BS in Finance, and I am going to finish a Certificate in Foundations of Accounting and Auditing(A graduate program that gives you a fast track to qualifying for a MS in Accountancy/Tax) in December 2011. I am browsing schools that offer Accounting...
How To Become An Investment Banker With A Biology Major
I am going into my last year at Northeastern University as a biology major. It it obviously too late to switch my major. I was originally planning on heading towards med-school but after shadowing/talking with doctors I have come to the conclusion it just is not worth it for me and I don't want to...
Advice Needed - Just graduated from undergrad
Just graduated from undergraduate and I plan to get an MBA in 3 years. I started applying late in my 2nd semester of my senior year but have been fortunate enough to land some FT offers. These job offers include: (1) working in equity research at a middle market IB as a research associate. neither...
What does it take? - What credentials do you need?
What does it take to get into a top school like HBS , Wharton, Stanford for an MBA from Canada? What credentials do you need as an undergraduate student? I'm trying to be realistic, and I know that from Canada, WS will be hard to break into. That's why I'm focusing more on building my credentials so...
MBA - Analyst role with a top4/5 RE PE group
Hey guys so I just landed an Analyst role with a top 4/5 RE PE group. My undergrad GPA ~3.3 and I'm pretty sure I'll get some solid letters of recommendation. What do I have to score on my GMAT to get into a top 5-10? Also, what are some good extra curriculars I can do for the next 2/3 years until I...
SAS and top consulting firms - Utilize my time
I have an admit from the McCombs full time MBA program at the main campus. I am already working in a small public energy consulting firm in SE Asia. I would like to get into the 'advisory' services of big 4 as well as apply for associate positions at top consulting firms (M/B/B etc...). I have about...
NYU Business School Professor - Tell Us How You Really Feel
In case you haven't seen this yet, read below.... Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:15:11 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Brand Strategy Feedback Prof. Galloway, I would like to discuss a matter with you that bothered me. Yesterday evening I entered your 6pm Brand Strategy class...
Career Advice - want to be a trader at BB
Can I get some career advice? I want to be a trader at one of the big guys (Goldman, JPMorgan , etc.). I'm currently a Junior in business school with a 3.8 GPA, majoring in Finance and minoring in economics. I have an internship at a hedge fund, but I'm currently looking for another internship to...
Top Business School for Low GPA
Its no secert guys I have a sub 3.0 gpa but looking to apply to b school. Which top programs do you know of that have accepted people with sub 3.0? I am looking at Texas and Rice and know two people who go there now with sub 3.0 so all good there. However, what other programs are open to low GPA? I...
MBA Admissions - Researching business schools to apply for
I am researching business schools to apply for next year, however I am a little concerned regarding my UG grades. Here are the schools I am considering and my scores / grades: I earned a 3.0 GPA at a top 50 US private school, though my major school (International Relations) was rated in the top 5...
What Distinction is Better - CFA®, MBA, or CAIA?
So, the age old question...what is more useful for a long term career in finance, the CFA® , the MBA , or the CAIA? Wait, a minute, what even is the CAIA? This article will go through the pros and cons of pursuing each of these three certifications. The upfront economic costs and opportunity costs...
Top MBA Programs with a Real Estate Focus?
Does anyone have any experience with real estate developers and/or real estate focused private equity firms and what MBA programs they recruit from? Since I have a strong desire to work in this field post-MBA, I want to make sure I'm applying to the right MBA programs. Thanks! best MBA in real...
MBA's and Physical Commodity Trading
I am dead set on a career in physical commodities trading and would one day like to move up into management. Consequently, I would very much like to pursue an MBA in order to hone the management/strategy skills that I would need upon graduating from the trading desk to the boardroom. Since most...
The next "hot" career path?
Hey, I just read a passage in the "WSO Business School Bible" about how every decade since the 80's has it's "hot" career path wich all MBA students aspire. In the late 80's it was working on Wall Street especially in Trading, during the 90's the technology startups and venture capital where "en...
Banking vs. Consulting -- Post-MBA
I see a lot of threads comparing banking and consulting at the undergrad level, however I haven't seen too many of them comparing these two at the post-MBA level, so I wanted to start one. I will be starting at a top 10 MBA program this Fall. My work experience has been in corporate finance and...
Northwestern vs UChicago MBA Culture
So they are both top 7 b schools, and Northwestern is more consulting focused and Chicago more finance focused. Obviously both great schools, of course people will tell you to choose the one where you "fit" best. so what's the word on the respective cultures of the two programs? This topic has been...
MBA vs. MSF - Investment management
In which cases is it better to go for the MSF than the MBA? In which cases is it better to go for the MBA instead of the MSF? Obviously, this will depend on my interests and what not, so here's a little context for answering the question. 1. I doubt I'd get into a top 15 MBA program, since they're...
Where should I apply? - Engineering/math major at top 20 school
Where should I apply given these stats: Deloitte Consulting BTA experience Top 20 School, not an IVY Engineering/Math Major, Management Minor Over 3.5 GPA but not much Good ECs (of course I think so)
JD/MBA needed to apply to post-MBA PE jobs?
Is a JD/ MBA from a top school going to give that necessary edge in applying to post-MBA large cap PE shops? Is a JD/ MBA even worth doing? Thanks
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