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Could you please help me with a very honest opinion?
My name is Sidney Gomes, and I am seriously considering the possibility of changing careers to enter the investment banking. I would like to hear your opinions and know if this transition is realistic for me. Before that, let me share a bit of my background. I am Brazilian, currently residing in...
Stanford GSB Round 3 Interview (2+2 candidate)
I had my interview for Stanford GSB and was given no feedback in terms of how it went by the end of the call. Is this normal? The interviewer was very kind and said it was great to meet me but I was left wondering what their impression was of me as a potential candidate. Any advice on how you can...
International Career Switcher - Which school for IB?
I have been admitted to Darden (zero scholarship), Anderson (60k scholarship), and McCombs (30k scholarship). As a career switcher having spent most of my time in CPG and Management Consulting, my first priority would be the strength of IB recruiting and preparation at the school, and then maybe...
Is it really that bad?
Looking to apply for deferred MBA, go to a semi/lower semi target (think emory/usc type). My GPA dropped to a 3.6 and I think it'll stay around a 3.6-3.7. Ik these programs are difficult and I feel like my GPA is fairly low for going to a lower tier school. I do have great work experiences though,...
MBA Profile feedback
Hi everyone! I am from Argentina and I need your help deciding where to apply and your opinions on my profile (also I need to consider $$$ and scholarships) - 1st Gen, Latina, Female, 31 years old - GMAT 710 - Marketing degree, 3.6 - Ecs: In my previous company in the Recruiting Team, and...
MBA Recommendation Issue
Dear all, I am going to apply to some of the major MBA programs in the US and have an issue with the choice of the “right” recommender. My first recommendation will be from my current supervisor from a company where I work full-time. This is clear. As I have cofounded an NGO for a couple of...
MBA Recommendation Letters
How did you go about getting the best letters of rec for your MBA application? I feel like I could get decent letters from these 3 groups of people: Former boss (Director at the bank I worked at) who worked closely with me for ~1 year and can speak to my day-to-day work A friend in the industry...
Need Advice: MBA, MSF, or ... ?
Here is my situation: 34 yrs male, non-target state school w/ 3.9 gpa econ major, prior military service (enlisted), currently working in gov as economist (less than 5 years in role). No direct finance experience. Living in D.C metro area and would be looking for positions here. Where I want to be:...
Profile Evaluation for an M7 MBA
Hi all, Could you all please help me figure out if my profile is suitable for the deferred admission programs at M7 Business schools? I am a law student from India (Studying 5 years BA LLB integrated course from one of the top 7 Law schools in India) and have secured a job offer from a big law firm...
Can I get into HBS or GSB
2 years at tier 1 investment banking in NY (GS, MS, JPM, Moelis, Lazard, Evercore, PJT etc..)Now at tier 1 Hedge Fund in NY on the investing side (Think Citadel, Mill, P72, DK, Silverpoint, Anchorage, Renaissance etc) Non-target ~3.3 GPA (have a very compelling reason). ...770 gmat. White male....
How does P/F Look for MBA Applications?
Applying to top MBA programs Senior- I have some lower grades (B range) this semester due to getting COVID around midterms. My overall GPA is pretty solid but this semester would bring it down, and my school offers the ability to take classes P/F due to the pandemic. I have two elective classes with...
Applying to CBS only - Use MBA Consultant?
Hi, I'm considering applying to Columbia in the Early Decision round for the 2021 - 2023 class. This will be a back up choice if I don't land anything decent by then... My question is... should I use a MBA consultant and whom would people recommend if all I'm trying to apply is CBS (via early...
How Many Jobs is Too Many Pre-MBA?
Didn't see much discussion around this topic. How many jobs (not counting internal transfers) is too many before applying to an MBA program? Obviously this depends on context like age, type of job, and more, but, is 2-3 the sweet spot assuming 3-6 years of work experience pre-MBA? My take is that...
Top 10-25 MBA Chance for Management Consulting
Hi All, I know it is pretty much a shoe-in for the M7 schools to place in MBB or other top tier consulting firms, but... How easy is it to land a management consulting role coming from an MBA Program at a Top 10-25 school such as UVA, Georgetown, Emory, UNC? How about international schools such as...
B-School thank you gifts for recommenders
I am looking for gifts for my recommenders as a thank you for helping me get into b-school, but outside of apparel I am coming up blank. What have other people bought?
Should I try for MBA?
I've been working HR for the last 5 years with a little finance sprinkled in(Nothing noteworthy). I have been considering an MBA in order to move into a career I can be happy with. I have my undergrad degree in Math from UCLA with an o.k. GPA. I've noticed on this forum people mentioning that being...
Free MBA Admissions Networking Event In Los Angeles
Join the top admissions experts at Veritas Prep for a night of MBA admissions and networking. Not only will you meet other aspiring MBAs and begin building your network before even starting your MBA program, but Veritas Prep Director of Admissions Consulting Travis Morgan will also be presenting key...
Pre-MBA work experience: IBD vs. VC
Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems business schools like to see entrepreneurial experience from their applicants. So if I am aiming for a top MBA , would full-time experience at a start-up VC be a better option than IBD ? In a long-term, I aspire to run a search fund.
Online chances calculator by vocaz
Hey guys, Anyone tried the online MBA chances calculator on vocaz website? I tried it and got a 60, which is a stretch at all the schools I'm considering... very disappointing. Do you think it is credible? do you know a similar tool?
How do Adcoms calc Foreign Grades into their Avg GPA figures
Suppose some Canadian or German (or other) guy applies with their foreign bachelors. Will they convert a German's "1,5" or a Canadian's "82" into a GPA and then add it to their published class average? Or do they just not include non-GPA marks in their average GPA calculation? If not, then does it...
Future MBA
Hi, I'm gonna graduate this may 2009 from an average undergraduate business school program with a 3.19 GPA, I recently took the GMAT and scored a 720. I was wondering about my chances of getting into a top 10 MBA program, two to four years down the road. Thank you in advance R-Y PS:I realize my low...
Harvards's 2+2 MBA Program
I read that they had 106 people in the program the first year, what is the competition like? any idea how many applications they had? Would a 3.6 from a target be competitive?
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