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Did you regret your MBA?
I have been debating a pivot to an MBA over the next couple of years (after 2 years IB & PE). Wanted to get some insight, did you look back and regret the decision? I think it would make sense to attend if it was an M7, but I do not see myself making it into one of those schools. What is the move...
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...
MBA for Career Progression in Investment Banking
Hi all, I am writing this because I have been talking to many different people and also doing some research and have found conflicting responses on this topic. If I enter into a BB/EB/MM firm as an analyst straight out of undergrad is it necessary to go get an MBA at some point if I wish to progress...
Booth vs CBS MBA
I was accepted to Booth and CBS recently via the deferred enrollment route for college seniors, and having a difficult time deciding between the two. I was also accepted to Darden & Tepper with significant scholarships to both, but seeing as I have 2-5 years to come up with $$ to fund the MBA I'd...
MBA or Master in Finance?
Hi everyone, I am looking for advice on a few programs that I have available. I seem to get conflicting viewpoints and would appreciate some additional input. I have offers from Notre Dame 1-year MBA and NYU Stern/HKUST MSc in Global Finance. Also, I am waiting on decisions from other Mfin/MSF/etc....
Consulting -> Non-traditional MBA -> Deal team
Former T2 management/strategy consultant currently doing PE Ops consulting at a small boutique. Dipped my toes into a small deal execution project (helped build out LBO model, pitch deck, managed data room, and supported DD process) once by chance and really liked it and want to pivot to PE/VC deal...
MBA worth getting for WM sector?
I would like to hear your thoughts on whether or not a MBA from a top ~20 school would be advantageous or not for a career as a Financial Advisor. I want to hear your thoughts if you are for it or against it - and why.
Getting into PE as a 30 year old
Ok, so my goal is to get into VC/PE. Here's my background: I'm a 30 year old working for a corporate finance advisory firm (capital market investments and corporate strategy, that sort of thing), currently taking my CFA L1, and now I'm considering starting an MBA at a top tier bschool next year...
MBA Choice - Stern vs. Darden for IB
I'm fortunate enough to receive offers from both Darden and Stern for their fulltime MBA program. I'm determined to transit into IBD in NYC for my post-MBA career, and I'm struggling to pick between these 2 programs. I'm intentionally hiding the scholarship information because I really prioritize...
How MBA Is Not a Magic Bullet to Public Equity Investing
I discuss why MBA is not a magic bullet to break into institutional public equity investing (at a mutual fund, hedge fund, family office, pension fund, etc.). Before you think, “Oh, maybe I should just get a CFA and a MBA, and getting an investment management job will be easy.” No, it is not....
Stuck in the middle... market
I know there is a lot of back and forth on the value of an MBA in 2022.. here is my situation. About me: Non-target... 3.95+ GPA.. Finance Major D1 college athlete MM GE internship (Tech) Full Time in MM IB (Tech) Get the jist? I am already in finance, broke into IB, but I feel like I have been...
Columbia SPS Applied Analytics vs. Ross MBA vs. UNC MBA vs. USC MBA
Hi all, first of all a big THANK YOU to the community for being helpful and informative. As inferred from the title, I got accepted into all these programs and am currently weighing out my options. Overall goal is to work in IB at a BB in NYC. Little background info regarding work experience: - 4...
IB hopeful admitted @ Darden & Stern - Reapply or Enroll?
Looking for advice. Details of my profile below. Background & Context: Am a white Male w/ ~4 years of experience at T2 strategy consulting Attended a top undergrad b school (think Haas/McIntire/Ross) GPA = 3.6 | GMAT score = 740 Interested in transitioning from consulting into IB post-mba Outcomes...
Help a monkey out of a shithole
Hey guys, I've been following this community for a while now, and I really like the advice you have given out to others, so I come before you now, asking for some, as I kind of feel like I'm stuck in the CEE while hoping to move on to a more interesting place. Would really appreciate it if any of...
2+2 MBA Profile Review: 3.8 GPA, 730+ GMAT, Humanities Grad Student
Background Undergrad School: Liberal arts college (top 20 - think Bates, Kenyon, Wesleyan) Undergrad Major: Philosophy GPA: 3.8+ Grad School: One of the top 10 universities in Canada (1st year in a 2-year master's program) Grad GPA: 4.0 Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Indian - international student) GMAT...
What are my chances of TOP 15 MBA?
Hey guys, I am and looking for some advice. I'm hoping to get into TOP 15 MBA. What are my chances given below profile? BS Economics from regional west private school 3.65 GPA 770 GMAT European/Asian (shouldn't matter but throw it out there) 4.5 years in BB Ops & Finance (Account management &...
Tuck vs Ross MBA for Healthcare Investment Banking
Hi everyone, I'm fortunate to receive admits from both Tuck and Ross, both small cohort programs with ~10% going into IB (but high placement rates of those who actually want to go into IB -~90-95%). I'm seeking some advice on this forum to decide. Background: female, Asian, Canadian (so...
MBA/MSc in Finance Boston area
I have been doing some research on MBA over Master in Finance and I have learned that an MBA might be more beneficial for me. A little background of me, I have over 3 years of experience working in Compliance in the big 4, as well as top banks (this includes contracting/independent consulting as...
MBB After KPMG Deals Advisory
So I'm working at KPMG Deals Advisory(associate currently but AM in like 2-3 years) in Asia. I'm a chartered accountant and want to know if I should prep for an mba or any other msc strategy etc. My goal is partner at a consulting firm preferably pure strategy. I'm indifferent about mbb or b4. (will...
MBB after KPMG Deals Advisory
So I'm working at KPMG Deals Advisory(associate currently but AM in like 2-3 years) in Asia. I'm a chartered accountant and want to know if I should prep for an mba or any other msc strategy etc. My goal is partner at a consulting firm preferably pure strategy. I'm indifferent about mbb or b4. (will...
Law Degree over MBA in Turnaround/Restructuring Consulting?
I haven't been able to find too much information online about JDs in M&A or restructuring consulting, so I thought I would try posting here. I started working in audit at a large mid-tier firm (BDO, RSM, GT) fall 2017 and left right after I made senior for a senior TAS role at a smaller (top 10ish)...
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...
iMBA vs MBA
I am currently starting my journey to break into IB/PE I am 24 will be 25 by January 2021. I am currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign iMBA programme and have about 1/3 down, good GPA so far over 3.5 and probably can close with a 3.7. Just took the decision to break into...
FLDP at top firm to MBA
Currently in a FLDP at a top tech firm. Curious about how it translates to MBA placements - is it possible to go to a top MBA program from corporate finance at a tech firm? Or would I have to try and switch to corp dev for a few years before applying to MBA, to increase my chances? I've read that it...
All Those Harvard MBAs Are Still Hitting The Street
NYT's DealBook has the details and statistics on the latest graduting MBA class from Harvard Business School. The author makes it seem like it, but is it really surprising that more Harvard MBAs are flocking to Wall Street than before? Last year 44% went into the financial services industry, this...
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...
B-School or NOT?
I'm going to lay it out easy: 1. I have a 2.7 GPA from my undergrad in 2004 2. I started and ran my own mortgage/real estate company since then and recently closed this down 3. I'm looking to change into the Finance Industry and specifically want to target M&A's. I know that I didn't have the best...
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