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What are the reasons for getting an MSF or MBA instead of a Ph.D.?
Can anyone think of a reason other than opportunity cost?
MBA admissions: don't take it personally bro
So this week some of us monkeys will hear final decisions from a number of top schools for round 2 admissions. I'm insanely nervous, much more than I thought I would be. Some of us will hear great news while others will be deeply disappointed. In advance of this week, some words of advice and...
MBA sponsorship
Does anyone know if KPMG , EY, Accenture and/or PwC sponsor MBAs? And if so, can anyone provide any additional information to each firms process or point me in the right direction as to where I can find out?
MBA recruiting and GMAT
Do top PE firms or MBB consulting firms care about gmat scores when they're recruiting MBAs? If so, what overall score and quantitative score would be considered impressive and what would be seen as a liability?
Dropping out of Analyst program after 1.5 yrs, MBA impact
Been searching around the forums, cant find much discussion around this topic. I'm trying to determine if there is a stigma attached to working as an Analyst at a boutique bank for 1 year and 6 months rather than a round two years. I'd be dropping out in June, taking a month or so off, and then...
Law School lnstead of MBA? (Already have MSF)
I got an MSF after one year of financial related work, then have been working in boutique IB for 3 years. I want to move on from my firm but I am finding opportunities limited. I think Grad School (either MBA or Law) could give me more opportunities. What do you think? Should I just keep working and...
Kelley MBA (Indiana University)
As a resident and with scholarships, my total cost of tuition for an MBA at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business would be only about $20k. Not per year, but total. I know Kelley is not in the M7 or anything, but this is looking pretty good compared to the $150k+ that most top programs...
IT consulting -> Top 5 MBA?
Hi guys, I am wondering if any of you here or have heard of people moving from IT consulting (Accenture, Deloitte, IBM) and getting accepted into the top MBA school (HBS, Wharton, Kellog..etc)? Do people do this alot? What is the likelihood? The reason I am asking is because I want to move into...
MBA vs Equity Research at well known boutique
So just want your guys' inputs/opinions as to my situation. I graduated from a non-target state school in 2009 and did a FLDP program at a top BB post graduation. I did it for 2.5s yrs and realized that I did not want to do internal finance for a long time and instead wanted to go into Asset...
New member Intro
I should start out by stating that I'm not in banking. I work for a private company as a marketing manager. I came across WSO while reading forums on the GMAT. I'm studying for the GMAT for a while now and am trying to put together an application for the Fall 2014 R1. I found the phantombanker's...
690 GMat-should i retake?
Should I retake the GMAT? I got a 690, Q43, V41 so did horrible on the quant (64 percentile). I've been out of ugrad about 4 years, and saw that the test format was changing and wanted to take it now before the new test comes out. There's basically 2 months before it changes over, so I need to...
What's going on with Finance recruiting at the top b-schools?
Banks are continuously laying people off and downsizing, and I don't this is cyclical. With the current economic slowdown and dodd-frank and uncertainty in Washington, I think we're sort of in the midst of a fundamental shift. As for buyside, there's a lot of instability there as well, and funds...
Thinking out loud and looking for input
I'm definitely not getting ahead of myself here - just curious. I'm against the MBA given the sticker price and opportunity cost but I'm always willing to admit I'm wrong. So I have two question - what types of school would such a potential profile be competitive for and what would be the benefit?...
Which of these 9 MBA schools would help someone break into I-banking?
I know that the best schools are Harvard, Wharton, Columbia, etc., but I just want to know if the following schools would really help someone break into I-banking: - Cornell (Johnson) - Carnegie Mellon (Tepper) - Notre Dame (Mendoza) - Duke (Fuqua) - Emory (Goizueta) - Wisconsin-Madison - UT Austin...
Pls help: Should I let BB IBD know of my Commercial Banking offer?
Hi guys, I received a summer internship offer for a top 5 China bank that just opened a branch in my hometown. The internship does not have a certain structure, as the bank does not have a formal internship program in the US. It is for commercial banking. I am still waiting to hear back from BB IBD...
How much does pre-MBA work experience affect post-MBA employment opportunities?
I'm wondering how much pre-MBA work experience affects post-MBA employment opportunities. For example, do the majority of those who get management consulting jobs post-MBA already have consulting experience? What about those who get IB associate gigs? Were most of them ibankers before they went to...
Current 3rd yr undergrad (non-target), Need Advice (PLEASE)
Hey I know many ppl here are very knowledgeable and was wondering what should I do. Currently have a 3.8 GPA, and I am from Canada (Toronto). I was wondering what should I do CFA , MBA , MFIN, MFE... I think I would like to do investment banking so I was thinking of aiming to do my MFin, at Queens...
Canadian Grad Schools Right After Graduation
US schools seem too expensive for me, and I think I would stay in canada despite the BB being in USA. I am at a non target and I want to break into banking and think by going to a grad program it will give me access to recruiters to help me break in. Know of any good programs? So far this is what I...
Any chance to get something interesting?
Hi there, First of all, I'm a recent finance grad from a mid/non-target I was hoping to get some thoughts about my plan. Any thought will be greatly appreciated. Here's my current aspirations/situation: 1) Career I'm currently interested in investment banking and similar types of intense business...
MBA Programs for Southeast
Hi everyone, I was wondering if I am planning on staying in the southeast am I better off opting for regional MBA programs such as Duke, UVA, Emory, and UNC or would I still be best served by aiming for M7 + Tuck, Yale, NYU, Ross, and Cornell? Also I was wondering what is the value of an MBA in...
Suggested EC?
I am currently in an ops role at a F500 for the past two year, I went to a no name school and finished with a 3.4gpa. I played football and was in two clubs, and that is it for my extra curriculars. I am looking to apply for MBA programs in two years and have come to the understanding that I need...
Columbia Rolling Admissions
The merit fellowship deadline for CBS was January 9th. I know they get a ton of applications in before that deadline. Since they do rolling admissions, is there any point applying this late? Anyone have an idea of how full their class is already?
3.5 GPA gunning for B-school
Hi. I'm graduating honours engineering from a top public school with a 3.5 GPA. I'm just wondering if top MBA schools like M7 are out of questions? What should I do to prepare myself for the applications?
How much will ivy UG/high GPA, good GMAT displace low work experience
Obviously work experience is the main issue for b-school. But would good stats make just 1 or 2 years of "average quality" work experience adequate for a finance target like Stern's MBA? e.g. a tradeoff. This is his stats: Penn UG, 3.87, Psych major, 730 GMAT. He does healthcare consulting at an no...
EMBA or FT MBA for Hedge funds/Asset Management
Contemplating between EMBA (Columbia/Wharton) and Full Time MBA (Booth/Columbia/Wharton). I need to move to hedge funds or Asset Management post MBA . long term goal is to be a Portfolio Manager. I have 5-6 years of experience in Derivatives Pricing/Risk in a financial services provider and a...
IB - MBA Associate, still a chance?
Do you think there is still a chance to find something for FT IB , with only 5 months to graduation? Top 10 US MBA (east coast) with BB IB in Europe over the summer.
Importance of Study Abroad GPA
Do marks from a study abroad term carry the same weight as those from your home school? I have a GPA >3.5 but rough marks on my exchange transcript (which do not show up on my official transcript), will these marks be valued equally by adcom? Would a strong GMAT overcome this issue?
Lowest ranked MBA you would attend
We all know how expensive pursuing MBA can be. Most programs would cost you anywhere from 50-80k a year including living expenses. Then, factor in the opportunity cost of leaving your work for two years, and MBA sure as hell is an expensive credential to pursue. So, what is the lowest ranked-MBA...
Accept Offer without Offer Letter?
I got an offer from a corp. role, post-MBA. However, they're super late with getting me an offer letter to look over with details and I think they want an answer before the official letter will come. Is this normal? I had the recruiter write out the salary, bonus and relocation in an informal email...
Ask Admissionado
Need help with those MBA application essays? Not sure what schools to target? Or how, you know, to get in? Ask away, folks. We've got our team of experts on standby to answer your questions, whatever they may be. So... bring it.
GMAT - Q vs. V at Top 20 - 50 school
I am in the beginning stages of GMAT prep and found it interesting that b/w two candidates at opposite ends of the spectrum as far as the spread b/w their quant and verbal scores, the candidate with a mediocre quant score and a strong verbal score will score much higher than someone with a strong...
Which MBA programs am I competitive for?
Here are my stats: -non-target accounting and finance double major, 3.75 GPA -two years MM IB (just a hair below the likes of Lazard and Evercore ) -two years MM PE -720 GMAT My ideal schools to apply to would be Wharton, Booth, and Columbia. Any advice would be appreciarws
Degrees and certificates
To get into investment banking all you need is a bachelor's degree. After a few years all you need to get into PE , hedge funds, VC etc. is the experience in IB . So can you basically have a successful career and move up to being perhaps vice president in a PE firm with only a bachelor's degree,...
Start-up position...good or bad for MBA applications?
I recently received a LinkedIn message from a recruiter from a local start-up company regarding a Financial Analyst Position. I'm currently a Senior Financial Analyst for a superregional commercial bank and my pay is pretty underwhelming and my job function isn't anything interesting to talk about....
Career Choice Decision : End goal MBA
Hi WSO Members, Wanted your opinion on a career choice I am in the process of making. A little background, state school grad, UTC rotational program grad. Planning to apply to MBA school Aug 2013. I have the option of joining the UTC internal audit program and just interviewed at a small consulting...
Non-Wallstreeter Looking for a Career Change
Hey All, First time poster here, but I've been a long timer lurker! The information presented/discussed in the forums here has really helped me hone in on what I where I want to go with my career. I was hoping to get some advice on my situation. Like the title says, I've been employed as an Internal...
"Immigrants Found Nearly Half of Top Start-ups"
Really interesting, I never thought about starting a venture after bschool, but it seems it is hard for non-americans. Isn't this article an evidence the US is going to lose its edge to India and China? Immigrants are Key to Start up Even Chile might become the next big thing because of governmental...
Tuck/Sloan/Stern/Haas/LBS
How would you guys rank these schools for someone interested in doing HF or IM afterwards? They are all great schools but not in the finance powerhouse of hbs /wharton/booth/columbia. And each has its strengths and weaknesses compared to the others.
Wharton group interview
Has anyone had their wharton group interview yet? I had mine last week, and it was a rather unpleasant experience. The interviewer had a hard time moderating the discussion, it was very unorganized, and some jackass in PE kept talking over me.
Pre-MBA career switch to MBB -- does this ever happen?
A question I've seen addressed here and there, but I'm looking for people who have have actual experience (successful or not): Just how hard is it to career switch into MBB at the pre-MBA level, assuming appropriate educational pedigree (hate having to say that) and current career is similar /...
Retake the SAT or GMAT? Or both?
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Final Exam Test Question
I had a final exam question come up today in a graduate level class for my MBA that read as follows: Suppose your an FX trader. You follow the Australian Dollar (AUD) and US exchange rate. Assume the spot rate is 1.7 AUD/$ and the forward rate is 1.05 AUD/$. As a trader you believe the spot rate a...
MBA Admissions for Top-10 Schools
Hey Guys, I want to know what my chances are for getting into a top-10 school- specifically: 1. Harvard 2. Columbia 3. NYU 4. Wharton 5. MIT UNDERGRAD: Non-target city university (top 50 in the nation) 3.0 overall GPA with a 3.4 major GPA in Finance EXPERIENCE: 2 years boutique IB as an Analyst with...
Advice needed - MBA Exploding Offer
Odd situation here and hoping I can get some quick advice. My boss promised to fund my MBA full time, if I was accepted into a top part-time program and continued employment. I was considering full-time only and applied to the top 6 schools for full-time, but applied to a top part-time as well to...
Taking college courses while working full-time
Has anyone looked into taking college courses while working? I’m considering going to get an MBA at some point in the next few years and have thought about taking accounting, finance, stats, or other similar courses to make myself more attractive to business schools and show that I’m committed...
Tell me about Yale SOM
I'm very intrigued by Yale SOM and would like to hear people's thoughts on this. From what I've gathered, the following are the pros and cons of yale som. Please no trolling-serious responses only. Pros 1. Dean Snyder has done an amazing job of reviving the school. 2. The new building opening in...
For sponsored MBAs, what do you do for your summer internship? How do you get one in the first place?
Was curious how this worked. Especially since MBB sponsored consultants don't work for them in the summer. What exactly do you do? Do you still go through OCR or does your firm help you find a gig during the summer?
Kroll verification
Does anyone know what exactly kroll verifies after an applicant is admitted to a school and sends his deposit? Do they verify your compensation information?
To what lengths would you go to boost your MBA admission chances? (i.e. pretend to be gay)
Yes, this is technically unethical. Yes, this is bizarre and desperate. But I'm wondering how effective the following strategy could be: 1. Start getting actively involved in a gay professionals organization; try to assume a leadership role. 2. Write a compelling essay about coming out of the closet...
Weekend Wars: MBA vs. MPA
Master's in Public Administration...or Public Policy...or Public Management... They are all birds of the same feather, but not the kind that fly South for the winter. This advanced degree which was once reserved for those who wanted careers in non-profit fields and government machinery cogging, is...
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