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Still no B School Internship
I'm currently a student about to finish my first year of b school and still don't have an internship in finance lined up. I'm in a top tier school (think tuck/ hbs etc). I've had a lot of interviews but can't convert into an offer. Any ideas? An also what do I do if I cant get one?
JD MBA Admissions after IB
Hi there I'm about to start working as an analyst at a BB in London. I've been out school for 2 years working in London at a small online marketing firm. I had great extracurrics in Universty (top 20 US), including being on the board of an international NGO and varsity athletics. Throughout my...
McCombs MBA for IB/Consulting?
Hi I have an admit from the McCombs MBA program at UT-Austin. How strong is the IB /Consulting recruitment here? Over the past few years even though MBB and BB IB's have come on campus, the number of students recruited (SA as well as Full-time offers) have been significantly low ( around 5-10)....
MBA Recruiting for International Students at WS
How do you guys see this year's associate recruiting at the Street for international students? I am more interested to hear BB recruiting for IBD , yet I'd appreciate any insight- maybe a comparison w/ crisis and/or pre-crisis years. For those of you who have an idea, any forecasts for the next...
The "Going Balls Long" Debate
As this is often debated on the trading floor - why not do an open forum on WSO as well... Submit your antonym to the phrase, "balls long."
Rutgers MBA v. PACE MBA
I'm in between Rutgers and PACE for my MBA . Any input would be appreciated. The back story - I work in the Financial District, but live in Jersey so I pass through lovely Newark everyday. I would be attending school part-time. I have also thought about Seton Hall, but haven't heard anything...
Startup + Consulting Exp - Top MBA chances?
I posted on another thread about trying for LSE /Imperial/Oxford MSc Finance, and I've recently started thinking abt MBA as well after talking to some colleagues... So more details about my background: - Asian female, 25 - Econ major from top 10 US liberal arts college, GPA 3.6, full scholarship -...
Freshman at a Non-Target
I'm currently a freshman at a non-target, private school in Buffalo, New York. It is highly respected in this area, however outside of Western New York it has little prestige. I have talked with a couple of Finance and Economics professors here and they have informed me that we have a few alumni in...
Accept MBA sponsorship?
Hey guys - first time, long time here. I’ve searched the forums, but I haven’t seen a good discussion around how to evaluate the MBA sponsorship decision. My particular situation -- from MBB , heading to H/S. No family money or anything like that, I’m paying my own way and still working off my...
Which MBA school is suitable for my background and future plans?
Good day, fellows, I'm curious about getting an MBA degree in the U.S. (preferably in New York city). Here is my concise background: - Citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic (I bet you never heard) - developing, third world country, one of the former USSR republics; - Gradiated from the American University...
Success: Individualism vs. Collectivism
I get the feeling that a lot of people on this site do not believe in themselves to go about and achieve their goals on their own. Rather they sob about not getting into top MBA programs or a position at a BB and thus their life is hopeless because they’re not going along a perceived route of...
Would you do an MBA if you were in my shoes?
Would you do an MBA if you were in my shoes? If so, what schools would you be looking at? Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated. My long term goal is to transition into investment management. A bit about my background --- 6 years in the military, rapid promotions and leadership role in...
Graduating Senior-my goal, any chance?
I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this, but simply I want to know my chances for even becoming affiliated with Wall Street. I am a graduating senior and a lot of stuff has crossed my mind upon college admissions. Seeing my peers get into Wharton, Stanford, Yale, and Princeton really hurt...
Chances at tier 1-2 MBA programs?
I graduated a couple years ago at a top ~20 undergraduate program with a 3.53 and did 2 years of full-time work as a credit analyst at a medium-large commercial bank. Assuming I get 700+ on the GMAT, what would my chances be at the decent (that will give me a reasonable shot at making associate,...
Canadian MBA thread
Any Canadians here starting their MBA in 2011 I applied to Queens - Accepted 10k scholarship Rotman - Accepted Schulich - Accepted 5K scholarship Ivey - dinged after video conference interview , should have flown in :( I ended up picking Schulich
Whether to leverage this leadership experience on hbs 2+2 application?
Hi, I'm a long time lurker of this forum. After reading some recent discussions on hbs 2+2 as well as searching through previous threads, I would like know your opinion on whether I should leverage the following type of leadership experiences in my 2+2 application. Due to personal/family background,...
6 Financial Services Qualifications which could substantially improve your employability
http://news.eFinancialCareers.co.uk/newsandviews_… Six financial services qualifications which could substantially improve your employability 12 April 2011 Sarah Butcher If you’re looking for a job in financial services and can’t get one, or if you’ve got a job in financial services and you...
OPS ---> MBA?
I'm graduating this year with a sub-3.5 and I am seriously considering ops for full-time, would this hurt me when going for MBA , or should I try getting some other job? I have already failed with banking recruitment so that option is out. I will appreciate any insights on ops
What backups are appropriate in my case?
I'm at a non-target, just finishing up my sophomore year with around 3.2-3.4 cumulative gpa. If I can't manage to network into regional boutiques, I am pretty sure I will have to use the MBA route into banking. So far my work experience includes doing ibd at an unknown 3-person firm with bad...
Wharton Undergrad, need an MBA?
Typically when I look at the different areas of finance, the career progression usually involves an MBA from a top business school to move up the ranks. For example, for IB , I usually see something like IB -->PE-->MBA-->PE-->Greatness on these forums. If you go to Wharton undergrad, it's almost...
Which School has an Older Student Body (Relatively)?
I read that many of the schools are now targeting younger applicants here (like Harvard and Stanford) so I was just wondering which schools have an older student body. Right now, Im planning to get an MBA when Im 31 - 33. I heard that Booth and Wharton have an older student body but it would be...
Advice for Indian Business School Candidates
Hi everyone, We thought this case study would share insight into the business school application. You can read about the case study below, and it will also be on our website here: My client, Abhi, was a very accomplished individual who desperately wanted to attend a top business school. In...
Question about Undergrad and Future Options
Here is my problem: I'm an undergrad at a private school in Buffalo, NY . I want to work in ibanking, and I don't care what hell I have to go through to get there. I know the odds are against me already. Here is a brief description of how I stand: -3.5 GPA -Did not come from old money -Did not come...
Evening MBA vs Full Time?
Looking to break into banking, planning on getting my MBA from BU/Bentley/Babson in their evening program (I work in Boston and don't want to quit my job). My question is this: will employers in banking care if my MBA is evening vs. full time? (I realize the best case scenario would be to get my MBA...
Is Fuqua a Target for BBs?
Is Duke's Fuqua MBA considered to be a target for BBs? Particularly asking this for IB and IM roles. Who really hires on campus? And how well it is represented on the Street? Appreciate any thought/insight...
Do I stand a chance at Booth?
I'm applying to the Booth Scholars Program. It's offered to fourth year UChicago undergrads. It consists of a $10,000 annual scholarship and a 2-year deferral to Booth. http://www.chicagobooth.edu/fulltime/admissions/e… I'm confident in most aspects of my application: I have three strong recs, a...
Cornell vs. Carnegie Mellon for Asset Management
Hi Guys, I have found the advice and expertise here very practical and helpful thus far. I would value your opinions on my current situation more so than the opinions on MBA blogs. I have been accepted into the full-time MBA programs at Cornell Johnson and CM Tepper. My post-MBA goal is Asset...
Choose bschools: Cornell vs Duke vs Ross
Hi folks, I am going to start MBA this fall, and so far was admitted to all these three schools. Which would you guys vote for a future career in IB or PE? Duke probably has the highest ranking, but heard it lacks presence in wall street ( not sure if it's true). Cornell seems to have more...
Oxford for MBA?
Is Oxford a good school for getting an MBA to work in US finance?
Oxford MBA (Said Business School) Worth It for US Jobs?
Hi All, I was wondering if Oxford's MBA program is worth it if you wanted to use it to get Finance jobs in the U.S.? I see it's only one year which is beneficial. Thanks.
Knewton GMAT Prep
Any experience with Knewton's GMAT program (it is $389 currently)? I'm also looking at Veritas prep on demand, which I'm interested to hear about as well. Thanks.
Going Back to Banking
I know this sounds like an insane question, but would anyone here go from private equity back to investment banking? I know exactly what the implications are here from a lifestyle/compensation perspective, but I'm wondering what happens to the promising Associates/VPs who just don't have what it...
Carlson MBA vs Claremont McKenna MSF
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Chances of getting into Columbia MBA program
Hello just wanted the forum's opinion one what my chances are to get into Columbia MBA program: Details: School - University of Delaware - Finance Major - MIS minor GPA - 3.57 Major GPA - 3.75 Dean's list all semester except 1 Granted academic awards / scholarships by school GMAT: 700 Mom's good...
MFIN + MBA, worth it?
Hey, Is a Mfin from MIT then a top MBA from H/S/W/C/C worth it? Let say you will be 27 when applying to an MBA , 2 Masters (one mfin), 2 years ib /consulting experiences (one pre MFIN one post MFIN)? I GUESS you will be promoted to associated when you already have an mfin... but let say you got...
MD/MBA to IBD help
I am currently finishing my medical degree. IF I go to a top 5 business school like Harvard, how much of a chance do I have of landing a job as an -associate- at an I-banking firm? What other doors are open to me as an MD/MBA?
Villanova vs. Notre Dame for MBA?
For Finance, which B-school is better for the MBA? Notre Dame or Villanova? Pros/Cons
CFA® for me?
Hi! New to the forum. Here is the situation: I am not sure to take the CFA® level I and I need advice! I have been recently admitted to an MBA program, I was thinking in taking the CFA® level I in order to improve my resume. How useful can be doing only the Level I of the exam? Would it help me to...
Need Help: MIT MFIN or work then MBA?
Hi, I am about to graduate from my university. Recently got MIT MFIN and fixed income strategy intern at an IB . I do not know whether I should go to MFIN first or try to get full time offer after the intern, and then go for MBA? I do not mind spending time doing both, but they are just too...
Stanford MBA for College Seniors?
College freshman in engineering Here is the link to the page: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/ mba /admission/college_seniors.html I was wondering what the class profile for this looks like (GPA/experience/EC's/GMAT etc.)? How can I position myself to attempt admission into this program? I am somewhat...
LSU MBA or MACC of University of Denver
Hi, I am a new-comer and a foreigner to you Americans. I am a senior now and I want to study in USA. Till now, I receive two admission. One is from LSU MBA with 50% Graduate Assistantship. The other is Macc of University of Denver without any financial assistantship. I am wondering about your...
Do you need an MBA to make partner?
At top consulting firms, it is absolutely necessary to have an MBA if one hopes to advance past a certain point? Or can one even hope to make partner one day based on experience, even if they only have an undergrad business degree? It just seems pointless to go get an MBA if you don't need one. I...
Am I on a decent trajectory for business school? (~5 yrs away lol)
I won't be applying to MBA programs for another 3 years at the earliest and 5 years realistically, as I'm a second semester senior. I just want to see if I'm on a decent enough trajectory for some of the schools I'm interested in and hopefully learn what I should do in the next 3-5 years. I did not...
Big 4 to Equity research..
...what are some possible routes? Im only a 2nd year in big 4 audit so I know manager in big4->Mba-> ER might beone route but I cannot stick the job anymore....No way I am sticking around until manager. So what are some alternatives? Im willing to start from the beginning (e.g. internship).
Harvard 2+2 chances?
Hey Guys, So I'm a little bit OCD in that I like to have my ducks in a row before I go ahead with anything but I want to ask the monkeys here how my chances are at the Harvard 2+2 MBA program. My statistics look comparable to stories I've heard/posters in WSO forums asking about the program but of...
Any Advantage for Americans Applying to International MBA Programs?
I'm just curious if there's an advantage for Americans applying to non-American programs, since it seems like most Americans would want to stick state-side. I'd be particularly interested in INSEAD, HKUST, LBS , IMD, Said, and Judge.
MBA grad, what now?
Hi, I recently graduated from an American school with an MBA degree, im also on track to get an engineering degree in finance from a European school in June. I have found no luck getting any leads on my job hunt. Of course, my main goal would be Wall Street, but Im starting to think that I am aiming...
The Most Reliable Source
Which source is the most reliable for ranking graduate business schools? There is such a discrepancy between US News, Forbes, BusinessWeek, etc. Which list(s) do you trust the most?
Energy Banking in Africa and back to NA?
Hi guys, I've been investigating my FT recruiting options for next fall and I have to say, although I'm spending the summer at a BB in the US, I'm not completely sold on working/living there full time. It may very well be my best option and it's possible I will find myself in the states come 2012...
Average Months of Work Experience
Question: If I apply for an MBA in October but won't start school until the following September, how is my months of work experience viewed? I'm asking because most profiles list an average number of months work experience as part of the class profile. If I apply in october with 48 months, will the...
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