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1 BN AuM HF Vs Tier 2 Strategic Consultant
Hi guys, I am trying to make a life choice here. So I would really appreciate if you could give me as many perspectives as possible. Background: Top tier EU MBA (LBS / INSEAD) Pre-MBA: big corporate / equity research Opportunities: 1. Tier 2 strategy consultant (unfortunately didn't land an MBB...
Profile evaluation Wharton Stanford Columbia R2 please!
Hi! Profile review please! For Wharton, Stanford and Columbia R2 GRE: 320 160q 160v (do I need to retake / aim for 324?) GPA: International equivalent to 4.0 for undergrad (business + finance). MS in innovation management (3.7) (Russell Group university) ECs: Mentoring, college society VPs, student...
MBA Applicant Profile Review
Thanks to those reading/reviewing. General Info: 28M (29 by Fall 2024), East Asian Work Experience: 6 YOE in investment management currently @ large asset manager / solid brand (ie. BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPM), will be 7 by matriculation. Currently a portfolio manager on a quantitative active...
Consulting -> Tuck -> IB
Hi everyone, I'm an international (latam) with 3 YoE in Healthcare Management Consulting and I 'm aiming to make a career switch to Investment Banking through an MBA at Tuck . As an international I believe that we can only aim for BB because MM are hareder to issue a visa, but nowadays with the STEM...
Tuck IB Career Switch
Hi everyone, I'm an international (latam) with 3 YoE in Healthcare Management Consulting and I'm aiming to make a career switch to Investment Banking through an MBA at Tuck. I don't have finance experience, and as an international I believe that we can only aim for BB (because MM are hareder to get...
Is a MBA from a low-ranked/no name school better than an ivy-league bachelors degree?
Since a MBA covers more advanced materials than a bachelors degree and also outranks it. Will employers think that a MBA graduate from a low-ranked/no-name school is better/smarter than an Ivy-League graduate but only has a bachelors degree?
Need Some Career Advice... Work, MBA, MFin?
This will be somewhat comprehensive, and ultimately the question without any prior background is should I keep trying to look for a job? Should I go back to school? Whats your advice? Background I'm a recent graduate from Ohio University. I triple majored in Finance, Business Analytics, and...
Would an MBA get me out of government?
24years old. Canada (think territories, Sask, Manitoba). Working FT since May 2021 (diploma date jan22). 8 months experience doing analytics and since January 2022 doing government procurement (not federal). I have spent 9 years doing all kinds of e-commerce, as well as things like Amazon FBA which...
Stick with MBB or pivot to PE Ops to get to long-term operating role
Hi folks. Currently in a top MBA program. Prior to this I was a manager (generalist) at an MBB firm. Also have a couple YOE in startups, mostly in CoS roles where focused primarily on go-to-market, strategic planning, people ops. MBB and startup experience is probably 40% traditional strategy and...
Best pre-MBA experience?
Hello everyone, I'm new to this so if there are any posting guidelines I'm missing, I apologize. I just graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Admin. from a very finance focused uni, not super known worldwide but very prestigious in my home country. I am planning what I want to do with my...
Banks in London no longer hire MBA?
Hey guys, I am an incoming MBA candidate at one of the top B-schools in Europe starting next year (think LBS/INSEAD). I am international and have 1.5 years of M&A internship experience at BB/EB in Paris/London and 3 years of full-time experience at a non-name boutique in Asia. I am looking to...
Chevron Finance & Commercial MBA Program Interview
I have an interview with Chevron for the FCMP. I'm generally strong on the behavioral aspects, but I heard there's a technical portion and wondering if anybody can provide some information on it. I know there may be some general finance concepts and it may not be as difficult as a consulting case,...
Changing jobs before applying to MBA, is it a red flag?
Hi everyone I recently changed jobs and I plan to apply in the 2nd round of this year. I have 6 years of work experience, divided into three year stints at two previous companies and now this new job which I started 2 weeks ago. I changed jobs because my ex-company bought a competitor and there was...
Trading Desk Operations Intern - Jane Street
I recently received a notification from Jane Street for their Trading Desk Operations role. The job description states that you support the infrastructure behind trading, so definitely more of an operations role. The internship pays well, but I'm curious as to what the exit ops look like with this...
CFA level 1 exam - 5 months?
Hi Everyone, So I’d like to take the CFA level 1 exam in February. As I would like to take the gmat exam and have all my application material before Sept 2024 so I can apply to business schools in the UK. I’d like to apply early to improve my chances. I went to an Ivy. I work at a great name...
USC and UCLA MBA for IB
Are USC Marshall and UCLA Anderson good schools to recruit with BB and EB investment banking? Or should I be focusing on east coast schools? (I already live in Southern California so it would be easier on me life wise)
Moving from private wealth management to investment banking (london)
Hi, So I am a recently graduated finance student from a non target wanting to get into IB. I have one internship in private wealth management at a boutique firm in london and networked a lot, had about over 50 calls however all haven’t really gone anywhere (tbh I haven’t really been keeping in...
MBA campus recruiting v direct application
Hi, I am about to start my 2nd year MBA at H/S/W. I am an European citizen. Quick question on consulting recruiting for MBAs: what is the impact of not recruiting / applying through campus recruiting to McKinsey and BCG by early / mid September (the deadlines we received for my school) but...
Breaking into FO
I am currently in an asset management BO operations role. Couldn't break into FO role out of school (lower GPA and non-target school). Looking to break into FO and don't feel like the work that I'm currently doing is relevant experience that will help me get into FO role. I know that networking is...
Best Masters in Real Estate Programs
Hey guys, For people interested in Real Estate, which school/program do you think is best in terms of academics, network, and prestige? I am personally interested in Development but want to hear all opinions on these top programs and if they have a particular edge. Massachusetts Institute of...
Post-MBA IB or PM?!
Hello All ~ Really need some career advice!! I'm at an M7 MBA and just got a return offer to a bulge bracket bank for a full time associate position. The difficult part is that I really did not like my summer experience (fantastic team, but I really didn't like the nature of the work and the...
Cornell Business Discord server for Alumni and Current Students
The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business unites Cornell's business schools-- Dyson, Hotel, and Johnson. A few of us thought that it might be nice to have a server of our own. Our own little wso. Welcome to the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Discord Server ! Current students and alumni can...
DEFERRED MBA SURVEY
Dear WSO members, being an undergrad student wanted to hear some stories on deferred MBA success and get a context of what stats to aim for. Feel free to use our sample template below. Undergraduate School: Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: Major/Minor: Grad GPA: GMAT (score split) & Date Taken: Work...
I HATE MY MBA SUMMER ASSOCIATE
Current summer analyst at BB/EB. I hate one of my summer associates that I work with so much. She is just the worst. That is all.
Toronto MBA salaries
Does anyone have any first/second hand knowledge of what fresh MBA salaries are these days for the consulting firms? Interested in all of them, MBB, T2, B4, boutique. I know hiring has taken a few hits recently but wondering if the salary has been impacted much. Thanks!
Ross School Of Business Weekend MBA
I am looking into pursuing an MBA to make a career switch into IB -> private equity. I am considering the weekend MBA at the University of Michigan - Ross School of Business as I live locally and it's one of the top programs. My Profile: 1- PhD Engineering GPA 3.91 / 4.00 - Honors Scholar at the...
Does It Make Sense To Get A MBA While In Equity Research?
Does it make sense to get an MBA while being in Equity Research? Why would you? What are the benefits and exit ops? A little background to the question. Your boy balled out in college, graduated in 4 years with a triple major, Finance, Business Analytics, and MIS, and has a high GPA. I was maybe...
Would an MBA provide any value to me?
I am currently an investment analyst for a mid-sized development firm with about 2 years of total experience, and 1 year of real estate experience (at current firm). I currently focus on underwriting, research, anything analytical, etc. across a couple of asset classes. While I focus on finance, I...
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...
Breaking into IB or PE: LBS MFin or Bocconi MBA
Hi guys, I currently have 3 years of experience in M&A (Corp Dev) and passed CFA Level 2. I am thinking of LBS MFin or Bocconi MBA as a chance to break into Investment Banking or PE. Any thoughts? Thanks /g
Keen for views on MBAs
I'd like to hear everyone's views of the value of an MBA, including people who aren't from the US. My personal view is that unless you're pivoting careers from a non finance background, I don't see much value in it. There are three major reasons for this. 1) You miss out on 2 years of relevant work...
Affirmative Action Supreme Court Ruling
Any views on how extensively MBA admissions processes will evolve with the new Supreme Court ruling, if at all? Anyone planning on applying again?
Waitlist, got interview, then got rejected, don't know why
applied an ivy league MBA program at R2, they put me to waitlist, but happy to see they pull me out recently and gave me an interview. Performed very well at the interview, at least in my opinion. Suprisingly, they rejected me after one month. Really don't understand why they come to that decision?...
MBA vs. MFin - Which makes more sense?
I'm hitting my 2 years in IB in Europe (GS/MS/JPM) and for various reasons will be leaving my current firm. I'm looking to go to the US in the short term / as my next move if possible, not necessarily in IB or banking (but still in finance or business) - I unfortunately cannot do so internally...
MBA after MSF?
So I recently completed a top MSF and am headed into IB. The degree was a way for me to rebrand and get a sell side role which I fortunately managed to do in my preferred group and city. The idea of pursuing an M7 MBA is still very appealing to me, so I wonder if the MSF negates some of my value as...
When does MBA IB Summer Associate recruiting start? What should I be doing in my pre-MBA summer?
I've seen Evercore, Lincoln Financial, and MS already release early applications for S24 MBA recruiting. Would it be beneficial to spend my summer networking, or are there more clandestine opportunities I should be aware of?
Half of HBS 2023 MBA Class has not landed a job yet
From BBG : There’s “a lot of anxiety and trepidation about the job market,” says Albert Choi, a second-year student now planning his own business. For the past several months, speculation has swirled around the class of 2023 that as much as half of the 984 graduating students haven’t landed...
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....
MBA from Georgetown vs NYU Stern
Hi there, I'm an international student looking to pursue an MBA in the States, and my post-MBA goal is to recruit into IB (top BB or EB) in NYC. Got an offer at Georgetown, got waitlisted at NYU Stern, got waitlisted at Notre Dame and was denied at Cornell. NYU has been the first choice for obvious...
1Y MBA value for networking
Hi everyone, I am thinking about potentially doing an MBA next year, but I keep going back and forth on it and would apppreciate any input the WSO community might have about: BSchools ( specifically UCLA / USC / NWU ), 1Y MBAs ( like the ones at USC and NWU ), and the value of an MBA for building...
Lost, Feeling Like a Failure, and would appreciate any guidance, thank you
22M w/ ADHD in the US I transferred from a school with a 3.91 GPA after my freshman, to a top school and just finished my third year with a cumulative 3.4 GPA. Sophomore year I got into a relationship, became incredibly lazy and shitty/unethical, and GF left me. I was incredibly needy and...
Top 5 Business schools for Consulting.
Hello, I am conducting groundwork for MBA in the US. I would ideally want to recruit into IB (planA) but to have a plan B in place (I am an international student), my backup is Consulting. So, I would like to know from all of you working in Consulting and those currently in business school, which...
Columbia MBA ED, yes or no?
Some basic stats: Male, 25 (International, with both Chinese and Hong Kong passport) Work Experience: 2 Years at Big Four Specialty Tax (3 years at the time of enrollment) GMAT: 760 (Q:51; V:42; IR:7; AW:6) Undergrad: Econ major (3.75 GPA) at Semi-target liberal arts school in the Northeast Post-MBA...
Starting Career at LMM
What are peoples thoughts of starting career post-grad at LMM shop? How long do I stay? What are my career moves after? Do top MBA programs respect LMM IB experience?
MBA Timing
I recently graduated from undergrad and I'm looking to plan out my career in finance. I'm considering pursuing an MBA down the line, but I'm not sure how many years of work experience I should aim for before applying. I've seen some people say that 2-4 years is ideal, but I'm wondering what the...
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...
Post-MBA Asset Management Probabilities
Incoming MBA '25 candidate. I know AM IM is a tough one to crack (especially Fidelity, Wellington, T. Rowe Price, etc) but rate my chances of pursuing this career path through MBA recruiting. I'm going to a T15 school and have around a couple of years of WE actively managing a seven-figure trading...
Was it worth it?
Hey guys, I'm currently a rising sophomore at a US based school that regularly sends kids to top-ranked investment banks post-graduation, and I wanted to hop on to get some general career advice. For some context, compared to my peers, I come from pretty humble roots so I don't have the most...
Which are the top 5 business schools for Masters in Finance (pre-experience; career change) and then onwards to IB.
Hi all, First off, I am so thankful for this community. I am looking to pursue my Master of Finance in the US. The issue is that I come from a non-Business & non- STEM background which is making it really hard for me to even look at Unis because all of them want some kind of quantitative experience...
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...
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