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An MBA grad...desperate for advice
I'll cut to the chase and save ya'll the 'yOu ShOulDn'T hAvE gOtTeN yOuR MbA" comments. -I'm well aware of the fact that i've been finessed into enrolling in their non-target, bullshit 1 year MBA program. I graduated there with my bachelors in business management and a concentration in finance in...
MBA Considerations
Looking for some opinions here. Even if nobody responds I guess it's helpful to get my thoughts out! TL;DR: work at top firm, considering part-time MBA, does it make more sense to do T15 part time or shoot for M7 full time if plan is to transition from acquisitions in one asset class to development...
Strategy Consulting after KPMG Financial Advisory
So I'm working at KPMG Advisory(associate currently but AM in like 2-3 years) in Asia. Our work comprises mostly of corporate finance m&a feasibilities, fin. modelling, fdd etc. 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...
MBA vs Masters for Investment Banking
Fellow aspiring monkeys and experienced gorillas, I'm currently weighing the options on whether to pursue an MBA or a Master degree in order to break into Investment Banking (BB, EB, MM) and would like to hear your thoughts. I graduated in 2018 from a non-target on the east coast with a few finance...
Getting an MBA/JD to work as in-house council at a VC
What are your thoughts on getting a JD/MBA? I’ve heard mixed reviews across the internet whether it’s worth it or not but wanted to throw it out there anyway. For a little context, I currently work at a startup accelerator & am about a year out of college. I’ve done several different roles &...
MBA Chances
Hi All, Hope everyone is well. I am getting to the point in my career where I want to make a change and head in a different direction. I am currently assessing different business schools and wanted to list my "stats" and hear what people think. Goal is to transition to MBB/Tier 2 consulting (want to...
Deferred 2+2 MBA Program
I am currently a college junior who has recently been reading about the deferred MBA programs. I would like some advice. 1. When should I take the GMAT? I want to just get it done this spring since I'll be bored sitting at home all semester and I want to enjoy "normal" senior year. If I do not get...
ADVICE NEEDED: Deferred MBA program after IB Analyst Stint.
Hi All- Was considering Deferred MBA programs. I am a senior undergrad who interned within an IB group at a BB and will be returning full-time this summer. Was wondering what others thoughts are on Deferred MBA programs - especially for a college senior who will be an IB Analyst after grad. A lot of...
Age Old Question - Is an MBA a Smart Choice for Me?
Hello! I've read countless forums on this topic but am trying to solicit some perspectives unique to my circumstances. Today, I'm a MM IB Associate, with a good reputation at my firm. Prior to starting in banking, I was fortunate enough to score 750+ on my GMAT. I've long flirted with the idea of...
Is an MBA worth it for MBB Consultants?
I find myself feeling more and more like an MBA (even from a top school) would not be worth it. While I have plenty of time to decide before applying, it would be nice to have a better sense of whether I want to set my sights on one before starting work full-time. For background: I’m starting...
Investment Bank MBA Sponsorship
Hi All, I'm currently an analyst at a EB (EVR / CVP / PJT) and business school has always been something I've wanted to do for various reasons, one of which is the optionality it provides for going abroad (originally from Asia). I know from personal sources that CVP sponsors MBAs, although I'm not...
Yale SOM vs NYU Stern for IB
As the title suggests, I was admitted to Yale SOM and NYU stern for the full-time 2 year MBA starting fall of 2021. I am interested in going into IB and have been leaning towards picking Stern due to its strength in finance and wall street. It appears that Stern places well at most top groups in BBs...
MBA after MBB for advanced degree professionals?
Hello, What are your thoughts on pursuing an MBA after 2-3 years at MBB? As a physician in my 30s turned consultant at MBB with no formal prior business education, I am contemplating whether it would be useful to pursue a top MBA (if I can get in) after a few years at MBB (let's say after I reach...
Stanford MS / MBA?
Hi guys, Got into GSB today! Background was the traditional IB / PE path. Any chimps have some info / thoughts on tacking on a 3rd year to knock out a MS CS while I'm there? Thought process would be to take advantage of the sunk cost of leaving the workforce to tack the CS degree on - honestly not...
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...
MBA Application Advice
Hi all, I'm very interested in pursuing an MBA in the US. Credentials: - ~4years working for the biggest company in financial data working as a buyside consultant. UG in Finance/Business at a top university in AsiaPac (low GPA ~3); PG at a top 4 uni in the UK (GPA 4.0). No GMAT attempted yet. Very...
IB Associate with only 2 years experience?
Admit to the deferred MBA program at MIT Sloan and I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on matriculating with only 2 years of WE. Currently working in strategy and really just want to get my post-MBA goal ASAP since the hours are no joke and I would much rather get to the other aspects of...
How do consulting/IB firms view expired GMAT scores?
I received deferred admissions to M7 as a senior in college and currently work at an operating company. As I'm planning ahead and considering various post-MBA routes, it occured to me that my GMAT score (which I took junior year) will have expired by the time I enroll to my M7. I imagine that this...
British Student, US MBA - Chances of securing a job in the US?
Hi Guys I'm currently a first year analyst in an international corporate finance consultancy, specifically focusing on real estate (appraisal, asset management and disposals). After qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 2021 (UK equivalent of a CRE Broker) I intend to study an MBA in the US,...
Dilemma of an IBD Analyst: Tech 'Unicorn' vs. Large-Cap PE
Wise souls of WSO - I need some advice! I've been working as an IBD analyst at a BB in London for 18 months. I am deciding whether to take an offer for the in-house corp dev / finance team at a big tech unicorn or continue recruiting for PE (in the early stages of several processes, but no concrete...
Starting out in Corporate Strategy
Looking for some advice... Background Been working ~10 months at an insurance company in a FLDP (rotational program). I am not based in US but the size of the company ranks around 250 if it were in F500. Recently offered a position as a Strategy Analyst. It is a fairly new team (established around 2...
What MBA schools should I target?
25, Asian M. Humanities background from a Russell Group uni in London (strong 2:1) and strong a-levels (AAA). I work in a global FTSE 15 listed financial institution. In the space of two years I’ve been promoted from executive, associate to senior associate in various market analytics/ trading...
[Need your help] PE career advice
Hi all - I really wanted to break into a mid/large cap PE fund/HF and I am currently drafting a career plan. However, I am really stuck in terms of where I should spend my time/resources to achieve my goal and would like to hear your thought before I make any decision. Intro - Got an engineering...
MS in Finance as Last Resort???
Graduating in 2 weeks with Bachelors in Finance, only had 1 internship for Financial Advising, want to get into Investment Banking. Debating on going to grad school since my chances of landing an IB job are slim to none at this point, how much weight does an MS in Finance carry? I know it's not an...
Schulich, Queen's or Rotman for MBA/MFin?
I graduated from Schulich BBA four years ago and I'm currently working in FP&A. I would like to do a part time masters and was wondering which school/program would be the most suitable. I'm not planning to switch industries, but I would like to gain more knowledge in strat and finance to help with...
Looking to move from Audit (Big four) to Mgmt Consulting
In need of some advice/guidance from anyone who might've made a similar jump, or knows someone who has. I graduated from a top tier school with an Economics degree, and the desire to join the Navy through OCS and then enter the Special Warfare community. Covid changed things and made this "plan A"...
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...
MBA to IM/buy side in different market
Questions for all IM or buy side professionals who went to b-school with the goal of landing a gig in a different market: Did you find job opportunities limited since you were planning to move to a different market after graduation? How did this affect the way you developed your network? Did...
Advice for a non-traditional / career-changer
Hi, I graduated from UCLA four years ago in Art History with a ~ 2.8 cumulative. The only related course I took in undergrad was at a CC prior to transferring (Stats for Behavioral Science - Grade A). Since graduating I've worked part-time as a freelance copywriter for tech companies such as...
Usefullness of MBA in the M&A career path
I work as an M&A analyst for an EB in Brazil and want to know how usefull is doing an MBA to become a better professional in this field. I'm not willing to work for another company, just be better where I'm now. I'm already taking CFA so I'm not thinking about developing technical skills in an MBA...
Recruit for tech or go through IB and PE and then get MBA to make the jump?
A lot of people are unable to live the 60-80 hour grind building excel models or fixing up powerpoints for their MDs and clients. I heard a lot of people exit PE to Product Management but they usually get their firm to sponsor them for an MBA and then make a switch. Would you go right for the jump...
UGA for ATL PWM?
I am currently an active duty Military Officer applying to MBA Programs and hoping to start a career in Private Wealth Management upon graduation. The Terry School of Business at UGA seems like a program on the rise and appears to have a strong network in the South. Would it be far fetched to get...
CFA® + MBA Combined Salary?
Hi does anyone know how much of a salary boost you can get if you have both your CFA® and MBA in Canada? Background info: I'm a recent graduate and work in Big 4 Consulting (in a finance-specific group) making $70k a year. Writing CFA® L2 in 2021 and have a BComm in Finance so completing an...
Tips on MBA at Columbia Business School (2nd year PE Analyst at $100m fund in Myanmar)
Hello fellow investment professionals, Could you kindly provide tips to gain MBA admission at a Columbia Business School? I am a second-year PE analyst at a US$100m Growth Equity fund in Myanmar (Asia's Emerging). I would like to do MBA in 2023 at Columbia Business School, but I am afraid my UG GPA...
City Diversification in MBA Admission?
Do MBA programs try to diversify which US cities their candidates come from? I frequently see their "this is where our class comes from" maps every year, just curious if they actually care at all about this in the application process. For example, does a program admit x NY PE people, y CHI/midwest...
MBA recruiting during COVID
To those who started MBA this year--how has your recruiting effort been? Would you care to share your experience? Can't imagine how it would be for you guys. Banks/PE firms possibly hiring fewer associates, unable to make trips to NY for networking, and assuming you haven't met your extracurricular...
Small School, Wife's Illness, 4.0 Masters of Finance. MBA Program Options
Due to a life-threatening illness my wife experienced, I transferred to a small state school during my sophomore year to be near her doctors. To pay her bills, I worked 4-5 part-time jobs throughout the the majority of my last 2.5 years of school and graduated with a 3.3 GPA. I networked into some...
Advice for aspiring real estate entrepreneur
I did not go to a target school nor have I had a finance internship. I went to the University of Victoria in Canada and my background is in entrepreneurship and sales. I am currently the sales manager for a painting company. I want to work for a top private equity real estate company to gain...
Does Canada IB/PE recruit MBAs from top 20 US schools.
Recent Immigrant to Canada. Trying to decide if to do MBA in Canada or go to top US biz school.
Super non-target ASU Undergrad 3.5+ GPA in EE - Is a career switch into IB realistic or a pipe dream?
Just graduated from ASU with an EE degree and business minor and am becoming increasingly disenchanted with working as an engineer. Finance appeals to me because of the high ceiling on career growth and performance based compensation. I went to high school in AZ and got a 90%+ tuition academic...
Advice for a 26 y/o career switcher?
I did not go to a target school nor have I had a finance internship. I went to the University of Victoria in Canada and my background is in entrepreneurship and sales. I am currently the sales manager for a painting company. I want to work for a top private equity real estate company to gain...
small tech boutique to Tier1/2 Tech PE
I am writing to ask for some advice on making the jump from a small boutique. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Current situation - Yr 1 Assoc at a tech boutique in London. I have had experience (long term internship) in a European Investment bank (Tier 2) and degrees from target Universities....
DO I NEED A REALITY CHECK? HELP?
These are my top 5 schools. Do I need a reality check? 1) MIT 2) Columbia 3) Tuck 4) Oxford 5) Fuqua I want know with my profile what are my chances at a M7 or T10. School: No-name state school. Finance degree(change degrees around a lot) Demographic: White male GPA: I received a 3.71 GPA, Only took...
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...
Liberal arts --> WM --> T-15 MBA
Hi guys, I graduated from a semi-target (BC) in 2019 with a liberal arts degree. It was only in my senior year that I realized Finance was a field that I was very interested in; I wish I had come to that realization much earlier! I decided to pursue wealth management to get a foot in the door and am...
Low GPA @ Non-Target; BO To FO Promotion; What can I do to maximize M7 / T15 chances?
So I haven't yet decided if I'm going ahead with applying for MBAs (currently weighing if the total cost is worth it). In any case, I'd like to get an honest opinion on which schools I should be targeting if I do push through (and which schools I shouldn't bother looking at). I worked in AM BO for 3...
Is MBA worth it to speed up career as PM ?
Hi all, I am a Junior PM at a large AM based in London. Due to several causes, 4 years ago I had to move from my role as a market maker on the sell-side (spent 2 years there) and I made the transition to the buy side earlier than I wanted, hence taking a Junior PM role which I now hold for 2 years....
PE Funds that Sponsor MBA
The last thread on this is five years old now, but mentioned GI Partners, GTCR, Madison Dearborn, and BainCap. Are there any other PE firms that are known to consistently sponsor MBA for their associates in 2020?
Looking for MBA School Recommendations
Hi monkeys, I'm starting to look at potential MBA programs (US only), planning to matriculate in 2021. Here's my profile: American female Went to large medium-tier school known for its business program (think UT, UNC, IU, UIUC) - 3.75 GPA. Accounting and Finance Currently working at a large tech...
MBA vs MS Financial Engineering
Hi all, I was let go due to restructuring at the beginning of the year. I'm trying to decide between an MBA and MS Financial Engineering. Looking to hopefully make the move to the buy-side in a trading/investment role and the job market has not been too kind lately. Some background about myself. -...
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