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B-School Applications: Stanford GSB and Columbia
With the release of essays by Columbia and Stanford, we are officially in the midst of b-school application season 2012 . If you somehow missed the major essay releases, here they are for your viewing pleasure: Columbia: What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (200 characters maximum) Why...
Stanford MBA with MS in Computer Science
Just to know, as I have some doubts, To be elegible for the MS in CS , do you need a STEM/ CS undergrad degree?
Quantitative Methods In Finance (Stanford)
Hello Monkeys, As some of you may know, I'm struggling landing an analyst position. I'm thinking about pursuing a graduate certificate in Quantitative Methods in Finance from Stanford. It's 3 classes for 11k. It would give me a chance to prove my quantitative skills and maybe help offset my low GPA....
M.S. programs
I recently stumbled upon the M.S. in Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University, as well as a similar M.S. at Columbia. I was wondering what everyone thinks about these programs in terms of placement within IBD / PE / HF ? Are there any other programs that are similar to this one (1yr...
Application for semester at top tier school
Hey, I'm currently enrolled in a MS in Management program at a top tier European university. The program is structured in three semesters, 2 spent at my university and one spent abroad. Therefore, I would like to apply for a non-degree program at top tier school (Harvard, MIT, Stanford, etc.)....
Stanford/Harvard - am i good enough?
Hey everyone, big fan of the board, been quietly following it for a few years.. need some advice myself now. I want to apply for an MBA , only to Stanford or Harvard. I would not go to any other school, and i would only go here if i can get a c. 50% scholarship. I was told this is doable with my...
Ask Sandy about HBS
Andy note: Sanford Kreisberg is the founder of hbsguru.com, a business school consultancy specialing in HBS, Stanford, Wharton, and Columbia and Chicago. He has master's from Harvard in English and was the Director of Communication at MIT/Sloan Business School for a very short time before realizing...
Stanford Masters in Lieu of MBA?
If you've already made it to your industry of choice (private equity/ venture capital ), and there's no real need to get a brand-name MBA in the short-run (e.g. you don't need the placement or career office of a MBA program), would it make sense to do a Masters of Management Science & Engineering at...
Path to B-School
I'm curious as to what are the different path's that one takes to get in to a top tier b-school for his/her MBA degree? I come from a semi-target out here in the mid-west (think Wisconsin, UIUC, Indiana etc.) and am aware of a lot of kids doing 2 years at a BB , 2 years at PE and moving on to...
B-School Q&A w/ Betsy Massar of Master Admissions
I'm Betsy Massar, founder of Master Admissions . I'm glad to be here on Wall Street Oasis back with kindred spirits. Right out of Harvard Business School I worked for Goldman Sachs and have spent most of my professional career in and around the financial industry. I worked on both the sell and buy...
Volcker Rule - In-Depth
attached is a report done over at Stanford regarding the Volcker rule and its implications the proposed consequences are to be expected from the place where John Taylor and the Hoover Institute reside, but I feel it is quite interesting and worth a read enjoy...
Looking for Case Practice Partner for Consulting Interview
Hi there! I'm a Stanford graduate student planning a career in management consulting . I am looking for a partner to practice cases with. If you are interested in practicing together, give me a shout. I'm hoping to complete the practice within a month.
Stanford Many Voices
Anyone else applying to or have experience with this program? http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admission_events/…
If you could've gone to any undergrad college?
What course at what college would you have done if it was completely up to you? my top 3: 1) Economics at Harvard 2) Economics at Stanford 3) Business at Wharton
Stanford MBA baller lands $675K offer
Yowza! This includes a guaranteed bonus of around $500K. Not sure if this person will get a discretionary annual bonus on top of that, but either way, it's a sick offer. Apparently, the job is with a "hedge fund in the northeast." My guess is it's one of paulson, soros, och-ziff, viking, or baupost....
What does it take? - What credentials do you need?
What does it take to get into a top school like HBS , Wharton, Stanford for an MBA from Canada? What credentials do you need as an undergraduate student? I'm trying to be realistic, and I know that from Canada, WS will be hard to break into. That's why I'm focusing more on building my credentials so...
Georgia Tech vs Stanford Masters in Engineering- Which one will open more doors in Banking?
Hello All I have a question/dilemma. I am an undergrad majoring in Electrical Engineering (from Georgia Tech) and am looking to go on for my Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. I have 2 options for my Master's- I can either go to Stanford or to Georgia Tech. I have a very good undergraduate...
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...
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...
Research/Write in B-School?
Curious if anyone has any experience and/or knowledge about the kind of opportunities there are to work with faculty on research projects and/or write for publication while enrolled at a top business school? I'm an undergrad starting at MBB in the fall and the editor of my campus newspaper, so while...
Berkeley vs. Stanford (Undergrad)
Which school? Debate is open to all parameters. I'm obviously biased but I'd love some opinions... everything from academics, prestige, job opportunities afterward, actual college experience, publics vs. privates, tuition, quality of peers, future school outlook (especially with public education...
HELP MBA!!!! Deferrals - HBS/Wharton/Stanford/Columbia/NYU/Kellogg/Chicago
Question to all MBA'ers or recent MBA'ers.... Which of the following schools allow deferring your admissions and for how long (6 months - 1 year or both)? HBS Wharton Stanford Columbia NYU Kellogg Chicago Michigan I really need to know b/c of a new opportunity that has come my way and the way the...
When I am applying to B-school a couple years down the road...
I am graduating from one of HYPMS this year with a > 3.9 GPA. I worked at a BB in IBD last summer and am going to work at MBB after graduation. I am planning to work hard for the first couple years, find out what type of industry/job I would like to pursue in the long term, and go to b-school to...
Big difference in student quality between HBS/Stanford and the rest?
A friend at HBS was saying that he felt the biggest difference between HBS (stanford would fall in this category as well) and the rest of the top schools is the amazing quality of the students. Not so much academically, but their work experience, life experience, accomplishments, background, all...
Crazy HBS and Stanford rejections
Admissions to top MBA programs the past few years has been downright insane. Just some anecdotes of people i know who have gotten rejected at HBS and stanford 1. VP at TPG who got rejected at HBS , now at wharton 2. summa at wharton undergrad, BCG consulting, international experience, 750+ GMAT,...
Summer Internship for Stanford Grad Student
So I'm an Masters Student at Stanford doing Environmental Engineering. I didn't do well this past qrt and I was wondering if that will hinder my chances of getting a summer internship this year. My current GPA is
What tier B-School could I expect to be accepted to?
I'm just looking for a little guidance based upon my current situation and I appreciate the feedback. I will be graduating in April from a non-ivy, yet sold/reputable university with a 3.7/4.0 GPA. I accepted a job with Goldman Sachs doing Ops out of Salt Lake City. I know its not the most respected...
Great Debate: Wharton vs. HYPS. Which is best for Finance?
For people who are deciding on colleges, I think this is a great debate. Lets be real, in my opinion, Wharton is less selective than HYPS, and I can see people getting into HYPS and Wharton. So when it comes down to it, if you are a high school senior, and you know you want to do investment banking...
Chances at HBS/Stanford/Dont Like Wharton
A moment of silence for my insecurities, please. ..... thanks. profile: foreigner, 6', black hair, (kidding, but i really am an immigrant) college: top 25 public state school 3.9+ GPA - summa cum laude multiple honor societies (pointless tho really) internship at equiv of Fed in home country school...
stanford SIGM
Is the the Stanford SIGM worth the $10,000? Or is just a way for rich underachievers to put stanford on their resume for grad schoo? I am considering applying, but coming up with 10k would be hard. thoughts?
Would love some feedback on my expectations
I am applying to B school this year, and am not sure if my expectations are in line with reality. Background: - 4 years of experience as private equity associate (mid market ~$500M fund); great deal experience; west coast-based - short stint in I-banking before PE - 3.4 GPA from top 15-20 undergrad...
Colleges for iBanking
so i am a rising senior who eventually wants to get into ibanking. as i am starting the college process, what schools are the clear standouts to recruiters. I have gotten different advice from people ranging from you dont actually learn anything at harvard and only get the brand recognition (from...
Insights on Stanford GSB?
Greetings, I do not doubt it's an incredible business school. From rankings Stanford GSB is always in the top 3 business schools in the nation, however I was wondering if someone could provide specific details about what an amazing place it is. I'm looking for a good story, be it first hand or hear...
Urgent Help!!! Stanford or Chicago Summer Business Program?
Hi everyone, I need help! It's very urgent! The response deadline is next Monday. I'm accepted to Stanford GSB, Chicago GSB and Dartmouth Tuck Bridge summer business programs. I want to apply for Harvard 2+2 program. So, which summer business program shall I choose? My preferences are Stanford and...
Does anyone regret going to a top 3 MBA program (H/S/W)?
So I was recently admitted to a top 3 MBA school, but the idea of being more than $100k in debt terrifies me. What if I want to take time off to write a novel? Or to go to China to learn Mandarin? Or try a variety of careers that don't have to do with business? You could say that I should have...
transferring OUT of harvard
i'm an athlete at harvard who is thinking of jumping ship (i'm just not getting what i need training wise). for me personally, stanford is really the only school that i feel might be worth the trade-off. i'm not going to be an athlete forever, so would this slight step down (in cachet more than...
Seeking advice from current lawyers; about getting a JD
First, I need to know about the usefulness of a JD outside of law. I realize that JD will not help in banking, but I'm wondering whether there are other applications for, at least, the knowledge obtained from acquiring a JD if not the credentials associated with the JD (i.e. Politics,...
Stanford undergrad
Somehow I am getting the impression that this school doesn't place too well in IB (or S&T), at least as compared to the usual suspects on the East Coast. That impression is based on my own internship experiences and those of a couple of friends. Could people give their experience on Stanford...
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