I am looking to apply for the Columbia emba program this year. I completed my EA today and got a 162 ( 18 IR, 12 Quant, and 12 Verbal) is this score good enough ?

Is matriculating at 33 with 12 YOE too old for a full time MBA to make a career change? Or too old to try for a T10 MBA?

What is the best test prep course out there if I need accountability? Haven’t started at all but would likely apply round 2…

Not sure if this is the right bowl, but would waiting another year to apply for an MBA be a deal breaker? Currently 26, planning on applying this upcoming round in the fall for a 2027 start date. I fe… more

When do Ross and Fuqua background checks happen? Got in R2 but haven’t seen any communications yet

Is doing a term exchange at HEC Paris considered impressive? Or what program in Europe is the strongest on resume?

Working at MBB in Western Europe. Heard from colleagues, that at as long as you get a passable GMAT (think 620-680) ikr scale, you’re a shoe in for non-HSW M7 (and INSEAD+LBS) as a sponsored candidate.

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One of the clearest indicators of organizational maturity. Can the company tell the truth internally before the market forces it externally?Most long-term problems begin as short-term avoidance.And pe… more

I'm currently looking for jobs with tuition reimbursement, I'm going to be studying Operation & supply management. Any tips on the search process?

Anyone ever get burned by their employer with tuition reimbursement? Just found out due to some changes company wide our discretionary budget got cut and my tuition reimbursement (even though was told… more

One pattern I keep seeing. Organizations become slower as they become more politically careful. Too many decisions start optimizing for internal comfort instead of external relevance.

Is an MBA from Tuck worth it with a full-tuition scholarship?

Should I go Booth (no scholarship) this year or reapply to my Targets (Wharton, HBS, MIT) next year. Got dinged from all the second time. Are these even achievable with the stats below:

29M, GRE 325 (c… more

Markets eventually punish unnecessary complexity.
Internally.
Operationally.
Financially.
Simple businesses are harder to imitate than people think.

To those who posted “incoming MBA class of 2028” on social media, have you noticed that your surface area of luck has increased? (E.g., more people reaching out to you, increase in inbound opportuniti… more

I’m trying to understand the allure of MBB post-MBA. The exit opps can range pretty broadly, I think it highly depends on what you can make of it and how well you exit. The pay is ok for the hours wor… more

Got laid off before taking GMAT for MBA application - if I take a job a level below (ie. analyst when I was an SC) will that hurt my application? Have not applied yet.

Recommendations for a laptop for MBA? Has a stipend to get a new one - was thinking one with a pen that you can write on would be best?

I’m doing the evening and weekend program at Kellogg. Can I attend the internship recruiting?

Is 32 too old to have an enjoyable experience at a full-time?

Unconventional background, ~14 yoe. Goal is MBB or PE (LMM)

Hey all,
Currently working at PM in construction (13 years) with plans to move in another professional direction - data analytic and finance. What has you all seen and/or recommend a good approach sho… more

Got into HBS and GSB - partner is in NYC and family is DC/NYC. Previously in quant AM looking to pivot to traditional investment management. Unsure of what to pick (incredibly grateful to be in this p… more

Hey - looking to hear advice from anyone who has done an Executive MBA.
My title is outdated (not at Accenture anymore), I’m 33 and now a Director in Strategy/Ops at a smaller health company making ~230k all… more

MBA folks is it worth it. Making 180k total comp will be about 200k before years end. Does it make sense for me to do an MBA? I personally don’t think I can do the hour grind of consulting, banking po… more

hi. i am pursuing an MBA in accounting; and, what is the job outlook for the next 2 years for this kind of degree; I will be finished 2026, this coming November.

My family keeps checking in to see if I’ve heard from schools yet (I haven't), and it’s stressing me out. I’m trying not to let the wait get to me, but it's tough. Any advice on how to handle … more

I’d really like to quit nicotine but I’m amidst GMAT prep / applying fall R1. Need to study everyday and I feel like the withdrawals are already severely impacting my ability to study. Should I push b… more

Did you start applying while you were still in college, or did you wait until you had some solid work experience? I'm applying as the latter, but wondering if I've waited too long.

I was just invited for a second interview for one of my target MBA programs. This seems really rare, I think, since most schools usually do just one interview. Does this mean my first session didn'… more

If you don't have the bank of mom and dad backing you, how do you plan to live a normal life while doing a 2-year full-time MBA? With rent, car payments, networking, and trips, the costs are going… more

I’m submitting a Round 3 application to Stanford GSB. Given the typically lower admission rates this late in the cycle, is there any meaningful downside to reapplying in Round 1 next year if I’m not admitted this… more

For someone aiming to move into post-MBA roles in marketing or business development, what resources (like career coaching, recruiting pipelines, or alumni networks) does your school offer? And what ou… more

I am self-funding most of my studies. What kind of scholarships, assistantships, or part-time opportunities are realistically available for someone like me, and how competitive are they?

My undergraduate GPA and test scores are not perfect, but my work experience is strong. How do admissions committees weigh professional impact versus academic metrics when evaluating candidates like m… more