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Is the EA really the same thing as the GMAT for schools that accept it? (Full time mba )

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Where can I find resume templates of successful Mba applications for certain schools (NYU, Columbia, LBS, MIT)?

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How much did everyone here work on revamping their LinkedIn pages to make them match their resumes perfectly. Debating keeping it vague but consistent vs redoing my entire LinkedIn with all the same d… more

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Just got the Tuck invite! This will be my first interview - any tips?

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I’m reapplying to Sloan again this year. They say they review both your previous and current application in full.

In my new application’s resume, would it be advisable to only include details on activ… more

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Anyone hear anything back from Columbia for the full time august entry?

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Assuming cost isn’t an issue at all, is it worth it going to Duke EMBA, Kellogg part time, or Booth part time? Client facing at McK but with an engineering background and looking to round out my educa… more

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Community college transfers: did you put your CC on resume for bschool?

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Got the email from GSB! blessed to say I’ve received confirmation of my payment

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how is start up experience valued? I am a CPA at a series A start up. running the finance function and contribute to strategy. Pushing around 600k MRR.

MBA because i’d like to work in VC or PE Ops. i … more

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Any interview prep tips? I have my Kellogg interview on Friday

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Is it better to list your partner or not on applications?

Mine is in medical school in a different city, not sure how it impacts things

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Hello everyone,

I’m a mechanical engineer who’s looking to get an MBA with data/business analytics concentration. While I was doing some research on some online MBA programs I noticed that some require GMAT and so… more

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This may be a dumb question but is there any point in applying to backup schools in Round 1 if I plan to apply to my top schools in Round 2 only? Given that the deposit deadline for Round 1 is before … more

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How many of you are using ChatGPT to write our application essays?

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Wanted to put out one final call for anyone open to participating in a focus group in mid October who is applying to an MBA program within the next 2 years. You'd get paid $100 USD for a 1.5 hour … more

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Has anyone’s actual GRE or GMAT score been well below their practice tests? I got a 325 on the official ETS practice test a few weeks out but a 317 on my actual test. Was getting in the 320-323 range … more

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silly question but did everyone at GSB graduate with honors? looking at Linkedin and it seems like that and I'm getting antsy. for ref I have a GPA on the average but didn't get honors (had a … more

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Is GSB that much more difficult to get in to than Sloan?

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Saw online that a re-applicant just got invited to interview with GSB. Anyone else heard from GSB? Or is it re-applicants only?

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On the MIT Sloan app, it asks if my undergraduate degree was in STEM, and lists out economics as part of it. Since when is an econ degree considered STEM?

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MIT Sloan app:
Reviewing my app PDF, and random phone numbers are popping up under my Employment Section? Anyone else seeing that?

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What are more nontraditional things people do out of bschool? The idea of doing banking or consulting or corporate finance makes me depressed.

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How are y’all prepping for interviews? With peers, admission consultants, or alums/current students? Others? 🤔

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I want to take a year off work after getting into an mba program but prior to matriculating (take time to study for the cfa, travel, and prepare for b-school) will this hurt my post mba employment pro… more

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Gift ideas for recommenders? Bottle of wine? Buy them a meal?

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how important are the Kellogg optional video essays? If you perform well, to what extent does it help your admissions? Conversely, If you perform poorly, to what extent will it hurt?

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Anyone hear back from Kellogg MBAi Program about interviews?

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The median GMAT for both Kellogg and HBS was 740 in their 2025 class profile releases…does that mean ORM need a 760+ to be competitive?!

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I recently got my MBA with honors from Williams Paterson University, majoring in Human Resources Management, looking for work. Please share this info with any known referrals. Looking for a position i… more

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Does anyone know what Amazon offers MBA hired product managers ?

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Hi!
I am a real estate agent with 8 years experience. It is my second act and I am concerned about this current market and wondering if I should gain more education to pivot in the industry. I am 56 an… more

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Are essays for top schools weighted as heavily for international candidates? Especially those where English was not a first language. I know everything matters but feel essays are deprioritized if th… more

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If i took my test a day before r1 deadlines and submitted with my unofficial scores, do i just have to send the official scores to admissions through the testing center? Is that it or should i also se… more

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Who’s got interview invites from where what round ? Info share if you’d like to.

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HBS median GMAT last year went up to 740 and gpa to 3.73, along with lower class size.

Rip all HSW hopes and dreams

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Any tepper students here?

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What kind of careers can you choose that pay 150k base post MBA without doing IB/Consulting

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GRE or GMAT? Also, what are the best prep resources?

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