MBA Applicants

Berkeley Haas ($50K scholarship) or MIT Sloan (no scholarship) for tech? Sloan has a better brand and integration with MIT but the location and culture at Haas seem great! Thoughts?

I graduated from a BFA program and want to pursue an MBA or MFA. However, Most applications (for the schools I'm interested in) require 3 credible letters of recommendation from previous professor… more

Has anyone had success prepping for GRE using gregmat + prepswift “I’m overwhelmed” study plan while working full time?

MBA at HBS or Booth MBA/Masters of Computer Science ($$$)? Goal is going into tech (PM, strategy & ops, anything else)

Having a hard time choosing between the two as tech placement is relatively th… more

I am applying for R2 in M7. Got a 675 GMAT score , feels it can be improved for better chances of admission. Does anyone know if I can submit a new score after submitting my application ?

How bad is a 300 cold score for GRE without any studying? Forgot really basic math concepts which I wish I reviewed beforehand. Trying to aim for 330 with 6-8 months prep.

$250K comp with 6 YOE, but feeling really stuck in my niche of talent consulting, is an M7 MBA worth it? Want to pivot to broader strategy work or PE operations

31, ~9 YOE in supply chain/ops strategy (boutique consulting + F100), ~$190k in VHCOL. Decent trajectory, but feeling boxed into CPG/retail ops. Debating:
1. FT M7 MBA (no $): clean rebucket, big network, high cost/debt ($100… more

Say if I hit submit on my app, what does it mean to be a re applicant for Consortium?

How is a resume gap perceived in applications? For context, I left consulting to try a startup job for about half a year before returning to consulting. I did learn about myself and gained clarity in … more

2.9 GPA but strong career in T2 consulting and Corporate strategy and T20 undergrad university. Targeting at least T20 MBA programs, haven’t taken GRE or GMAT yet and trying to manage my expectations.… more

How do you explain your story without oversharing? I want to sound real but also professional. Every draft feels either too cold or too personal. How do you find the balance?

How do you stay focused on applications when everything else feels louder? Work deadlines family plans and the holidays are all happening at once. I keep opening my laptop and closing it again. How ar… more

Is anyone else trying to work on applications while half their brain is on holiday mode? I keep opening my laptop between family stuff and immediately losing motivation.

Is anyone else low-key panicking about their recommenders right now? I keep wondering if they actually know me well enough to make me sound impressive on paper.

Is anyone else scared they’re aiming too low with their MBA schools? I don’t want to be unrealistic, but I also don’t want to sell myself short after everything I’ve done.

What do y’all think about Tuck? School, students, social life, alumni outcomes?

Is CBS’s median consulting salary of 190k misleading? It includes all the sponsored students. I wonder if the actual number is closer to 175k when you exclude the sponsored folks.

Anyone regret their MBA?

Is Wharton mba good for VC exits?

I'm applying to business school next Fall, but accepting an offer at a new job set to start this coming February. Would this be a red flag for admissions, even if the new job aligns with my long term goals?

For mo… more

Best MBA in the US for a career in luxury / consumer brand

If I had the chance to do a term exchange which program has more students visiting on term exchange? London Business School or HEC Paris? And which program would be an overall more fun experience?

CBS vs. Booth - Which school is better for PE outside of the US?

Anyone have any experience at Yale SOM?

Okay, I'm way too old and out of touch with this whole 'group dynamics' thing. I don't want to deal with it, but with all these group projects in business school, I feel like I need to… more

How did you decide between US and European MBAs in terms of post-grad career growth? I'd never considered leaving the country until a family member told me about how great the MBA programs in the … more

Who are the best consultants that could provide last minute feedback on essays ?

I'm a current T15 FTMBA student. My school's jobs report for the class of 2025 is exaggerated. Just an FYI to not trust everything you see. 💩

If I’ve got a deferred admit to a top program, what should I focus on professionally before starting? I’m mostly curious to know what mix of skill-building, role choices, and stretch opportunities wil… more

Anyone here transition from education/nonprofit into consulting post-MBA? Would love to hear which programs made the pivot easier and what steps, if you took any, helped you in the process.

How much do GMAT scores really matter if you’ve got 8+ years of solid management experience? I haven't been able to do so well on the test, and as much as I can be hard on myself about it, I'v… more

Current a manager at BCG looking to go to Tech - ie., Google or other smaller but high growth startups. Im grappling with the cost of going to CBS (had planned on going J term). Am very worried that n… more

Does NYU negotiate scholarships with a CBS admit?

Thoughts on financing your MBA? I could pay for mine all in cash theoretically after estimated financial aid, but would leave me with $30-40k leftover (not including retirement). Unsure if that’s smar… more

Looking for advice: Will a PTMBA or Online MBA have any impact on my career trajectory? Currently 3YOE in HC/LS consulting (analytics) + 3YOE past federal consulting + 4YOE past academia experience + … more

Admitted to Stanford and Wharton; waitlisted at HBS. International student targeting to go back to Europe/Middle East. Should I wait on HBS? Or go full focus on GSB?

Has anyone here deferred their MBA after admission because of an unexpected job opportunity? I'm torn. I just got into a solid program, but my company offered a new strategic role that aligns with… more

Wondering whether to pursue MBA at 30. Currently making $300k in consulting. Not sure it’s worth it for me, but I keeping wondering if there is any ROI

Wharton (sticker) or Booth (half scholarship)?