MBA Applicants

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

How late is too late to start an MBA? I'm 45, and I feel like I'm going to be the only one my age trying do this. Would love to get some inspiration from others who have started late, and woul… more

Does GPA matter from a part-time MBA? I got into Northwestern’s part time program but am a bit worried about maintaining a high GPA while working a demanding full time job and spending time to network… more

Any idea when admitted students weekends are to CBS, Wharton and Booth? Still interviewing so I’m getting way ahead of myself here, but generally curious and can’t find much about them online (when th… more

How much do you think it matters where you did your undergrad when applying to colleges for an MBA? I haven't been accepted into a single program, and I'm starting to wonder if it has anything… more

I’m debating a Round 3 application even though I know odds drop. My R2 results so far are uncertain and waiting a full year feels long. It’s hard to tell if this is strategic or just anxiety. Did anyo… more

I’m starting to see mixed outcomes across schools and it’s messing with my head. Invites from some, silence from others I thought were similar. It makes me question how my profile is actually viewed. … more

Anyone know why Stanford and CBS weren’t part of the Financial Times MBA rankings this year?

I’m noticing how ambiguous rejection is in this phase. Some schools explicitly ding, others just stay silent. It leaves you half hopeful, half braced. I don’t know when to emotionally move on. How did… more

Debating throwing in a Round 3 application because my results so far are mixed. Part of me knows odds drop, part of me doesn’t want to wait another year. It feels like a panic decision window. Did any… more

So much of this process is comparison torture. You see people with similar stats getting invites from schools you haven’t heard from. It’s hard not to interpret silence as judgment. How did you stop r… more

Got into an M7 but my consulting firm isn’t sponsoring.

Want to pivot to tech S&O post MBA.

Would you still take on ~$200K in debt if you were trying to make that move?

Any recommendations for stude… more

Undergrad → Master’s → Industry → B4 → MBB.
Assuming average GMAT/GRE (verbal strong, quant average).

At face, is this HBS/GSB territory?
Curious how this profile lands.

For applicants who converted interviews to admits, what do you think made the difference? I reached interview stage last year and was waitlisted. I want to improve this cycle. What specific change hel… more

I cannot believe how expensive this process is. Between application fees, test prep, and one campus visit I am already 3,800 dollars in. I have not even paid a deposit anywhere yet. How much are you d… more

Has anyone done the capital One product internship?

Seeing mixed reviews online but the PM market is really rough for ex-consultants so weighing if I’ll accept.

I am honestly exhausted from networking calls. I have done 18 coffee chats since December and I am starting to repeat myself. Everyone says relationships matter, but I do not know how to stand out wit… more

What would you go for, a higher ranked program in a city you do not love or a slightly lower ranked program in a place where you actually want to live? One school is top 10 but across the country from… more

Staring at round two deadlines wondering if I messed up my strategy. I submitted 5 applications in January and already got one waitlist and one rejection. My GMAT is a 720 and my GPA is a 3.5 so I kne… more

30 and a Manager at Deloitte’s government practice. All prior experience is in govt work. Finding it challenging to exit to any commercial opportunities (mainly interested in in-house strategy roles). Also happy … more

I am stuck between Tepper and Mendoza. They are both great schools and I love them both. Tepper has a stronger location + career pathways and ND has the ethical aspect woven into the program + really strong alumni base.

My po… more

Anybody here apply or matriculate into GSB’s MBA/MA in Education program willing to chat?

Just declined CBS! Anyone on the waitlist, wait for a call!!

Is getting an MBA degree worth it? I have been working at the same company for years and they only offer to pay half of the tuition. I have been self studied on YouTube most of the time.

After over a year and a half of the MBA application process I’m accepted and enrolled to a T15! Shoutout to this bowl to helping with the process.

Thoughts on accepting a summer internship from Amazon at this time?

When's the best time to start preparing for Round 1 if the deadline is in September? I'm hearing different things, and I'm worried about starting too late. I'm about to take the GMAT l… more

Is an MBA still worth it if I’m already at EM/PM level at a T2?

How common is it to get tuition scholarships? Not sure if I want to return to LEK. Assuming it’ll be an uphill battle as a middle class white man

Have 5 years of T2 consulting. Don’t really think I need the mba but contemplating it. Would like to do a one year program or a program that doesn’t require a ton of work to apply. I.e., gmat waivers,… more

Most of my wins at work happen in internal ops, like streamlining processes, fixing broken systems, that kind of thing. It's not like I'm closing deals or managing client accounts. How can I m… more

Where do you draw the line between being authentic and oversharing in MBA essays? A big family issue shaped my career path, but I’m worried it’ll come off as a sob story or unprofessional. Should I ke… more

Part time MBA after 30 worth it? Up for director at my firm (~$400k TC) , but struggling to find exits

Is applying in Round 3 a waste of money for a domestic applicant? I didn't get my GMAT score where I wanted it for R2, so I waited. I’ve heard R3 is basically impossible unless you have a crazy-un… more

Low GPA but great work experience (F500 Corporate Strategy + T2 Consulting) and T20 UG. Should I be aiming for +3-5 points above the average at my target schools for the GRE? Happy to elaborate on wor… more

I've been working remotely for a while now, and it's been going well. Though I'm not rich, I make enough to live comfortably. If anyone is interested, I'm happy to share what I do and … more