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If I’m on the waitlist for MIT Sloan, does anyone have any suggested tips to help me get off? I plan to write a continued letter of interest but not much has changed since I applied

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Is it just me or does it seem like this cycle has been extremely competitive? Especially for consultants. Did not receive the results I expected from M7. I guess we’ll see when the admissions report c… more

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I personally don’t agree with having second-year students conducting interviews

It just feels weird handing your fate to a random person, someone that might not be qualified enough to evaluate your potential and a… more

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This Wharton team-based discussion interview seems like a milder version of the hunger games

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MIT vs NYU vs Cornell? Goal Consulting (focused on retail) then ideally startup or small business

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Got MIT interview but also my company ended up closing shop in January so now I’m jobless. My app was already on the weaker side. How do I spin this when asked?

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Reporting all harvard and wharton emails as spam was a new kinda hurt

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Applied to a Wharton Dual Degree at their IPD program. Still waiting to hear back from them but got rejected from the MBA program. If hypothetically get accepted into IPD, would it make sense to go th… more

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Anyone else think they may be screwed after seeing round 2 so far

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What’s the MIT interview to Admit rates?

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Where’s the Wharton rejection cry party at again?

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Hiii is anyone an Access MBA Fellow that I can DM? I just got in and have a few questions.

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Ding ding da-ding

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Whats the status on GSB? Are they still pumping out lots of invites?

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Seeking advice: I am currently studying for the CPA exams and working full time. I am also balancing the GMAT but it has been information overload because I plan I passing my remaining CPA exams by June.

If I app… more

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With R2 interview invites coming out do people think this year was more competitive than last?

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Hi. I recently scored 565 on GMAT Focus with 81 as quant score. As this score is below most averages for MBA in Canada (rotman, ivey, smith), should I submit this score in my application or get a GMAT… more

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Any Wharton admits from R1 who have received zero swag or anything interesting in the mail? Only received the letter so far (but got more from other schools, so wondering if they just don’t do that or… more

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Does Wharton release invites and rejections at the same time? Or is tomorrow only for invites and rejections assumed if you hear nothing?

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Hey everyone - which resources do folks typically use to study for the EA?

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Waitlisted at MIT Sloan without interview. Is there any hope? Any success stories?

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Hey guys, I’m in a dilemma right now. Should I go full time mba or part time online program and work full time while I’m at it? Full time in person is 2 years and online part time is 3 years. Kellog, … more

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Hi everyone, I could really use some advice.
I'm new to this job, I finished my 3-month probation period last week.
Having said that, ever since I joined the company, the person who is in charge of… more

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Does it mean anything for an interviewer to email a candidate after the MBA interview? Assuming it was a formality after the Yale in person interview

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Any advice on what to bring with you when you’re doing on campus interviews?

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Anyone been matched with an interviewer yet at LBS?

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How many people are there in the MIT Sloan slack channel? How many spots left for us in R2??
Please help :)

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For my CBS interview, I feel like I nailed the ST / LT goals, CBS contributions and why CBS questions but wasn’t very articulate with some of the behavioral questions. I did a lot of prep, but some of… more

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Is it a mistake to pick HBS over GSB? I know it’s a very privileged position to be in but not sure if I made the right choice. I’m sponsored and will go back to consulting for at least two years.

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As an international, can you accept the sponsorship from your employer to get a J1 visa and then decide not to take it after you have been issue the visa?

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R2 applicants - whats the recommended way of getting fellowships or scholarships? Not sure if I missed the deadline or if we have to get accepted before applying

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What is the difference in long term value between a Harvard / Stanford MBA vs Sloan or Wharton?

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For interviews do you schedule a Google Meet or Zoom meet?

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What’s the ideal amount of work experience for an MBA that will help you succeed in the program?

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I got accepted to Toigo Life 2025 and next steps mentioned to attend Toigo Catapult. There is a fee component to attend and I’d have to cover accommodations/travel. Has anyone attended this in the pas… more

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Is it now the time to give up on gsb, cbs and yale interview invites? Asking so I can schedule my breakdown

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Is there any difference in HSW interview acceptance rate if you do it over Zoom or on campus/in person?

I really don’t want to spend a full day off and more importantly $1000+ on flights hotels and Ube… more

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How are y’all answering the greatest accomplishment question because I feel like I have none to share?

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I accepted HBS but haven’t heard a peep from them since the deadline… am I safe? Am I a student?

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Cornell or stern? Same scholarship. Consulting focus. Which is a better brand and long term ROI?

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