Is there any benefit to disclosing that I was previously waitlisted? My instinct is to just explain how I've grown since applying before, but I wonder if schools actually view a prior waitlist as … more

I was recently promoted to senior, including a salary bump, and my manager respects me. But my opportunities for advancement seem to be limited until I pivot or obtain further degrees. I'm having … more

Good luck to all HBS R2 applicants tomorrow!! May the odds be ever in your favor.

I'm trying to decide if I should visit schools in person or just stick to virtual events. Travel is so pricey, and I’d have to be super selective about which campuses I see. Do campus visitations … more

What does it take to get a GMAT waiver?

I'm sitting on a 680 GMAT score after my second attempt, and debating R1 vs R2. Part of me wants to retake and apply R2, but I'm also wondering if I'm overthinking this. For those who'… more

What schools do you think I should target?

Applying this fall with the following stats
6 YOE (1.5 in big 4 audit, 4.5 transaction advisory at middle market advisory firm)
3.9 GPA at Midwest state school
GMAT Focus: 665 (94… more

How much weight do schools put on updates at this point? I got a promotion after submitting and am debating whether to send an update. I do not want to annoy adcoms but it feels relevant. Did anyone d… more

Is it a bad sign if you have not heard about interviews yet? I applied to 5 schools and expected at least one response by now. Forums make it sound like interviews are already out. When did you hear b… more

Current MBAs: Has Samsung GSG communicated internship outcomes to interviewees yet?

For those at CBS, how important is the Connect event? They put it on a Friday, and I have an important meeting that day:(

For those considering an MBA, just do it.

Got a full ride to a T25 with 3YOE, went from $120K to $235K total comp coming out at 27.

One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. If you think you can finish … more

Why does this process feel isolating? Friends outside the bubble do not really get it. Online forums amplify anxiety. I feel alone in the waiting.

Is it normal to question fit after interviews are done? I loved the program on paper. After the interview something feels off. It is hard to tell if that matters. How do you interpret that feeling?

Should I be worried if I still have not heard back after my interview? My interview was in early January. Others are posting admits already. Silence feels louder every day.

Anyone else accepted in R1 quitting their jobs about now?

Do students tend to make any $$$ through the in-semester internships?

Going through January again hits differently the second time. I feel more grounded, but also more tired. Really hoping this is the last cycle.

To everyone reaching out to MBA students for coffee chats or help, I recommend not proactively directly/indirectly insulting the school we attend before you even hit apply or get in lmao. 🤣

If you hav… more

Anyone else struggling to care about work right now? It’s hard to focus on Q1 goals when you might be moving cities in a few months. My brain is already in decision-letter mode.

How many times back and forths could you have as negotiation with a school before they give a final offer?

NYU full ride or CBS at sticker price?

I’m particularly attached to CBS as it was my dream school but the scholarship from NYU is hard to ignore. Has anyone made a similar decision, did you follow your heart or br… more

Going through this cycle again hits differently. I’m more confident in my story, but the stakes feel higher. I don’t want to be in the same place next year. For anyone who was admitted on a second try… more

Does anyone know any success story in wharton round 3?

January somehow feels worse than December. At least in December I was still in control of the process. Now the schools have everything and I have nothing to do but speculate. Does the waiting ever get… more

Everyone keeps saying “you’re ahead of the game,” but this waiting period still feels brutal. I’m supposed to be focused on work, but mentally I’m already on campus. It’s hard to stay present when you… more

Has anyone started looking into private loans? What is your credit score, and what rates are you seeing?

Is working at a T2 strategy house (eg EY Parthenon) considered more impressive / competitive for a business school application as compared to traditional big 4 (EY)?

Any recommendations on where to live doing Northwestern’s part time mba program?

I've reached out to almost every one of my professors for LORs, but none of them have responded to me. I'm so close to writing fake ones because this is stopping me from going forward with my … more

At T5, failed to convert to convert my MBB interviews into offers. Seriously considering dropping out right now.

Hi everyone, whats a safe gre score for INSEAD ? for context, not coming from ORM. TIA

Anyone else having trouble with Stanford application fee? I just doesn't show up for me. But application shows as submitted

Is a matriculation age of 29 considered too late for an MBA? For context, I currently work in strategy consulting

How many months of dedicated prep did it take you to score decently on the GRE? I'm planning to take the test, but I don't know if it's overconfident of me to go in without much prep, espe… more

How are we feeling about taking student loans in this climate? I am not sure if the MBA is worth it in the end, but I do know I need something to change for my income bracket to be at a better place t… more

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?