MBA Life

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The pressure to always be 'on' is starting to get to me. Anyone else struggling to find a way to switch off?

Getting feedback is so important, but it's hard to hear criticism. How do you receive feedback constructively?

Started a new job a couple of months ago. Asked my manager for feedback on my performance so far . They said we’d talk but then nothing. Is this a good thing?

Love it when a group member disappears for a week and then expects full credit at the end. Infuriating. Do you guys just deal with these people or actually say something to your professor?

Are networking events really worth it? I'm so burnt out between class work and actual work that I don't have the social battery for this.

For someone with not so good quant skills what approach and resources have proven to be helpful for attempting GRE/GMAT? Also, is it true that GRE’s quant section is less intense than GMAT’s?

Late-night anxiety session: What if I don't get the kind of salary bump I'm counting on to make this financially sound?

Have GRE books folks. About 7-8 guides covering everything from English to math- these are the old guides but wanna make sure they dont get wasted . $90 to anyone who picks up

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Any tips on dealing with presentation jitters? My anxiety is so bad and I really need to nail this one.

Any insight on transaction advisory services at Cohn Reznick?

Anyone else really feel like we need JPowell to turn the money spigot back on so we can return to a hot market and get jobs 😬

What are some best resources (nice if free) for GRE prep. Normally how many hours should it take to fully prepare for the exam? Best methods and techniques that have worked for passing the test?

NYU PT MBA worth it? (25% payment from my job)

Anyone have any experience with Walmart LDP’s post MBA? Either interviewed or worked for them. Would love to ask a couple questions.

Any tips for finding an apartment in NYC for the summer? Office will be around midtown

Feeling super guilty about canceling plans with my friends again. Is there such a thing as work/school/life balance?

Anyone have any time management magic they're willing to share? I'm struggling so badly trying to manage my work to-do list on top of my school and personal ones.

How hard do you find it to switch from different industries after you get your MBA? For example working in tech and switching into finance.

Are there any diversity programs or networks out there for part time or executive MBAs?

Confession: Sometimes I skip 'optional' networking events to catch up on sleep. Am I shooting myself in the foot? I'm just having an impossible time trying to do *everything*.

How do you get better at making small talk at networking events? The awkward silence when your conversation completely fizzles out and you both just kinda...stare. I'm just so bad at it.

Have deferred admission to an M7 MBA program. Given my situation below, do you think I should go for it?
1. Canadian
2. Currently in PE, prev did IB out of undergrad
3. Just closed on my first home with fiance, sizeable mortgag… more

Are you worried that your MBA will never actually pay off? My friends who didn't get MBAs are buying houses and going on fancy vacations...meanwhile I'm deciding between canned soup and mac an… more

I have an interview coming up with a company I really want to join. Interviews to offer timeline is about 4-6weeks. Should I accept an offer I have now and decline later? Feeling bad to accept and re… more

MBA Programs — Which are the best if the post-MBA goal is to do high caliber tech investing / entrepreneurial route? Are Harvard / Stanford / Wharton the only options? How would you decide between tho… more

Anyone apply to bellwether education partners / has heard?

I’m debating between an online and in-person Executive MBA program. Any advice from folks who have completed either format? Can you chime in on why or why not? Looking for advice. Hoping online isn’t … more

Anyone working with Pepsico Canada and can give a referral?

Can you expect to get a 200+ salary right out of T10 schools?

What kind of roles can you expect such high salaries?

I’m working towards a career change from consulting to data analytics. The current background I have is being a FT student (towards an MBA) and FT consultant. Current compensation is 85k. With how the… more

Is it worth going to MBA from top 10 in US considering the ROI

I am 28, Single
Already have a masters and I was working at EY for past 4 years.
I am not sure where do I really want to go after MBA. Already have experien… more

I work in the automotive industry, starting my career making 85k total comp, 70k of that is base. I'm pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics and got my BS in Business Marketing. How much can I anticipate… more

Anyone going into LDP’s, would you mind chatting? Don’t want to do consulting post MBA, looking towards LDP’s and was curious about comp, wlb, growth etc. Thanks! Z

If you went to a t10 school, what's your timeline for paying off your loan? 10 years?

How long did you stay in your first job after your program? Curious how common job hopping is in the first 3 years or so

How competitive are salaries for LDPs with consulting? I’m trying to escape B4 accounting, originally wanted to shoot my shot for MBB, but dawned on me that maybe trading one client service job (and a… more