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My partner is graduating from business school in December, and I’m looking for suggestions for a graduation gift.

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Pro tip: Don't live your life on a poll, basing every decision on what you think other people would/wouldn't want. You'll miss out on a lot. When the universe hands you a gift, just take it.

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What's the biggest piece of advice you'd give to someone else who is currently going through the MBA application process?

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What's your main reason for getting an MBA, and if its income increase, how much are you looking to make?

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I'm thinking about switching careers after graduation, but I'm not really sure which industry to dive into. How did you figure out what path to take after your MBA, especially if you were maki… more

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Is anyone currently studying for the GRE and needs an accountability partner?
I am aiming to apply to a part time professional programs next spring.

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How do M7 schools see letters of support from alumni?

I’ve heard the Harvard does not like it. I’m not sure on what’s Stanford position on this. Also I’ve heard that Booth, Columbia and MIT don’t look at this in a… more

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For those of you who switched industries post-MBA, how did you position your skills and experience to make that transition?

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Do you think the pressure to secure a high-paying job right after graduation is overshadowing the importance of personal development? I’ve felt it myself, throughout my MBA it seemed like everyone was… more

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Considering applying to HBS / Kellogg next summer giving me 3 years of work experience on application, and then starting school with a total of 4. I have heard it maybe best to wait another year to up… more

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I had less than $100K saved and a survived. It all really depends on your situation (family v. single, house v. rent, etc.) How much did you have saved before you started your program?

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How important is the choice of elective modules to future employers? For example, I find myself wanting to pivot into finance later, but only took the core module on finance, will it make a difference… more

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Is there anyone here who would NOT recommend the school they went to? Mind telling us why?

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How much do the biopharma LDPs pay? Sanofi, BMS, Medtronic, etc. Please share whatever companies salaries you know!

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Anyone here go to grad school for an mba in something completely different from what they were doing? Was thinking about going to change my career to accounting as I currently do change management.

How many of you regret getting an MBA? I'm halfway through my program, starting to have doubts...

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It's an uphill climb we're facing. Per fed, hiring is at 2009 levels...how are y'all strategizing around this unfortunate reality?

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On this list the University of Michigan has more alumni than two M7 schools: Stanford and MIT. I guess maybe M7 isn't always everything

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Hi Gamers, I need your help to complete my MBA project based on how eSports can be used for charity effectively. It won't take more than 5 min but it will help me pass.
Could you please fill out the be… more

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Just submitted HBS application…
Let’s go!!!

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Is an MBA worth paying out of pocket, the full price tag? How many of you are considering this?

For those who went to Harvard and Stanford, esp. if they ended up going into startups, was it worth it considering the high price tag?

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Just took my 4th GMAT today and feeling completely defeated.. Anyone in similar situation? Running out of time and attempts, seriously questioning my IQ..

Recent MBA grads in the bowl, let us just starting out know - what would you do more of / less of if you could go back to day 1 of your program?

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Is there anyone studying the GRE and want a study buddy? I know I do. Plan on starting on the first

Bain & Company What's the comp looking like for MBAs starting in consulting this year? (Base, Signing Bonus, Perf. Bonus) What's the typical start date?

(Think it was 175k base for most and 192k for MBBs last year, curious if it changed)


Deloitte EY PwC McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group L.E.K. Consultingmore

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Uhhh...yikes. What's your take on this? I'd say tt’s a harsh reminder that the degree alone doesn’t guarantee a dream job—networking and experience matter just as much, if not more.

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Does it feel like having an MBA has given you any boost / advantage recently for jobs / internships? At the moment, it feels like no one cares about it. For context, I go to a top European business sc… more

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Is an MBA still worth it? I've been thinking about it and considering doing ROTC to cover the costs, so I can be double credentialed (Mil officer/Vet and MBA grad).

I feel like MBA's are proof that good performance and smarts alone won't get you as far in life as having the right connections. It's a depressing fact to come to terms with, but I've … more

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How many of you used ChatGPT to help refine your admission essays? I seen mixed opinions on if this is okay, personally I think it's fine as long as the whole thing isn't written by it and you… more

Good afternoon everyone. I'm looking for a part-time evening remote job. Customer service, data entry, customer support, payroll support, any support at this point lol. Please comment if you know … more

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You're lucky to even get an email from me these days. Catch me on teams or catch me tomorrow lol.

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