MBA Life

Any men here planning to do a wardrobe upgrade before heading to school in the fall? If so, what stores you hitting?

How do people pay for their rent during your MBA? Are there programs or resources available aside from personal loans?

Which role do you think is better?
- Chase Associate Program (VP after 2 years, option to choose location but probably more growth potential in NYC, same base salary across all locations but rather low for NY)
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What kind of bags are common to use for school? I wore a north face in undergrad but not sure if that’s still the move

How important is it to make connections and socialize while in your MBA program? I'm a huge introvert and I stick to a small intimate group. Will this come back to bite me when I graduate?

Is there a path forward in VC for someone who’s not a people person and neurodivergent?

What are the benefits of taking out a federal loan over a private loan? The federal loan’s rate is ~100bps higher (before origination fees). Targeting consulting/tech pm, so I don’t think I’d qualify … more

When does FT recruiting happen for Consulting? Debating on whether to travel in late August or prepare/apply for Consulting Firms

How do I recruit for boutique firms or firms that don't have a structured MBA recruiting process? E.g Baker Tilly

It’s my first time using fishbowl so I don’t know if I can ask questions of this sort but does anyone know of any networking events in the Chicagoland area happening soon?

What have the top consulting firms offered as base pay / sign-on / other bonuses for MBA Consultants who received an offer this year? (Class of 24)

MBB/LEK/EYP/ Kearney/ Alix/ other firms?

Recently graduated from a top STEM-designated MBA program in the US. For context I am an international, with experience in strategy and marketing in big tech (abroad, of course). I am struggling to fi… more

Anyone had their start dates at Bain brought back from Q1’25 to Q4’24? Any indications that that might happen?

Anyone know if Deloitte sponsors people in its audit practice for an mba?

Anybody attended Emory’s PT program? Hoping to find some info on experience and outcome. FT not an option for me but I understand it is better. Thanks

Hi everyone I just completed my MBA while working and now starting to look for roles , issue is I just keep getting offers like my current role which I do not want and which is why I did an MBA in th… more

Any EU folks here?? Which is a better MBA Esade vs IE?
I’ve a substantial scholarship from IE but still can’t decide bw the two.

Any recommendations on laptops for school?

Had anyone attended ROMBA events like treks or seminars that helped them land a career with their partner companies? What was the experience like and the recruiting process?

Any current Sloan student willing to connect? recently got admitted to Sloan with attractive fellowship $$$, coming from MF PE background. I heard Sloan is not known as the school for PE/Growth exit o… more

I applied for an Ops Manager position & have an interview 06/04. I meet all of the qualifications except for leadership experience. I have applied for many SR positions w/my current employer but … more

What are some ways to catch up to classmates from corporate/business/industry backgrounds if we come from vet/nonprofit/education backgrounds? 🫤

During MBA1 year, I realized how far behind I am from peers with ex… more

Has GSB started calling admits in R3? Has any waitlisted applicant heard news?

Hi all I recently accepted an offer for IT business systems analyst role but I don’t have direct experience just a combination of skills in various past roles. For those who are experienced BSA’s or w… more

So I recently completed my MBA(non t30, but it was 60% funded) last year, but it was an online program so l don't really feel like I got the most out of it and I was working full-time.

I'm still in my mid … more