Any POVs welcome:
-URM (Black Male)
-GRE: 153V, 156Q (no practice)
-UG: 3.2 GPA @ Top 15 (Engineering)
-Exp:~2 yrs (1.5 in Consulting)
-Rec from Chancellor @ UG school

Suggestions? Thoughts? Schools?

Is a MBA from Rice respected? Rating prestige in general

I personally don’t like arrogant, competitive, bro-like culture but also want to attend a top mba program and don’t want to leave NYC. Will I find my group at CBS? Hearing about the Turks trip and “covid castle” in the news makes me worry about the culture

Seeking advice on how to manage part-time MBA expenses. I recently achieved getting into a top B-School! Now I have to pay for it. Scholarships covered everything except 97K, over two years CONT...

Is it worth it to apply in the Covid round? I feel like there is less scholarship money, won’t be same experience in the fall or even the spring, and could be impacts to internship recruiting in the fall. Anyone agree?

Those of you who are working full-time and managing a social life and family obligations - how are you fitting studying in? Just wake up super early? I've been doing this but it's pretty rough

Any good books for someone trying to understand the business side of marketing? Just got my review an they're asking I bring more of that MBA mindset to projects I'm on.

What’s the opinion about teaching at community college or as adjunct professor? I have my CPA license, but not masters. I’ve contemplated going back for a masters to be able to teach at the university level, but it seems like it doesn’t pay well these days. Part of my contemplation is I always wanted to be a teacher, but I opted against it because the politics involved. Does anyone have opinions, suggestions?

Would doing a Graduate Certificate + CSCP certification be a good substitute for doing a full MS or MBA (without having to take GRE/GMAT)?

This is a query regarding a course.

I am currently enrolled in PGP Data Science and Business Analytics offered by Great Learning (Great Lakes Institute of Management) and University of Texas, Austin. It's completely online and 11 months. Is this course equivalent to a Masters/ MBA? Do recruiters consider this course as a valid one?

Can anyone speak to the presence of impact investing across PE versus VC or HF?

For context, I’m going for my MBA next fall (targeting M7) and want to pivot into impact-focused finance but am struggling to understand which option is best. I’m going in with 3 years of tech consulting experience (data & analytics) in the financial services industry.

Hi, do we have to wait till probation period is over to enroll into certification courses and Hult MBA or can that be started from day 1?

4 YOE in big 4 healthcare consulting
740 GMAT
Admissions consultant says if I applied to all M7s I’d get into a couple

I know this is not a lot to go off of, but what sort of scholarships could I expect (if any) to schools in the 10-20 range? I can’t find data on if it’s like 2% get scholarships or 50%

Any thoughts on UChicago’s Masters of Science in Analytics program?

What are thoughts on art directors in advertising to get a masters or not? Game changer? Master degree hold any value, or is the book only still the criteria?

What are the reasons someone would take TA funding for a PhD?

Are there any other 2021 grads who feel super let down about their MBA experience due to the global panini? I ended up taking a safety job in consulting because of it and I’m miserable. I have asthma and couldn’t take the risk to build my network in-person when things were peak awful, but now I feel like I missed out on something critical

2 years of experience, with 3 upon matriculation. Too soon to apply to M7? GMAT and recs are there, just need to get my story and apps finalized. (for reference: Strong ECs, 740, 3.7, business UG)

Anyone here have experience with Georgia Tech’s Masters of Cybersecurity? The on-campus edition.

Trying to write an email in a cab makes me feel like throwing up. Anyone else get carsick?

How many PTO/Vacation days do you usually take off a year if your employer offers unlimited PTO/Vacation days?

I just started a new job and this is the first time I’ve ran into this. It sounds nice but at the same time I hate the lack of direction. Help!

What are some red flags to watch out for in a company?

Hi TCSers,


Will we have any project specific interview or client interview before joining TCS?

Will it more like a round to reject further?

Im really worried.I still have 35 days of notice period left and I received a call from a TCS employee today and she asked me to share my resume to a project manager when asked she said it is for its tracking purpose.

Please let me know.

We’ve been mandated to come to the office but governor cuomo has mandated reduction of work forces to 50% in the office by tomorrow. My firm hasn’t said one thing. Seriously?! What can I do

Diversity ke naam par bakwaas logi ko bhi promotion diya hai.

I am into Security Governance, risk and
Compliance (12 YOE) and I wanted to work
for FANG. Most of the job postings are
for code development or scripting skills.
Please provide some guidance to get into
these companies with current GRC Skills or
any up-skill recommendation apart from
application development.

Got my Salary Account in HDFC, not kidding, entering the bank and getting out was mere 20 minutes. That was super cool. Like they say, the first impression of the last impression. No papers nothing, all online. I atleast expected them to ask for a passport size photo, not even that, Awesome experience. Kudos to HDFC.

Best way to get a consulting job in the U.S?

Hi guys, wanted to know how am i doing for someone for my age and Exp

YoE - 7.8
CCTC - 29 LPA (with bonus Etc)
Working at Deloitte India (Mumbai) as a Digital transformation Manager

Started off as a Java developer, Business Analyst, support analyst, moved onto RPA, RPA tech lead, Presales Consultant and now a project manager.

Please let me know which skills/certification can I aim so that I an move to Microsoft and Google in future.

Anyone wanna hook me up with an indirect tax job?

“ I’m doing just enough to not get fired.”

Is a MBA from Rice respected? Rating prestige in general

I personally don’t like arrogant, competitive, bro-like culture but also want to attend a top mba program and don’t want to leave NYC. Will I find my group at CBS? Hearing about the Turks trip and “covid castle” in the news makes me worry about the culture

F GSB and that email. The lack of self awareness is mind blowing. 😂

Is it worth it to apply in the Covid round? I feel like there is less scholarship money, won’t be same experience in the fall or even the spring, and could be impacts to internship recruiting in the fall. Anyone agree?

Anybody using an admissions consultant? If so, full service or a la carte and what value do you feel that you’re getting?

Those who received Ross invites and reached out to their interviewers, have any of your interviewers not responded yet?

Can’t get my direct supervisor (only supervisor for 1.5 mo) to write rec because of lack of time + stigma. My former supervisor (1.5 yrs) and a project manager will be doing my recs. YOE 3.5
I’ve seen many “do I explain in optional?” jokes but does this count as an extenuating circumstance to write about? Do I write a lot of background or an direct explanation?

4 YOE in big 4 healthcare consulting
740 GMAT
Admissions consultant says if I applied to all M7s I’d get into a couple

I know this is not a lot to go off of, but what sort of scholarships could I expect (if any) to schools in the 10-20 range? I can’t find data on if it’s like 2% get scholarships or 50%

2 years of experience, with 3 upon matriculation. Too soon to apply to M7? GMAT and recs are there, just need to get my story and apps finalized. (for reference: Strong ECs, 740, 3.7, business UG)

Not that consensus matters, but think there’s a rumor that most ppl who get into both H/S end up choosing GSB, but inside data from mbaMission (from a consultant working there) show that most choose HBS..? Is this true based on your personal observation?

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

What are the best US schools that are <2 years? I know of Kellogg and Columbia. And why don't more offer sub 2 year programs :((

Hbs interview invites tomorrow - how are R2 people holding up?

To get a 45 or so on quant...do you need to know how to do the “develish” level questions in the OG or can you get away with skipping questions of that difficulty on the real test?

Does having a partner (not married, but long term relationship) who is currently an MBA student help my admissions chances at that school? If it matters, what is a tasteful way to mention that?

Wharton calls start tomorrow, so nervous, but hoping for the best! Anyone else in the same boat?

Anybody studying for the GRE in LA? Would love to get an accountability partner. Taking it in Dec.

Exactly how overrepresented are consultants and finance applicants? Way more than the percent they make up in the class?

If you are taking sponsorship from your firm does that change your story arou