Anyone have a sense how many students actually get waitlisted? How many would be on the waitlist at a school like Booth or Ross

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I believe more than usual were waitlisted this year. Some people who would normally be accepted got waitlisted but some people who would normally be rejected also got waitlisted.

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One T15 told me that they had to increase their waitlist by 30% this cycle

But why

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1) can you see my old interview comments?
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Same for recruiters?

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Hi awesome people!

This is my firast appraisal, I joined april 2022.
I have worked really hard, and right now i'm very critical for my team and have lots of good reviews and bravo awards and business appreciations.
I'm on very good terms with my manager and skip manager.

How much rrp and increment can I expect?

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The police came to my door last night and told me that my dogs were chasing people on bikes.

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Changed all of my passwords to Kenny.

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Hi Fishes,

This is in regards with my resignation. I have resigned on 22nd March (LWD : 22 June ) on medical grounds. Since then, my hr has asked for my prescriptions and medical certificates to give me an early release.

But yesterday, She is stating that my lwd is revised to 18th April with a clause that since my release is on medical grounds I can't join any other orgs before 22june. If joined, there will be problem in background verification.

Please help me out fishes with your advices.

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Any fellow attorneys out here with any chronic conditions? I suffer from chronic migraines and that is under control, but have been suffering from chronic fatigue. It can be very depressing and lonely. Work makes it worse since some days I move slower and my brain is slower. Hoping I'm not the only one. Currently planted on the couch w fatigue.

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Hope everyone are doing great!!!

Currently I am looking out for new opportunities to switch. Can anyone please provide a referral in their company?

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YOE - 8.5 Years
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I am looking for Senior position, Lead and Managerial roles.

Thanks

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Does taking the GRE vs GMAT put you at a disadvantage when recruiting for MBB or banking internships? Or are most firms agnostic of test choice since most schools now accept both and several offer waivers.

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I’m applying to MIT and was wondering if anyone who got accepted has any tips? I find this super short cover letter very confusing in what I’m meant to write? Is it about my accomplishments or future goals or both? Also the new optional essay of “where have I come from”. Any tips appreciated.

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