Anyone know why Stanford and CBS weren’t part of the Financial Times MBA rankings this year?

Any desis here up in Woodbridge, NJ area looking for some new friends/buddies to hangout? Recently moved and winter is almost here. 31 M, Single. Thank you!

im 27 and could possibly retire if I kept my spending low. However you never know what’s going to happen, do you? How do you deal with the uncertainty?

With product design questions, I struggle to identify user groups. Once I do everything starts flowing and I’m confident. But the initial identification of user groups is something I find challenging. What’s your go-to way of doing this? For example, the question “design a podcasting app for truck drivers.” What types of truck drivers can I select so that I can prioritize a user group to focus on and begin identification of pain points and solutions?

Am I in deep sht? In a group meeting, two partner/director are talking to each other with some group interaction. Instead of listening in and look at them, I was doing research on work related stuff..

Hinge advice - I (30F) match with descent number of ppl but then most guys don’t initiate the convo. Is this a SF thing or am I doing something wrong? I used to just initiate convo myself, but then in those cases usually don’t get replies. Any tips?

Why are people obsessed with comparing MBB? Do investment bankers or lawyers do the same? It’s kinda pathetic

TECH STACK - SAP BASIS
YOE - 10.8
CURRENT CTC - 27

Cleared interview with HCL. How much can I get, I'm expecting above 35LPA. Is HCL GOOD FOR SAP BASIS profile?

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Is citi provide any vouchers on Birthday ? And any alternative they giving for club Mahindra benefit ?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a stylist in NYC. I would like to group my clothes into outfits for specific seasons so I only have one season in my closet at a time. Assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Hi fishes,need you inputs regarding Notice period and retention policy.
1. 3 months np is negotiable or its fixed?
2.once you resign do cognizant retain its employees and if yes how much do they offer?

For those that obtained offers at EY during the month of October (any day), when has your start date been scheduled for? TIA

How many people on the bench at your firm? Surprisingly few at McK in my region

Any tips on how to note down the minutes during the meeting and maintain it for later? I usually keep nothing the minutes but don't structure them well. Help appreciated

Does anyone have good book recommendations which talk about varying leadership styles?

Are there firms with FS tax practice in Seattle? Specifically fed compliance: Private equity. I know EY doesn't. Any other firms?

How do y’all dog parents work around 4-day weekly travel schedules?

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

Is the UI of the gmat official practice exams the same as the official test?

R2 applicants, are you planning to send recommender gifts (if any) in time for the holidays or after the application deadlines in Jan?

Does anyone know what time of day Sloan released decisions last year? And if it was by email/portal/phone call?

Chase Reserve just upped their fee to $550. I’m starting my MBA this fall - is it worth keeping the card?

Does the profile of your referee matter?

How people manage the expectation? This round is tough, and might not get in any, but MDs wrote my rec are thinking I would make it and about to leave.......

Boston people - I have a set of GMAT veritas prep books for sale for $50. DM me if interested.

Looking for a referral to a company that’ll sponsor a future MBA. Already applied to MBB and Big 4. Are there any other options?

How much experience is recommended before applying? I’m 2 years out of undergrad and have been working in consulting at Big 4 since graduation. Aiming for M7 and interested in Data & Analytics and Finance.

Should I lowball my income on MBA applications (Europe/ Asia) to increase my chances for a scholarship, or does it make no difference ? (*income bound in non liquid investments)

Anyone had their Sloan interview yet? Any tips or advice?

When a school reports students with partners they’re referring to married and like life partners only correct? Or do people report any SO as a partner

How do I avoid coming off as a “smart but lazy” applicant? Have very high test scores but very low gpa.

Are we secretly being judged on how many of these admissions events we are attending / if we are participating?

My colleagues
Just to put some intro
I am 22 years after college experience and worked in consulting for 15 years and currently in industry for 7 years.
My long term goal is to go back to consulting more of a business advisor from a strategy perspective
Here is my question
Would MBA be any good for me especially looking at strategy side?
I don’t want to spend $200K and would probably go online MBA in a mid tier school. Are those any good?
Looking forward to your great input on this topic

I see a lot of the applications state that (in the event you can’t take the GMAT due to COVID) a minimum GMAT score will be required if admitted as stated in the admissions letter. Any guesses on what a minimum GMAT score would be for M7?

GSB admits- is there something similar to the estimate your aid tool at HBS? Anecdotally heard they had one last year but can't see anything on the portal.

Anyone here apply at the age of 25 with three years of experience? How did it go? Wish you would have waited? Is there a significant advantage to waiting a bit longer?

Anyone know what merit based scholarship options HBS and Wharton have?