Bschool haves:
1. Backpack or shoulder bag?
2. Laptop or iPad?
(I’m an F)

I got an offer from LTI and Globant with the same package and having approximately 6 years of experience. Where should I join?

How many people we have in this group ? Any idea how I can check ?

New year, new job, wish me luck!

Best movie ever?

My mood has been fluctuating so much lately. Some days (yesterday) I wake up feeling invincible and some days (today) want to hide myself the rest of the world and feel like nothing will ever get better. I’m trying to push myself to make plans with other ppl and am really self-conscious about it cuz I don’t want ppl to see me in low spirit.. any ideas on how to fix that?

In ADLS Gen2 the file copy and move works the same way as Hadoop?

First time buyer of individual blazer / suit coat. What’s the most versatile color?

Curious as to how many people in/around the NYC area are now exploring buying an “escape” home upstate/poconos/etc.

If so, where exactly?

Thoughts on the S5 sport back? Better alternatives? Reviews? Hate it? Love it?

Anyone looking for a apartment in Philadelphia? Would include an already existing roommate but rent is ~1100 a month and you’d have your own bedroom and bathroom. Apartment is in center city area.

Hi! How long is the bench duration here? Is there lack of projects?

Hi everyone - I have experience in Investment banking domain and I am looking for a new role in Canada and would appreciate your support. I have experience in M&A, DCF, Buy side , sell side, Financial modelling, compliance, due diligence, Thank you in advance for any connections, advice, or opportunities you can offer.

Best deal toy / tombstone ever?

Is anyone from McKinsey or Bain available for a quick chat? I’m looking to change geography and my best bet might be with a different company. I’m currently a consultant at BCG

How does moving from big 4 to MBB work? I wasn’t able to apply to MBB out of college because I’m from a non target school. Will my college still prevent me from being hired, or do I have a chance now having worked for PwC for 3 years?

Is there a separate team for handling corporate NPA clients in Axis bank

Anyone have advice on how to approach a re-applicant essay asking what you’ve done since you last applied? My only update is a promotion…

How long did it take y'all to prep for the GMAT? I would need to start from basics for all of the sections just so I can get my fundamentals down.

Ross or Fuqua?

If anyone needs bschool admissions interview help, feel free to DM me. I’ve helped dozens of candidates get into their top choices over the years and feel like I can help a lot more of you based on the questions being asked. Not offering pro bono services but significantly discounted. Hmu!

Why is it that those in IB can’t get an MBA and return to IB the way people from other industries have returned post-MBA?

How hard is Haas to get into?

When should I tell my manager / “recommendor” I am planning to apply to bschool? Applying R1 this fall

Which m7s are known for consulting and/or tech as exit opps?

Enrolled in Stern for a few weeks.
The number of the alumni and current students that go to top consulting firms FT& summer intern are countless even for a small class size.
Stern is way more than a finance school. Given its location, do you want to spend your 2 years in a rural area or heart of Manhattan? Location is almost everything for business school. (I have a friend in Cornell that frequently travels about 5 hours to NYC for events.)

Is it awkward to ask your second MBA recommender to be your additional reference for Sloan, such that they know that you are not using them as your 1st refommender choice?

For the context, Sloan only requires one LoR.

Also related, how often does Sloan contact the additional references?

How worried should I be if I haven’t yet received an interview invite to my safety (a T15/T20)? I have already interviewed at 3 schools including my 2 top choices so I’m super happy about that, but not feeling super “safe” about not having heard from my safety yet because anything could happen with my targets?!!!

Enrolled in an executive MBA program at a top uni, and I have to say I’m very happy I did that vs FT/PT.

Don't know how to choose BTW Kellogg and Booth. Want to be done at the end of the week

To those of you who are planning to apply to MBA: Make sure you choose your recommender CAREFULLY. Really evaluate the person you’re requesting the letter from, their personality, and their relationship with you. You don’t want to be back stabbed like me 🙃

Hey guys, need some advice. I was fortunate enough to get the Consortium fellowship at Ross but am also stuck on the CBS waitlist and am still planning to apply to Wharton in R3. Assuming I get into CBS/Wharton, is there that much of a difference between them to forgo scholarship money? For context, I want to get into product management at FAANG/fintech with pursuing MBB as a plan B. Thanks in advance!

Do schools still hand out significant scholarships if you’ve expressed that you’re going to take a sponsorship? If they do, can you technically make a lot of money by combining the two?

How long is too long to take off from GMAT? Spent~8 months on it plus working while living alone and think it’s started to take its toll (panic attacks, etc.). Need to get up ~30 points or so and thinking of getting healthy/deferring application to next year.

Better for tech: Harvard MBA/MS joint degree or GSB MBA only

Does anyone have gmat flash card recos?

Do GRE essay scores matter as much?