Can we start a humble brag thread? Real life examples are welcome - they inspired this post 😂

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I studied for my GMAT right after undergrad and consistently scored 770-790 on my practice GMATs but only scored a 760 on my first attempt 😪 the worst part? I just started a new job with 180k TC and now I’m not even sure an MBA makes sense.

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@PwC1, what level and group at PwC? I wasn’t aware of a cohort below manager (without mba) with 165k base, since the bonus pool will likely be close to 0 for all but 1s.

Got into H/S. I plan to continue working in my current PM role while enjoying the virtual learning experience. Then during my second year I’ll stop working, since I’ll be able to focus on electives and time intensive projects. I’m pretty stoked about this first year being slow.

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PM1 - I’m not concerned to be honest. I only plan to really invest my time in one or two clubs, but I can’t hold leadership positions until late Spring. I can also try to connect with my cohort over weekend zoom calls when I’ll have more time in the day for socializing.

Had HSWMBB as options - it was pretty easy, but I have to pretend it’s wasn’t... so people around me don’t feel bad or think I’m a douche.

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Admitted to H/S but also my start-up just hit 7 figures - now I can’t decide which to pursue 🥴

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Give me a shout

Declined my HBS 2+2 offer and left BCG to take a very senior position at an 🦄, getting more than salary matched and equity options currently valued at 180k a year (who knows what it’ll be in 5/10 years)

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I’d go still and use H/S network for future expansion.

Applied this year as a long shot since I was transitioning out of the classroom anyway even though I would've thought any of the m7 would be a reach for me. Ending up headed to a hsw two years earlier than I'd planned on going to b school at all

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