Current a manager at BCG looking to go to Tech - ie., Google or other smaller but high growth startups. Im grappling with the cost of going to CBS (had planned on going J term). Am very worried that not having an MBA will impact my career long term

Any ideas on the EU-US privacy framework. Does this eliminate the need for SCCs? How are you all doing data transfers?

Best hotel from new combined Marriott program in Philly. Looking to do two days and night over Labor Day weekend

Just found out our local Natural History Museum has an AMAZING STEM program. They’ll do outreach with scholarships! I’m so excited! What are your other favorite STEM organizations to partner with?

Has anyone shot a campaign with real patients? How long do you plan for casting?

Any advice for writing a PhD research proposal in international development?

It blows my mind how some people have no problem with trillions of dollars in corporate welfare, but mention canceling student loan debt and everyone screams like it’s the apocalypse.

Anyone travelled internationally and returned in Advance Parole recently? I need my h1b visa stamped but due to delays in india I am not getting an earlier date for Dropbox. Due to family reasons, I need to travel now and traveling on AP is the only option. Wanted to check if anyone here any advice on my situation?

Our school doesn't allow donors choose. I'm looking for a grant to buy some flex seating. Any ideas???

God damn I'm too young to be balding already. Should I shave it? I'm relatively fit and stylish.

Any BCG’ers know when Experienced hiring starts for the Texas offices? (Dallas, Austin & Houston)

PWC India or Capgemini?

I'm in Internal Audit and just got the same feedback 2nd year in a row that I need to be more assertive when presenting Findings to Auditees. I got a very positive feedback overall & was hoping to get promoted this year.. I was told that my communication is good when one on one (I'm an introvert) but my voice lowers when I get receive pushback in a group setting (especially from Senior Management).. Looking for tips on how I can improve and be more assertive.. TIA!

Hi Fishes,

After receiving the offer letter do we get one more letter called joining letter? If yes, how many days prior to joining date we'll receive that?

What cities are best for work-life balance? Relatively speaking

How does Accenture onboarding happens?
Mine doj is tomorrow. Yet I have no access to Countdown link. After escalation regarding that issue last week they told me to wait.
Yet till now I haven't received any other communication from onboarding team.

I m bit worried now.

Hi! Pretty new to this concept, and really early within my career (only 3 months in). Currently on my company’s 401k plan, contributing well beyond the minimum to receive a match, and maxing the amount I can put in right now (25%). Dabbled a bit in options and stocks in general. Any advice, guides, or starting places you would give someone in my shoes? Thank you in advance!

Realized my savings account interest rate is now higher than my mortgage rate. No way I pay that off early. Eat your heart out Dave.

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!

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

MIT Sloan ($$$) vs. GSB (no $)? Post MBA goal is MBB or FAANG PM.

Any tips on getting past 600 on the GMAT? I’m at a loss with this test.

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

Left BCG 8m ago to start my own startup. 15m of experience but left with good performance - considering bschool for fall 22 - who would I go to for LORs? Everyone at current company I help supervise

Are part time students allowed to recruit for jobs with full time students ? Asking for top schools T15 etc

Anyone want to do Wharton TBD mock?

Did revera verify your extracurriculars? Some of these are from undergrad and I have no idea how to confirm club leadership or volunteer roles.

WL at Sloan. Any good vibe stories of people getting in after WL to cheer me up?
More in general: what is the chance of getting a R2 interview? Some folks will for sure enter at H/S and maybe make some space for us 🥲

Context: 760 GMAT, MBB (with earlier Corp. experience), not a great GPA in my BA but 4.0-equivalent in my MSc, good ECs. EU-based

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.

Anyone know when Oxford will release interview decisions tomorrow?

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 know what merit based scholarship options HBS and Wharton have?

Pros and cons for LBS/INSEAD Vs US B-schools?

Once you've been accepted, can it be revoked if you decide to quit your job? Or to put it another way, barring acts of infamy/legality/stupidity, is there anything I could do that would endanger my acceptance once received?

I kind of want to spend some time with family and travel a bit before an mba and if I get notified in Dec, I'd like to use the time I have in between on myself. I'm fine with losing out on pay, I made some smart investments that money is not the primary issue.

What time does Wharton release interview decision tmrw? And how does scheduling work? Anyone know the interview period? Thanks!

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

Going to Wharton in the fall. Is it worth going MBB over returning to big 4 (sponsored)? Is this a common path?