Did anyone go to IIM/IIT then a school in the US? Do you have the grade conversion equation from India’s percentile grades to US 4pt-GPA? I need the reverse equation.

Does anyone regret going to portfolio school?

Finally submitted my application to Wharton EMBA! Anyone else applying for May 2022?

recently asked a question about going to law school with an accounting degree. follow up on that- if i work 1-2 years at my current firm (offered 72,500 full time after graduating undergrad) and acquire my cpa (courses and exam fees paid for by the firm), then apply to law school, would that be more beneficial? ive been reading a lot that work experience helps with the application, alongside having a high gpa and LSAT score

Have deferrals been granted to Those admitted to business school for the upcoming fall start?

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?

Genuinely curious question: why do so many international students want to get MBAs in the US... it’s hard for them to get work here, with Trump it’s hard to even get and stay here, so what’s the appeal? There are plenty of other good universities internationally so why the expensive ones in the US?

Did you buy all of the textbooks for nursing school or did you skip a bunch?

Does attending a T-14 school make a big difference during hiring? Also, how realistic is it to get in one with 3.0 from undergrad?

Hello! If you had to choose from the following two options, which would you select:

- Georgetown's part-time program (ranked #1 in US, 3yrs): Graduate with 200K in debt
- Application already submitted, results by end of Feb

- George Mason's part-time program (ranked #4 in US, 4yrs): Graduate with 20K in debt (with the possibility of it being $0 debt)
- Application not yet submitted, but thinking about applying ED to a program that offers full tuition scholarship. Deadline: Mid-Jan

Do T2 consulting firms (think Kearney, OW) and MBB hire experienced professionals WITHOUT MBA (I.e., is a prestigious MBA mandatory in the region?). I already have a post-MBA position

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

Why does Stanford GSB ask if any ‘close relatives’ are also applying for the same MBA class? Would a cousin count and should I disclose this information, or will it factor against me?

How would you rank the T10 MBAs right now? Do not know which ranking to trust...

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.)

Hi everyone! In this field, when choosing a masters degree program is it more beneficial to get a degree in Human Resources to further my knowledge in HR (my undergraduate degree is in Economics) , an MBA, or Data Science Degree due to the fact that HR is becoming more data driven as well as get a PHR / SHRM-CP certification?

For those who went part-time mba at booth, Kellogg, or haas: what was your GPA and gmat/gre?

Im strongly considering an MBA. Only thing that deters me is cost. I’ve heard of some tier 1 firms that will offer tuition reimbursement for returning interns post-MBA, how common is that? Also considering pivoting to a firm that offers scholarships. Any tips/insight on this? Thank you!

Looking for roles on the Customer/Marketing/Sales Consulting side of things. MBA w majority of time in industry looking to make a switch.

Is Columbia EMBA worth it in terms of prestige, opportunities, RoI? It seems too easy to get in with 3-4 options for EMBA and their class profile, videos, and testimonies doesn’t seem competitive

I’m a defense-side employment attorney with 5-7 years of mid- to large firm experience. What would it take to pivot to an employee relations-type position? MBA? MHRM? Come as I am?

There has to be a point where focusing on minute details generates diminishing marginal returns.

Coronavirus and health: has your alcohol consumption gone up during the pandemic? This pandemic had encouraged me to quit for good now.

Need some advice, I honestly suck at sales and it’s just something that’s effecting my mental health. I have grit and I bang out a bunch of calls but I’m not seeing any fruits of my labor. My anxiety of getting fired have been through the roof and I honestly just want to do something else but all I have is recruiting exp along with SDR experience but I have. Certifications In Customer success which I actually understand. Just looking for a possible referal for a functional position.

What are the most boring jobs out there?

When do we typically know if we made it to Destination in PCLDE?

And what is worse - getting another lap now before going into destination or going into destination and getting another lap then?

Hi fishes,
I was selected for a l3 role via IJP in the 1st week of may and the hiring manager informed me via email that i had been selected for the role and requested confirmation to proceed with offer letter generation. I didn't hear anything from HM after that. When can I expect to receive an internal offer letter? Should I contact HM to know about the status ? Please provide some insights. TIA :)

I need one like to start chats. Appreciate your help

I have over 20,000 unread emails in my inbox.

Anyone expecting layoffs due to COVID-19? There’s an indefinite hiring freeze and most promotions and have been paused. 👀

How much time take to release Tech mahindra offer letter

We’re having an Indian wedding on a Sunday with ceremony in the morning, followed by lunch, and then cocktail hour + reception.

Given that the wedding starts early, we will have guests (~30) flying in the day before. What is the expectation in terms of arranging dinner for them? We’re trying to avoid having an additional event Saturday night - any idea on if these guests would need to have food arranged for them by us and what that could look like on a cost effective budget.

Are funds willing to negotiate offices? I’m planning to interview with US funds for a 2023 start but may need to move to London for personal reasons - is this something funds are open to?

Do we have to go to office from next week?

Hi everyone can someone help me with how is the Work from office model being followed at optum..Are they allowing work from home also?

Hi May I ask what is the salary for senior consultant in Deloitte for 8 YOE

I’m a producer - interested in working for a brand and getting out of the agency world. Any advice how to find those opportunities and make myself marketable? I’m in a secondary market.

How much programming language is important for a QA Engineer..

Need your inputs, I have experience in Java Automation for past 2 years.. now my yet join company is using Ruby for Automation. Not a big deal in learning about ruby. Only worried about that if I continue here, in process of learning ruby I might have unlearn java. If I need to come out then openings on Automation with ruby in the market is pretty much less I think..

Fellow QA's What are your thoughts on above.

Any recommendations for books for desi parents ? Politics , economics, world order , self help

Hi everyone- Trying to get a RT-PCR scheduled in Delhi for traveling back to US. Any suggestions on where to the get test done in Delhi to get report within 24 hours?

Are you guys all tech consultants?

How many of us desis work at MBB? There are a ton in tech consulting in various firms but want to see how many are doing pure strategic gigs at MBB.

Why couldn’t the Indian subcontinent industrialize before Europe? What lacked in us?

Thoughts on Ind / Eng series ?
I am looking forward to some wholesome test cricket

Just watched Karan Arjun. SRK is the GOAT.

Folks in atlanta, which is the quickest country embassy to get schengen?

Wife just got EAD & got a job with a animal day care. Hourly rate 9.5 per hour but it's 10-7, mon-fri. Maybe I don't understand how things work here but isn't that full-time? Shouldn't she get more?

Any good side hustles that you have heard of or do on the side? Just got my EAD card and want to do something besides consulting

Hey Fish fam - is Turkish airlines reliable and good for a trip to India?

How many of you still wake up early to watch Test matches ?? I have woken up 3am EST to watch India vs Australia, India vs SA series

Interviewing with Uber... any tips on taking the analytics test ?

What’s the best phone package to call landlines and cellphones in India? I’m paying $50 a month for a vonage line and it’s only used one-off when my in-laws visit.

There are what 750,000 desi h1bs in the US?? If even 10% of us protested and walked down the street, this green card ling wait racism/discrimination issue would be solved and we would all have hope and residency rights.

Very silly question but where do you guys buy good paneer in Manhattan?

Has any one tried Eb1A route on ur own without employer sponsorship? If yes, can you please share your experience

So I was supposed to get married next month, but Covid-19 is clearly messing with that. Really feel like pundits/astrologers should be liable for peddling muhurats that clearly aren’t “auspicious”...

Have a long layover in Paris on my way to India this dec and i have a valid Schengen visa. Is it possible to exit airport between flights? Anyone done that here?