For education awards, does this include deans list? I also applied for and won a college scholarship ($10k) from an organization my senior year of high school, does this count as an award?

Hi Fishes, I've 2.25 Years of experience in SAP Basis, but I've lost interest in the same due to not receiving proper training, inability to practice on customer's system and shifts. I'm looking forward to go for MBA/changing technology, which one would be a better option? In case of the latter can you guys suggest lucrative technologies which has little/no coding and can definitely give good packages? I've tried changing jobs in Basis for nearly one year and didn't get through. Please help me.

Does anyone know of any programs for aspiring Strategists in NYC? I know Miami Ad School does a 3 month crash course starting in April and but I'm not seeing much else.

What are your reasons for wanting an MBA assuming you’re currently in consulting?

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

What are thoughts on Rotman with $$? Debating between that and just wait another year for T15. International student looking for jobs in Canada, 720 GMAT, 3 yoe at big 4

I’m a senior at KPMG interested in switching to another Big 4 firm and group. However, KPMG is currently paying for my masters which requires me to work an additional 3+ years at the firm in order for

How do you survive on a PhD stipend knowing it’ll be years before you can afford luxuries like a vacation or brand-name ice cream?

Is Carlson EMBA/University of Minnesota worth the money?
I could get it through company sponsorship a lot cheaper than usual.

I'm at a career juncture and have decided on a career in anti-money laundering as my new path. I'm also highly interested in additional education to further my career and am eyeing graduate school. Which is best? A law degree or a master's in international relations? Those are where my interests lie. I keep reading that JDs are valued in compliance but am wondering if a different graduate program is better for my goals. I already plan to obtain the CAMS certification. Thank you!

Hey Fishes, Need your genuine advice. I am a 3 year old experienced Software Engineer working in an MNC, earning around 14+ lpa. I do like what I’m doing right now but is it still worth it to do a full-time higher studies or is there any part time courses I can move to? If Yes, can you please suggest?

Looking at my friends going for higher studies abroad or even in India is making me panic as If I’ve been left behind.

I’m a recruiter who would like to eventually pivot to HR but I don’t have an HR degree. I’m considering pursing a Masters degree however am torn between HR or Org Psych/Org Development. Would love to hear folks’ perspective of either degree!

Hi folks,

I have 9 years of experience as a QA out of which last 2-3 is an individual contributor (sole qa owner) plus team lead of a qa team.. I want to pursue masters in the UK so I can have a role like Project Manager/Test Manager/Scrum Master in the future.. what course should I go for:
1. MSc Management
2. Business Analysis and Consulting
3. MBA (not so easy as I don't want to give GMAT, will select certain colleges that do not need GMAT score)

Does an MBA make sense if you are already at 18lpa with 3 yoe.? Would love to hear your thoughts.
TIA

Is it worth going back to school for my MBA, I’m really trying to get into consulting but I’m not sure if I can work my way their with experience or if the degree will help that

Working as an analyst in Energy Practice assisting case teams with renewables, utilities, O&G, digital strategy. Net experience 2 years! Want to go for higher studies.

Should I
1. Go for technical masters? (if yes, do recommended some good courses)
2. Wait to gain enough experience for a MBA in US/EU

Thanks!

I’m a product designer with about 5+ YOE I’m exploring courses/programs that one could take up as a mid career professional. I have a keen interest in Service Design, Behavioural Sciences, Design Research but not very sure about the opportunities. At the same time I’m open to exploring Product Mgmnt and Data science as along with design. Any recommendations?
PS: I already have a Masters in design.

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

Many in my MBA program are hyper grade focused. Do grades matter that much post MBA for future job opps at all? My approach has been to balance academics with relationship building and practicing exec presence and for me, pivoting to a new industry

27, paid off car, student loans left is $18.5k, investments at $22.3k, trying to go to grad school PT by next summer. employer willing to pay $5.5k/yearly, would take me 2.3ish years to complete, projected price would be $23k after tuition reimbursement. what’s the best way to pay through school, i feel like it doesn’t make sense to put money into a 529 if i plan to withdraw so soon? thoughts were max out my 403B, show an AGI of 70K and get low cost student loans out? does this make sense to do?

European fish: is there someone willing to share experience on Insead MBA? Trying to leverage it to transit to IB / PE

I rescheduled my Dropbox appointment to a different center than I picked in my DS 160 (India). The CEAC website doesn't allow you to change the center. Is this an issue? How can location be changed?

Switching career fields - Any advice on virtual ‘Brand Strategy’ courses/certificates/tools/websites etc?

I’ve heard of classes by Mark Pollard & Julian Cole or courses via Udemy, Hubspot, Credly - would love to add a noteworthy certificate to my LinkedIn but not 100% necessary. Mostly looking to increase my knowledge in a career field I know nothing about.

Hi everyone, any referral for SDE-2 roles?

Current role - Specialist Programmer at Infosys

yoe - 3

Anybody need referral for BCG, please DM your email id with the job link.
@bcg

Looking for producer roles - NYC as well.

startup Gig Alert: I am looking for a brand designer to join our startup team at Lifelines (truly a startup and we’re not in stores yet). We’re a product company set for revolutionizing how people approach sensorial wellness and I’m looking for someone with holistic experience in branding / art direction with a clear, bold visual style. Around 5 years of experience preferred. But work and personality trump years in experience. Always remote+unlimited PTO. Send me books / portfolios.

Have you ever worked with Quartz Network Events? Were the meetings and events valuable? Did it lead to business?

Team size: Billings aside, how many account people, strategists, and creatives are on your teams?

EY India vs Deloitte India for Risk Advisor?
Same pay. Same Designation

Will i be blocked from Deloitte USI if I have accepted the offer and I won't join?

Hi everyone! I have 7 years of experience in social media marketing and looking for a change. Please let me know if there is any opportunity in your organisation that I can apply to. Location: Gurgaon

Best sites or apps for apartment searching?

I feel Zillow’s listings are on expensive side, given how much I’m hearing about rent dropping. This is from someone moving from NYC 😔

Kind of a quick rant. I did a quick search through some firms websites because I am thinking of switching jobs. It is definitely clear most firms still do not embrace diversity. I know diverse applicants must be just as qualified! So what is keeping attorneys of color out?? It’s so discouraging.

So who has tried the direct message feature?

Can someone refer me. Currently at Accenture with 11 yoe. Skills..automation testing Using selenium and Java.

How risky is going to a startup which is currently going through Series A? Have just received an offer.

What corporate practice has better longevity if your goal is to stay in big law for as long as possible: M&A or Capital Markets?

Help ordering the t15 based on prestige:
Dartmouth (Tuck)
Anderson (UCLA),
Darden (UVA),
Fuqua (Duke),
Johnson (Cornell),
Stern (NYU),
Ross (Michigan),
Yale (SOM)

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?

Has anyone gone to INSEAD while intending to end up in the US afterwards? I’m enrolled to start this fall and getting cold feet 🙈

What are the best resources for learning about the types of stories that each of the top MBA schools’ admissions committees most like to see?

Heading to an M7 soon from a tech company where I work in a product-adjacent position. I didn’t need this degree to “break into” product management (former company would have let me transition), but I still figured it could be good for the long run.
Now when thinking about 100K in loans, I feel anxious about not getting a PM role after. Was this the right move?

What are your reasons for wanting an MBA assuming you’re currently in consulting?

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

What are thoughts on Rotman with $$? Debating between that and just wait another year for T15. International student looking for jobs in Canada, 720 GMAT, 3 yoe at big 4

Anyone's GSB Portal who doesn't have the Waitlist Tab now? Maybe a botched update? Hearing people in a few different stages of their application with the tab? It has a View Decision button, which just says no decision when picked. If everyone has it, probably a botched update!

How hard is Haas to get into?

Are gsb invites done?

Using Manhattan prep for gmat. Any other recs to super charge Verbal scores? (I particularly struggle with Sentence Correction speed and modifiers)

For the Wharton app, what do you mention for professional awards? Can I mention “above average annual performance reviews and salary bonus”?? Thoughts??

Is Carlson EMBA/University of Minnesota worth the money?
I could get it through company sponsorship a lot cheaper than usual.

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

MBB nyc: kellogg, booth, tuck

Accenture tech consultant vs KPMG Management consulting for top MBA exit in a few years? Which one will look better?

MBA background check: do they do detailed reviews of your essays? Like check anecdotes? Some of my verb choices likely give myself a bit more strict than I deserve. Do they call other managers?

Campus visit (non interview) says to wear business casual. Jeans and dress shirt tucked ok?

Just submitted Booth R1! 😓 phew. Anyone know timeline for interview invites? The email says ‘on a rolling basis...’