Got into HBS and Booth!

What’s your WFH status? Any update on when you’re headed back to the office?

I work as a Solution Specialist (sales rep) at an Authorizer Verizon retailer. Phone/wireless sales is not something I want to do forever. I have 4 years mobile sales experience and 3 additional years of niche sales/ customer service experience. I’m feeling stuck and every career/job move fells it is a step backwards. Does anybody have any advice on how to power through this or what other routs I could go?

Is 16LPA low for 5Exp. Devops background

I've come to realize that I spend a lot of time sitting cross legged when I work and the home office chair I have is too narrow to accommodate. Anyone have a great home chair that works for crossed legged sitting?

If you had to guess when oncycle will be, what would you say? I’ve heard funds were disappointed by participation rates and quality last time, so I’m curious to see if they can show enough discipline to wait this year.

Does anyone know when London on cycle will be? Have seen a lot of posts for the US…

Whats your favorite watch to wear when you know you’re about to spend a long time in the bathroom?

Mine is anything with a dive timer bezel so that I can play with it if I get bored

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

What are the best consulting firms in Europe to do AI strategy work in public sector? I have Canadian experience and I’m looking to move geographies.

Question for the group. What keeps you from freelancing/ working as a professional services contractor? Are there particular aspects that prevent you from diving in such as concern of gaps between projects, difficulty getting paid from clients, or do you enjoy the w2 position you’re in currently? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Is there any way whereby we can search vacancies in projects or we have to accept whatever offered to us?

Hi IBMers,
Do we need to mandatorily submit the rental agreement, rental proofs and landlord's PAN to claim HRA for any amount?
Please help me with your suggestions. Thanks in advance 😊

Hey friends. Recently joined a startup with a heavy reliance on outbound sales strategy. Without a phone number... what are some of your best ways to get meetings booked with prospects?

Our product sells itself, but how do you set yourself apart to get the initial meeting booked?
What mediums do you use with cold outreach that you find most effective?
What copy have you found gets the best ppen/reply rate?

I am not a sales PRO, but I'm also not a newbie. Really just looking for a think-tank.

How much hike range can we expect for c10 employees in Bangalore working in USDM?

Base: 5 lakh
HRA: 2 lakh
Max how much I can exempt with HRA while filing ITR?
I live in my own house. I can pay to my parents in the name of rent.
What are the documents I need to produce?

Environmental scientists aren't all hippie-type activists; I'm actually quite conservative, I just really like studying our world

What is the per diem in nagarro for European and Australian onshore?
Thanks

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

How common is it to get a decent-sized merit scholarship from M7? I’m coming from MBB but not sure I want to commit myself to returning after I get my MBA and also don’t want to have to take out a bunch of loans.
(3.97 from T15 undergrad and 760 GMAT if that helps)

Does being LGBTQ count as URM?

Princeton Review for GMAT/GRE prep, good or bad?

How much does work experience impact your chances for MBA? Currently in a PMO function and the point of getting an MBA is to exit out lol

Are we secretly being judged on how many of these admissions events we are attending / if we are participating?

I regret not applying to Harvard. I never thought I’d get into a top school and then got into wharton with a 100k fellowship - which changed my entire perspective. It sucks thinking “what if…”. I just didn’t have the confidence and thought wharton was a reach so why bother with H/S 🙃 hope this inspires someone to just shoot their shot - you never know

Has anyone here applied and went through with one of the various deferred enrollment programs at T10/M7 Schools? Can you explain how the process went?

My SO and I are contemplating pursuing MBAs simultaneously; is it advisable? Any personal experiences to share?

Anyone here apply at the age of 25 with three years of experience? How did it go? Wish you would have waited? Is there a significant advantage to waiting a bit longer?

I got an offer from HBS and Wharton last year. GMAT: 740. Background: male, top 20 state school. I was at big 4 at the time. Applied R2. AMA. Good luck to everyone!

Prior to applying, on average how many current students, alumni, or adcom members did you connect with from each program?

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.

Applied for the MIT Sloan MBA/Harvard MPP dual and got into Sloan. Would this significantly increase my chances of getting into the MPP?

Rejected from HBS 😢😔

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 long did it take to hear back for CBS early decision applicants?

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.

What are my chances at M7?

White male, 3.6 GPA at top public school (like UVA), 700 GMAT, 3.5 years work experience (2y in big 4 MC, 1.5y in corp dev), letter of rec from HBS grad CFO of my company.

When should you reach out to people for rec letters? How many schools should you apply to for round 1? If rejected, should you apply for the same number of schools round 2? Thanks for your help!!