Has anyone from aus managed to get into a top MBA program? (Ie t10 school?) want to eventually apply to Wharton’s MBA program and would love to get some insight into how the process went for you including overall difficulty, extra curriculars, WAM, gmat difficulty etc!

Current profile:
- T2 strategy consultant
- 4 YOE
- go8 uni undergrad commerce degree

Cheers!

Taking my GMAT in 7 weeks. Just finished the large Kaplan book and have done 2 practice tests so far. What should I do next? Worth investing in a GMAT tutor? Getting 600 on practice tests but want a 690~.

Outside of getting a high gmat score, what are some things I should do to offset low UG GPA?

How close are the official GMAT prep practice exams to the actual in person exam? Any data points would be appreciated. TIA

Currently a first year associate considering going to law school. Any advice or tips? Thoughts in general? Did you guys think it was worth it?

What was the hardest section to get through for REG studying? Did it then pay off in the exam?

Working on some law firm applications tonight and it sucks that I know that I am so capable and have a strong work ethic but firms can’t see beyond grades or the fact that I didn’t go to a t14 law school or prestigious undergrad. I’ve worked twice as hard and feel like I’ve barely even gotten half as much. It’s discouraging sometimes especially because I worked so hard with pretty much no guidance (first gen, poc, low-income) to get into college and do well and then get into a t30 law school

Got rejected by all of 5 of my schools. No interest in R2 now. Feel so dejected, and also unsure as to what I did wrong having been interviewed at each of those universities.

Firms that haven’t matched the market comp increase - do you worry that as a result you will lose MBA intern offerees to other firms for this summer? Interviews are now so it’s almost decision time

What kind of scores do folks target for the AWA section of GMAT? My writing is way below average (like a 2/6 on a good day), so just wondering how much time I should spend on AWA compared to other sections

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as a Data Science Analyst in Amex and would like to make a switch to Fraud detection/Credit risk modelling in future.(not in a hurry but would like to start preparing for the same)
How should I go about preparing for it? Is MBA the only course?
My current tech stack is Python, Pyspark, Hive, SQL, ML, DL(specifically NLP based). I have already done MS in CS from IIT Kgp.
I am confused mainly cause the tech stack requirement is similar to my role in the company.

Asking for my sister, she is considering going to georgetown law for taxation LLM. Just curious on how mathematically intensive the course is? What are the job opportunities? Thank for your help

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?

Do schools that you graduated from ( undergrad) still help ( maybe get that interview).

Is it harder to get into business school than business school itself?

Deferred admit here as well! (HBS and Wharton). If you are thinking about applying I highly recommend it. It won’t hurt your chances in the future and you have so much more time to study in college!!

AMA

I have a 2.8 UGPA from a no-name state school. Are my chances at M7 practically zero? Other stats in thread

To those of you who are planning to apply to MBA: Make sure you choose your recommender CAREFULLY. Really evaluate the person you’re requesting the letter from, their personality, and their relationship with you. You don’t want to be back stabbed like me 🙃

What are M7 MBB recruiting timelines ? Considering applying right now to MBB, but if I get rejected I’m going to do an MBA, will I be blacklisted from applying for summer internships if I get rejected this fall ?

What resources would you recommend to find a full time nanny in Houston? Any specific websites, services, groups or places that have worked for you in the past?

Anyone familiar with Marsh & McLennan? Am I understating correctly that it’s the parent company of OW?

Lease on my current vehicle ends in a few weeks. Do you think auto prices will drop and financing will become free in the next little while?

Should I hold off and Uber around until the drop?

Working on the tech side of the bank, looking to transition into finance (not IB) & came across the IBI course that helps gain skills like modeling etc. Anyone taken the course/know someone who did?

Looking for a recruiters perspective, anyone open to viewing my portfolio?

What salary range should I give for Avascent analyst role?

Do you read multiple books at once? Power through one at a time? Do you set a page or chapter daily/weekly goal? Only do audiobooks? Please share your reading habits so we 🐟 can borrow/steal like artists 🎨.

For me, I set 20-30 pg min/night and listen to a different audiobook to/from work. The audiobook thing is new as I've never read >1 at once. Considering 1 chapter/night w/ 3 different books (3 ch/night)... I just want to read them all though not sure - may muddle if one > others.

I have a tentative job offer for kindergarten. I have only worked in 1, 2, 7-8 ICT and 9-12 General music. What happens in kindergarten? Would I be crazy for considering this?

Thoughts on GP Bullhound?

Hi Fishes! Can someone tell me what should be the salary expectations for a senior software developer at Microsoft? YOE is 5+

Happy New Year ! Anyone interested in bitcoin investment and NFT ?

How does project allocation happens for lateral joiners? Is it forced upon or do we get a choice to choose or apply for a project? Accenture

Hi,
Planning to try content creation/influencer as a side income source. Any ressources (courses, ebooks, blogs, channels ..) on how to get started with TikTok, IG reels, YouTube videos..
Thank you!

I can do referrals to Qualtrics feel free to DM me here if you either work an engineering or are customer facing.

Hello to all b4 🐠 - what's your view on the cultural differences between b4 in Australia? Feel free to put down a ranking to your best knowledge, anecdotal or not. Thanks!

Those who tuned into KPMG town hall, thoughts?

What isit like to live in auckland NZ, what salary range would give you good access to a decent standard of living if you have no family

Planning to move to New Zealand from the US next year for a better quality of life, how is the job market?

Looking to get a referral for MBB, can any fishies help?

Hi All,
Would you all be able to provide some reliable recruitment agencies/consultantcies who can help me landing a job in Australia. I have 16 years of experience in tech/SAP /Management consulting and I have Australian PR including 3 years of working experience in Australia.

I want to move Australia due to family reasons hence money is not primary factor but would like to keep career level same or better. Any help will be appreciated. Currently Manager , up for promo(written) next cycle

Anyone here at Mck / (Implementation specifically)? I’m interested in an open Mck implementation role and would like to have a quick chat. Cheers

Looking for some guidance on Australia PR process. Been in the US for a decade and half and still on H-1B visa with lot of uncertainties. Hoping to apply for Australia PR and move.

Did anyone else make the move here from the US? Thoughts so far?

At EY, we have different grades for Managers, i.e. Manager 1, Manager 2 and Manager 3. Is this the same at PwC? Also, for Senior Manager too?

Currently with PwC US and would like to move to PwC Australia for better work life balance. Anyone available to chat?

Was having a chat with a recruiter who does a lot of work for me so out curiosity I am interested to hear what do consultants look for when they are moving into the industry.
- What are some of the key elements you look for vs deal breakers?
- What types of firms and industry are of interest?

Does anyone have any insights on the pay disparity between operations and strategy at Mck? Is Glassdoor really representative?

Hi all! I’m an Australian citizen (currently living in the US), and am moving to Sydney in August. I currently work at Accenture in the US with 2.5 YOE. How would you suggest applying for jobs/networking? While I’d be happy to stay at Accenture and transfer, I’m also open to other firms as well. Any leads are greatly appreciated!

What are the average age brackets at Big 4 to be a Con, Senior Con, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, Partner? Keen for people’s perspectives.

Probably worst time but I’m looking to relocate to AUS from Canada - thoughts on this occurring in next 12 months giving hiring environment? Hard to tell without being there on the ground