Has anyone heard of a school asking you to retake the gmat to test your commitment? Someone I know said kellogg asked him to retake a 760 and then admitted him to the weekend and evening program before seeing the score LMAO

Outside of HBS and GSB, any other programs good for post-MBA career in VC? Haas?

For those of you that left b4 and got a job in finance or fp&a, is the grass really greener or do you end up hating your job and go for an MBA to do something else?

All - looking for advice on best consulting firm to go to after MBA (M7) for eventually exiting into sustainability roles at F100 / FAANG. Using the MBA to take sustainability courses but want to gain experience at variety of clients after graduating.

Has anyone gone back to school to get a MBA/EMBA? Worth it?

Applying to grad school. Do I only need to submit my unofficial transcript from the school I got my undergrad? Or every single college I’ve attended?

Can someone explain to me the differences in culture and opportunities between the m7 schools?

Anybody studying for the GRE in LA? Would love to get an accountability partner. Taking it in Dec.

Wharton vs Booth($$)?
In consulting and not aiming for a career pivot. Goal of B-school is purely academic, networking and having a second degree on resume without too much focus on recruiting. Want to have a good overall experience. Feel a better culture fit with Booth but also understand Wharton has a better brand. Thoughts?

Anyone here have experience with Georgia Tech’s Masters of Cybersecurity? The on-campus edition.

Anyone have good tips moving from EU to US IB? Currently associate at EMEA elite-ish boutique but the firm has no strong connections across to US. Thinking about MBA as alternative to lateral

Was just offered a role as a Real Estate Banking Intern for their C&IB Developmental program at PNC Financial Services. Anybody have any insight? Trying to make sure I don’t get low balled coming into the program. I have an MBA/MS Finance Real Estate and have just separated from the military.

How much does the essay score matter on GRE?

What are the reasons someone would take TA funding for a PhD?

How much programming experience should someone already have before going to university for computer engineering?

Food for thought -
I knew a person too humble and very hardworking used to take me to office 3 years back in a autoriksha. I just have his number saved.

Saw his post on WhatsApp where he writes that "education is the most powerful investment in your life" - and this touched me! How people struggle from their odds and not just stay above the water they make a big leap out of it..any suggestions how can I help him ? I think he is highschool graduated : should i recommend him in IT as fresher?

Any thoughts on UChicago’s Masters of Science in Analytics program?

Anyone who studied at London Business School?

My husband and I are both very ready to start a family. For those who have finished their PhD while pregnant or with a young child, do you have any regrets?

Anyone here pursued an MBA from EY? What’s the process like and what are the strings attached? I’m surprised the firm doesn’t promote it more

Which masters degree is good in EY?

First round cleared in november 2021, then HR called after 2 months for second round in Jan 22, now discusses the salary after 2-3 weeks and then again says to get back.
No communication courtesy, just randomly calls up. Any thoughts on What might be going on? Is this how gartner process works?

Hi all, does anyone know of any good recruiters in UK that can help find junior account manager/AE roles, looking to take the next step up and influence a sales cycle.

Thank you!

I just started meds yesterday and the change in my focus and attention to detail is mind blowing. My only concern is, just yesterday I had a tough feedback session with my manager around how I’m taking too long to complete my work, giving them anxiety around close deadlines. I’m new in the job (3 months in). Should I explain anything about my adhd to my manager or just wait for them to notice the change in me?

What is the main reason for seniors (like senior associate with 8-10 yoe) to quit BL?

Wish everyone a healthy and successful 2022!

Would love insight into the workforce readiness practice… good/bad/ugly :)

How are IBM Data Engineering projects ?
Mostly Bigdata with Spark ?
Are Data Engineering projects folks allowed Working from home?

Does anyone has any idea about what will happen to existing L1 visa holders, now that ey newco is likely to take a new name? Will the visa be valid anymore since the sponsor name is 'EY US LLP'

I’m looking to move into FDD. Should I wait until after busy season to make this move? Not trying to burn any bridges, just don’t want to miss the opportunity while the market is this hot

I've worked with the partners I report to, but not so much outside of my practice group. Is it normal for an associate to request a partner to do something or request information?

Need referal for TSYS.

YOE - 10.9
Tech stack -C# .NET, MVC, Angular/ React, SQL, Azure, Automation testing

Recommendations for a hair brush? Is mason pearson worth it?

Can anyone tell what could be the expected range of package for a lead devops engineer - yoe 12

I work in a fairly new role of Alliance Manager, I manage GCP , Microsoft and AWS cloud player alliances.. I wanted to learn more about being in Alliances domain and what kind of growth it may have. I work with Pre-sales, Marketing, Practice and solutioning team. I know Accenture and other big companies have alliance department and wanted to learn how they operate and what HR policies apply to them. Can anyone help me?

For those who have obtained the CFF certification:
I was asked to put together a working plan to obtain my CFF credential. I’m aware of the 2 certificate program (Core and Specialized) through the AICPA that will lead to the CFF. Does anyone have experience in how long it would take to complete the certificates and if there are other necessary or helpful study materials that would be useful? For background, I’m 6 months into working at this firm and have touched a variety of cases.

Three Muslims made partner at EY! MashAllah!!!

F GSB and that email. The lack of self awareness is mind blowing. 😂

Can’t get my direct supervisor (only supervisor for 1.5 mo) to write rec because of lack of time + stigma. My former supervisor (1.5 yrs) and a project manager will be doing my recs. YOE 3.5
I’ve seen many “do I explain in optional?” jokes but does this count as an extenuating circumstance to write about? Do I write a lot of background or an direct explanation?

Is it worth it to apply in the Covid round? I feel like there is less scholarship money, won’t be same experience in the fall or even the spring, and could be impacts to internship recruiting in the fall. Anyone agree?

Does the timing of your interview impact your admissions decision? I have an interview with Tuck and am wondering if it matters when I complete it.

Currently an Art Director at an advertising agency but I’m contemplating applying for my MBA (emphasis in marketing) next year. Wondering if you all think it is worth it? Currently making 84k and want understand more of the roles you get as a MBA/marketing graduate and the types of salaries one can expect.

Thanks in advance and good luck to everyone applying now!

Highest ranked program between Darden, Tuck, LBS, INSEAD, Fuqua, and Ross?

I personally don’t like arrogant, competitive, bro-like culture but also want to attend a top mba program and don’t want to leave NYC. Will I find my group at CBS? Hearing about the Turks trip and “covid castle” in the news makes me worry about the culture

Is Northwestern MMM worth it? It is 20k more in tuition

How do NYU Tech’s admissions standards compare to Stern’s full-time program? Is it a little easier to get in?

To get a 45 or so on quant...do you need to know how to do the “develish” level questions in the OG or can you get away with skipping questions of that difficulty on the real test?

Seeking advice for Kellogg’s Deferred MBA. I took my GMAT and scored 640 which is well below the 720 average. What’s the best option for next-steps? I don’t have time to retake the GMAT and spent considerable time studying TTP. GPA 3.9+, MSc from Northwestern, incoming T2 Consultant.

1. Apply with the score I have.
2. Don’t apply early. Wait for a stronger score before applying regular cycle in the future.
3. Take GRE and compare scores. My verbal is much stronger than my quant.

Do Kellogg, Booth and Haas call admitted students for R2? What if you’re travelling and your number isn’t reachable?

Took 6 years to graduate, almost dropped out. Ultimately ended up with 3.6 GPA BS from local state school.

What do you think is something I can express to turn this into a positive?

Exactly how overrepresented are consultants and finance applicants? Way more than the percent they make up in the class?

Alright so haven’t heard from Tuck - safe to say it’s a ding?

INSEAD vs Tuck/Duke/Darden

Does income level play a factor in MBA applications?

Is a GRE score of 322 sufficient for GSB and HBS application?

Not that consensus matters, but think there’s a rumor that most ppl who get into both H/S end up choosing GSB, but inside data from mbaMission (from a consultant working there) show that most choose HBS..? Is this true based on your personal observation?

Scared of burning through practice GMATs because I can’t find many actual tests. What practice tests did you use and how did you balance it with official adaptive practice tests?