Hi everyone.
Just got into Rice University here in Houston with an unaccredited academic background, average GRE score (307 overall, 150 Quant and 157 Verbal) and, 1.5 years of work experience.

(I did work on my essays hard, and the interview went quite well etc, but still)

Has this ever happened or am I hallucinating?

Hi everyone. I applied for a couple of roles at a tech company, I have a panel interview coming up but since that’s been arranged another HR coordinator has reached out to do a screening interview for the 2nd role I applied for.

How do I approach this, the screening call is a couple of days before my panel interview?

Has anyone had an interview where the interviewer only asks 1-2 questions (with one of them being “tell me about yourself?”). The first round was the same and I made it through, so don’t think (cont.)

I was asked in pwc sdc interview to come to bangalore location once i get selected. Can i still request for wfh?

I am interviewing for a Sr. Program Manager role at Adobe. Glass door says ~252k. What a typical base would be? How does adobe feel in the market right now as far as layoffs and expansions?

Any other RD applicants to CBS still waiting on an interview decision?

Is there anyone who works currently or has worked for Travelers Insurance in Hartford CT? Looking for an idea on compensation, benefits and your opinion on the company. I’m interviewing for the Operations Manager role

Hi fishes,
I had interviewed for Cognizant and I was asked to submit my documents for offer letter release. This happened on the same day as my interview(Friday 6th May). I submitted my documents and I am trying to contact the HR who scheduled my interview, but she is not picking up my call. My question is how soon can I expect the offer letter to be released? And is there a possibility that they can reject my profile at this stage?

I just turned in my dates for a google interview for software engineer manager, does any one have any advice on any of the 5 interviews and how long the process normally takes? and would any one like to give a refferal? Thank you so much!

I finished up with final interviews on Monday. Is it a bad sign that I’m still waiting to hear back today? Don’t companies typically reach out almost immediately with an offer if they choose you?

Currently at a T2, thinking about applying to an MBB . Question for you MBB 🐠 — if I have a referral and a solid resume, is it pretty much a guarantee that I will get an interview?

I have a second interview tomorrow. I already spoke with the partners and now I’ll be speaking with some associates. Any tips on what I should discuss and what questions should I ask?

Interviewing for Cyber Sec role. At very beginning they ask salary exp. I said usual way to postpone that question, and to figure out their range for role. On final interview and I mentioned 85-95k and they said it’s on the lower end for role…. Did I lowball myself?

Couldn’t get more info about sign on bonus, etc

Have technical interview (pen and paper only) coming up with a BB, can anyone offer advice/resources/suggested way to practice?

What aspects would you look at when interviewing a person for a Manager position?

Anyone who gave data analyst interview in UBS , have you received offer yet or waiting ?

Hello... does anyone have any info on being an EA at BDO??? About to interview and I'm curious. Thanks

I am interviewing for a clinical specialist position with Haemonetics. Does anyone have any experience working for them?

Anyone on H1 quit and taken a year off? Planning to transfer to H4, and then start looking after a year. Current H1 is valid for another 2 years. Suggestion/experience welcomed!

Recommendations on how to simultaneously pay off student loans and invest?

Considering taking a position with a small-cap in the US trying to build their legal department. The title is standard “counsel” although the work would be with the senior leadership team and reporting to the GC in Europe. How reasonable is it to ask for a bump in title - Senior counsel or Head of Legal, US? If it matters, I am a 6th year and have been told that I will be expected to hire a junior or paralegal as we build up.

Best self-care tips for dealing with loneliness/sadness this time of year? This is my first Christmas without my mom and it just feels like nothing will ever be the same again 😭. If you’ve lost a parent can you give me advice on getting through the holidays? Being a parentalish figure to my students is both healing and heartbreaking.

I tried out a career and I'm currently miserable in it and want to figure out how to use the degrees I have to find something I find fulfilling. I don't want to go back to school and start over with that process. If anyone has any advice on what websites or resources to explore to figure out what careers and jobs are comparable with my degrees or if anyone has any information or experience with this please hit me up. I have a degree in biology and teaching credential

Working as a regional business development manager at an interior designing company based in Kerala. Looking for opportunities in other sectors and cities.

Hi guys,

How if Capgemini Invent? Is it a different company or SL? How are the projects and opportunities?

Hi, I am working as an associate in the sustainability team in one of the top consulting firms. I have an MBA from one of the old IIMs. I want to shift from sustainability to supply chain and logistics. Can anyone help me if finding a good opportunity in the field of supply chain.

I’m irritated ALL the time and it’s ruining my relationship. What’s wrong with me? lol should I just start smoking weed or get on an anti depressant?

I have created NPS account through SBI YONO app. PRAN is generated and I received my contribution copy as well through mail.
But when I try to login using my PRAN number it says invalid.
Can anyone please help why it’s happening like this??

Any advice from ex-Consultants here on how to prepare for interviews for a Strategy Analyst position at Visa Inc?

Oliver mentioned in the NA Update that we should hear about raises some time next week

Thoughts on Prosci or SHRM-SCP certification? Which would be considered more valuable or highly regarded? Currently focused on Change Management but have a HR background (industry experience / area of study in college).

How long does your firm wait to tell you your compensation after a promotion?

Promotions went out Jan 3 and compensation will be revealed late Feb. Is this typical?

For all the Q3 and Q4 misses, looks like most of our agencies are projecting big rev increases for Q1. Trump effect 📈 ?

trx trx trx

Is it possible to get 26V to 45V in 4 weeks?

what schools do pre-mba LEK associates typically get into? targeting wharton, sloan, hbs

Submitted cbs with ea score. Jheez. Yet to take the gmat for the other schools 😭

Is 730 enough to compensate a 3.3 gpa at t15? ORM, B4 non-strategy with 4 YOE.

Did anyone else not have an observer in the HBS interview this year? I was really thrown by that.

Is 30% scholarship for MBA a very good achievement or a very normal one these days?

I didn’t get into any schools this past application cycle but got into H/S. I feel like I’m going to be incredibly insecure meeting my classmates this fall who probably got into every school with crazy scholarships too. Do people typically share where else they got in, GMAT, etc. when you go to school?

Do people working in IB, PE, Consulting, etc. get any financial aid when applying for top MBA programs (M7 or T15)?

Any other RD applicants to CBS still waiting on an interview decision?

Hey! Anyone here work with Admit Advantage? I’ve searched the bowl and can’t find any previous posts. Met Erik last week and he gave me the best advice (of all the admissions consultants I’ve spoken too).

Still pretty early in the app process here. What extra curricular activities are best to up your chances for M7 admission?

Just saw an old coworker post bragging about how she graduated from the most prestigious University in the world. It was obviously the Harvard Extension School…cringe

Is it ok to take a gap year premba? How would that appear to future employers?

Has anyone worked with Sia Admissions? If so, what’s your perception?

Did any other HBS R1 interviewee just get that email from Chad Losee with the eBook? My heart literally dropped but it just seems like a nice email with access to a leadership eBook?

I think I read about some kind of process where when an applicant reaches out to a current student or alum for a 1:1 and makes a good impression, the student/alum can send a message to the adcom letting them know? Is it like a "Hey I connected with this applicant and had a great conversation with them. I think they would be a great fit for the program" type of thing?

Is a 529 account worth it for MBA?

Wharton calls started for Asia! This has been a really useful and supportive group through the process. Good luck and thanks all!

What’s the quant cutoff for M7? Scoring Q49 / Q50 but want to know if Q49 as a consultant is OK or good enough.

Is the ETS GRE-GMAT converter accurate? My GMAT is above medians everywhere but I don’t know how much it matters.