How common is it to get tuition scholarships? Not sure if I want to return to LEK. Assuming it’ll be an uphill battle as a middle class white man

What are your favorite management books?

It’s giving me heart attack everyday watching the news. How could a leader lie to the people bluntly? Some people are trying hard to fix while the other is still messing around.

Anyone here who made the exit from Big 4/MBB consulting to a VC? If so, I’d love to hear about how the experience is so far. (Not to mention the WLB and comp!) I’m considering a career change but have no one in my network I can go to for insights. Thx! 🙏🏾

Exploring the idea of moving from external to internal audit. The thought of helping companies improve their operations seems more rewarding than auditing financials. Has anyone else considered this?

I keep hearing and reading about the future of work post pandemic. What about the future of learning post pandemic? There needs to be more conversation and proper planning or else I fear learning will go back to what it once was pre pandemic. ..the same. Any thoughts or vision for the future?

Career pivot from early stage VC analyst to PE. What is the best way to approach this?

I graduated with my MBA in finance in 2020 and began working at a bank as a Management Trainee. 2 years later, I am an assistant to a financial advisor studying to become a financial advisor. However, I have to do this on MY time and not the bank's.
I am not in a Management position, I make as much as a teacher in a good district and I just don't feel my overall self worth at this job. Does anyone have any advice that can help this situation?

What have been your favorite international travel destinations?

What is a Fair compensation amount and structure for a Marketing position for an independent advisor ? Main goal is growth of new assets from existing clients and new clients? Would help run client service model as well as network in the community and throw entertainment and educational events Total Comp? How much fixed and how much bonus based on new assets?

Hey, so I’m going to my first 3% conference. I heard it’s usually white feminism x 100. But I was wondering what I should expect? Has anyone been.

I’ve been thinking about looking for a new job, but given everything going on with the Coronavirus and layoffs, it doesn’t seem like this is a good time to start looking. What do others think?

How much siemens offer to a c++ developer with 4 years of experience?

I have a principal with ZERO sped experience or knowledge observing and rating me. I got all distinguished last year from my AP. He gave me all basics & 2 unsat. He’s told us to not worry about goals

What inspired you to join this industry?

Hello Fishes,

Anyone from OLAM international, how's the company?

How is job security at Citi Bank? Probation period is there in Citi?

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

My colleagues
Just to put some intro
I am 22 years after college experience and worked in consulting for 15 years and currently in industry for 7 years.
My long term goal is to go back to consulting more of a business advisor from a strategy perspective
Here is my question
Would MBA be any good for me especially looking at strategy side?
I don’t want to spend $200K and would probably go online MBA in a mid tier school. Are those any good?
Looking forward to your great input on this topic

GSB admits- is there something similar to the estimate your aid tool at HBS? Anecdotally heard they had one last year but can't see anything on the portal.

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

Are part time students allowed to recruit for jobs with full time students ? Asking for top schools T15 etc

Is the UI of the gmat official practice exams the same as the official test?

When a school reports students with partners they’re referring to married and like life partners only correct? Or do people report any SO as a partner

Does anyone know what time of day Sloan released decisions last year? And if it was by email/portal/phone call?

Chase Reserve just upped their fee to $550. I’m starting my MBA this fall - is it worth keeping the card?

Does the profile of your referee matter?

How people manage the expectation? This round is tough, and might not get in any, but MDs wrote my rec are thinking I would make it and about to leave.......

Boston people - I have a set of GMAT veritas prep books for sale for $50. DM me if interested.

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.

Should I lowball my income on MBA applications (Europe/ Asia) to increase my chances for a scholarship, or does it make no difference ? (*income bound in non liquid investments)

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?

Anyone had their Sloan interview yet? Any tips or advice?

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?

Anyone know what merit based scholarship options HBS and Wharton have?

How do I avoid coming off as a “smart but lazy” applicant? Have very high test scores but very low gpa.