How much a previous essay can I use when re-applying? The story remains the same for me and I will obviously make updates, but the base is constant. Are there any rules of thumbs? TIA

Hey, can someone refer for audit fresher profile. Candidate is a CA.

Testing for reg on Friday...safe to skip over QBI and AMT?

Anyone in late 20s-early 30s in nyc looking for friends?

Can I use the floating holiday after 9/30 or is it gone?

Does anyone know if McKinsey hires defense specialist in the expert role or is it only the specialist role with potential to promote.

Is Yelp a good firm to work for?

How many deals do seniors at EY and Deloitte work on at one time?

Giving notice tomorrow. I plan on staying til end of month. A big reason I’m leaving is because my group is overextended and understaffed, which makes it seem like an even worse time to leave. I do not anticipate this going well.

Can someone walk through a general day-to-day if an in-house employment lawyer? Thanks in advance!

Hi Sharks,
Pls suggest me between these companies…..
Tech M- 15 LPA Cognizant-15 LPA Mindtree-14 LPA Technology-AEM Developer Yoe-3.2 yrs current ctc in tcs-4 LPA

I just had a colleague ask me my opinion on a few cars since she’s buying her daughter’s first car. Went through a few brands trying to get a sense of where her mind was, and as soon as I mentioned VW she said “oh, they’re owned by Mercedes and we had bad experiences with Mercedes years ago.”

What comically incorrect car things have your coworkers said to you about cars?

Best shop for season-long snowboard rentals (either in the city or close-by)?

For the Wharton app, what do you mention for professional awards? Can I mention “above average annual performance reviews and salary bonus”?? Thoughts??

Is AlixPartners considered a T2? Or is it a boutique?

Anyone get SOM invite?? How are y’all prepping for it?

Is it possible to get into HSW? Thinking down the line of applying - went to Princeton for UG and currently working in IBD for a not too well known investment bank. 750 GMAT 3.8 UG GPA.

Worried I just won’t get a look or judged too hard if I’m not coming from a top tier banking firm (messed up my summer internship and it’s haunted me since) - how much does that matter of prestige of bank vs the industry you’re working in and what’s the best advice in being able to go to HSW?

Is starting your own side business seen as a good extracurricular for MBA applications?

Kellogg, Booth, CBS, Haas, SOM - please rank for someone looking to return to consulting but stay in healthcare long term.

Are gsb invites done?

Yay got into cornell with $!

Heading to an M7 soon from a tech company where I work in a product-adjacent position. I didn’t need this degree to “break into” product management (former company would have let me transition), but I still figured it could be good for the long run.
Now when thinking about 100K in loans, I feel anxious about not getting a PM role after. Was this the right move?

Did you get an interview invite to Wharton? (Options in comments)

Is anyone else having trouble adding the First Day event on the Booth app?

MIT Sloan ($$$) vs. GSB (no $)? Post MBA goal is MBB or FAANG PM.

What should I be keeping in mind when deciding to apply R1 R2 R3 etc.

Interviewing question: for anecdotal “tell me abt a time when..”, & similar questions - are you allowed to recycle stories from your undergrad years or do they only look for post grad/work stuff? Afraid some of the stories that sounded okay at undergrad recruiting might now come across as a bit “lightweight” in this context...like would they eye roll if we start talking about that one time we did a science competition sophomore year of college (even though it taught an important lesson)..etc.🤔

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 got a 730 a couple of weeks back and it's been weighing on my mind as to whether I should re-sit. I feel its such an in between score. Am I right in thinking this way or does anyone have any advice for me either way?

Whats the best reputable MBA program for Florida placements?

Anyone know when Oxford will release interview decisions tomorrow?

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?

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!

How bad is it to defer acceptance by a year, but then reapply to other preferred schools next application cycle in hopes of getting a better offer?