How much does a masters GPA matter? My undergrad GPA was great, at ~3.9. But I’m doing a part time masters to further my education and learn new skills and maybe will at best get a 3.5 overall. Can’t really dedicate as much time as if I was full time and a full time student, but don’t want to screw my changes of a top MBA program

Looking to break into industry from federal consulting. Recently earned my MBA with a focus on data analytics and MS in Cybersecurity. Any guidance?

Anyone have updates on the HBS R2 process? Other schools have released dates for interview invites; haven’t seen anything come across for HBS beyond the “early Feb” mention a few weeks ago.

Is an MBA considered an insurance policy from a work perspective assuming you go to a Top 20 program?

ORM 740 GMAT, 3.1 GPA from Top 10 Public, Tier 2 -> Tech in Finance with 4 YOE. Would it be a reach to get into UCLA, Yale, or Berkeley?

This is going to be *the most cliche* thing to come out of this bowl but, I need someone to whoop my ass into studying for the gmat 🙏🏼

Do companies really check to see if you completed your degree from uni most employee I have worked for never really asked to see it ?

Guys, on average, how many hours did you study before GMAT test?

Hey fishes
Can I get some reviews for BITS WILP Data science and engineering program ?
- Is the degree accepted as Masters by companies during switch ...
- Do we have any other good alternatives?

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

I am a working mom and am hell bent on pursuing my MBA. Any advices on the prep for GMAT? Or would GRE better suit my scenario than the GMAT? Appreciate your responses!

Anyone here who made an industry pivot via b school? Curious how you told the story in your applications. My mba “coach” is a bit concerned because I want to pivot into an industry that I don’t have any experience in, and that industry primarily does JIT recruiting. (Primarily biotech/pharma hoping to pivot to luxury / retail)

Hi everyone!
I am looking into doing a Masters in Social work I have already have a social science background and have worked as an international development professional but I’m considering getting into medical social work. What are the pros and cons of being in this field

Which Canadian B school MBB or other top consulting firms regularly recruit from?

Is a 710 gmat (q44 v42) worth retaking? I’m a Latin American male working at McKinsey, 4.0 gpa from the top university in my country on a full scholarship. Maybe with a lot of effort I could get my score up to a 730, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the time

Been thinking about a career switch. Am a lawyer with top experience in energy and construction transactions and have industry specific insights and knowledge. Wondering if the management consulting firms would be an interesting place to go. Also have MBA for what it’s worth. Thoughts?

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

Anyone here took General Assembly’s part-time UX class? I am ad background, has less than a year ux experience ( mostly website wires + visual). GA vs. grad school in HCI, what do you recommend?

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 🙃

Hello! I’ve been in Compliance now Dow approx 6 years and want to make myself marketable. Besides a JD what other masters can I obtain?

Hi everyone,
Anybody need any referrals for -

1. Java (3+, 6+Y Noida)
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4. Devops (8-10, Nagpur)
5. C++ (Nagpur)

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My mother is considering moving back to Korea...

With so many VC firms coming up have you considered pivoting into the VC space? Wondering if the pay is good as compared to consulting. For context, I am a M making $170k base in the South East.

Should I instead focus on becoming a LP? Are these investor fund VCs worth the investment?

Which online survey site has the best payouts? Thanks!

how to decide between firms? they seem so similar. deciding between bcg & mckinsey in chicago. are exit opps & brand value actually different between them?

What are the Variable components at KPMG and what % of fixed they are.

Anyone aware of the IBM new centre being opened at mysore ?

What's the deal with everyone on LinkedIn commenting about the passing of a certain CEOs son, in some cases even TAGGING that CEO in their post?! Never before have I wanted so much to comment and tell them to SHUT UP.

36 yrs old. Still have hair on my head, I’m glad. But belly starting to come out and slim fits are not working anymore. I need to do something...

What's the most elegant way to handle someone your level subtly insulting you in front of team?

There’s a potential partner you’ve heard is very talented - but notably mean under stress. Worth it?

Another consultant is actively trying to backstab me. Advice for getting ahead of this?

If I have an offer on Networking Control plane domain and Dataplane domain which one should I chose for better career prospects?

Dataplane job -> 3 Lakhs higher paying than Control plane job offer.

@Cisco, @Juniper, @Arista Networks.

How do you properly vet a law firm? I feel the associates I speak with talk up the firm and aren’t always candid.

Anyone willing to refer to Abbvie?
Please dm me.

All else equal, will the compensation for exits post-MBA be the same if I do a one year MBA vs a two year MBA? Currently have 2 YOE, thinking about MBA and would prefer to complete more quickly

How rough of a life is post MBA MBB? In terms of hours/work life balance

Does your review ratings at work factor in at all to your application/mba review? Or are the recommendation letters the only insight admissions gets into your work performance?

How big is the gap really between HS and W? I’m mostly targeting Tech.

If you are taking sponsorship from your firm does that change your story around why X Business school? Do you let schools know you are going to take sponsorship? Does it increase your chances since they are paid upfront?

Hello, I was in a verbally abusive college relationship and struggled with mental health. Therefore, my gpa suffered greatly (2.9). However, I now have a good job and am doing very well. Should I explain the reason for my low GPA in my MBA app? I’m applying to LBS, Booth, Stanford, UCLA, UCB etc.

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

Anyone got fellowship or need based scholarship at M7 schools?

I have a month left till my GMAT. Should I start solving the official questions timed or solve more untimed until I feel more comfortable? Asking because TTP is religiously advising on untimed strategy, but I’m currently struggling with timing especially CR; untimed sessions often make me take 3-4 minutes per question (80-90% accuracy). Thanks!

Enrolled in Stern for a few weeks.
The number of the alumni and current students that go to top consulting firms FT& summer intern are countless even for a small class size.
Stern is way more than a finance school. Given its location, do you want to spend your 2 years in a rural area or heart of Manhattan? Location is almost everything for business school. (I have a friend in Cornell that frequently travels about 5 hours to NYC for events.)

Chances at SOM, Tuck, Fuqua, Darden? 3.7 from T100, 324 GRE (162/162), white lgbt male, 4 YOE with two promotions, on “young executive board” and 6 years of committed extracurricular

The GMAT doesn’t have the AWA section until 5/20, right?

Thoughts on writing about trauma in a personal essay?

Anyone have updates on the HBS R2 process? Other schools have released dates for interview invites; haven’t seen anything come across for HBS beyond the “early Feb” mention a few weeks ago.

Is an MBA considered an insurance policy from a work perspective assuming you go to a Top 20 program?

ORM 740 GMAT, 3.1 GPA from Top 10 Public, Tier 2 -> Tech in Finance with 4 YOE. Would it be a reach to get into UCLA, Yale, or Berkeley?

Guys, on average, how many hours did you study before GMAT test?

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

I am a working mom and am hell bent on pursuing my MBA. Any advices on the prep for GMAT? Or would GRE better suit my scenario than the GMAT? Appreciate your responses!

Who applies to HBS in R2? I was surprised to hear the pool is just as large as R1. Any speculation on the strength of the R2 pool this year?