I wrote paid ETS practice test and got ~10 points less than what I scored in the both PowerPrep tests. I’m writing my actual exam tomorrow. Am I doomed? 😢

Had my first stay at a Marriott since the points merger. They have failed to email the folio despite stopping and asking them to do so upon check out. Also verified my email. Get it together!

Does getting upgraded at ritz properties ever happen if booking on points? I’m assuming no since they do not accept suite nights but would calling ahead to inquire help?

Time to replace my 12+ year old Travelpro bags. They've held up well for multiple international moves and regular travel but are having some problems now.

What are some brands or specific bags to consider? I'd prefer light, soft cases. Bonus points if the bag doesn't look too expensive. I'm small, female, and often travel alone. Don't want to be a target when I'm on the road.

How many points: Honeymoon rn at St Regis Maldives, husband got wood splinters in hand getting into pool in villa. Was 20+ splinters, very deep, took 1.5 hours to remove. He has Ambassador status. We paid for this stay with 400k points, can we ask for a full refund + all cash we spend here?

favorite recipes for salad dressing ? bonus points if it used balsamic vinegar.

Opinions on Capehart Scatchard? Looking for info on WLB, billing, general satisfaction, any interesting or unique selling points, etc. Thanks in advance!

Hi all,

I am an IT professional having almost 5 years of experience and want to move to Canada for PR. My CRS score is not upto the cut off. I need someone who can help in earning connections points for Manitoba PNP program.

As it allows having an acquaintance or a friend to earn those 20 points, it can help my PR application.

Anyone who is PR and resident of Manitoba can dm me to discuss around it. I am ready to pay for this assistance as well.

Hello All. I have 7 years of work exp in Data analytics & Data engineering team. Right now managing a team of 12. Will PMP certification help in career growth ? Needed some view points.

2.875 APR no points 30 year fixed $1m+ loan close later this week. I wanna thank the Lord Jesus, my family, and my mentors for the wisdom to negotiate this rate on my forever house. #FED #QEForever

How is the job stability in Tesltra India How many employees work in India?
I was interviewed by people from Infosys, not sure how did they interview me for Telstra job. Any idea on these points ?

Flip-up armrest sear in my bulkhead seat is broken. How many points?

hi fishies! I'm wondering what people think about ESG investing and how much ESG metrics / data points impact your decision to invest (or not invest) in a company? Would you find it helpful to see things like "percentage of women on the board", "ceo pay" etc. within an investment app before making a decision to purchase stocks from that company?

DESPERATELY SEEKING A PRODUCER…to join AIR’s next Straight Talk series Monday May 23 at 10am pst. Topic: Producers and Reps, How we Work Together: Pleasure Points and Pain Points. DM if interested!

So spent the last 30 hours working through this trying to books with points. Still nada. Anybody else have luck?

Excel Geniuses, please help:

Is there a way to display data in a Scatter chart (or any chart for that matter) that changes based on a condition (IF, AND, OR)?

For instance, if I have a list of data populated with A or B, and I only wanted to show “A” data points in my chart, can I do that formulaically, or so I have to manually select all the A’s in the data set to show in the chart?

I just moved here recently and adjusting a little bit to the culture shock coming from NYC. What are some of your favorite spots or top things you think I should do to help with the transition? Bonus points if it helps me meet people

What all are the benefits IQVIA provides. Need to understand on below points-

1. Leaves
2. Meals
3. Transportation
4. Medical benefits (like dental, optical)
5. Allowances
6. WFH
7. Bonus that excludes from CTC and variable
8. Annual/Half yearly parties
9. Goodies or gifts during major festival
10. Anything else 😅

Hey everyone!
I’ve recently accepted a new position recruiting Pharmacists from all over the globe to come to Canada and work for our business units.
I’m looking to speak to literally anyone and everyone who is willing to chat and share information.
Your pain points, complaints, day to day life, experience with exams, certification etc.
Especially anyone who has immigrated to Canada to become a Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacist etc.

I’ve been working out at F45 (45min of HIIT/functional circuit training) daily from 7am-8am & doing intermittent fasting. My fast ends at 11:30am but I’m so hungry after my workouts, it’s hard to focus during that 3.5 hour window. Anyone else have this problem? I also feel like I might be losing gains by not taking in any protein after my workouts.

Orange theory or CrossFit ? Which will help me shred faster ? I have done both and felt CrossFit had made me broader.

Does anyone have good blue light glasses recommendations? My head is THROBBING by the end of the day, so clearly my cheap amazon ones are just not cutting it

My relevant work experience as a Programmer is 3 years but my overall experience is 9 years where I worked in a BPO earlier. When I try to switch companies, I'm not getting shortlisted coz the pay I'm getting now for a 3 yr experienced person is more than that in the market and I'm not getting at least a 30% pay increase from recruiters. How do I solve this problem. My friends are telling me to lie about my overall experience. I don't want to do that.

Is anyone aware of a muslim reading list? I already know the basics just want to learn more

To Kill a Mockingbird, adapted for the stage by Aaron Sorkin, is at the Pantages and it’s excellent. There until 11/27.

Best PG in hinjewadi phase 1?
Budget max 15k

My h1b in expiring in July but I have my extension approved.
If I were to go to India this month and return in June, can I do it on my current passport stamp since I will return before it expired?

On average, how much would somebody earn as a corporate banker (as opposed to commercial banker, or investment banker) Charlotte? Let's say, when you're three years into the the job out of b-school...

How many find their fellow analyst or associate class chill and easy to get along versus smug assholes? Curious to hear the range of opinions...

Joining Google soon - any good books/tips on doing well in Google/a tech environment in a non-technical role?

I may join Morgan stanley,Mumbai.
Does anyone stay near to Nirlon knowledge park?
How much rent one can expect for decent flat with sharing?

Please give your suggestions which company to join based on future hike , tech stack, wlb

Tech stack: Java, SpringBoot, Microservices, AWS YOE : 5.9 years

JP Morgan : 25 lpa fixed
Xperi : 25 lpa fixed+ 2.5 lpa variable + 1L joining bonus + 9k RSU
Thermofisher : 24 lpa fixed + 2.16lpa variable

JPMorgan Chase Thermo Fisher Scientific TiVo Xperi Infosys Tata Consultancy Wipro Amazon IBM Cognizant

I have an upcoming technical round with Sr. Manager/Director in EY Dubai for healthcare consulting senior consultant role. Any idea how the interview goes ? I didn't have a case interview yet

Is RPA slowing down at other firms?

Don't miss out Southern Gerontological Society on April 11-15 2023! Recommended by Matt Hudson at 2022 NPA Annual Conference via Whova event app

Has anyone decided to take the gre instead of gmat for mba? If so, do you mind sharing why?? Thinking about taking the gre so I can also apply to dual degree programs

Is it okay to get one letter of rec from a manager who left your firm? I have a great relationship with them and know they’ll write an amazing letter. Just not sure how adcom’s perceive if they are not currently managing me. FYI I will get the other letters of rec from current managers/bosses

Mba consultant recommendations for essays? Mainly for sanity check on story and trimming fat since most of my rough drafts so far are over word limits

Also any DIY tips on identifying/removing fluff?

I just got a hold of the GMAT official guide bundle (3 books), manhattan All the verbal and Advanced Quant based on some advice. Anyone here who can suggest me a study plan (in what order I should tackle topics/books/practice tests/other online resources)?

My first practice showed pretty good quant but lower verbal. I’m not in a hurry, I am planning to study a few hours every weekend (open-ended), then take 1-2 weeks off and take the exam.

Got my first acceptance and feel so relieved! GL to everyone that applied R1

Do one-year MBA programs at Northwestern, Cornell or Duke give full-ride?
I went to Top15 UG. Got full ride from Ross and Haas. $$$ from Booth and CBS.
I am planning on staying in strategy consulting, so I prefer $$$ with one year MBA.
Should I wait to get my M promo and reapply to one year MBA if they offer $$$$ like 2 year programs?

Best places to live for Cornell Johnson?

How are the tittles Strategy Analyst vs Business Intelligence Analyst viewed by admissions? Started a new company as a Strategy Analyst, team got dissolved and am now on the BI team making it likely I pick up the BI tittle. Would I now be evaluated against other applicants/is there any advantage to either tittle? Previous experience in industry and consulting with financial services tech, post MBA goal is corporate sustainability strategy

What’re some resources to bring quant up? Need work on timing and competence on some topics

My brother just got a 670 with a 46 in verbal. Can he get into foster / is it easy for him to get up to 720-740? He studied a couple weeks

How much does your Bschool matter 5years post your MBA? I want to move to MBB. Comparing Tuck/Haas to HWS, would career progression be any different?

Rejected w/o interview at Sloan. Reapplicant.

Got interviews at Wharton, Booth, HBS, SOM. So I’m not totally dejected but this rejection makes me wonder about my true chances at other schools.

Can we get reimbursed for gmat study materials?

Strategy at a large tech company (like Adobe, TikTok, ServiceNow, Cisco) or MBB consulting coming out of an MBA? At an M7 and both look like likely options.

Will Carnegie Mellon CS undergrad be considered by adcoms in the same league as Stanford/MIT/Harvard undergrad?

Two more days till HBS decisions 🥵🤯🌶🙏😈

Wharton app questions: should I list my Deloitte initiative PRDs (voluntary) as extracurricular in the app forms? Or extracurricular has to be outside Deloitte?

What do you do when you get waitlisted into HBS? Anyone have that experience before and successfully got admitted?

Tis a big fat NO from Sloan for meeeee

I recently transferred offices to NYC at my firm. This doesn’t show up on my app besides on my resume on the location line where it says “NYC/x” next to my position. Do I explain this in the optional or will they understand based on my address and this note on the resume?