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I’m struggling to see the value of a MBA as a consultant. If you come back to consulting, you lose career progression. You can’t really go to PE/VC from MBA with a consulting background only. A MBA will not help you get any job in tech any more than your consulting experience would. Same with industry jobs. What’s the value other than a free 2 year party/networking session assuming you return to your firm?

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For most MBA applicants, rationalizing the cost isn’t going to work. Most people that get into top schools don’t NEED the MBA to be successful. They do it for optionality, better positions / promotions down the line, to meet new people, to travel, to explore new interests, etc. Not everything is immediately quantifiable.

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You are currently posting as Consultant 3

That makes a lot of sense, I think I’m just trying to figure out how like “networking at MBA” is convincingly better than “networking in consulting,” you know?

9 months

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Most people get MBAs to pivot into a different career path. You made good points if you like what you’re doing and don’t see yourself leaving anytime soon than I would agree with you, no need to spend the 2 years not working.

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What percentage of those who get an MBA get those positions though, that’s also not a given either

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I’m going to PE post MBA. 80% TC bump vs. consulting post MBA comp.

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Ah gotcha, thanks for clarifying and congrats on the great job!

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I think your concerns are totally valid, a few thoughts: 1. Coming from MBB probably it still makes sense to do H/S/W. This is because you will be exposed to people with buy side backgrounds or stuff that is marginally more impressive than what you see at McK. Another element is that a lot of people at these schools are massively wealthy, so it helps creating a network of people who you would not otherwise meet 2. Many people simply need a break. My friends who started IB after UG are all in BX, KKR etc. They are crushing it and I doubt anyone will ever go for MBA (based in London, not NYC). On the other hand I am not sure I could keep grinding after 3 years in consulting, maybe I am weak but I just want to get wasted for one last time 3. Many people come from international MBB offices and they use MBA to relocate to US (it is not that easy otherwise)

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You are currently posting as Strategy& 1

Just one small point - no finance/IB/PE in London cares about MBA, period. Not the case in US where a lot of PE firms still want their associates to go get an MBA

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10 months

You are currently posting as works at ZS Associates

What is the key difference between an analyst role vs. MBA level role in consulting at your firm?

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You are currently posting as works at Los Angeles

When you pick up an MBA candidate who is recruiting for your firm. Hmm what was that compliance training again?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

anyone else spending their weekends just doing MBA apps?

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You are currently posting as works at The Boston Consulting Group

Has anyone had their firm sponsor their MBA? Or maybe know someone who has? Worth it?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Shut down at 7pm every day to invest time in my round 2 apps. Set personal priorities and team's expectations. My 1 rating won't help me if I don't get into an MBA program

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You are currently posting as works at KPMG

Thoughts/Experience with PT MBA? Hard for me to justify going FT.

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You are currently posting as works at The Boston Consulting Group

Is it harder to get into top MBA programs for consultants? How do programs differentiate between applicants in consulting?

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You are currently posting as works at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) LLP (Consulting Practice)

Anyone went from a non MBB firm to MBB? Did you get an MBA before doing so?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Has anyone heard of SAA & Company? Recruiter reached out to me and apparently this firm came out of lean six sigma. Hoping to get some insight.

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You are currently posting as works at KPMG

What's the best age / number of years experience for MBA? Top 20 schools.

You are currently posting as works at EY

Chances of breaking into MBB Strategy Consulting from Big 4 Risk Advisory without MBA ?

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You are currently posting as works at PwC

Does everyone at Deloitte get MBA sponsorship?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Are most users on here pre-MBA?

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You are currently posting as works at PwC

I wish i could pay someone to take the CPA exam for me. 🙄

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You are currently posting as works at Accenture

Has anyone heard of Consultants making the jump over to VC? Planning an MBA in the near future and want to see if it's possible...

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

I am an experienced hire coming from industry at a fortune 10 company (5yrs exp). How important is an MBA at this point in my career?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Prepping for the CISSP (or any other exam) makes me want to shoot myself

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Can't wait for my 3 month break before my MBA. I should have asked for 4 months and would be fine this week!

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You are currently posting as works at IBM

Thoughts on UT Austin for MBA? Worth it?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

I am at the office to study for my last CPA exam. No motivation to study though. Any suggestions how to get though this ?

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Not crashing anymore.

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You are currently posting as works at Merkle

How many first year analysts here started as interns? What did you guys do to get those jobs?

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You are currently posting as works at Merkle

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Still not seeing location in the post window when turning it off.

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Post for likes

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Depp or Heard?

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You are currently posting as works at Accenture

Should I close credit cards with annual fees? Attacking credit card debt aggressively. I should be able to pay off 50k in the next 21 months. I've had my Amex Gold for almost 8 years Contd...

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Anyone want to comment on how accurate you think Glassdoor salary stats are?

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You are currently posting as works at Manager

How much do we really need in order to retire? I am 41 and have 2M in stocks/cash and fully own my apt (3M). I have no outstanding debt and ready to find an exit.

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You are currently posting as works at Specialist

Had my final round with KPMG last week Friday… how long does it take for them to make a final decision?

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You are currently posting as works at Consultant

Rising Star

MBB y’all working Memorial Day weekend?

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

Just got the CSR and now want to downgrade my CSP to a Freedom (or similar no fee card). Has anyone done this before? Do I just call Chase and ask them to do this?

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You are currently posting as works at Analyst

EM: Congrats we're assigning you to a project! Me: What's the role? EM: It's not related to the interests you have stated but you get utilization! Me: I'm super excited..*start to update my resume*

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You are currently posting as works at KPMG

Serious question - is it true that there are plenty of men (or women) out there who prefer their women with curves? Let’s assume the woman is healthy and active and thriving professionally for this question’s sake, but a size 12+.

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You are currently posting as works at PwC

Indian passport holders traveling to Cuba from the States - do we need a visa? Will a tourist card suffice? Other things I need to take care of? Information available online is confusing.

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You are currently posting as works at New York City

Eternal struggle on shuttle flights: 2A or exit row?

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You are currently posting as works at McKinsey & Company

Does anyone actually get complimentary upgrades due to United status? I just hit gold and so far it seems like a hoax.

You are currently posting as works at Vice President

What is the sales target for AlixPartners MDs and Directors? Spoke with someone at AP who wants to hire Directors with a $15-$20M target. I think this is insane as this level is high even for Partners across other firms. This is for Tech/Digital services where AP is just getting started.

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