Imagine this. An HBS admit with 35% scholarship. Not trying to climb a corporate ladder, initial plan was to exit into consumer goods industry from consulting to gain industry experience (Cont)

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HBS could let you meet people who can later invest in you and help you fill your pockets up again.

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Ooo I’m imagining it

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The quintessential “why MBA” question.

Is it necessary? Absolutely not. This is not an MD or JD where you need a degree to practice.

Can it help? Probably. Lifetime brand value, lifetime network, bragging rights.

But again — it is absolutely unnecessary to get an MBA to achieve your goals. It’s a personal decision everyone makes.

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Thank you BCG1, appreciate your perspective!

While working on starting and scaling a personal care business. I feel like I haven’t saved enough and going to school will dry out my pockets also what’s the point if I can do all this without an MBA? Thoughts please.Edit: Business will serve consumers in Africa

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Looking for a level-headed boss with integrity who leads with compassion.

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Just need your help
I gave two rounds of interview on 7th and 8th April and there's no update from hiring manager till date.
I asked for an update once, shall I ask again?
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I'm just so confuse, earlier use to receive update in a day or so but this is the longest wait.

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2. Chubb India - 20 LPA fixed + 1.6 VP + 1 L JB - Tech Stack - Pyspark

3. IQVIA - 20 Fixed + 1.6 VP - Tech stack - Spark Scala

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What ECs are good to work on to get into an M7? I am a fresh grad, immigrated to the US from asia for college. haven’t done any sports through schooling years. would like to start working on ECs to be an attractive candidate 3-4 years down the line

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In @Emory (hometown, cheaper) for MBA. waitlisted @Haas for MBA/MPH. Strong application&interview, low quant GRE score. My guess is they want to see it higher but I dunno the odds/worth it

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What are cheaper 1 year degree alternatives to an mba? I work in finance rn and am not really looking to switch careers after going to school, but want to chill for a year. Feel like an MBA is overkill. Any thoughts on a masters in finance degree or masters in international affairs?

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Selling my gmat books! I am officially done thank goodness. I actually have a ton - including OG 2020, 2019 and strat guides lol. dm me if interested! Located in LA so bonus points if you’re local

Anyone from Deloitte accepted to Stanford in this cycle?

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Undergrad: top 20, 3.45 gpa, math major
3 YOE at big 4 as a data and analytics consultant
2 YOE at amazon as a bie and data scientist
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Haven’t taken GMAT officially yet but am getting my 720 on first practice test

Looking into tuck, Kellogg, Yale SOM, and stern

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Writing own recommendation letters suck big time. How much can I appreciate myself without raising any eyebrows?
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Please advice 🥺

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How did you study for GRE?

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Almost everyone here is from a consulting background. What is everyone's target industry/role post MBA? Just curious 🤔

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Finished my HSW apps this week. So relieved to have that weight off my back. Best of luck to everyone who applied R1!

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What % of Ross interview invites typically get admission offers?

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