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

MBA? / yoe consulting / title / company / age / salary

I’m a recruiter who would like to eventually pivot to HR but I don’t have an HR degree. I’m considering pursing a Masters degree however am torn between HR or Org Psych/Org Development. Would love to hear folks’ perspective of either degree!

I exited to FAANG from big4 and part of me is seriously thinking about getting an mba to go to mbb. Does that make any sense?

How is MBA (Executive) with Specialisation in Business Analytics from NMIMS (Upgrad)?

Have anyone done that.. please share your feedbacks

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?

Is it true that I have a realistic shot at HSW coming from Eastern Europe with following stats:
- median undergrad GPA at European non target engineering school but turned around performance in masters
- 700 GMAT but took it while working at McK
+ graduated with distinction in MSc engineering
+ top bucket McK BA, backed by strong referrals
+ 3 extracurricular leadership positions

Not trying to matriculate into a top 5 school, but let's talk accredidation. Does an MBA not have weight to it if the school isn't lets say, AACSB accredited but is still accreditated, i.e. SACSCOC?

Is it worth it to go back to school for a better track to a FAANG company? The division I’m currently in seems like there are no good opportunities, and I have the funds available to finish my undergraduate full time (Canada). I applied to Amazon before for a highly senior position and made it to final interview so I think I would have a better chance for a new grad type role.

Anyone currently enrolled or will be enrolled in the online masters cyber degree at Georgia Tech?

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

I'm looking to obtain my CPA license, but I've already graduated with my bachelors degree. Is there a way to pursue the eligibility without a masters degree? I only have 6 classes to put me at the 150 mark.

To the people working in Strategy / Management Consulting - Hello,
I want to change my career from ERP Consulting to Strategy / Management Consulting. I have 2 YoE and B.Tech in Electrical. No MBA.
Is it possible? Could anyone help please?
Thanks

So the public unions have tried to divert funds for new students, wishing to attend private schools in Calif... any other states preventing school choice?

Hi all,
I am tech guy with almost 3yr exp, but I want to switch to a Management role. Going for an MBA is not possible for me. I was wondering about the possibility to switch to a management role within the next 2 years without an MBA. Company/Brand is not a bar for me.
Can somebody please suggest how to do this?

What are the biggest differences between how you studied for L3 vs 1 & 2? I am really trying to avoid having to go another year.

Is a JD or an MBA more useful for consulting? Assuming M7 MBA or T10 JD.

Hi fishes,

I am a strategy consulting enthusiast from a middle class family. Don't have the financial stability to take a loan for an MBA and hence had to drop some renouned admits this year (Think top IIM's) due to family circumstances. I still dream big and request you to provide some insights for my research:-
1) Average expected package of an associate
2) Average experience expected at ZS to get hired at associate (not BCN)
3) Good books to upskill and ace the consulting case interviews

What are your thoughts on going PhD after EMBA? Any personal experiences?

Wondering what people think about my situation. I’ve been offered a role with a company. The job description didn’t mention college degree as a requirement. On my CV I have a section listed as “Education” and under it I have “Business Studies” with the university name and the 3 years that I attended the course (2.5 to be exact). It’s a 4 year degree and under this I have my High School equivalent with the years I attended there. The education wasn’t mentioned in the interviews. Continued below.

Have any of you pursued a graduate certificate in cyber security? If so, did you find any value in it? I currently have Bachelors and Sec+. I’m looking to obtain my AWS CCP in the few coming weeks and was looking for what to get next. I entertain the idea of continuing to pursue my education but I don’t want to incur too much debt with a masters.

What it best employee referral or joining through recruiting agency?

Does Strategy& have the Deloitte equivalent of alt-travel? Like after traveling to the client site, can you opt to travel to a location different than your home as long as it’s cheaper or same price as your ticket home?

Does a 20 year long career at Deloitte hold much value in the marketplace in light of the current economic situation? Started as a change leadership Consultant, but ultimately spent majority of my career in Resource Management and Global Mobility.

What is the best advice you would give to a junior account manager?

Any other challenges out there for Southwest beyond United? I'm A list preferred on Southwest and possibly looking to make the switch.

Is HC for non technical roles any different?

I need infographic tips please!

Any book recommendations for a new public defender?

Worst part about being unemployed is the pity face everyone makes when you tell them. If I hear one more "don't worry you'll find something soon" I'm going to scream. Trying to be helpful is one thing but pitying me helps no one and makes me uncomfortable.

Anyone ever exit MBB to join PE in an Operations role? What was the experience like? Would people recommend this route? Is the $ similar?

Why are some people saying that they (regulators or the govt) need to stop GME trading? Isn’t this a free market?

Anyone have recommendations for GCs? Looking to renovate a new home in Dallas.

I was in a meeting, and there was a new attendee, a fellow Asian guy.

Senior member: “Hi [new attendee’s name], where are you from?”

New attendee: “from [city and state]”

Senior member: “No, where are you reeeeaaaallllyyy from?”

**awkward silence**

New attendee: “from God”

Well… 🫣

If you are an immigrant and people ask you where you are from, how do you usually respond?

Silicon Valley Bank or American Express.
AmEx paying slightly less than SVB.
Yoe: 8
Skill: ServiceNow

I am so tired of it all. I’ve barely eaten in the last 3 days and had to take a painkiller last night to fall asleep. I’m so overworked and I constantly feel like a piece of sh*t. I don’t even have the energy to move right now and feel like I will faint any minute.

My LCA is filed to reflect my new work home location i.e. California but I am still aligned to New York market. Do I need to file another LCA when I will be changing my market from New York to California, and this new prevailing wage rule will imply right ?

How much is “market” comp for a 5th year, general civil lit, AmLaw 200 defense firm with usual benefits (health, dental, 401k match up to 6%). I’m LA based. TIA

Anyone here familiar with the medical records field reviewer positions at Change Healthcare? Looking to get a little more info on schedule, workload, and pay specifically. TIA!

Third yet at a firm in a major market (not NYC). Pay is slightly below market and bonuses are not market either. What is the going rate for a holiday gift for a secretary that I was assigned to 2 months ago but has done some work for me through the year and also a paralegal that I have worked with all year?

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

Hell everyone. Congrats to all those that accepted a school. I plan on applying next cycle. Does anyone have any recommendations on external scholarships?

What are the best and easiest EMBA programs to get into?

Does anyone have thoughts on being roommates with someone who is recruiting for the same post-MBA gig as you (IB/MBB)? Should you try to get someone going for the same thing/is it advantageous as you grind through recruiting together or does it not really matter?

Automatic ding if you uploaded the wrong docs to the wrong sections (essay to resume or vise versa)?

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!

Let’s talk finances. How are you all paying for this? Loans, I assume, but any strategies?
In early 2021, better to try to max out retirement accounts to maximize financial aid or to just start saving?
200k is so much.

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

If defer one year, could you apply for more scholarship or negotiate more scholarship during the deferral year?

To HBS admits - any of you thought you didn’t interview well but managed to salvage through the post-interview reflection essay?

What are the tentative dates of hearing back on the applications for first round. Specifically for HBS, GSB and Wharton?

When mba consultants shred your resume, is it because it’s really that bad or are they being overly critical. Used one late in the game because deadlines and she tore mine apart. Now I’m worried i won’t get in to wherever i already applied

Does anyone else find it absolutely hysterical that people group MBB/FAANG/PE/VC for the prestige-oriented folks and they never include BB IB 🤣

Lenovo thinkpad or Dell XPS? Truly overthinking this..

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?

Is it true that I have a realistic shot at HSW coming from Eastern Europe with following stats:
- median undergrad GPA at European non target engineering school but turned around performance in masters
- 700 GMAT but took it while working at McK
+ graduated with distinction in MSc engineering
+ top bucket McK BA, backed by strong referrals
+ 3 extracurricular leadership positions

Is it ok to take a gap year premba? How would that appear to future employers?

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

Did any PM or PMM get into CBS or NYU to make the transition? Would love to chat!