Outside of getting a high gmat score, what are some things I should do to offset low UG GPA?

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Take the MBA Math course and ace it

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I’m an applicant so I have no opinion here, just restating what my admissions consultant (former insead adcom) told me

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Donate enough money to get your name on a new building

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Hi Fishes!!
This might be an unusual question for this group, but nevertheless I'll ask. Is it advisable to go for masters to US next year ( Aug-23 ) , considering all the recession talks and layoffs?

All/any advice is welcome!

I'm about to start my part-time MBA. Already feel like dropping out...

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Does the current GSAP agreement say that if you intern at another consulting company it 100% certain that sponsorship is lost? Or does it say “may” impact sponsorship?

I’m reading a GSAP letter from 2018 and in this version it says “may impact”

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ZS 🐠 - can you receive sponsorship for MBA prior to having tenure of 3 years? If not, what is the downside of applying after 1 or 2 years? I am coming in with 3+ YOE in consulting, so my application would be competitive for next fall (or ‘23)

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Anyone have any advice for someone interested in getting an MBA to either go in-house or break into securities litigation. 5th year associate here.

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Thoughts on Kellogg 1 yr vs 2 yr MBA. Pros vs Cons.

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My wife is a Software engineer - QA with 2 Yoe, now we are thinking to move to Canada, can someone please guide us on which 2 year course can she pick (for student visa), is data science related course a wise decision? Or how to find a QA related PG program.
Preferably in Victoria, British Columbia

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I just graduated from a nontarget in Dec 2020 & am currently interning at PwC before I go back to do my Masters. My initial plan was to accept my full time offer and slowly work my way into IB.

I see postings right now for FT IB analyst programs. Should I even try applying online?

Ik recruiters don’t really read cover letters, but I learned about banking rlly late into college. i’m the daughter of blue collar workers who don’t speak English so I never really knew what jobs were “prestigious”

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Does Deloitte still offer second year tuition reimbursement for a returning intern who’s attending their MBA program on a full tuition scholarship? Thanks!

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I’m a product designer with about 5+ YOE I’m exploring courses/programs that one could take up as a mid career professional. I have a keen interest in Service Design, Behavioural Sciences, Design Research but not very sure about the opportunities. At the same time I’m open to exploring Product Mgmnt and Data science as along with design. Any recommendations?
PS: I already have a Masters in design.

Which data science course would you suggest?
1. Scaler Data Science
2. IIITB course and John Moore University
3. BITS Pilani DS course
4. Leave these course of PGD and go for MS altogether.

Currently having an experience of 2 years and 4 months with experience in Data Science, currently working as a Business Analyst at Axis.

Thinking of studying side by side and upscaling if possible.

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Is it common to hate your job some days, and love it other days? Or is that a sign of a place you shouldn’t be at?

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I wish someone would create a book entirely on copywriting or art direction daily exercises that train us juniors or students to get better since creativity is a muscle. Sure, hey Whipple or the ad concept book do have some exercises, but I want more exercises that are bit more structured.

I would definitely pay money for that book.

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I am currently looking to accept new roles for a job. I have an associates in Accounting have an 8+ year background in accounts payable and am about to receive my Bachelor's in August for Business Management and Economics with a concentration in entrepreneurship. What would you think would be considered a fair hourly rate or salary?

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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.
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Submitted cbs with ea score. Jheez. Yet to take the gmat for the other schools 😭

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Does it look bad to apply R2 but quit after due date (before decisions)?

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We are so close. Final stretch. Let’s go 🔥

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How do I convert my UK university score to GPA?
Scored 83% (First Class Honours)

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