Popular travel destinations across all MBA programs?

Bachelor party in vegas in september. Estimated 10 attendees. I’m not a groomsman so i’ve been held out of planning but im more of the well traveled attendees so trying to help. Any rec’s on suites/lodging in general for a group this size? Never traveled with such a big group and prices on the strip are insane rn

For those of you on medication, how do you manage delayed flights causing you to miss appointments? Often, cancellation policies are strict, expensive, and require several days notice.

Best SPG or Marriott in San Francisco?

What do you or your firm do to provide first class service?

Does anyone has completed Servicenow ITSM certification recently?

How to get a PSM certification

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.

Should I transition to a tech sales job? Thoughts on risk vs reward? I am 34 yo, married with a baby incoming. I work at Google Cloud in solutions engineering (I help develop quantitative business cases with sales teams for customers). My cash base + bonus is $220k (going to ignore equity). I have an MBA from the University of Chicago, not that it matters much in sales. I have always been in a consulting role but I think I can make more in sales. I have a competitive personality and I am bored.

Benefits to scrum or PMP certifications as a low level Associate? All the positions I see require 5+ years scrum experience. Also would appreciate people’s perspectives on scrum vs PMP in general. I’m a people person and quite good at leadership so I feel my talents are being wasted managing client direction on funds day to day.

When can you take the CISSP exam? Also, is it 150 questions in 3 hours or 250 questions in 6 hours?

What is a good credit card to get for travel?

Anyone can tell me what an airport lounge looks like?

What made you go into the hotel industry? For me, I found people who had the same interests I did and who cared above everything else to create a great experience for

Has anyone successfully made the career move from an HR specialization to an HRBP role? If so, how? I have been working for 7 years in a very niche HR specialization and while I wear many hats on the HR team, I feel like this is hard to express to recruiters or even get an interview for an HRBP role. My niche area has really burnt me out, as it’s very political and I want to expand my horizons. I am already working on completing my GPHR certification. Any other tips?

Are MBB sponsored MBA students expected to return to their home firms for the summer between their two years? I know you're obligated to go back post-MBA, but what about the summer in between?

Anyone do an REI adventure trip or something similar before?

Do you think we will be able travel by Christmas for a vacation?

26th Sept - Advisory Odyssey
Question to Leadership of PwC India - Do you think people would visit a hotel(4-6 PM) just for high tea?
No Lunch, No Gifts?
Why have you even wasted money in booking the hotel, just for high tea? Do you think, people would care about the townhall & go?, if you just give high tea?
Seriously man! I don't even know, why PwC is even coming under Big4! Shame!!

I am hired as OIC developer and now forced to work on BIP. what should I do? planning to quit.

Was whitelisted by HKS last year (wanted to pursue an MPP in combination with Wharton MBA I was accepted to earlier). Plan to reapply this year as I deferred Wharton anyway. Any tips from replicants? I mean, if I was whitelisted - to what degree should I change my essays and strategy now? 👀

Should I leave my first permanent job as a team leader of 4 DPs in a FMCG business (only been there for 4 months) to join a huge Tech business for a 12months contract?

They offer me 60% more money than my permanent role. Circa 2000 dollars every month in my pocket

However, I am worried if I accept the tech role and I do not become permanent I will be looking again for a job in 12-24 months and my CV won't be showing a managerial position. Won't be showing any progress.

Is ValueLabs a good company to join as per WLB and carrier growth, job security?

What sort of compensation should I anticipate for a VP of transformation role at a PE firm? It is an operations role (not deal side). TIA!

What's the best way to stay productive throughout the day? I often hit an afternoon slump

Celeb sightings! Share your experiences, ie who, where, when?

I do things (late nights/weekends) that I don't think my managers/partner knows about since everything is running well - directly correlated with elected hours spent. Is it weird to bring this up?

10/13 Thread (General):

Hey Corporate Gang,

Help me unlock my DMs..

Thanks in advance!

How are appraisals at Wissen Technology ? Wissen Technology Wissen InfoBeans

I got offer from HSBC HDPI , gurgaon for Gurgaon location. Offer is 13.50 lacs for manager Role....
Please help me to understand how much hike I should expect and bonus.
My joining is in end of Oct hence am I eligible for anything..

Will org transformation / human capital see a greater increase in work post virus given the layoffs, etc? Or will companies not want to spend for consulting firms?

How is HSBC Client in terms of WLB and work culture

IS there any instance you know of in which LTI revoked or took back its offer after giving offer letter. If so what circumstances

I just finished YSOM's behavioral assessment....what the hell...

Is there a paperback book that you’d recommend to practice Integrated Reasoning?

Somehow the weekends are the worst part about GSB invites. It’s like it hits you that another week went by without anything 😔

For those starting school this fall, how early is too early to start stressing about what you want to recruit for? Am a sponsored consultant but don’t think I want to go back 😬

Hi everyone,
I was doing a brief overview of GMAT math, and I feel like I need to start studying math from ground 0. Can anyone provide and advice from personal experience, or from that of a friend? My goal is to get into a t-20 MBA program. Thank you in advance! Happy holidays

When should I tell my manager / “recommendor” I am planning to apply to bschool? Applying R1 this fall

2 friends from college just stayed up with me for 4 hours to make last minute edits to my horrid Wharton essays. Admit or ding I’m grateful to have friends like this in my life.

Has anyone worked with Sia Admissions? If so, what’s your perception?

I work in deals and am frankly frustrated that those with 9-5s can get better GMAT scores with their schedules while I have to work around an unpredictable schedule at 80 hrs/week.

In one month is my mid term review.. Should I let my mentor know I'm applying for mba this year now or should I wait till after the review session? I'm afraid mentioning going to b school would hurt my "fast promotion". What's your guy's experience? :)

I have been looking at the curriculums for Harvard Business School's Master of Business Administration and Harvard Extension School's ALM in Management. They both have the same requirements (generally speaking) including a capstone course that serves as a field immersion course with the Master's in Management, which is fairly new. If I am not able to gain admission to Harvard Business School, but wanted a similar educational experience to become a consultant, should I attend Harvard Extension?

Did anyone do the Jumpstart MBA Diversity Forums? Wondering if they are worth it/helpful. Thanks!

How close are the official GMAT prep practice exams to the actual in person exam? Any data points would be appreciated. TIA

If anyone needs bschool admissions interview help, feel free to DM me. I’ve helped dozens of candidates get into their top choices over the years and feel like I can help a lot more of you based on the questions being asked. Not offering pro bono services but significantly discounted. Hmu!

I have a 2.8 UGPA from a no-name state school. Are my chances at M7 practically zero? Other stats in thread

How long is too long to take off from GMAT? Spent~8 months on it plus working while living alone and think it’s started to take its toll (panic attacks, etc.). Need to get up ~30 points or so and thinking of getting healthy/deferring application to next year.

T2 consulting —> MBA at M7–> top tier IB —> top tier PE/HF. Is this feasible?

Current/incoming students, what’s your budget for expenses outside of tuition and living, e.g., for entertainment, travel, etc.? Trying to determine how much liquid cash I should have. Going to W if it matters!

Would it be realistic to aim for Tuck with 3 years Risk Advisory experience, 3.39 dual degree undergrad at top 20 liberal arts college and 710 gmat?

Any thoughts on Warwick Business School MBA?