Stats and some questions: GMAT 700 - Converted GPA 3.7/4
27M - Latam - Engineer - 4+ years at MBB
Diverse background, family of immigrants.
Social impact/mentoring->Strong participation
Target schools: H, S, MIT, Booth
2nd priority: Columbia, Kellogg, Wharton

1. How good/bad are the odds?
2. Is it better for me to apply on 1st/2nd Round?

Thanks for the insights!

How useful is having worked with the PE practice (deal strategy, CDDs, etc.) of a consulting firm vs any other one when trying to break into PE? I understand it's probably better to come from such units but I wanted to understand in which ways it helps. Is it actually irreplaceable skills vs understanding of sector dynamics vs pure prestige?
Ps assuming MBB/Tier 1 consulting firms

Hello! Thanks for dropping in! I'm just beginning my MBA journey attending Gies College of Business at University of Illinois. I created this bowl for anyone else going through an MBA program or that have attained their degree. Appropriate topics include program and university questions, thought leadership, networking and job opportunities.

Any tips about companies that pay for MBAs in Italy or Spain?

MBA? What to do with it? How have you used your MBA?

How much does the EM equivalent at MBB make? And the Associate Partner equivalent? Salary and bonus breakdown would be appreciated.

Currently a 2nd year A and worried I am underestimating how competitive GSAP is. What can I do to beat position myself for when I apply in 2 years? Thanks!

What are the reasons someone would take TA funding for a PhD?

Feeling down after getting a rejection for my top choice law school 😕😭

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?

Any thoughts on median amount of time moving between Director, Senior Director, VP and SVP in F500? Debating whether to leave my MBB firm at the EM/PL Level or the AP/Principal level

For top schools what is the best round to apply for if you didn't ace the GRE/GMAT?

Does Lebanese diaspora really command more power in the MBB and T2 in the region? How can others navigate a career here?

MBA in AML?? Can someone advice if I should pursue MBA? I’m currently working in AML, have 8years of banking experience. Will this help in any shape or form to progress in my career. Thanks!

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.

Do tech companies like FAANG hire strategy consultants? Starting at an MBB/T2 next year and curious if tech companies leverage consultants as much as other industries. Part of me wonders if they are in such high growth right now that consultants can’t add as much value, thus maybe a smaller presence. Thoughts?

Would I be dumb to start a PhD?

I just finished my MBA. I’d never even considered my masters until my employer paid for it. My MBA helped me get a huge pay rise and I’ve just settled into a new role that I love.

I’ve just been offered a full scholarship for a PhD in a topic I am passionate about, already an active advocate for and with academics I sincerely admire. The topic is directly for a study I already contribute to every year.

I want to do it, but don’t want to f*ck the rest of my life

Hi all,

Hope you all had great news from B-Schools.

I was just curious about the proportion of folks from T2 that were accepted to M7 ?

Are chances bad if you are at LEK, OW, Kearney, EYP… ?

Feel free to share your profil/stats !

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

Thoughts on base salary range for experienced Consultant in Boston or NYC? 4 YOE -> 2.5 YOE in B4 consulting and 1.5 in public sector with an MPA. Could be MBB, Tier 2, B4, Guidehouse / Slalom etc.

Looking to apply to MBB at 1-2 YOE after undergrad. Undergrad GPA isn’t bad, but not MBB quality. Will it help if I take the GMAT early and include the score on my app? How high is good enough? 750+?

How many days recruiter take to release letter after documents..

Asian guys with coarse thick hair, got a barber you love? Looking for a new barber who really knows how to deal with my kind of hair

Is bfs account Contract get extended or they simply release and we get bach to parent (cts), for another project is complete bgv happening or they just handle from their side?

What is a decent annual billable requirement? Also, billing tips are appreciated. For some reason I am really struggling. Am I self sabotaging?!

Just found out I am not allowed to use our science lab. I have a few online virtual labs but was wondering if anyone had ideas for other ways to do a lab setting that is free??

What is the range in which Fidelity pay a Programmer with 2 YOE, my current CTC is 8 LPA and I have an offer of 13 LPA in my hand, what is the Max amount I can ask from Fidelity HR?

“i just fell asleep in the elevator”

I have 100 hrs of PTO, if I quit, will they pay it out?

What industries is the CFE certification used for? How does it compare to CPA in the length of the material and difficulty? Do most firms pay for It?

Honest question here-hw do I work better with Indians who come over frm India(on-site) to client?My patience with them is at an all time low since they jst dnt gt the methodology & hate owning anythng

What’s salary progression for Deloitte S&O? How much is your salary post undergrad, 2 years out and 3 years out?

What comp should I expect for a corp strategy role for a large tech company in SF? Currently 2 yoe out of undergrad

Have offers for AMEX and VISA at a Senior Manager Strategy role. Both offers are almost identical in base and annual bonus.

Which firm has faster growth to Director and better long term success?

#Amex #Visa

I have my first case review I am kind of nervous about it, wish me luck. I am not scared, I am just nervous about it.

What is going on with the market

Mid cap stock recs?

Hey everyone! I hope y’all are having a good weekend! Quick question. PSM 1 or CSM? I’m having a hard time deciding between which exam/course to take. I’m in my first year out of undergrad and looking into getting some certs to help me advance in my career.

Hi, I have a total work experience of 9 years in disparate industries. I am currently working as a Strategy Analyst and I am getting 9.2 LPA. Am I being underpaid?

Points for the hot tub being out of order my entire stay? I’m staying here solely for a ski vacation and would have switched hotels had I known in advance.

Does your undergrad school matter to MBA admissions? Does it make a difference if you have a great GPA from a state school or an average GPA from a highly selective school?

Anyone have updates on the HBS R2 process? Other schools have released dates for interview invites; haven’t seen anything come across for HBS beyond the “early Feb” mention a few weeks ago.

How competitive is my profile? 3.5/750, ORM, will have 4 years B4 strategy consulting experience upon matriculation, ECs are okay, no special story. Looking for chances at non-HSW M7s.

Guys, on average, how many hours did you study before GMAT test?

Only just realized that we don’t get admission decisions until a set date for most schools. 3 month wait for Yale/Tuck is going to kill me

No sloan today :/. Thought today was the day

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

So I’m really lucky- top 3 school just X3 my merit scholarship. I had already accepted and paid my deposit- so why would they do this?
To be clear, I’m super glad. This cuts my debt burden almost entirely. But like, why would they do it?

I am not that smart. Got a very low score on ACT (below average). Should I even consider getting a MBA? My firm does offer sponsorship, but taking/studying for GMAT/GRE is already stressing me out.

Recommender asked me if I wanted to write my LOR and have them sign off. I don’t think it’s a matter of laziness but they wanted to be sure they accurately captured what they needed to. Would you just ask her to run a first pass and offer to review after?

Is this year really more difficult or am I just looking for excuses for myself?

Graduated 3.4 UGPA in engineering and economics from a non-target school. 3 Years experience. If I am aiming for M7 how much of a stretch is that and what kind of GMAT score?

Admitted to Sloan and deferred HKS MPP. Is this dual MBA/MPP worth it? I’d like to keep options open in the long term for leadership roles at places like World Bank, UNDP, IMF, etc.

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.
Stern is way more than a finance school. Given its location, do you want to spend your 2 years in a rural area or heart of Manhattan? Location is almost everything for business school. (I have a friend in Cornell that frequently travels about 5 hours to NYC for events.)

How would switching to big 4 tech consulting at 2 YOE look for mba applications? Would it hurt? Looking to matriculate 2023 or 2024 but don't want this move to hurt me if I do it.

Did anyone notice that the Kellogg application doesn’t ask for race? How come? I’m happy but it just seems strange.

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

Are Tuck and Darden really much better for consulting than other schools? Yeah they have that rep but it seems they have more students recruit for MBB so overall success rate into these firms isn’t much higher than other schools.

Anyone know generally the percentage of interviewees at Wharton who are then admitted? I’ve seen estimates online as low as 30/40% and as high as 75%

Is it standard to display your gender pronouns on zoom/slack etc in business school? I’ve noticed this is ubiquitous at Haas, but wondering if that’s specific to them