What is an acceptable age to complete an MBA program if the goal is MBB or T2 strategy consulting post-MBA?

Anyone who can share their experience with the Harvard Extension School?

Anyone else getting pretty harsh feedback on your candidacy as a whole from Maria at applicant lab? I feel like I have a doable shot at my target schools based on gpa, gmat and essays but every time she reviews she suggests I have no chance. It’s been pretty discouraging.

Anyone that’s jumped to IB as an analyst, pre-mba. How did you go about networking an interview ?

I have been in Risk Advisory for about 5 years but I have been feeling extremely bored with the work and I am currently contemplating my next career move. What are realistic career opportunities for me excluding technical accounting, internal audit and compliance? Would obtaining an MBA help my career prospects?

Hey Fishes,

I'm looking for a job switch in HR domain. Having 4+ YOE and holding a master's degree in MBA HR.
Looking for your support.
Also, I don't have sufficient Likes to DM so struggling to unlock the same.

How do your exit opps differ after 4 years at MBB vs 2 years at MBB and 2 years at a UMM?

Hi All

Need career guidance
Qualifications: b.com graduate; MBA in Finance and Marketing
Campus Hire at Deloitte
Profile: Engagement Financial Advisor
Years of experience 4 years

Please guide

Hey guys, need some advice. I was fortunate enough to get the Consortium fellowship at Ross but am also stuck on the CBS waitlist and am still planning to apply to Wharton in R3. Assuming I get into CBS/Wharton, is there that much of a difference between them to forgo scholarship money? For context, I want to get into product management at FAANG/fintech with pursuing MBB as a plan B. Thanks in advance!

Hello folks, I am looking for switch in Business analytics/Data analytics profile. Kindly advice how should move along for good transition. I have gained certification and been practicing in SQL, power Bi and Excel. I can also broaden my skill set if requirement proposes. Do suggest. Do help me with connecting with opportunities. Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

Currently in Atlanta, GA. Looking for management role in wealth management, corporate and institutional solutions, business strategy and consulting. I have an MBA from non-target school, about 5 years in management from financial services, business strategy and development and I’m looking for a great company with salary range around $150k or above. A referral would be highly appreciated!!

Anyone willing to offer referral for lateral hire consulting opportunities at MBB. Is it possible to share the profile internally with someone at Partner level for consideration.
12+ yrs experience in strategy, transformation, change, process improvement, cost optimization & analytics. Helped F500 clients on Future of Work & workforce transformation cases in pandemic.

Is a move to PE from MBB worth it?

What can I do outside the office to boost my resume and be a substantially more attractive candidate for top consulting firms in ~12 months time. Working in disputes and valuation role but want to go into management consulting next year (post MBA role). I feel like my job isn’t enough because skills aren’t considered as transferable outside this field.

I have 3 YOE in Tech Consulting (PwC and a boutique). Currently at the Consultant / Senior Associate level. What level / salary would that put me at at MBB in their Technology / Digital Practices? I do not have an MBA

I’m a pharmacist and currently doing an MBA. I have only 2 YOE as a pharmacist and I’m trying to find a career path that will suit me. I completely regret choosing pharmacy and I want to reorient myself. Any advices as where to start applying? ( FYI I particularly enjoyed finance during the master)

Anyone here going/gone to Harvard? Curious to know how tough Harvard (mainly MBA) is with ADHD?

Do you think culinary school is worth it? I've been a waiter for a year but really want to be a chef. The people I work with say to just start in the kitchen and work my way up but I think culinary school might get me where I want to be faster. The cost is pretty insane though. Any advice?

Targeting 2022 matriculation and will be recruiting for tech. Currently at IBM tech consulting and have an offer to lateral to non-D big 4 tech advisory. What’s the best move for both MBA application and MBA recruiting - stay or leave? TIA.

Hi everyone!

Currently in social media marketing but looking to transition to a career in SEO/SEM. Any tips or advice you can give? As well as recommendations for companies I can look into?

Is it mandatory to submit previous employment declaration while submitting Income tax declaration. Or we can just skip this. Since this is my 2 nd company not aware of this much. What happens at the end of financial year if we don't declare previous employment declaration. Seniors kindly help🙏

I recently joined citi. I have been given choice for to select superannuation as 13% of BS or 12500/- monthly or zero.

This is one time selection and not reversible.

I am already investing 1.5 lakh in 80C through SIP and EPF.

I need more detail about superannuation and is it beneficial or not?

Also is there any retirement age in IT field 🤔 (or in citi)?

Taking a personal loan of 20k or more will it affect perm (GC) process?

Can I use my company issued laptop for gaming? (Xbox and or Steam)

Best breakfast spots in Raleigh?

Does it take long to get a project in Salesforce in Apisero?

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Is anyone able to access prudent mediassist portal to submit claim after new entollment ?

Has anyone worked for Sentry Insurance? I’m being recruiting and I’m curious about their culture & compensation.

Hi Fishes - Need opinion on the below - Profile Data Science.
Optum - 25 LPA CTC
Or Zenon - 30 LPA + 2 Lakh joining bonus

My heart is with Optum but unsure if they can match the numbers.

How much time it takes for BGV to complete in Optum? Mine is in progress from 45 days. Is it normal?

Why is my Starbucks latte $6.5 bucks all of a sudden 😭😭😭

Hi all, i would like to introduce myself. I am new graduate of mechanical engineering (UK). Looking to enter the industry. It been really difficult for the past couple of month getting a job. I would really appreciate , if i could get referrals from people in Engineering companies or tech companies. i could work for. I am not tied to any country however i would need a visa sponsorship. I am always ready to learn and very enthusiastic. I would really appreciate. Thank you all.

Hi fishes,
I am starting my career in DevOps . Going to work in a project in DevOps role. Had no idea what DevOps was a month back. Learnt Linux commands, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Charts. What all tech stack I need to learn more apart from these to become a skilled DevOps professional.
What does a salary look like for DevOps Engineer in long run ?
YOE - <1

Anyone from SaT Bangalore? Looking for help/referrals.

What will be in hand salary per month for fixed pay 20 LPA in EY GDS after tax deduction?

Just for general edification, what do people read habitually? News outlets/educational publications/blogs/independent media?

Are we secretly being judged on how many of these admissions events we are attending / if we are participating?

Thoughts on Magoosh for GMAT prep?

Hello, has anyone filled in the Forte Fellows Kira video questions?

Are they any different from usual Kira interview questions?

Just had my Kellogg interview and man was it LONG. Hour and a half...Gonna need a heavy drink to unwind

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

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 😬

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? :)

Started as consultant, then promoted to SC. But my responsibilities were pretty much the same. Should I break these out in my resume as two separate roles with separate descriptions?

Anyone felt their Wharton TBD went poorly (or average)? Hope I am not the only one who felt that way.

Is there a penalty fo switching from an in-person GRE to remote? There’s no clear directions on this at ETS

Any Wharton admits who’ve received the admit package? I’m outside the US and haven’t gotten it yet

Recently hired an admissions consultant and based off of our consultation she was great. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a ton of non-gmat club/PQ feedback on her but I went with my gut and moved forward. What is the best way to get the most out of my experience with her? I am starting from the ground up for R1.

How do MBAs feel about doing one year consulting then a year in industry strategy analyst role vs 2 years consulting?

I know that people say it’s all about story, but with a certain gpa/gmat score is there a “floor” that you’re safe on? For example would someone with 4.0/780 (not me) be pretty much assured at least 1 M7? Or is there a reasonable chance that all M7s will reject them? Or is their floor just lower (T15 for example)?

Recent admit here - how important are these pre-MBA Virtual networking sessions? Feeling like it’s hard to network virtually.

anyone here apply to MBA programs in Europe? from the states but am interested in pursuing my MBA in Europe and would love to learn more about the process!

What margins and font size are you all using for your resume?

Is R3 even worth the bother? I have a T15 option but thinking about throwing in another M7 app. Thoughts?

Chances at CBS with 4 YOE in analytics consulting + impact investing, 3.6 from econ/stats at top 20 UG, solid LOR and ECs, but 160Q/162V? Indian female.