Military Officer Transitioning to MBA
I am currently a naval submarine officer finishing up my sea tour and heading to shore duty at a university as an ROTC instructor. I want an MBA, but the school I'm going to is far from a target...
View ArticleMBA from Bocconi?
I've heard Bocconi is reasonably well regarded in London. Wondering if someone could explain what the appeal is of the program and why it draws an international crowd.I'm not an EU national (Canadian)...
View ArticleCFA L1 Study Materials
I'm trying to choose which Schweser package to buy to prepare for the CFA Level I exam. A former classmate took and passed the exam and he suggested purchasing the Premium Schweser package, so I can...
View ArticleCEIBS Coffee Chats in Washington DC and NYC
Join me for a coffee chat in DC and NYC to learn more about an MBA in China and the benefits of a CEIBS MBA, ranked #1 in Asia by the FT, Bloomberg-BusinessWeek, and Forbes. Register via the links...
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AMA First Year Wharton MBA, Low GMAT Score
I'm hosting a WSO webinar on Thursday, December 3rd about my application to Wharton and how I got in, despite having a low gmat score (only 10% of admitted students had a GMAT under 700, and mine was...
View ArticleInteresting Fact About Yourself (25 Words)
In 25 words or less, provide us with an interesting fact about yourself not expressed elsewhere in your application. What are they looking for here? Career dedication? Community involvement? That time...
View ArticleMSF and Mfin grads: Do you plan on getting a MBA?
Trying gather as much information as I can on MSF programs but I have been wondering if those who choose to go that route also try to get a MBA later since MSF programs aren't for associate hires? I...
View ArticleScholarships for business school - GMAT 760
Hello everyone, after a month of crazy study on the 25th I finally took the GMAT and the result was amazing: 760 (Q50 V42). I still can't believe it! Now I have to choose to which schools apply and I'd...
View ArticleFilling out IB Bonus for MBA Apps
Hi guys, I am applying in R2 to US b-schools for MBA. I was a good analyst (at a tier 2 bb in M&A) but one of my directors (guy was an asshole and I was the only analyst working with him) screwed...
View ArticleHow do I increase my chances to get into Harvard MBA with an unusual profile?
Hi guys, I am at a point where I am unable to decide how to put up my profile in a way so as to increase my chances to get into HBS. My profile includes: 1. BSc in Applied Accounting, GPA 2.9 2....
View ArticleNo luck yet...
Ive heard two dings.. Still waiting to hear from 6 more....Haven't had any interviews.... Anybody else not have had any news yet...I know probably 4 out of the 6 I won't hear back from till January or...
View ArticleHarvard Extension School - looked upon unfavourably in MBA apps?
Hi guys,I am looking to gain some knowledge in a non-finance field that I am interested in about from Harvard's Extension School - am even strongly considering taking a graduate degree (Masters) from...
View ArticleMSF acceptance help
I am from a non-target school in south florida (FGCU), where campus recruiting is mainly wealth management. I would like to break into IB/ consulting -GMAT - 700 (44Q/41V) 89th percentile...only...
View ArticleLBS MiM, Duke MMS, LSE, or None?
Hey guys and gals, I'm currently at a top BB. I really want to break into F500 strategy, or Consulting. My ultimate goal would be to work in Tech strategy. I do want to get an M7 MBA, preferably at...
View ArticleRate Strategy/Chances
Hey all, please rate my chances and give advice on the strategy I'm pursuing.-High level sporting background -3.99 UGPA from state school in Liberal Arts, 80th percentile GRE (Already took the GRE for...
View Article(PLEASE HELP) Undergrad Choices: Oxford vs LSE vs UWO (AEO Status)
(American Student) I dramatically failed during my freshman, sophomore, and first half of junior year. So my 3.3 gpa means I would be headed to Rutgers. Recognizing my predicament I started self...
View ArticleUndergrad at Kelley School of Business transfer advice
I'm currently a sophomore majoring in finance at The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and to be honest I'm not really happy here. I'm considering transferring to DePaul since I really...
View ArticlePost-MBA path to PE
All,The path College -> IB -> PE has been discussed to death and it is clear that right after college, a two-year investment banking stint positions you best for private equity. Likewise, a...
View ArticleClaremont McKenna MSF Closing
Claremont McKenna's MSF program will not be accepting application from students outside of the Claremont College. The program is going to be run like Florida's MSF program, pulling directly from its...
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