Biglaw PE to Bschool to PE
28 year old current second year associate at a vault 5 biglaw firm where 100% of my work is M&A for marquee name PE sponsors. 3.7 UGPA in finance from mediocre state U (but summa cum laude because...
View ArticleCareers with non traditional promotion progression?
Hi all,Before I begin, business school is an idea I've only recently begun exploring. From the posts I've read on the topic of admissions, it seems aside from GPA/GMAT/UGrad/volunteerism&ECs, heavy...
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Compilation of 2018-2019 MBA Deadlines and Essay Question Analyses
The 2018-2019 MBA application season is well under way. Most schools have released this year's deadlines and many have released or confirmed the application essays. Here is a round up from Personal MBA...
View ArticleGetting started early to prepare for an MBA?
If you are thinking about getting an MBA, you need to start NOW...even if you are still 2 years out from applying! Make sure that your profile is MBA ready. Are you prepared for the quantitative rigor...
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Personal MBA Coach’s Takeaways from 2018 AIGAC MBA Applicant Survey
This is a very exciting time of year for me, for Personal MBA Coach and the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC). This week, as the chair of the survey committee, I...
View ArticleAdvice for a friend: MBA vs MSF
Hey guys, so I have a friend who went with me to a top 3 liberal arts school and he graduated in 2013. He is the first from his family to graduate from college and he has been teaching tennis for the...
View ArticleMsc offers: help me deciding - Cass vs UCL
Well,Finally I got the offer I needed, but I'm struggling to decide which one to choose:CASS MSc Energy, Trade and Finance Pros: great and flexible program with a lot of electives, massive placement in...
View ArticleDurham vs Trinity
Hi,I am a recent undergraduate from Europe and applied for some business schools in the UK and Ireland. In regards to my future working career, I seek to get an entry in M&A or Corporate...
View ArticleUndergrad: Lehigh or Fordham for IB?
I have received the decisions from Lehigh and Fordham U. I wonder which of the two options will suit an undergraduate better if he wishes to pursue a career in IB?Also, I've been waitlisted by...
View ArticleMSc Finance vs IE vs CASS vs EDHEC
Hello everyone, Has anyone completed EDHEC's MSc Corproate Finance programme and has made it to London IBD (M&A) positions? I have received an offer with a scholarship from EDHEC and IE but I have...
View ArticleMBB Knowledge analyst applying to Oxford/LSE/Imperial - looking to switch to...
Hi all. I'm currently working as a junior specialist in BCG Knowledge in India for their private equity practice. I'm looking at MSc Finance in the UK and my target schools are Oxford, LSE and...
View ArticleIs UChicago undergrad still miserable? My pals got into Duke, Brown, Michigan...
And it seems like there's an endless supply of wealthy smokeshows at their schools, their campuses are more fun, their courses are easier and their GPAs will be higher. If the endgame for us is Wall...
View ArticlePost-MBA Jobs with Great Pay to Time Ratio
I've been looking a lot at post-MBA career options lately and wanted to see what WSOers thought were some good/best options when looking at a Pay to Time Ratio for jobs coming out of the MBA?Only allow...
View Articlefinancial planning
So I am going into my senior year of high school in the great state of Alaska. I have 2 questions today. Im looking to get a BBA in Finance with a minor in something undecided. I plan on becoming a...
View ArticleSoftware Engineer to MBA Path
I am a rising junior at an Ivy doing Software Engineering for the summer. I don't particularly love coding all day and want to keep other options open (especially consulting since I just enjoy critical...
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Listing Title Promotions On Resume
Hey curious to see what opinions are on this. I've had 3 title bumps in my current role but my actual job function hasn't changed. It changed once after my first year but while I had the same title....
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How to interpret my Diagnostic GMAT of 660?
Hey guys,Currently networking for FT recruit alongside my summer internship. I know my grades are a big barrier so I've been thinking about doing the GMAT. My thinking is that if I do really well, I...
View ArticleStanford GSB Anyone?
You are invited to Get Accepted to Stanford on July 25 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET or 5 PM PT/8 PM ET. In this one-hour webinar I will present my four-part framework for a successful MBA application and apply...
View ArticleUndergraduate, Boston or Washington DC?
I'm currently a high school student and planning to learn the business(finance or accounting) in the university. I'm expecting a future occupation in NY but not planning to apply for a university...
View ArticleMBA dilemma
I've got an incredible dilemma, and would really appreciate some inputs on this.I've had 2 years of experience in audit + 1 year in transaction services (financial due diligence) as a senior in a Big 4...
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