Target Undergraduate School 150k Debt Wall Street Questions
I will be attending a top 5 undergraduate BBA this fall-but will be in 150k debt when all is said and done. What extra things do you guys recommend I do my freshman year to increase my shot at the top...
View ArticleRaising a search fund/Which MBA programs to apply to
Dear Community,Long time user on WSO, but have made the following thread to provide anonymity.I joined my family's struggling small business after 1 year at a top BB with an Ivy League Econ degree....
View ArticleUG Exchange in France/Germany - Convincing the Parents
Hi all,4th year Canadian non-target UG here. Did co-ops in commercial & corporate banking at Canadian Big5s. High 80 avg (mid-high 90s in finance), ran investment fund, etc. After IB's told me to...
View ArticleMBA in US/UK - Profile Evaluation: 27 Male, Dutch, 750 GMAT, 3.85 GPA, PE...
Nationality: Netherlands Sex: Male Age: 27 (at the time of application) Languages: English (Native), Dutch (Native), French (Fluent) Education: Bachelors in Economics and Mathematics (double major)...
View ArticleWaste of time applying for a top MSc Finance with low 2:1 (62%)?
I've just graduated from a UK semi-target university with a Masters in Physics and have been planning on applying for some Finance Masters programs at top European business schools (LSE/HEC/etc) for...
View ArticleUnproductive Big 4 internship: Good for business school apps?
Background: Middle eastern, doing undergrad in the Netherlands.I intend to do a masters in a (hopefully) top business school in continental Europe or elsewhere. In realizing that I don't do much in...
View ArticleGMAT Score Improvement
What was your score when you took your first practice test? What was your final score after taking the GMAT and sent scores to b-schools?Only allow Certified Users to respond:Â Any Related Company?:...
View ArticleCareer Transition- MSF to IB?
I am looking at applying to masters of finance programs as a career switcher. I have a family connection at an investment bank after completing, but I do not feel I yet deserve with my background. I am...
View ArticleGMAT Exam Group Discussion
Hey Guys, check StudyPal few of my friends found amazing study buddies for #GMAT exam from the StudyPalbeat the GMATOnly allow Certified Users to respond:Â Any Related Company?:Â NoAny Related Nodes?:...
View ArticleChances Of GSB Deferred / HBS 2+2 MBA Programs?
Considering applying for GSB Deferred and/or HBS 2+2 MBA programs, but worried my background is too typical. Would appreciate any thoughts given my background: * White male UG at Georgetown / USC /...
View Article26 years old - is it too late to switch to PE before B-School?
Hey WSO. I'm about to turn 26, and have worked the last 3 years at a top tier strategy consulting firm. I've loved the work so far, but have always been interested in learning more about finance to...
View ArticleDumbed down version of premiums and discounts
On the Toptal Finance blog there are some great guides to help studying. The latest post is a real-world guide to help you understand premiums and discounts. It looks at the best practices available...
View ArticleIs EMBA Worth it for VP?
Hi Everyone,I came from a non-target undergrad, but have worked my way into a VP position at a boutique firm. I am considering an EMBA from a top 10 purely for the network and brand name. For those of...
View ArticleExecutive Assessment vs GMAT for Full-time MBA
Has anyone tried doing the Executive Assessment (EA) exam, instead of the GMAT/GRE for full-time MBA admission? Heard that Stern has included the EA as an accepted test score along with the usual...
View ArticlePerspective on MSc/ MBA dual degree
Hi,I initially only considered an MBA program from a top-tier university, but i'm now considering MSc/ MBA programs if the value can be articulated.I hold two bachelors in computer science and commerce...
View ArticleUndergrad - Penn CAS vs. Wharton
Hi All,I am a current high school senior, and I want to go into finance, probably Hedge Fund after a couple of years of IB and B-school.Do Penn CAS Economics kids have the same, or roughly similar,...
View ArticleWhich quant program in europe
I am an undergraduate student of Finance with GPA 3.54. I want to do a master in quantitative finance/financial engineering/computational finance because I love maths and in my undergraduate studies I...
View ArticleMsc Econ to Future B School
Hello All,I graduated from a very small non-target school with a Bsc in Finance back in 2017. My GPA was pretty crap (3.2/4.0) due to working full-time (financial struggles) while attending as a...
View ArticleChances to get into SSE BSc 2020?
Hey guys, how would you estimate my chances to get into the SSE's Business and Economics 2020 program? I'm afraid my chances aren't too good; not because of my profile, but because on their website it...
View Article2+2
Anybody have advice on how to spin a story for deferred enrolment programs at HBS/GSB? I have heard it is geared towards students that aren't from typical business (IB,PE,HF,MC) background? Is this...
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