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Bain GMAT MBA Experience

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Dec 30, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Lots of great suggestions below. I'd also recommend you reach out directly to the people in your office who went out for the MBA at your target schools and ask them what they used for their prep and how they went about ... (read entire answer)

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IESE vs HEC Paris for MBA

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Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023

ALEXANDRE

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FREE INTRO I exMcKinsey EM I exKearney consultant I High Success Rate I Official Coach for HEC (160 coachees in 2022/23)

ALEXANDRE

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FREE INTRO I exMcKinsey EM I exKearney consultant I High Success Rate I Official Coach for HEC (160 coachees in 2022/23)

Hi, I think these 2 MBAs are at the top in EU. You should also consider other factors such as the country you want to go, the culture you prefer, etc. Cheers, Alexandre

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IE Global Online MBA opionions?

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Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi! Actually, I worked with several candidates who have been part of the program, and they were all top-notch. So I have only good things to say. Don't assume though that you do need an MBA program. Here's how to figur ... (read entire answer)

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Executive MBA (EMBA), Ivey Canada

MBA MBA Experience

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi! The best way of finding out would be to connect with students who are there now or have just recently graduated. An honest conversation with them is going to be worth more than any other resource. Sharing with you ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Which MBA Ranking is the most valued & The best MBA's in Europe?

harvard insead lbs MBA Experience stanford

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Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023

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Hi! For candidates still looking into the topic, here you can find an up-to-date prespective: Expert Guide: Are MBAs worth it? Good luck!Cristian

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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MBA Academic Experience and why MBB love MBAs ?

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023

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Hi! This is a great list of questions. I'm actually touching on most of them over here: Expert Guide: Are MBAs worth it? Hope you find it useful. Good luck!Cristian

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Regarding prospect of employment in top consulting firm

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Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2023

Francesco

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Hi Srishti, Q: What should I do now? I would love to hear your suggestions. If the only option you have is India due to languages and visa and you cannot use campus recruitment, the best thing would be to find a strong ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 26, 2023 on Mar 26, 2023
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Master's Degree vs MBA (if after internship FT offer received)

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Most recent answer on Jan 10, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 09, 2023

If you get full time MBB offer, go. Whatever the masters degree in management, it pales in comparison to the real world on the job experience you get at MBB. Also, the MBB will solve both your problems. First, the bran ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 10, 2023 on Jan 10, 2023
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Engineering to Consulting & BA vs Associate

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 22, 2022

Hi, whilst I did not work as an engineer myself I studied Engineering Science (bachelors and masters) and considered being an engineer so hopefully the answer is insightful. --- 1. Should I apply for a BA position with ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 25, 2022 on Jul 25, 2022
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Post-MBA roles in consulting firms ?

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Maikol

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Maikol

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

The post MBA position will be Consultant ad Bain and BCG and Associate at McKinsey.You can probably ask to work either for the public sector or ESG / sustainability.

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MBA vs BBA Curriculum

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Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, It's hard to say without knowing your University. But in most of the cases MBA is different in the following: Learning method - Mostly case method with little to no lectures Electives - they are totally diff ... (read entire answer)

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Transfers and MBA at Bain

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Denis

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Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

Denis

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Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

Currently doing the MBA, however turned down Bain's very generous offer for financial support since I will be switiching careers post-MBA. Disclaimer: Depends on the specific contract you have with Bain and the countr ... (read entire answer)

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Advice for an Exec MBA candidate

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 17, 2019

Hi, I actually think there is no difference from an MBA / EMBA at your level of expertise. That brings to the second question: you are definitely going to be offered a different position than an MBA. An MBA has ro ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 01, 2021 on Jan 01, 2021
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OW London experienced hire

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Hi there, Could you clarify if you're asking about the experienced hire path for obtain an interview OR during the interviews? To obtain an interview, you can improve your odds by making sure you have a top-tier res ... (read entire answer)

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MBA vs Undergrad & Master in Business for Entrepreneurship

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Francesco

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Hi Anonymous, many questions here. I generally agree with Guennael and added my perspective based on my experience as founder post BCG. Does an MBA give you all the basic business fundamentals to successfully build ... (read entire answer)

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Which MBA program in the US can you recommend?

MBA MBA Experience MBB selection selection criteria USA

Most recent answer on Nov 18, 2020

Francesco

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Hi Anonymous, As for your first and third question: there are several criteria to define which is the best business school; Marco provided a good analysis here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/what-ar ... (read entire answer)

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MBA Application Advice

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Apr 04, 2020

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Hi Pedro, if you manage to spend some time in MBB before your MBA application, this will increase the chances to be accepted in a top MBA. Your options are not mutual exclusive though, you may try 1 (apply to MBB) and ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 30, 2020 on Apr 30, 2020
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Should I do MBA

MBA MBA Experience

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi Anonymous, generally speaking an MBA is good for three things: Building a network – you will be able to easily get in touch with people who attended the same MBA in the past Allow to switch career – after an ... (read entire answer)

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MBA vs EMBA

MBA MBA Experience

Most recent answer on Dec 18, 2019

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Dec 17, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Based on what I've seen at Harvard, the programs are completely different: MBA usually has a required curriculum (finance, marketing, accounting, etc) and elective classes EMBA usually has multiple programs ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 18, 2019 on Dec 18, 2019
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General Management Programme (GMP)

Executive MBA MBA MBA Experience

Most recent answer on Dec 18, 2019

Luca

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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Luca

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gave the best answer on Dec 18, 2019

BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hello, That program seems to be good and ESCP is a good business school, but studying those topics is something far from being able to build a start up alone. I would rather read something on my own and ask for someon ... (read entire answer)

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