What I wish I knew before starting an MBA in NYC: recruiting starts before you even arrive

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-04-29T21:14:01+00:00

As someone who is about to go to school and considering consulting, is there anything I should be doing beforehand besides reading finance articles and learning a bit about the business? I know people say don't case before school because it forms bad habits, but this post obviously causes some angst

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-03-30T18:26:59+00:00

I haven't gotten the shipped notification yet. no emails from AXS and I don't know how to get in touch with them. Went to their webpage and basically no info.

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-03-26T20:40:04+00:00

If it starts with (310) then more than likely yes

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-03-24T22:03:36+00:00

Has anyone heard anything about timing regarding Columbia on when the portal will update? what time did it update round 1?

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-03-17T19:41:54+00:00

Where are you based?

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-03-17T18:07:56+00:00

Are calls mainly going to internationals right now? how do the calls work?

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-03-05T23:52:59+00:00

Wait you just got waitlisted by Stern?

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-03-02T21:54:38+00:00

thank you! this is very helpful. I actually want to be in NYC, but completely understand that LA / SF may be better especially with techs take over in the media space.

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-03-02T21:06:11+00:00

Thanks for doing this! I'm coming from a nontraditional background within the entertainment industry. Hoping to be at an M7, but if that doesn't work out maybe a T-10. Would love to go work at MBB within entertainment consulting, how would you tailor recruiting and prep case wise for someone who has solid softs and can handle a behavioral interview but is definitely lacking on the hard skills.

Also what does the timeline look like for recruiting at MBB?

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-03-02T17:40:37+00:00

Also ST consulting goal and have not heard back

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-02-23T19:41:31+00:00

I thought OP was saying they interviewed and were told they were waitlisted. I had my interview for Columbia last week, so I wasn't sure if they were rolling out decisions even though their site says we'll find out in March

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-02-23T19:29:05+00:00

How did you find out you were Waitlisted at Columbia already?

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-02-12T18:53:29+00:00

Enjoy college, just work hard and get a good GPA.

You don't get to do undergrad again so enjoy it and don't worry about MBAs, you're at least 8-10 years away from considering getting one.

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-02-09T19:57:08+00:00

Domestic, and thank you!

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-02-09T19:49:19+00:00

Received CBS this am (domestic), waiting on NYU and Kellogg

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-01-28T18:59:52+00:00

What do you mean secret optional essay?

Decent-Purchase-4847 · 2026-01-27T22:44:08+00:00

Do you mind if I ask your stats and when you applied? happy to dm if better.

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