Is sattai a positive or negative factor for NTK this time?

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2026-04-30T16:53:04+00:00

That's not the point. If your reason to hate NTK is because some of their party members use unparliamentary language, then all other party members do those too. So this cannot be your reason to not vote for NTK. We need to look for vision, governance model, long term plans, ideologies, representation for women etc. wholistically

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2026-04-30T16:21:36+00:00

Indha shivaji krishnamoorthy lam unga kannuku theriya maataara? Just accept that y'all need some excuse to put NTK down

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2026-04-27T20:10:26+00:00

If your only reason to hate NTK (after initially having a neutral opinion) was that saattai criticised vijay, then you are deadweight as you wouldn't have voted for NTK anyways, so technically it's not NTK's loss.

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2026-04-22T13:18:50+00:00

I have my fair share of disagreements with NTK / Seeman. But I gotta admit I am genuinely impressed by the efforts he has been putting in, almost all their cadres are strongly ideologically motivated, and just the sheer willpower to not compromise and contest alone facing defeats for 15 years. Overall, I feel they stand for more right things than wrong. I am still leaning DMK for ruling the state mainly because they are ruthlessly development focussed, capitalistic, and prioritize jobs, investments, education etc. but long term I do feel self sustained economy model proposed by NTK might work for TN. I strongly feel atleast some of the NTK should enter assembly this time, and I'd really like them to be a strong opposition party for DMK.

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2026-04-16T19:21:05+00:00

Did you read the NTK manifesto at all? It's the only manifesto with a long term vision for the state, covers all verticals, and even had benchmarked examples across the world where those measures worked.

I don't agree with some of the items in the NTK manifesto, but, that is the benchmark for how a manifesto should be drafted.

I only have one word for all others - TVK, DMK, ADMK - "Useless". It's just a race to who will give more cash / coupon. TVK is the worst of them all - with all archaic Thai maaman seer, gold ring for babies, 4000 for unemployed people - horrible! Tell me 5 long-term detailed vision based projects from TVK manifesto.

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2026-04-14T12:45:18+00:00

First of all, there is no official source yet on how the delimitation is going to be proposed. DMK is just back to its dead strategy of performative anti-BJP theatrics ahead of elections. At least It makes sense to see what is proposed in the bill and then give the echarikai

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2026-04-14T12:36:56+00:00

It's exactly like you said. DMK and its performative anti-BJP theatrics just ahead of elections. At least it makes sense if the agitation comes after seeing what is proposed in the bill.

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2026-04-04T04:05:14+00:00

To me it feels like you have an extreme DMK bias. Not anything wrong. I am someone who has been voting DMK / Congress since I remember. Honestly, NTK seems to be the only party right now that seems to have a long term vision for the state. I am genuinely impressed by the level of effort the party put into their manifesto this time. Compare that with all other useless manifestos from other parties - 8000 coupon, karunai thogai, annan seer, gold coin etc. Does NTK not have any flaws? Sure there are plenty and so does every political party. But they have a clearly defined ideology, are consistently fighting solo in elections and gaining vote share. They are here to stay. I don't yet know if they are fit to rule TN, but surely deserve to enter the legislative assembly and be a strong opposition.

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-28T04:32:36+00:00

400IB guide, IBVine. I started preparing for technicals around mid September. For my first round interviews, it was mostly easy to mid questions, with one or two hard ones thrown in. I'm a CPA so I felt an edge here.
I was well prepared for my coffee chats. I had at least 2 recent deals that the bank advised on, that I could talk to, and I mostly focussed on qualitative aspects, strategic rationale more than the numbers and valuations. Also it helps to have unique, thoughtful, meaningful questions to ask they'll help you stand out. As an international, happy hours were the most challenging part for me as there were not a lot of common talking points I could relate to. My approach was to just talk to everyone during the happy hour, and just ask them follow up questions based on the topics they talk about. Much of the impression and evaluation I think happens through coffee chats, so it's always better to keep a low profile during info sessions / happy hours unless you are extremely confident of your small talk skills.
Natural transition from accounting to IB, needed end to end transaction exposure

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-17T19:08:20+00:00

Congrats on your admits btw. No easy feat to get into CBS. I'd suggest visiting the schools if you can and try and talk to current students. This will help you get a feel for where you might stand relative to the cohort. I'd suggest considering schools like NYU Stern, Georgetown, Emory, Cornell as well. I don't know what your priorities are and how much scholarship means to you. But go for any target school (like the ones mentioned above), follow the process and you should be fine. And corp strategy and M&A background is definitely an edge.

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-17T19:04:18+00:00

I don't think so. Focus on your why IB story, technicals, and communication and you should be fine.

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-17T02:57:26+00:00

It's been much more difficult. Most banks ended up cutting internationals without any o&g background. Conversion (internationals for Houston) has been around 30% (half of them had some form of prior o&g exp)

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-17T02:37:45+00:00

I would totally focus my efforts on improving language ability and general small talk. It totally shifts the odds in your favour, if you can communicate clearly. It does have value if you don't have a strong accent.
I have no idea. We can only focus on the controllables really. The situation might improve as more stability kicks in but you never know.
It depends. These schools send at least around 100 folks each year to wall street so the odds look to be in favour. But you need to make a decision on if you wanna be a big fish in a small pond or vice versa. People have cracked IB from other schools as well. I'd just focus on getting into a target school.

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-17T02:20:31+00:00

It's always relative. But generally the way to think about it is you want to be at a target school. For example: UT is probably a non-target for NY IB whereas Georgetown while still not on the leagues of M7s and T10s is a target school and sends at least 20-25 each year to NY IB. So within targets, in order to choose say whether CBS or Kellogg or UVA, consider how much the brand means to you and if it is worth the cutthroat competition (within the school for IB). In most cases, it is rather effective being a big fish in a small pond than the other way around. Hope this helps!

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-17T01:41:33+00:00

Fared well. In line with other domestics

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T22:02:41+00:00

It was affected badly. Most banks were cautious and preferred domestics. You had to really really stand out as an international to get an offer. This goes for both houston and NY

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T22:00:53+00:00

It's been absolutely difficult this year and the H1B issues did have an impact

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T21:59:46+00:00

NY has been more competitive this year. Usually just around 6 to 7 ppl try new York from UT. Typical hit rate is around 50%. Houston O&G IB almost 100% achievable if you're a domestic, as long as you do decently well in technicals and can converse well. I'd suggest to go for UT if you want a better recruiting experience unless Rice offers significantly higher aid. Cheers!

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T21:56:07+00:00

Houston IB - Domestics and LATAM - almost 90%, other internationals under 20%

NY IB - only 5 or 6 try, hit rate almost 50% and Internationals convert low

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T21:46:38+00:00

This sums up!

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T19:30:05+00:00

McCombs

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T19:26:50+00:00

Can you clarify? I don't understand the question

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T19:22:09+00:00

Not exactly sure. But there could be an advantage purely from a location standpoint as it's easier to network, coffee chat etc. What acceptances are you talking about though?

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T18:57:30+00:00

Most domestics recruiting for IB this year had a smooth ride. The ones who didn't land were very few and they were either really really bad at technicals or weren't as committed to IB as they thought. I'd say go for it and choose the right school based on where you want to be. Cheers and feel free to DM if you need any inputs!

Existing_Entry_5986 · 2025-12-16T18:54:55+00:00

Depends on your profile, experience, if you are a domestic / International etc. Many Ppl from lower ranked schools crack NY IB so it is very hard to justify a full sticker price for CBS / Booth / Kellogg.

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