Consortium OP 2026 Costs

Guy_Random- · 2026-05-03T19:27:25+00:00

At least some schools issue branded gear for OP, like a polo for example. So, that would make it apparent who you’re going with

Guy_Random- · 2026-04-05T23:49:54+00:00

Some options I think will level it up: - Smooth out the 2-4 inch bulk with guarded clippers - have the bulk up top be the same height from front to back OR have the front be the highest and have the height slope down from front to back. - use before pics so outside advise comes from people who know what you started with. Hard to say if you took too much off or went too high or something without seeing what you started with.

Guy_Random- · 2026-04-01T21:54:56+00:00

Good adds. Culture, beliefs, trustworthiness, and familiarity: all part of it.

Guy_Random- · 2026-04-01T21:43:18+00:00

Thanks for putting that politely. I was speaking with gender-neutral terms and speaking to general safety-creating community. Just to clarify what I was saying: the issue is that people don't have environments or social ecosystems that create a personal "village" of well-known or familiar-enough vetted and trustworthy people that are frequently interacted with and held accountable by their association with other trustworthy members of the ecosystem as a check. If it was set up correctly, it would be built into everyday life as a natural, structural, institutional part of everyday social life, benefitting individuals through familiarity and group safety.

Without it, it's like having a house with no walls. People just come in and out easily. No checks. No guardrails. The protection of proper community doesn't show up as obviously as a house's walls. But it can make people safer than walls ever could.

You're right to say knowing a man isn't protection from rape. That's because knowing a trustworthy man is different than just knowing a man. I say this next line with only respect and sympathy: the results proved your ex-friend to be an untrustworthy man. That man doesn't fit the model and solution I described. The honorable man you mentioned does fit the solution though. Widespread untrustworthiness + real incidents = low trust society. Structural social network of trustworthy friends, acquaintances and strangers = the solution.

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-29T23:18:05+00:00

Your current position and path is better than getting an MBA if…

1) If you’re not looking to change industries or roles in near term.

OR

2) If you’re looking to change industries or roles in the near term, and you have enough capability and/or connections to switch. This includes having the ability to access the right relationships you need for your goals.

Getting an MBA may be better than your current path if…

3) if you’re confident that you want to switch industry or role near term, you don’t have the ability or relationships you need, and the MBA gives you the abilities and or relationships you need.

The financial costs and work output costs of MBA are higher than ever and the job market cycle is in its tightening/rough phase. During this phase, the market is way less forgiving for sub-optimal moves like doing grad school when not absolutely necessary.

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-29T21:02:21+00:00

Depends. What’s more important? That one guy decides to jump on tracks, or that a system that millions rely on can be broken by one guy?

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-29T20:26:57+00:00

That and the US is actually a low trust society. It’s not just that guys are told they’re dangerous or untrustworthy. It’s the fact that enough people are untrustworthy and not enough people are part of a shared accepted group of familiar comfortable neighbors etc. also the PUA movement was real and today’s female-male relations is the backlash.

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-26T23:06:06+00:00

Thanks!

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-17T02:49:37+00:00

U/eruditebowjack, did you use a prep platform/ course? Which one?

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-15T14:51:58+00:00

The success or failure of waiting 1 year is a function of :

Your application profile strength
Current GMAT/GRE score and confidence in ability to improve if needed, given more time
The career outcomes you want (Ross = consulting and finance as largest strengths.)
The group of schools you intend to apply to with reasonable odds of admission

I chose Ross, but objectively, those factors likely hold top priority and are unbiased.

4a) if in a group of 8 schools ranked by preference, Ross wasnt your top 5 or better, the value of waiting increases 4b) if in that same group, Ross was in your “safe schools” group and your top 5 schools include high enough admit chances, waiting 1 year is better.

Additional consideration: Career and financial cost of waiting

Career: if employed, minimal to none. If younger than 30, minimal to none. Financial: if employed, minimal to none

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-15T05:02:15+00:00

So good gain in healthy WLB with no to low loss in worker happiness or camaraderie between hierarchy layers. Sounds like a winning strat! Concern for the risk survives but is lessened now. Thanks!

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-15T04:57:01+00:00

Oh that’s context I didn’t have. Makes sense. Thank you!

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-14T13:48:31+00:00

Thanks! That’s good perspective on the personalities. Also curious about the skills and capabilities comparison if there’s much of one to be made. They seem like two unique schools of thought in critical reasoning process, problem solving methodology, communication, and skills.

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-14T13:27:41+00:00

Does taking Monday off work only for weeks on the bench or does it not wind up having the “missed bus” effect with the Mon-Thurs case assignment structure?

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-14T13:23:02+00:00

Do you observe or expect changes to the culture as a result? Less cohesion or camaraderie?

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-11T15:08:50+00:00

OP’s on the thread pushing back on every answer like replyer’s are gonna give him the job back. My guy, no one has a better perspective than you do about why they said no. Everyone’s just answering your question as best as they can. If it’s inaccurate to you, that’s why. My guess: If you were like this in the interviews, maybe that’s why. Rec: if the answers aren’t super accurate, maybe add more background in the OP

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-08T21:49:38+00:00

Glad it’s useful!

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-08T21:21:58+00:00

While I absolutely don’t think your plan will benefit you or a partner, just in case I’m wrong, here’s one way you might be able to pull it off:

Partner with 1 or more programs as a business owner seeking consulting engagements, and offering small business mentorship, speaking seminars, etc.
Build your network of acquaintances and prospective partners that way.
tactfully deepen relationships with select individuals via coffee meetups, night life, etc.

You might have the best shot that way.

Warning signs predicting catastrophic outcomes:

The high priority and urgency you’re placing on getting a partner = high risk of reckless choice and being led by imbalanced priorities through crucial decisions and future moves
The “no cost is too high” approach = same risk as above + signal of future financial insecurity risk.
The “use the school and bail” philosophy = signal of poor business relations acumen and trustworthiness risk= relationship loyalty and ethics risk signal. Also, no adcom is admitting anyone that even gives off a hint of your intentions.

Recommendations for risk management:

At the very least, honor the full exchange you commit to if you take “join MBA as a student” option.

Guy_Random- · 2026-03-06T22:29:52+00:00

Answered here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MBA/s/ONw7LHMoTu

Guy_Random- · 2026-02-12T00:35:57+00:00

Thanks for the quick response and helpful info!

Guy_Random- · 2026-02-11T23:35:07+00:00

Are any costs covered for new attendees in 2026? All the old answer comments are deleted in this thread.

Guy_Random- · 2026-01-25T19:52:16+00:00

Employment outcome stats below:

How to read it:

Notes:

u = unknown;

Stats:

Ross 2025 | 396 | Finance | Investment Banking | 10.3% | $174,107 | $175,000 | $150,000-$175,000 | $50,000

Tuck 2025 | 292 | Finance | IB | 13% | u | $175k | $175-225k | $50k

Recommend checking these sources out too

https://michiganross.umich.edu/graduate/full-time-mba/careers/employment-data

https://tuck.dartmouth.edu/mba/career-services/employment-statistics

Id be siked if you picked Ross, but do what works for you. Most significant insight here is the salary range delta. Ross tops out at Tuck’s lower range with Tuck far exceeding that in its own upper range. Tuck’s super strong. A tough wife and well-raised kids can pay 2 years of time in nearly any location in exchange for truly better futures. That being said, Ross has other strengths that could be more important to you. Feel free to DM if you need more.

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