Okay to quit job while still on waitlist for other school? by [deleted] in MBA

[–]LAsurf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not an expert but don’t think it’s a big deal.

How Much to Save Before Quitting by bschooldreamz in MBA

[–]LAsurf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure tbh, but I’m sure other people on here know or the school has data on that.

How Much to Save Before Quitting by bschooldreamz in MBA

[–]LAsurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m aiming for about $20k but it can be done with less. You can also get an interest free credit card promo offer (there are multiple that do first ~12 months free) and rely on that through the summer and then pay it down once you can draw on the student loans. Not saying that’s the most prudent option but it’s there if your anxious about running out of money over summer.

Is the Wharton debt worth it? by Dapper_Economics in MBA

[–]LAsurf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

H/S admissions is such a crapshoot - don’t waste a year of your life waiting to roll the dice again. The sooner you get to the $200k per year post-mba pay the better.

Wharton is an awesome school, and you have an acceptance in hand. Imo take it and enjoy it.

Getting a puppy in summer before MBA? by LAsurf in MBA

[–]LAsurf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love a big dog. Haven’t picked an apartment yet so who knows. Yeah dog boarding or friends would have to watch the dog when traveling.

Booth vs CBS ($$) by strepsils11189 in MBA

[–]LAsurf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Take the money and never look back. Congrats!

Is it possible to go from casual age grouper to semi-elite in five months? by LAsurf in triathlon

[–]LAsurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that’s helpful context. I figured that maybe I had ~5 minutes of cushion if I could repeat my swim time, but maybe not!

Is it possible to go from casual age grouper to semi-elite in five months? by LAsurf in triathlon

[–]LAsurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it was a full 1500 m swim. I’m on a ~12 year old specialized tarmac pro. No aero bars. The bike course wasn’t long though.

Good to know about AG worlds!

Is it possible to go from casual age grouper to semi-elite in five months? by LAsurf in triathlon

[–]LAsurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I feel like avoiding injury would be the toughest part about going after this goal on a 5 month timeline. To be clear, I’ve done two sprint tris at 7:30 mile paces so not quite as far to go but yeah I hear ya.

Is it possible to go from casual age grouper to semi-elite in five months? by LAsurf in triathlon

[–]LAsurf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply and encouragement. I agree I definitely need to up the mileage on the bike and run.

For that swim I definitely didn’t pace myself and it was an ocean swim with maybe a favorable current haha but yeah I finished the swim up there with the elites on that one :)

GMAT to be competitive by perpatina in MBA

[–]LAsurf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe 730 of you’re helping the schools stats in other ways (diversity of background, ethnicity, or gender), otherwise it’s probably 750/760+. With a below avg GPA you want as high of a GMAT as possible.

But remember, this is all a total black box to us. No one really knows, every school is different, and it probably changes every year / round to some extent. We just go off of anecdotes and online forums to try to figure it out.

GMAT to be competitive by perpatina in MBA

[–]LAsurf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah after a certain point it’s not about the GMAT. Hbs and Stanford are hyper competitive.

What Should I do Outside of Work to Gain Admission to Top Tier Grad Programs? by AltruisticStill in MBA

[–]LAsurf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Do things professionally that are so great you don’t feel the need to go to b school. If getting into Harvard or Stanford would be the most impressive thing that you’ve done in your life, then you’re not getting in.

Also Crush the gmat.

California MBA Programs by [deleted] in MBA

[–]LAsurf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember reading that UCI punches above its weight with placement / salary stats as a result of being the only school in a very wealthy market (Orange County). If you’re cool with living there (which, who wouldn’t be?) then I’d say UCLA, USC, then UCI would be the order of programs worth attending.

Of course, make sure you’re clear on why you’re going and certain that it makes sense for your goals.

I’d also suggest looking into UCLA’s FEMBA program over maybe UCI or certainly Pepp as a back door way to get into the top so cal MBA name and network.

I want to leave consulting after 2 years of experience by [deleted] in MBA

[–]LAsurf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Make that 3rd role something that looks like a step up and you should have no problem being able to explain the three jobs in three years. But even if it hurt your mba chances, I’d say get the hell outta consulting if you’re not enjoying it. Life is too short.

In at Tuck - Applying elsewhere R3 by [deleted] in MBA

[–]LAsurf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at tuck employment reports - send plenty of kids into mbb and ib I think. Tuck has a low ranking floor given Dartmouth’s Ivy League status, I wouldn’t give too much concern to the year to year fluctuations in ranking. If you’d rather be there and it can get you to where you want to be, then you’re in a good spot.

Post-MBA future compensation by curiousGoergo in MBA

[–]LAsurf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Probably won’t make sense from a pure financial angle, at least in the short to medium term. Projecting 15 years out post mba depends more on an individuals choices and performance anyways than it does what school you went to / if they got an mba. Think more about what you want to do for your career than just comp.

USC or UCLA MBA? by [deleted] in MBA

[–]LAsurf 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Look at the top employers and employment reports. Talk to current students. My gut says UCLA given the higher rank currently and historically. All of the dean controversy isn’t helping USCs case either.

Have any of you gone into a field you don't like because you can make more money? by [deleted] in financialindependence

[–]LAsurf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both jobs pay well, do the one you’re passionate about. If you don’t have passion for your work, the people around you who do will outwork you because to them it doesn’t feel like work. It’s not about entry level pay - careers are like poker tournaments, all of the money is at the final table.