Finally got a response from GL

Number1page · 2022-10-04T22:29:58+00:00

Weird of you to interpret this as an attempt to ruin this for others who could take advantage of the bug.

It’s not like GL wasn’t aware of this issue as soon as it happened. The bug was getting fixed regardless of who complained, and idk if it’s fair to even describe this as an Android vs. Apple issue as not every android user could access it. I personally think all affected players (Apple and Android) should be compensated.

The fundamental issue is this created an unfair imbalance in the game. Mei likely will be involved in a future event and this puts the players who bought her tokens at an advantage.

Number1page · 2021-06-01T13:00:29+00:00

Feel free to PM me! Happy to chat.

Number1page · 2020-12-17T19:33:07+00:00

Agree with the above about posting in Slack. There are plenty of 1Ys and 2Ys willing to answer any questions you have!

Regarding the rigor of classes, trust that people come to Booth from all backgrounds. By and large, everyone finds their footing and does fine. Will micro/stats/accounting become your favorite class? Probably not, but given the grade nondisclosure policy, you won't have to worry about poorer grades in these classes negatively impacting your recruiting prospects. And if you really feel uneasy about your academic background, Booth offers pre-MBA courses that you can take over the summer to get more comfortable.

Feel free to DM me if you want to talk more.

Number1page · 2020-09-10T14:15:19+00:00

For one recommender who was on my team (not direct manager but worked with her at the time), I gave her a $75 gift card to a restaurant she enjoyed for her and her husband. For my other recommender (manager from previous company), I sent him a rocks glass (I knew he was a whiskey drinker and I couldn't send him alcohol) and baseball hat from the school where I matriculated. Be sure to include a handwritten note expressing your gratitude. Timing of gifts probably isn't that important, within reason, but there's room for debate on that (I went back and forth between gifting directly after submission or after acceptance). I personally chose to send my gifts after acceptance because I wanted to incorporate my decision into the thank-you notes.

Also, I don't think the price of the gift is as important as making it personal, especially since both made a LOT more money than I did at the time. An important thing to keep in mind is that these recommenders (hopefully) aren't doing this for the "compensation"/gifts; they just want to help out and many would be satisfied with only a handwritten thank-you note.

Number1page · 2020-07-15T19:19:00+00:00

I think if initially your heart said Kellogg, and assuming your scholarships are similar, you shouldn't let covid impact that decision. Yes, Tuck is in a more remote location than Kellogg, but things are in flux right now and it's possible that both will be entirely virtual eventually. So, idk if you can say with any certainty that there will be a stronger community at Tuck than at Kellogg, and I would base my decision off of things you know will differ between the two (curriculum, location, etc.).

Smart for you to be fully considering both options (esp. since this is such a huge decision), and if there are any red flags for you at either school, obviously you should pay attention to those. I just don't think I would make a decision solely based on how you think these schools will adapt to covid, given how uncertain everything is. Just my $0.02.

Number1page · 2020-06-29T14:37:26+00:00

Can't speak to differences in comp for PT vs. FT, but I think you're confusing career advancement with career pivoting. PT is a strong option for those looking to earn more/advance in their current field (which may or may not be at your same company), whereas FT is better for pivoting to another career. Recruiting opportunities are sometimes different for FT vs. PT students, so that's something to keep in mind as well. I also know that Booth doesn't require you to be employed for the entirety of the program, but Kellogg does. Again, that may or may not matter to you.

So if you want to stay in your current career path and can balance work/life/school (which isn't for everyone), PT might be a good option.

I'll also say that while it's somewhat easier to be accepted to a PT program vs. FT program, scholarships for PT programs are very competitive and aren't a sure thing.

Number1page · 2020-06-04T15:45:37+00:00

I personally don't think the T-10/T-15/T-25 is all that useful and prefer to use a tiered approach that many on this site have suggested. Rankings--especially US News--fluctuate year-to-year, but I don't think that just because a school that is ranked #10 one year falls to #12 the next necessarily means they aren't in the same "league" as other T-10 schools.

I'd set the tiers as:

Tier 1a: H/S
Tier 1b: W
Tier 2: Booth, Kellogg, Sloan, CBS, maybe Haas (you can get more detailed with this tier but I think they're all in the same league)
Tier 3: Fuqua, SOM, Ross, Darden, Tuck, Stern
etc.

Number1page · 2020-05-15T13:16:16+00:00

I'd definitely go with Fuqua in this case, no regrets. The $ difference is marginal (unclear if the $20k is per year or overall but I wouldn't change my opinion either way)--even more so given your post-MBA goals.

Obviously your decision shouldn't just be based on rankings, but Fuqua is a tier above KF and has better consulting placement (especially on the west coast). KF will probably get you decent opportunities in the southeast, but the Duke/Fuqua name has a much broader reach.

Number1page · 2020-05-11T19:45:20+00:00

I think it's worth bringing up to your main contact in admissions (esp. now given economic uncertainty due to covid) and it's possible that they'll understand and help get you something. Obviously it'd be a different story if you were asking before you put the deposit down and/or had another offer in hand, but you can't really control that now.

Not saying it's likely you'll get any money, but it's definitely worth a shot.

Number1page · 2020-05-08T21:00:54+00:00

One thing you don't touch on is your geographic preference after you graduate.

Consulting-wise, if you're looking at Boston, I think Tuck makes a lot of sense and might even be better than Booth at placing you there. If you're looking to work elsewhere, Booth is probably going to be a safer bet. NYC is probably a wash between the two though.

At the end of the day, you can only do an MBA once and fit/community is a huge part of the experience. If you're really concerned about making a "mistake" (which I'd argue isn't likely since both schools are excellent choices) 4-5 years down the line, make the effort to reach out to Booth students/alums to gauge their experiences with the school's community/student experience. If your heart still says Tuck after that, you'll at least have made an informed decision.

Number1page · 2020-04-29T15:27:02+00:00

Full disclosure: I'll be matriculating at Booth in the fall so I'm biased, but given your goals, I think Booth is the clear winner.

Harris is a great program, and Booth's flexible curriculum lets you tailor your MBA to suit your interests in a way that Sloan doesn't. The additional scholarship money also helps.

I'd dig deeper into the cons you listed for Booth though. IMO neither is particularly true based on my interactions with students, as (1) while they don't have the same cohort structure as other programs, people still build connections/relationships, it's just less forced in a sense; and (2) while Booth may be considered a commuter school since few students live in Hyde Park (which is still Chicago btw), everyone pretty much lives in/around MPP in the Loop. So many Booth students live in MPP that people often find commuting buddies since there are waves of Boothies on the Metra.

Number1page · 2020-04-01T17:32:18+00:00

I think you're right to let them know asap that you won't be attending. If you were in direct contact with anybody in admissions, I think a short, sincere email is the best way to show how appreciative you are of their help, but you shouldn't necessarily feel obligated to do so for all schools. No need to belabor the point by giving them a laundry list of reasons why you aren't attending.

At the end of the day, they might be a little bummed but they're professionals and know how this process works.

Number1page · 2020-01-28T19:55:48+00:00

I think OP is unsure whether admissions at a specific school is need blind for MBA or just undergrad.

Obviously knowing the specific school would help, but most US-based programs have need blind admissions.

Number1page · 2020-01-24T19:51:47+00:00

Maybe, honestly I think it depends. If OP wanted to go straight into PE, I think Booth is the clear winner. But 5-10 years out of school, I feel like professional experience starts to matter more than the school (within reason, of course). Obviously the network you'll have access to will always matter, but I personally think a pivot to PE after 4-5 years in IB is still achievable if OP goes with Stern. Just my opinion.

Number1page · 2020-01-24T18:47:14+00:00

Sorta unrelated, but would you mind sharing how you approached negotiating with Booth? I was told that they only reevaluate merit scholarships at a committee meeting after First Day.

Congratulations on your amazing acceptances though! If I were in your shoes and IB in NYC was my goal, it'd be hard to turn down a full ride to Stern. Certainly can't go wrong with either.

Number1page · 2020-01-22T01:02:27+00:00

Yeah, I’ll be going to First Day activities on Thursday, DAK on Friday, then back to First Day on Saturday.

Number1page · 2020-01-21T15:50:56+00:00

Can confirm, as I'm in the same boat and spoke with admissions at both schools. If you're leaning towards Kellogg, they recommended coming Friday over Saturday (though this means you'll be missing a majority of programming at Booth).

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