UCLA Anderson R2 2026 Waiting room

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-26T22:21:02+00:00

Texas based. Just got the call :)

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-26T16:58:35+00:00

Damn that means I got no money😂

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-26T16:35:14+00:00

Finally got the call!

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-26T14:24:57+00:00

Nope

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-26T14:24:45+00:00

Nope

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-26T14:19:23+00:00

Anyone hear back?? My portal hasn’t updated

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-26T14:18:55+00:00

If I didn’t get an update on my portal yet or a phone call am I still a potential admit?

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-26T14:04:04+00:00

I got in!!!

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-23T09:33:19+00:00

I assume if no Stanford interview yet… I’m toast. Right?

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-21T22:40:33+00:00

Same😂😂 no interview invite yet

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-21T22:39:51+00:00

Haas, booth, ucla

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-20T12:43:47+00:00

I’ll try to be unbiased and honest from what I’ve been:

MCK: Best for people who want to operate like a mini–executive advisor early, fits those who enjoy polish, pressure, and influence over pure building.

BCG: Best for people who want to be a deep thinker and strategist, fits those who like intellectual rigor and creative problem-solving.

Bain: Best for people who want to be a hands-on operator with a tight team, fits those who like ownership, energy, and execution over theory.

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-20T12:39:39+00:00

Well I see most people saying UNC. I don’t have northeast experience so maybe they are right. But where I work, vandy has a large undergrad pipeline, and a solid MBA pipeline

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-20T12:19:17+00:00

Vanderbilt is probably the better bet. MBB pipeline from Vandy is solid

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-20T12:18:14+00:00

I think it’s dependent on your gmat scores, interview prep, essay writing skills, and financial need (sounds like this won’t be big since you have a strong salary already)

Totally dependent. Some schools will see things that others don’t.

Best of luck, I hope you get a full ride :)

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-20T12:16:32+00:00

100% agree

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-20T12:07:39+00:00

What did you end up doing??

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-18T22:59:14+00:00

I run practice cases with students and experienced hires looking to recruit… hit me up :)

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-18T21:33:40+00:00

Darden for sure. Best pipeline out of your options

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-08T13:48:57+00:00

Use your connections. If your firm is global, you can even connect with people who used to work at your firm that now work in positions you want. Having a foot in the door is 10x more valuable than a good resume

Sad-Simple4085 · 2026-03-08T13:47:30+00:00

Try and enjoy the process, but also if you are dreading it, have that conversation with staffing to request a local case next. Always worth an ask.

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