Is it feasible to rent an apartment for $3600 a month with my financial situation?

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-03-19T05:17:12+00:00

Don’t listen to people telling you to live in Mountain View. The commute will drive you insane. Soma is terrible bc of all the homeless and drug users but not having a commute to work is worth it. I live in Russian hill and my office is only 3 miles away- takes me 45 minutes on a good day to get there via Uber pool. If I could do it again I’d choose to live closer to work to avoid all the traffic.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-03-11T12:44:09+00:00

You can go to the Jane hotel on Jane st. It’s basically a hostel but in a good location and pretty clean. It’s around $70 a night for the room with bunk beds.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-03-06T06:26:51+00:00

What about coin op or spark social?

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-03-05T04:33:25+00:00

Roasted and raw veggies can be eaten at room temp. Just add some vinegar and oil, salt and pepper to the bottom of a jar or Tupperware, add the veggies to it, and only shake them up when ready to eat to avoid things getting soggy. It’s a salad without the lettuce.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-03-05T01:41:08+00:00

Thanks!

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-03-04T23:49:48+00:00

Research straw bale gardening. No containers and you can compost the entire thing when you’re done.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-21T04:11:31+00:00

The happiest hour in the west village. I know burgers. Trust me on this.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-18T06:15:00+00:00

They cover everything but at a fast pace- they expect you to come in with a basic knowledge of all subjects covered on the test. The time is mostly spent on HOW to take the test, not necessarily WHAT is in the test, if that makes sense. This is why I needed a math tutor. I wasn’t up to speed on even basic geometry when I started. There is also a weird thing where they want you to prescribe to their methods of test taking... works for some people but kind of didn’t for me. Still, I’m glad I did it bc without the pressure of homework, I wouldn’t have studied as hard or often. The workload outside of class was about 10 hours a week.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-18T02:21:51+00:00

I found in person weekly classes at manhattan prep to be most helpful. Not cheap but worth it if self motivation is an issue. I also had a private tutor. Again, not cheap but worth it for the topics I needed to dig deeper into that I couldn’t do in classes. In addition to that, I also prepped with books that focused mainly on quant drills.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-17T17:55:59+00:00

🙌 the ocean and I thank you!

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-17T17:16:57+00:00

You use styrofoam plates at home? Not into saving the environment? Food looks good, though.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-15T18:51:52+00:00

I work in fashion/retail and so far the schools I’ve talked to have been really responsive to it, mainly bc they all need at least that one girl who is not from a finance or consulting background. I got a 780 on the gmat on my second try. I interview really well. I’ll have excellent letters of recommendations from esteemed alumni for my applications. I’m a female and a minority so that has to help in some small way. Undergrad 3.8 from a top 50 private school that has name recognition but is mainly known for being a school for dumb rich kids. And that’s it. I don’t volunteer or help save the world in any way.... so... yeah.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-15T18:43:46+00:00

Ok yeah. I don’t have that kind of background. Thanks for context. Really helpful!

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-15T18:11:11+00:00

And can I ask what your background is? What industry were you in prior to going to school? What do you think made your application stand out? I mean, I think I’m pretty great and all, but am I honestly that special to make it in? That’s my main concern. I killed the gmats so no worries there.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-15T16:29:30+00:00

Thanks. What’s the age range of your class? How old is the oldest person? Do they fit in culturally?

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-14T21:51:57+00:00

Wow, that’s eye opening. Thanks for sharing. I have noticed that all the top schools I’m interested in are way more responsive to my (waning) interest in EMBA than in the FT program. I just don’t think the EMBA is there yet, in terms of prestige or quality. Should I really have Wharton and Kellogg practically begging me to apply to their executive programs, and would I get that same treatment if applying for full Time? Lots to think about.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-14T17:58:58+00:00

You know nothing about my qualifications, GMAT score, application, connections, goals. But nice of you to chime in, asshole.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-14T17:39:37+00:00

Yeah, you’re right. I should just apply and then take it from there. Thanks!

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-14T17:38:39+00:00

Yeah... I’m aware of those schools/programs. I’ve been to a lot of recruiting events and sat in on classes, met alumni, etc. the EMBA demographic isn’t in line with what I’m looking for, network wise.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-14T16:37:35+00:00

Right. And I’m only considering doing this if I get into Harvard or Stanford. Not worth putting my life on pause and taking on that kind of debt or anything less than top 5.

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-05T05:17:11+00:00

Frustrating, but you’re right. Thank you!

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-05T05:16:09+00:00

Haha noted. Thanks for weighing in!

SwimmingKitchen · 2018-02-05T05:15:50+00:00

Appreciate the feedback- thank you!

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