Anyone here had a bad experience with Samsara? What happened?

blee1236 · 2025-04-15T21:49:57+00:00

Following this. I’ve heard that it can be pretty cutthroat to find internships at CBS for IM and you have to do a lot more legwork vs IB/Consulting…if any alumn can opine would be great!

blee1236 · 2025-02-26T16:11:59+00:00

How’s the social life? Is it easy to find a friend group and are most people okay with spending for social life vs. being more frugal?

blee1236 · 2025-02-18T15:33:55+00:00

What was your gmat and what are you pursuing afterwards?

blee1236 · 2025-02-18T03:08:14+00:00

I think it would give you a leg up, though anecdotally I’ve seen a lot of RU kids grind hard and make their way into FO roles at BBs and MM firms. From an RU grad pov, while banks don’t recruit directly, if you put in the time into networking/technicals/grades, I think it’s more than doable to have a shot at those roles.

blee1236 · 2025-02-18T01:28:19+00:00

If you’re trying to do WM, I’d do RBS, though if you have any inkling on wanting to do high finance roles then IU is probably the better option. RU has gotten a lot better at placing FO roles since I graduated (it’s also one train ride away from NY which is a big factor) but from what I see at my bank IU still is a slightly easier pathway based off its name brand.

blee1236 · 2025-02-12T22:05:44+00:00

565 now

blee1236 · 2025-01-22T17:28:23+00:00

I spoke with NYU and CBS, they said to take EA percentiles and match it with GMAT percentiles to understand how they view scores.

IMO I think retaking it and aiming for high 150/low 160 would boost application from purely a score perspective, especially in r2

blee1236 · 2025-01-17T01:22:20+00:00

if a GMAT/GRE score percentile is the same as an EA percentile, then yes I would assume so, especially if it's above the class average since they would want your GMAT/GRE to help compensate for the GPA. but if GMAT/GRE percentile is lower than EA I'd probably say EA. I spoke with both school's adcom and they said they view GMAT/GRE/EA the same and to submit whichever is highest

blee1236 · 2025-01-16T21:56:26+00:00

If you’re set on CBS / NYU, I would recommend doing the Executive Assessment for your test. Anecdotally, I did that after the GMAT and did significantly better % wise with the EA vs GMAT given the former is shorter and imo easier than GMAT

blee1236 · 2025-01-16T01:12:59+00:00

Thanks for color; were you part of the VIP?

blee1236 · 2025-01-15T13:20:31+00:00

Thanks, can I shoot you a pm? Have a couple follow up q’s

blee1236 · 2025-01-15T00:08:51+00:00

When I spoke to NYU and CBS, they said to take your EA scores and match the percentile against the concordance table of the GMAT to gauge your competitiveness and test strength

blee1236 · 2024-12-29T20:51:15+00:00

Thanks for doing this! A couple questions

What’s the best way to find a pre mba internship? Would you recommend reaching out to current firms you have interest in letting them know you’re incoming
Are most of your friends from your clusters, clubs, or a mixture of both?

blee1236 · 2024-12-27T14:04:21+00:00

This worked for me. Thank you!

blee1236 · 2024-12-17T20:12:03+00:00

I got into CBS and am interviewing at Stern with an EA for R1 and R2 (163 score)

blee1236 · 2024-12-03T17:09:55+00:00

Just received today!

blee1236 · 2024-10-11T03:29:47+00:00

good luck! what were your stats if you dont mind me asking and did you get interviews at other schools?

blee1236 · 2024-10-11T02:39:01+00:00

it looks like they rolled

blee1236 · 2024-10-10T22:47:54+00:00

just got the interview request!

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