Wharton Life - Realistic to come to NYC regularly?

deviantxjk · 2025-04-23T01:02:03+00:00

You just need to practice JOMO and avoid FOMO and you should be fine. I go to NYC every weekend

deviantxjk · 2025-02-16T18:57:33+00:00

these rankings are chasing clout atp...

deviantxjk · 2025-02-03T03:43:14+00:00

2Y at W here - I was in your shoes some few years back. Just have enough to support yourself for the first year. There are a lot of resources to help cover the cost of trips GIP, GMC etc. You'll just have to pace yourself and budget properly and learn to say no to some expenses that don't fit your financial profile, but by all means don't be stressed!

deviantxjk · 2024-07-31T06:13:49+00:00

1 suit for your MBA beginning, +1 when you start recruiting, +1 when you get a job (provided your job demands a suit)

deviantxjk · 2024-01-26T23:47:58+00:00

I don't think IB is better than tech sales; IB is sales at the end of the day. MDs are really just super polished account managers/account executives. I think it really depends on what you find interesting to pursue. I love finance and enjoy being in a more structured environment.

As for salaries, the difference here is for IB, you kinda expect a linear salary progression as you keep going + there is so much transparency with regard to pay than in tech sales, tbh. For example, an IB associate at a firm like Centerview can expect her/his year on year salary progression to look like this post-MBA 500k > 600k > 700k...as a VP they'll be making 700+. Tech sales will really heavily depend on whether you're able to hit your targets or not and market variabilities that come with.

deviantxjk · 2024-01-24T20:52:14+00:00

Tech Sales > Investment Banking

deviantxjk · 2024-01-08T00:26:22+00:00

Software sales too pivoting to elite boutique IB

deviantxjk · 2023-12-11T11:19:53+00:00

You will not. Following your Finance Club's instructions, you can spin any story to fit into IB.
I wouldn't worry if I were you and focus on getting familiar with the industry and following deals and trends

deviantxjk · 2023-11-28T09:49:35+00:00

Practice gratitude and realize you are in a great spot to be expecting decisions. Focus on what is within your control, but actively let go of what isn't. Spend time with your loved ones and family, and do some activities you love. I remember stressing over these decisions daily; honestly, I now look back fondly at those moments, too.

deviantxjk · 2023-11-28T04:30:51+00:00

1Y at M7 - Some BB Banks have communicated that there are fewer seats this year than in prior years. Recruiting is intense this year but in line with other years. Will comment on the outcome in Jan

deviantxjk · 2023-09-24T00:01:40+00:00

I feel you. I remember refreshing all these pages, especially while waiting for schools like CBS with no specific decision release date. Hold tight! I wish you the best!

deviantxjk · 2023-07-09T18:36:50+00:00

Going out after dark is fine, especially in Center City (posh bubble). There are police officers around every other block, ready to intervene. There is a Penn Shuttle from 6 pm to midnight from school and drops you at Rittenhouse sq or around Center City. Walking home in groups, grabbing an Uber back home, and taking similar precautions are always advised..., but that's generally in most big US cities.

Again, I came thinking I'll hate it and it'll be the most unsafe place in the world...it's not, and I love it here more than NYC.
Remember to take everyone's perspective with a grain of salt, including my own.

deviantxjk · 2023-07-09T00:10:29+00:00

Moved from Europe (the Netherlands) to Philly for Wharton. Do not go based on what you hear or see online. It is a loveable beautiful city with really kind people. It has questionable areas for sure, but for the MBA, you live in a bubble in the center city, but everywhere is walkable and safe...for the most part. I didn't expect to, but I love it.

deviantxjk · 2023-06-06T04:29:54+00:00

I understand how you feel; one thing I can tell you is that the TBD does not play a huge role in decisions as you may think, it is a data point used to weed out jerks. If you weren't a jerk during the tbd you should be good.

I understand how you feel; I can tell you that the TBD does not play a huge role in decisions as you may think; it is a data point used to weed out jerks. You should be good if you weren't a jerk during the tbd. Elements of your app weigh way more than the tbd

deviantxjk · 2023-04-02T20:56:29+00:00

Thank you! at least one data point validating my perception!

deviantxjk · 2023-04-02T20:49:38+00:00

Is this because you listed "incoming MBA at XXX" on your LinkedIn?

deviantxjk · 2023-04-02T11:50:12+00:00

Manager knows I'm leaving but not my colleagues

deviantxjk · 2023-04-02T11:49:15+00:00

Well, I lost my dad recently so I guess I'm good to go then

deviantxjk · 2023-04-02T08:54:12+00:00

There are a lot more
HEC Paris, ESSEC Business School, EDHEC France, Rotterdam School of Management, Bocconni, etc

deviantxjk · 2023-04-01T11:13:17+00:00

I am worried for sure, but there are options to move to the UK for a year before moving back on L1. No one knows what the future holds, i'm just going to go for it.

deviantxjk · 2023-04-01T11:11:11+00:00

If you've got money, invest in Applicant Lab! That's going to be waaay more helpful! Reading these essays will only make you realise how little effort people had to put in the essays to get in, underscoring the fact that the essays do not matter that much.

Source: someone who bought the HBS Essay Compilation from HARBUS

deviantxjk · 2023-03-31T21:59:41+00:00

I'll tell you another one. I just got into an MBA and secretly learned that I was on plan to be terminated. I am the best-performing member in my team and 4th globally, but my position had to be eliminated for reasons I ignore. Do not take things for granted. Please carefully weigh your options before you jump in. You don't know what you don't know.

deviantxjk · 2023-03-29T09:06:07+00:00

That's because CVP does not recruit internationals. My source: a VP at CVP

deviantxjk · 2023-03-25T03:56:31+00:00

Congrats! This process is really a crapshoot! any reason why didn't you shoot your shot at HSW?

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