MDF wrote:
BStand wrote:
Will you let us know when the admissions office replies?
I'd be curious to hear their official answer. In my case, I know that I will a specific $ bonus in summer 2012, so, in my mind, that should be what I enter for "ending annual bonus".
I asked this question at Booth's live chat this morning. Their response was:
Carrie: Hi, MDF. You would enter the annual bonus you received during your first year, and your most recent annual bonus for the ending bonus.
I saw that. Thanks for asking. I asked a follow-up question, but it did not get picked up during the chat.
In my case, I've been at my employer for one bonus, but I already know what my second bonus will be (it's higher though it hasn't been paid yet). Using the logic above, I would enter my first bonus as both my "starting" and "ending" bonus; however, if the data is used to show career progression, then it would be incomplete information if I didn't show my upcoming bonus as my "ending compensation".
I know this is a VERY minor part of the application, so no use in stressing too much. I'll just follow the formula from the adcom to be safe.