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2 years
Germany
2024
Male
Score: 760 GMAT Classic
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
Columbia
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 5, 24
DeniedMay 16, 24
8 months ago
7 Mar 2025 02:03
LBS
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 3, 24
AcceptedApr 16, 24
ScholarshipNone
8 months ago
7 Mar 2025 02:03
Wharton
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 4, 24
DeniedFeb 16, 24
1 year ago
22 Mar 2024 04:03
Booth
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 4, 24
InterviewedFeb 9, 24
AcceptedMar 21, 24
ScholarshipNone
1 year ago
22 Mar 2024 04:03
Harvard
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2, 2024
AppliedJan 3, 24
DeniedJan 31, 24
1 year ago
31 Jan 2024 01:01
1 year ago
2 Jan 2024 11:01
I have been working at McKinsey for 2 years and will take an educational leave to pursue my MBA. I intend to return to McKinsey afterwards.
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1 year ago
02 Jan 2024, 19:41
Wow... I think you have really good chances. Hopefully you can spend a few years in the US and the pay is meaningfully higher based on what I have heard from European consulting recruits.

Also, I am not sure it is really important which MBA program you attend. It is more of a personal choice/thing are you are not looking for a job afterwards (though most people actually do try their chances at something else but it is nice to be sponsored; that makes the MBA a lot more enjoyable). Anyway, after you spend a few years back in MBB after MBA, you are likely to be recruiting based on the connections you have made and opportunities that will find you, while your degree will be a bit of a lucky charm - it may work out if your hiring team is looking for pedigree or they may not care at all. At the same time, does not mean you should pick McCombs :angel:
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1 year ago
02 Jan 2024, 20:28
Thank you bb! Just submitted my Harvard application. My only concern is my horrendous undergrad GPA, at least by US standards. Ok for a German engineering school. I hope my two Master‘s can make up for it. 🙏
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8 months ago
06 Mar 2025, 21:21
Hi Qayray, can we connect somehow? I'm from Germany as well but have been living in the US for 1 year. I'm considering an MBA in the US as well and would love hear about your journey!