Monthly Archives: April 2009

HBS Talent Show

Posted on April 13, 2009 by rob

Last night was the 1st Annual HBS Talent Show.  Don’t you love things that call themselves the “1st Annual”?  It was quite the extravaganza.  When you pull together 1800+ overachieving Type-As, there’s bound to be a lot of talent hidden … Continue reading →

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Research in Action Day…

Posted on April 12, 2009 by rob

Today was a unique experiment by HBS.  Instead of the normal class schedule, in lieu of each class, we had the option of attending 20 different 1hr presentations by HBS professors on their research.  It’s really quite a good idea … Continue reading →

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HBS Attendance Policy

Posted on April 11, 2009 by rob

… is ridiculous.  Seriously, ridiculous.  Attendance is recorded in every class and HBS (essentially) threatens to dock your grade if you miss a single one!  And nothing’s excused. Sell Weekend?  Unexcused. Interview?  Unexcused. Conference?  Unexcused. Wedding Outside Direct Family?  Unexcused. … Continue reading →

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Bain Sell Weekend

Posted on April 5, 2009 by rob

I’m at this amazing boutique hotel right now… Bain definitely won the hotel battle!  Before I share any more thoughts about the weekend, let me just show a few photos from my room:  Not only is there an LCD TV … Continue reading →

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Bain vs. BCG

Posted on April 5, 2009 by rob

Decision time.  This is a tough one.  When it comes to management consulting, there’s definitely no clear winner among the “Big Three”.  As I’ve met other people working through the recruiting process, I’ve encountered all sorts of decisions: people will … Continue reading →

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