MBA DecisionWire

Targeting MBB (career changer) with strong preference for NYC, would also consider CHI, would be fine with T2 consulting in NYC. Have a partner & it's important she be involved.

Social impact/entrepreneurship, impact investment, civic tech. Want to end up in NYC post-MBA. Risk-averse taking on debt as I can't guarantee ROI (social impact). Down to SOM, Stern, and Haas. Leaning Yale, though worried about enjoying New Haven. Berkeley seems great but worried about having a NE network. Stern - worried about fully immersing.

Choosing between Wharton and Booth was challenging, but I ultimately chose Booth because of its cultural fit, location, and curriculum structure. While Wharton has a slight edge in global prestige, for my goals in Latin America the brand is the same. Reject from GSB (w/o interview - my top choice), Sloan (w/interview) and from HBS (w/interview).

I've lived in NYC for 6 years, so the city draw for Columbia is less than others may have. Still undecided but it feels like it may be between Columbia and Booth with INSEAD a close third.

Mainly divided between Wharton (no $) vs Columbia ($$). No sponsorship so will have to rely on loans anyway. Short term target is either Tech or IB/PE, but still open to consideration.

I'm curious for input from others. I really like Tuck's small class size and isolated location, but CBS has a strong alum reach. What choice would you make?

R1: Cornell(Admitted, $$) / UCLA(Admitted, $$) / CMU(Admitted, $$$$) / USC(Waitlisted) / UT(Admitted, $$)
R2: Columbia(Applied)/ UCB(Applied) / NU(Interview Invited) / NYU(Applied)

Was contemplating applying to Wharton R2 but reneged, didn't expect to get a full ride from CBS.

Accepted to the part-time programs at the above 3 schools. In healthcare but looking to pivot to healthtech/tech. Happy to advance in my current company too. LA based and staying West Coast long term. Torn between Anderson and Haas - Hass is better name but UCLA is a better cultural fit for me. What would I get at Haas that I wouldn't get at UCLA?

Would love to hear anyone's thoughts. Targeting consulting post MBA. Ideally MBB but not a MBB or bust mentality, I would be happy with a T2 offer. I want to land in an east cost city, but would be okay with Chicago / SF for the right opportunity. I think Darden is the obvious answer for purely consulting, but the money is giving me pause.

Stanford GSB smaller class, brand, alumni network

Long term I want to work for a professional sports league in NYC. Trying to figure out which school brand/alumni network will give me the edge for working in sports. WL at MIT.

B/w Wharton, Kellogg, and Tuck- all similar cost. Want to end up on East coast- open to DC, Philly, Boston. Moving w/ wife and dog. Believe I can reach my short term goal w/ all 3 schools. Original top choice was Tuck b/c so close knit and partner friendly but worried I’ll miss out on opportunities down the road if I don’t go to W. Thoughts?

Scholarships were my main priority, I will be enrolling at Scheller as it has great placements in tech and the small cohort is definitely a plus for me.

I was admitted to Michigan ($40K), Yale (60K), WashU Olin (Full Ride), ASU WP Carey (Full Ride). My goal is to go into MBB or Kearney and Oliver Wyman. I have to pay the deposit for one of these programs soon. Which school will give me a better chance for MBB? I also was waitlisted at Booth and Stanford.

My decision is coming down to McCombs or Johnson. The cost of tuition for McCombs will be 70k while Cornell will be 126k. While I feel like McCombs aligns better with my goals, Im tempted to take Cornell's prestige - I also went to UT austin for my undergrad so wouldn't mind a new experience.