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December 22, 2024 11:36pm ET

Enrolled: Undecided

Admitted: U. Chicago Booth $

$120000

, UPenn / Wharton $

$80000

, Yale SOM $

$170000

Applied: U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Entering Year: 2025

Post MBA Career: Consulting Companies: BCG, McKinsey

GMAT: 750

Location: Europe

Notes:

Primary ST goal is gov consulting for McK/BCG in DC, but also considering general management/LDP and mostly location-agnostic post-MBA. LT goal is entrepreneurship or politics. Booth seems like the best cultural fit for me. I'm not sure Wharton would have better outcomes despite the higher price. Partner's job opportunities may be best in Chicago.

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anon59387 Likes Earned: 12 Few additional notes: -I’m hoping to negotiate scholarship with Booth: do you recommend mentioning Yale’s 100% offer, Wharton’s 45% offer, or both? Currently planning to only mention Yale’s offer because it better fits the argument that I need more financial aid to attend. However, I know Booth probably cares more about Wharton due to the cross-admit data. -I like the strength of the Yale name as a parent institution, though not sure how much weight I should give this. I think it could be useful if I enter politics long-term. -I live in Europe so not planning to visit campuses before deciding unless you highly recommend it. Would greatly appreciate any advice! (1)

grichmond Verified User. Likes Earned: 1310 Congrats on these admits! This is a very interesting situation, given the financial aid, your being European and your political and/or entrepreneurial aspirations.

As to your questions:

1. I don't expect Booth will move based on the Wharton offer. They are already $40K above it. On some levels - in the opposite sense - I don't expect Booth will move based on the Yale money either (again, given the perceived difference in tiers). With that said, it never hurts to ask.

2. Yale does benefit a great deal from the reputation of the parent institution when you are working internationally. It's also Ivy League, and a wonderful, close-knit MBA program.

3. With that said, Wharton is an Ivy League school with an business alumni network that is exponentially bigger than the other programs you're considering. I would not underestimate that. I'd also argue that if you are looking to raise venture money for an entrepreneurial pursuit, Wharton is well positioned on that front in many ways. Finally, the schools is just a 2-hour ride on the train to Washington DC, so there is a proximity advantage vs. Chicago and New Haven if you are job-hunting in that area.

Of course, it's hard to give you advice without knowing more about your personal financial situation and the nature of your entrepreneurial and political goals. It's really a shame that you can't get over to visit these programs and see them in action - this is a big 2-year investment you are making, and fit matters.

Thanks for sharing and best of luck! (2)

ac449 Likes Earned: 12 Thanks, Graham! (0)