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Re: Anderson (UCLA) vs. Ross (Michigan) vs. Kelley (Indiana, $$) [#permalink]
As a fellow Wolverine undergrad, Go Blue! Having said that, I think it really depends on what you want to focus on after school. If your primary focus is to work at one of the companies that you mentioned, then UCLA is probably the right call. If you want to focus almost completely on your startup and even work on it while you're in school, then Ross might be the way to go because of their strength in entrepeneurship. However, if the client base for your business is mostly in California, then UCLA might be the way to go.

I think the only way you should take Kelley is if money is an issue for you (which is not a small if, I fully understand that). I could be wrong, but I'm guessing Kelley doesn't place well in California in the entertainment industry, even in marketing.
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Re: Anderson (UCLA) vs. Ross (Michigan) vs. Kelley (Indiana, $$) [#permalink]
Hi,

I guess UCLA would be best as per your career goals. But Ross as a brand as strong as any two in total.

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Re: Anderson (UCLA) vs. Ross (Michigan) vs. Kelley (Indiana, $$) [#permalink]
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My two cents... :-D :-D :-D

I'd evaluate my career progression based on all factors... Moving from consulting to media might require a lot from your MBA... I think that Ross may give your profile more strength when you look for a job in any field (compared with the two other schools - as your past profile will stay the same regardless of where you go for an MBA)... plus through the alumni you may get a lead when looking for a job in the media industry (you may want to contact the career center or contact some B-school alumni in the relevant field through linkedin etc. to check if this is possible before you decide on where you want to go)... I wouldn't go too much by employment stats, you need one job in entertainment and media (and not placement of 5 or 10% of the class in entertainment and media)...

As for the money... Its great that you have a free ride option @Kelley... but do look at employment and earning prospects throughout your career... How substantial is the $100000 compared with any differences in earning capabilities (due to a stronger MBA brand) over a period of say, even 10 years.... But then, 1 hundred grand now is pretty amazing (and very hard to say no to).... And Kelley is quite good too...

Do think on these lines before making any decisions...

Hope you get some more clarity before you make your final decision... :gl
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Re: Anderson (UCLA) vs. Ross (Michigan) vs. Kelley (Indiana, $$) [#permalink]
Many pros and cons have been listed and discussed and they all make sense.
However, If you can walk with your MBA and 100K in the bank. That is the savings from the scholarship at Kelley, then you have to analyse that.
Kelley is also a top 10 school.
You have to ask yourself, How good Am I? , because once you get that first job that opens the doors then you are going to be judge by how good you are.
If you are good and and can proof it after that first job the you have 100K in the bank and a degree from a top 10 MBA program.
Indiana may take some explaninig and education for many people to understand how good it is.
I met a professor at Berkeley, who told me that the big consulting firms like Mckenzie, Bain and the Wall Street M& A firms do prefer the bigger names Stamford, Harvard MIT etc.. The second tier for those houses will be Ross, UCLA and may be Kelley.
Will you make more money with a UCLA or Ross Degree vs Kelley to justify the 100K? What is the pay back?
Can you get a degree on the West Coast with a Mid-West degree?
Once again, if you are agressive and confident you do not need the UCLA crutch to be able to get that first job. You can sell yourself and the Kelly School of business while relocating to LA with 100K in the bank or with no debt to pay $3,000/month for a lousy 1 BR apartment in Santa Monica.

Ultimately, the world is about the connections you make and your ability to agressively pursue opportunities. I have seen very smart people from "unknown" MBA programs like Santa Clara University become millionares. At the end of the day, you want to enjoy what you do, make money and contribute to the betterment of our society by donating and getting involve into a social issue of your choice.
Go Kelly!
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Re: Anderson (UCLA) vs. Ross (Michigan) vs. Kelley (Indiana, $$) [#permalink]
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Many pros and cons have been listed and discussed and they all make sense.
However, If you can walk with your MBA and 100K in the bank. That is the savings from the scholarship at Kelley, then you have to analyse that.
Kelley is also a top 10 school.
You have to ask yourself, How good Am I? , because once you get that first job that opens the doors then you are going to be judge by how good you are.
If you are good and and can proof it after that first job the you have 100K in the bank and a degree from a top 10 MBA program.
Indiana may take some explaninig and education for many people to understand how good it is.
I met a professor at Berkeley, who told me that the big consulting firms like Mckenzie, Bain and the Wall Street M& A firms do prefer the bigger names Stamford, Harvard MIT etc.. The second tier for those houses will be Ross, UCLA and may be Kelley.
Will you make more money with a UCLA or Ross Degree vs Kelley to justify the 100K? What is the pay back?
Can you get a degree on the West Coast with a Mid-West degree?
Once again, if you are agressive and confident you do not need the UCLA crutch to be able to get that first job. You can sell yourself and the Kelly School of business while relocating to LA with 100K in the bank or with no debt to pay $3,000/month for a lousy 1 BR apartment in Santa Monica.

Ultimately, the world is about the connections you make and your ability to agressively pursue opportunities. I have seen very smart people from "unknown" MBA programs like Santa Clara University become millionares. At the end of the day, you want to enjoy what you do, make money and contribute to the betterment of our society by donating and getting involve into a social issue of your choice.
Go Kelly!


Thanks for the inputs... However, do check the original post date... Jan 2014... I guess the person who put the original post is about to graduate soon...

Though your inputs may be useful for a person who finds himself/herself in a similar position and needs views/ counterviews... :thumbup:
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