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Joined: 31 Oct 2014
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Location: United States
Concentration: Finance, Entrepreneurship
GPA: 3.8
WE:Asset Management (Mutual Funds and Brokerage)
Choosing between Wharton/Booth/Kellogg
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20 Dec 2014, 15:09
Hey guys
As the dust has settled, I myself with admission offers from three schools: Wharton, Booth and Kellogg, and am very grateful to be in this position. However, the decision is complicated by the fact that I was really hoping for some $$$ not having much in savings and the fact that the max loan I can get from these schools will be 80% of 200k, so still need 40k in cash (and not including other expenses which obviously accrue over time). (btw, 80% is the limit if one is not a US citizen or permanent resident)
First of all, if the goal is to work in investment management or PE/HF, which school(s) would you guys pick (assume being agnostic about location or culture)
Secondly, is there anything I can do to convince these schools to give me some scholarship money? Even 20k would make a huge difference in my ability to attend business school. Does anyone here have experience in or has heard of others that has negotiated some $ from any of these schools?
Thanks everyone - really appreciate any information you can provide