Deciding between Tuck ($50k) and Ross ($80k)
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18 Mar 2024, 23:33
Hi All,
I received a R1 admit from Ross with a $80k total scholarship and a R2 admit from Tuck with a $50k scholarship.
I'm torn between the two and here are the pros of each:
Tuck
1. Consulting powerhouse: That's my main indsutry focus although I'm keeping my mind open to other industries as well.
2. Small class size and tight knit comunity: Business school is a daunting experience, and the innate sense of competition among peers can make it trickier to navigate. Here is where the "Tuck Nice" becomes super reassuring. It's been encouraging to hear current students' review of the deep sense of camaraderies among Tuckies.
3. Ranking/Ivy League brand: I know ranks are a guide, not gospel. But I would like an honest opinion on how significant the brand premium is in helping with getting placements, salary packages or favourable interest rates on loans etc.
Ross
1. All rounder school: in the off chance that I sway to another indsutry, I feel Ross will be more allowing of that
2. Lower cost of living: I read somewhere that New Hampshire is around 30% more expensive than Michigan. But talking to students has revealed that the difference is smaller but Ann Arbor is still less expensive than Hanover.
3. More travelling/treks/student trips: I've heard Rossters go on trips together at the start of session itself, and the thought of not being a part of that is giving me FOMO.
Grateful for any inputs on anything I might have missed for either schools. Would really appreciate some more clarity on which one I should pick, thanks!