What rhyme said earlier is something that doesn't get nearly as much attention as it should.
This is precisely why arguments about why school X is "better for consulting" (and thus more deserving of those that hold M/B/B ambitions) because it sends 20 people to McKinsey, as opposed to school Y which "only" sends 5 do not generally stand up to logical scrutiny.
rhyme wrote:
Further, recognize that getting a job in consulting is going to be 50% prep and 50% luck.
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Don't underestimate your competition. People are smart. To what extent does any of this change whether you are at Chicago or Ross? (I'd say none, realistically people are just as smart at both schools.)
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Without sounding offensive - its no reflection on you in anyway: you probably wont end up at MBB at either school. Realistically - everyone thinks they will get MBB, but the truth is maybe 20% do
You can only deduct up to $2,500 in student loan expenses in a year. As a student, you are also likely in a lower tax bracket, how much money does that really save you?
cougarblue wrote:
I just assumed probably one income on joint return b/c of international status, which could be wrong. However, you at least can probably deduct for the years in school and first year of work since it's only half year.