Vanderbilt VS. Emory - last minute help needed

Congratulations! Both are terrific programs--I just wrapped up at Vandy, but I also met probably a dozen Goizueta students over the past few years and really enjoyed getting to know them. There are a lot of similarities between the two: class size is very close, the students are a bit more personable (and less elitist) than other programs, and job placement is incredible strong. If you were looking to stay in Atlanta for brand, I would probably say Emory; they have a stranglehold on the ATL market. However, because Owen is in a smaller market in Nashville, we place our students across the nation (the big brands in Nashville are Mars Petcare, Bridgestone, and Nissan) and do an especially good job in LA (we're 1 of only 3 core schools for Mattel).

Off the top of my head, here's where my good friends and classmates are moving in the coming months for only brand management:
- General Mills (Minneapolis)
- Frito-Lay (Dallas)
- Nestle Purina (St. Louis)
- American Airlines (Dallas)
- Mattel (LA)
- P&G (Cincinnati)
- EJ Gallo (Modesto, CA)
- Kimberly-Clark (WI)
- YUM! Brands (Louisville)
- Dr. Pepper/Snapple (Dallas

Clearly you're bright, motivated, and will do well wherever you wind up. I just personally think that if you're choosing between a program that monopolizes a single market or one that affords you a strong name in different cities, I'd suggest the later. (On a side note, I also think anyone would be crazy to not enjoy a 2-year stint in Nashville. Seriously, this city is incredible!)

Either way, best of luck, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions!