Having decided to follow in the tradition of both nervousgmat and Kryzak, I'm now requesting the advice of you, the gmatclub community, to help me weigh my B-school options: Duke, Kellogg or MIT.
A little background about me to put things in context...
My undergrad is in science and I've been working in bus dev for a private international biotech for the past 4 years. I'm interested in continuing to pursue corporate development in the life sciences industry (biotech/pharma) with the long term goal of attaining a C-level position in a life sciences company. I'd potentially like to enter a leadership rotational program in the industry after B-school so I can gain experience in an established, public company but I see myself working in a more entrepreneurial start-up environment in the long term. I'm also considering strategy consulting in the healthcare field, but I have to research this area more before I determine if it is for me.
As an international student I'm looking to build my network in the US, with the ultimate aim of settling in the west coast (California?) I'm flexible to working in other areas of the US as well and would like to also look at opportunities in Europe (maybe through an exchange program or internship??)
I want to go to a school that has a great international reputation and brand in the healthcare industry, that will provide solid academics (w/ a healthcare focus?), a solid alumni network and recruitment opportunities and a place that I will have fun for the next 2 years! I'm a very outgoing, social person and I think I will thrive in a collaborative environment where the students are high-calibre but they don't take things too seriously!
I work best in sunshine so I can't deny that Duke's climate is a big draw. But I'm also a city person and would love the chance to live in Chicago or Boston for a few years (although I have a particularly special place in my heart for Chicago
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Having said all that...I open it up for your comments and suggestions ... where should TJ go?
Thanks in advance!