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10 Mar 2011, 10:06
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Hi Everyone,
First time poster, long time lurker. Now that business school is becoming a reality, you'll see me on here a lot more.
So... I've been accepted to four MBA Evening programs:
University of Minnesota
Arizona State University
University of Colorado - Boulder
University of Central Florida
They each have their pros and cons, and some are clearly better than others. I wanted to break each down real quick, and see what you guys think. Just a little information, i'm a 28 year old IT tech/State worker from Tallahassee, Florida, married with three kids. Listed below are my top choices down to least favorite.
University of Minnesota - A fantastic university, really didn't think I was going to be accepted!
Pros: Great place to live. Very highly ranked, my first choice. Good number of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies as well as state and local government jobs.
Cons: Wife doesn't want to freeze (COLD!), and we have no snow/ice experience. Expensive cost of living. Very expensive tution as well... will end up with a lot of debt on top of our current undergrad debt.
Arizona State -
Pros: Well ranked school, strong supply chain emphasis which I would do. Lower cost of living, decent number of jobs to apply to. Could get a nice house.
Cons: Wife doesn't want to fry (HOT!) I have only 2 1/2 more weeks to commit. Concerns about crime.
U. Colorado - Boulder -
Pros: Beautiful scenery and weather. Strong emphasis on creativity and entrepreneurship, which I like.
Cons: Not highly ranked. Expensive housing (need a decent sized house), less jobs to be found than in Phoenix and Minneapolis. Might commit and then never find a job in time.
U. Central Florida -
Pros: Very cheap in-state tuition, close to family and friends. Flexible pace and electives.
Cons: Low rankings and average starting salary, might not give the best ROI. Not many jobs in Orlando right now, city getting rougher.
What do you guys/gals think???
Thanks!
First time poster, long time lurker. Now that business school is becoming a reality, you'll see me on here a lot more.
So... I've been accepted to four MBA Evening programs:
University of Minnesota
Arizona State University
University of Colorado - Boulder
University of Central Florida
They each have their pros and cons, and some are clearly better than others. I wanted to break each down real quick, and see what you guys think. Just a little information, i'm a 28 year old IT tech/State worker from Tallahassee, Florida, married with three kids. Listed below are my top choices down to least favorite.
University of Minnesota - A fantastic university, really didn't think I was going to be accepted!
Pros: Great place to live. Very highly ranked, my first choice. Good number of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies as well as state and local government jobs.
Cons: Wife doesn't want to freeze (COLD!), and we have no snow/ice experience. Expensive cost of living. Very expensive tution as well... will end up with a lot of debt on top of our current undergrad debt.
Arizona State -
Pros: Well ranked school, strong supply chain emphasis which I would do. Lower cost of living, decent number of jobs to apply to. Could get a nice house.
Cons: Wife doesn't want to fry (HOT!) I have only 2 1/2 more weeks to commit. Concerns about crime.
U. Colorado - Boulder -
Pros: Beautiful scenery and weather. Strong emphasis on creativity and entrepreneurship, which I like.
Cons: Not highly ranked. Expensive housing (need a decent sized house), less jobs to be found than in Phoenix and Minneapolis. Might commit and then never find a job in time.
U. Central Florida -
Pros: Very cheap in-state tuition, close to family and friends. Flexible pace and electives.
Cons: Low rankings and average starting salary, might not give the best ROI. Not many jobs in Orlando right now, city getting rougher.
What do you guys/gals think???
Thanks!
10 Mar 2011, 10:21
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All of those programs, especially the evening versions, are regional schools. If you want to stay in Florida, you may want to chose UCF or wait a year and maybe try for Georgia Tech, North Carolina, or some other more highly ranked program in the Southeast that also happens to be in a major Metro area.
10 Mar 2011, 10:21
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I live within a few miles of Arizona State, and have for many years. I'm not sure why you think crime is a big con, but can attest that it's really not something that should weigh on your mind. It's certainly no more of a factor than any other major city (inc Minneapolis). The "Dry Heat" refrain is actually very true, and I can't see weather being much of a deciding factor compared to Florida. Our current job market is probably not any better than Denver, but ASU would probably offer better post-grad prospects.
ASU & UMinn both have strong part-time/evening programs, good luck with your decision.
ASU & UMinn both have strong part-time/evening programs, good luck with your decision.
