I am in the process of deciding between MIT Sloan Fellows (1 year MBA), Anderson and Stern. Ultimately I am looking to transition into real estate investing, which doesn't have a formal recruiting process and is largely based on networking. I'm also interesting in fintech. Both career choices are a pivot rather than total 180. Long-term goal is to live in the Bay Area. I am 33and did not receive any $.
Below are my thoughts on each school:
MIT Sloan Fellows
*/- One year program (this is good and bad)
*Strong reputation in tech and real estate
*World renowned business school and high ranking
*National mobility. Had several say that reputation goes farther in CA than MA
*Access to all resources, faculty and electives of two year program
*High quality academics
-No internship
-Location, but can handle for one year
-Highly international cohort so many people I will get to know will go back home after the program
Anderson
*Great location and brings me closer to my desired city of SF
*Excellent real estate program
*Tech focused if I decided to pursue that path
*Looking for an adventure given that I've spent 33 years in New York
*Liked the people and school resources during the February preview weekend
*Can achieve my goals without a doubt
-School is less prestigious than other options
-Network is regional
-Reading mixed reviews on quality of community
Stern
*Excellent real estate program
*Tech focused if I decided to pursue that
*Impressed during preview weekend and fit in with other admits
*Slightly more well regarded than Anderson
-Regional network and placement
-Part time program is huge so it seems like everyone has an MBA from Stern
-I'm from NY so location isn't exciting
-More expensive in terms of tuition and cost of living.
I also got into Haas part time, but I want the full time experience. Haas full time was my top choice.
Any thoughts?