Forum Home > GMAT > Quantitative > Problem Solving (PS)
Events & Promotions
|
|
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.
Customized
for You
Track
Your Progress
Practice
Pays
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Dec 1408:00 AM PST
-11:30 AM PST
Join us for an exclusive Admit Weekend designed to help you navigate the exciting yet challenging process of choosing between multiple MBA offers and provide valuable guidance on financial aid, scholarship negotiation, visa processes, and more.
Dec 1308:30 AM EST
-09:15 AM EST
Get the inside scoop on what makes Emory’s Goizueta Business School great, learn how you can present a strong MBA application, and connect with an Admissions Director to get your questions answered.
Dec 1511:00 AM EST
-11:30 AM EST
Meet Tuck at an informal student or staff-hosted coffee chat in a city near you!- Dec 16
08:00 AM PST
-11:59 PM PST
GMAT Club 12 Days of Christmas is a 4th Annual GMAT Club Winter Competition based on solving questions. This is the Winter GMAT competition on GMAT Club with an amazing opportunity to win over $40,000 worth of prizes! - Dec 18
10:00 AM PST
-11:00 AM PST
Here is the essential guide to securing scholarships as an MBA student! In this video, we explore the various types of scholarships available, including need-based and merit-based options. 
Dec 2007:00 PM PST
-08:00 PM PST
Inquire for a free profile evaluation and guarantee statement for possible admits and scholarships!
Dec 2111:00 AM EST
-12:00 PM EST
Save 20% on your subscription to onTrack by mbaMission, a first-of-its-kind on-demand MBA application experience. Use code 20OFFDEC until Dec 31!
Dec 2109:00 PM IST
-10:00 PM IST
Dreaming of a successful post-MBA career? Explore the 2026 career pathways in consulting, tech, finance, and dive into the exciting opportunities and the potential ROI these industries offer, helping you make informed decisions and more.
24 Mar 2017, 07:04
Kudos
Bookmarks
Hey All,
I have been admitted to both UCLA Anderson (with 60k fellowship) and UVA Darden. I am coming from an engineering background and am looking to become a product manager. I am not too particular about industry but it seems like Tech is one industry that the product manager role is really embraced so that is the industry I wrote about in my applications and am leaning towards. I currently live on the east coast and do not mind moving to the west coast for a few years during and post MBA but ultimately want to move back east at some point. Another factor I have to consider is a long term girlfriend that will be closer to Darden though still a 7 hour drive. Without the girlfriend and aspirations to eventually move back east, I would pick Anderson no doubt due to alignment with my goals and fellowship. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
I have been admitted to both UCLA Anderson (with 60k fellowship) and UVA Darden. I am coming from an engineering background and am looking to become a product manager. I am not too particular about industry but it seems like Tech is one industry that the product manager role is really embraced so that is the industry I wrote about in my applications and am leaning towards. I currently live on the east coast and do not mind moving to the west coast for a few years during and post MBA but ultimately want to move back east at some point. Another factor I have to consider is a long term girlfriend that will be closer to Darden though still a 7 hour drive. Without the girlfriend and aspirations to eventually move back east, I would pick Anderson no doubt due to alignment with my goals and fellowship. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Rohit6
Joined: 29 Jun 2015
Last visit: 18 Feb 2018
Posts: 238
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 7
Location: Singapore
Concentration: Operations, General Management
Schools: ISB '18 (A) Kellogg 1YR '18 (M$) Tepper '19 (A) Anderson '19 (A$) Judge"18 (D) Duke '19 (D) Sloan '19 (D) Haas '19 (WL) Ross '19 (WL) LBS '19 (D) Insead Sept '17 (D)
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V40
GPA: 3.4
WE:Manufacturing and Production (Manufacturing)
Products:
Schools: ISB '18 (A) Kellogg 1YR '18 (M$) Tepper '19 (A) Anderson '19 (A$) Judge"18 (D) Duke '19 (D) Sloan '19 (D) Haas '19 (WL) Ross '19 (WL) LBS '19 (D) Insead Sept '17 (D)
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V40
Posts: 238
Kudos:
79
26 Mar 2017, 20:40
Kudos
Bookmarks
Buddy,
You already know the answer. In my opinion UCLA makes more sense for your goals and given the $$$ you gonna save. I believe both are pretty close in terms of rankings/reputation but UCLA surely have an edge in tech. industry. The question you should be asking is HOW MUCH does your personal factors matter to you? If I were you, I would discuss my situation with my gf/family and get there opinion. I'm also not sure how much does 60k matter to you. If it's a considerable amount, UCLA gets an extra point...If it's not that big of a deal, Darden would be equally good.
btw, did you try negotiating with Darden?
You already know the answer. In my opinion UCLA makes more sense for your goals and given the $$$ you gonna save. I believe both are pretty close in terms of rankings/reputation but UCLA surely have an edge in tech. industry. The question you should be asking is HOW MUCH does your personal factors matter to you? If I were you, I would discuss my situation with my gf/family and get there opinion. I'm also not sure how much does 60k matter to you. If it's a considerable amount, UCLA gets an extra point...If it's not that big of a deal, Darden would be equally good.
btw, did you try negotiating with Darden?
murf312
Hey All,
I have been admitted to both UCLA Anderson (with 60k fellowship) and UVA Darden. I am coming from an engineering background and am looking to become a product manager. I am not too particular about industry but it seems like Tech is one industry that the product manager role is really embraced so that is the industry I wrote about in my applications and am leaning towards. I currently live on the east coast and do not mind moving to the west coast for a few years during and post MBA but ultimately want to move back east at some point. Another factor I have to consider is a long term girlfriend that will be closer to Darden though still a 7 hour drive. Without the girlfriend and aspirations to eventually move back east, I would pick Anderson no doubt due to alignment with my goals and fellowship. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
I have been admitted to both UCLA Anderson (with 60k fellowship) and UVA Darden. I am coming from an engineering background and am looking to become a product manager. I am not too particular about industry but it seems like Tech is one industry that the product manager role is really embraced so that is the industry I wrote about in my applications and am leaning towards. I currently live on the east coast and do not mind moving to the west coast for a few years during and post MBA but ultimately want to move back east at some point. Another factor I have to consider is a long term girlfriend that will be closer to Darden though still a 7 hour drive. Without the girlfriend and aspirations to eventually move back east, I would pick Anderson no doubt due to alignment with my goals and fellowship. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
crackHSW
Joined: 07 Aug 2010
Last visit: 04 Dec 2024
Posts: 248
Own Kudos:
Given Kudos: 27
Status:Now or never
Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, Technology
Schools: McCombs '15 (D) Jones '15 (D) Foster '15 (M) McDonough '15 (WL) Anderson '15 (D) Mays '15 (D)
GPA: 3.5
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
Schools: McCombs '15 (D) Jones '15 (D) Foster '15 (M) McDonough '15 (WL) Anderson '15 (D) Mays '15 (D)
Posts: 248
Kudos:
478
27 Mar 2017, 01:38
Kudos
Bookmarks
murf312
Hey All,
I have been admitted to both UCLA Anderson (with 60k fellowship) and UVA Darden. I am coming from an engineering background and am looking to become a product manager. I am not too particular about industry but it seems like Tech is one industry that the product manager role is really embraced so that is the industry I wrote about in my applications and am leaning towards. I currently live on the east coast and do not mind moving to the west coast for a few years during and post MBA but ultimately want to move back east at some point. Another factor I have to consider is a long term girlfriend that will be closer to Darden though still a 7 hour drive. Without the girlfriend and aspirations to eventually move back east, I would pick Anderson no doubt due to alignment with my goals and fellowship. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
I have been admitted to both UCLA Anderson (with 60k fellowship) and UVA Darden. I am coming from an engineering background and am looking to become a product manager. I am not too particular about industry but it seems like Tech is one industry that the product manager role is really embraced so that is the industry I wrote about in my applications and am leaning towards. I currently live on the east coast and do not mind moving to the west coast for a few years during and post MBA but ultimately want to move back east at some point. Another factor I have to consider is a long term girlfriend that will be closer to Darden though still a 7 hour drive. Without the girlfriend and aspirations to eventually move back east, I would pick Anderson no doubt due to alignment with my goals and fellowship. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Congrats on the admits. Both the schools are wonderful , but UCLA probably has slight edge because it usually sends good % of folks in Product management roles in tech. 60K is a huge amount and make no mistake in ignoring it. You want to come out of the MBA experience with minimal financial burden . Also, the 60K saved could be put to use in the following ways :
1) Visit tech companies in the valley
2) Go for US wide career fairs etc
3) Impromptu company visits and meetups
With the $$ saved at UCLA , you could easily visit your gf once a month or so
. Both UCLA and Darden are good schools, but cracking east coast jobs in Product Management would be a herculean task with either of these schools. Good luck with your MBA journey!!
