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Hi! I know this is typically an unending debate and we may never find a permenant answer. I am fortunate to have the admits from both Booth and Kellogg. I don't have any scholarship from any of these schools. I am an international applicant who wants to make a career transition to high-tech. Following are the key criteria I am considering and would welcome a few comments from you all -
1. Curriculum suitable to gain key skills and knowledge for high-tech ( I believe both schools are equal on this front)
2. Student culture more social and collaborative (Though Booth has a very helpful culture and I experienced it personally during my application process, Kellogg probably scores slightly better on this parameter)
3. Alumni network - I don't have any conclusive opinion on this. Both schools have great and huge alumni networks. I don't know which one is more helpful for high-tech jobs.
4. Global brand recognition ( Probably both the schools are recognized globally. Booth beats Kellogg marginally on most of the reputed rankings. But then rankings keep changing and I don't know if recruiters are bothered so much about the marginal rank differences as long as both are among M7s)
4. Residential facilities ( I will be moving with family and being an international student, I find Kellogg's university housing facilities more convenient than housing options for Booth)
5. Financial aid ( in the absence of scholarships, certain options from Kellogg's university loans are helpful. Booth processes the loan applications only after Apr or May. Its difficult to pay the non-refundable deposit without assurity)
I have seen the comparison based discussions between these two schools taking very sensitive turns so I don't intend to make this post as a platform for criticising the schools. I love both the schools and I find myself fortunate to have been accepted by both of them. Now it's all about making the final choice considering some maginal advantages of one school over the other. Please help me with your views.
1. Curriculum suitable to gain key skills and knowledge for high-tech ( I believe both schools are equal on this front)
2. Student culture more social and collaborative (Though Booth has a very helpful culture and I experienced it personally during my application process, Kellogg probably scores slightly better on this parameter)
3. Alumni network - I don't have any conclusive opinion on this. Both schools have great and huge alumni networks. I don't know which one is more helpful for high-tech jobs.
4. Global brand recognition ( Probably both the schools are recognized globally. Booth beats Kellogg marginally on most of the reputed rankings. But then rankings keep changing and I don't know if recruiters are bothered so much about the marginal rank differences as long as both are among M7s)
4. Residential facilities ( I will be moving with family and being an international student, I find Kellogg's university housing facilities more convenient than housing options for Booth)
5. Financial aid ( in the absence of scholarships, certain options from Kellogg's university loans are helpful. Booth processes the loan applications only after Apr or May. Its difficult to pay the non-refundable deposit without assurity)
I have seen the comparison based discussions between these two schools taking very sensitive turns so I don't intend to make this post as a platform for criticising the schools. I love both the schools and I find myself fortunate to have been accepted by both of them. Now it's all about making the final choice considering some maginal advantages of one school over the other. Please help me with your views.
24 Dec 2016, 08:53
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Congratulations on your admits! You can't go wrong in the end.
I give my 2 cents based on what I know though take it with a grain of salt as I've attended neither school.
1. Curriculum- I agree with you that you'll be equipped for whatever role in tech you'll have post MBA from either school. Check out the employment reports to see who's recruiting where in case a firm comes to booth and not Kellogg, or vice versa
2. Student culture. I think Kellogg has a reputation that seems to be more social and collaborative overall, yet I'll say the Boothies I know are definitely social and collaborative as well. I think this is where doing a campus visit perhaps with the admitted student weekend can help you figure out where is best for you.
3. Alumni network- Again employment reports can help figure out who's going where in tech; you can probably do a quick LinkedIn search to see if there are alums where you want to be working. Kellogg seems to tout their alumni network more but that's good marketing-- I don't know what it's like in person though they say it's good
4. Global brand recognition. Your word global is key here. Id suggest you think about why this matters to you. Are you looking into working overseas in the near future or long term? Then see which school has more recognition there. The major firms across tech will know both schools so I think this will be geographic specific.
Your other 4. Residential facilities. I've heard Evanston is a bit more suburban in area than downtown Chicago. This will relay into culture and fit in terms of where students live in proximity to school, where other students with families live, etc. you'll find some great apartments across Chicago -- tons of space for a good price. You can't go wrong but you have to find what type of housing you'll be more comfortable living in
5. Fin aid. I think you've done your research here but ask the school what those processes are
Hope that gives you something to think about. Do reach out to any current students or alums you've been in contact with throughout the process. They can give you a good perspective.
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I give my 2 cents based on what I know though take it with a grain of salt as I've attended neither school.
1. Curriculum- I agree with you that you'll be equipped for whatever role in tech you'll have post MBA from either school. Check out the employment reports to see who's recruiting where in case a firm comes to booth and not Kellogg, or vice versa
2. Student culture. I think Kellogg has a reputation that seems to be more social and collaborative overall, yet I'll say the Boothies I know are definitely social and collaborative as well. I think this is where doing a campus visit perhaps with the admitted student weekend can help you figure out where is best for you.
3. Alumni network- Again employment reports can help figure out who's going where in tech; you can probably do a quick LinkedIn search to see if there are alums where you want to be working. Kellogg seems to tout their alumni network more but that's good marketing-- I don't know what it's like in person though they say it's good
4. Global brand recognition. Your word global is key here. Id suggest you think about why this matters to you. Are you looking into working overseas in the near future or long term? Then see which school has more recognition there. The major firms across tech will know both schools so I think this will be geographic specific.
Your other 4. Residential facilities. I've heard Evanston is a bit more suburban in area than downtown Chicago. This will relay into culture and fit in terms of where students live in proximity to school, where other students with families live, etc. you'll find some great apartments across Chicago -- tons of space for a good price. You can't go wrong but you have to find what type of housing you'll be more comfortable living in
5. Fin aid. I think you've done your research here but ask the school what those processes are
Hope that gives you something to think about. Do reach out to any current students or alums you've been in contact with throughout the process. They can give you a good perspective.
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