elibead wrote:
I'm currently working in industry in Dallas and am trying to decide between part time programs at Booth, Kellogg and Anderson.
Anderson's Flex program would allow save a lot on commuting costs (commuting every 3 weeks vs. every week for Kellogg and Booth) but I imagine meeting fellow MBA students every week would provide more opportunities to bond with and learn from classmates. Also, I'm not convinced passing up on two M7 schools would be a good move in the long run.
Post-MBA, I'd like to stay in industry in Dallas until such a time when I can quit my day job and become an entrepreneur full time (I'm currently pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors on a part-time basis). Also, I'm interested in social impact and hope to be able to apply MBA lessons to further the non-profit I recently started.
I'm leaning towards Booth because of its flexible curriculum and strengths in entrepreneurship and social impact. Another reason I'm more inclined towards Booth is because over time my goals may change and I get the sense that the University of Chicago is a stronger overall brand than Northwestern. Also, I'm drawn to UChicago's philosophy of challenging the status quo and the reputation for intellectual rigor.
However, given that math is not a strength of mine and given Kellogg's better placement in industry I get the sense that Kellogg may be a better fit. Also, if I choose Kellogg I could save approximately $25k and graduate sooner by choosing the accelerated option.
Any thoughts on which way to go?
I'm a Kellogg AO student. Feel free to PM me any questions you may have. I was in the exact same situation a year and a half ago (Kellogg v. Booth PT programs).