Added program info to first post. Please continue Consortium Fall 2010 discussion in this thread - shadowsjc ROLL CALL PAGE UPDATED The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management is the country’s preeminent organization for promoting diversity and inclusion in American business. Through an annual competition, The Consortium awards merit-based, full-tuition fellowships to America’s best and brightest candidates. In conjunction with our member schools, sponsoring companies, and our elite group of MBA students and alumni, The Consortium has built a forty year legacy of fostering inclusion and changing the ethnic and cultural face of American business. Official site : https://www.cgsm.org Related threads/links: any-consortium-applicants-56951.html Transcript of Consortium chat with CGSM and school adcoms: https://www.accepted.com/chat/transcript ... rtium.aspx --- Approximate # of students who are accepted into the CGSM: 480 Approximate # of fellowship offers extended to CGSM members: 330 2009-2010 Deadlines : R1: November 15 2009 R2: January 5 2010 -- Member Schools: Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business Applicants: maxtor seanyc Cornell University, The Johnson School Applicants: ATCer classof2012 (CGSM Fellowship recipient) mbahopeful2010 MBAYear orky56 ssantos78 What2Do15 Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business Applicants: 2012mbahopeful alwaysmiling ATCer bschooler (CGSM Fellowship recipient) classof2012 dli1981 HeresHoping ibrokeit007 MBAYear RonMexico ssantos78 Emory University, Goizueta Business School Applicants: Case2010 maxtor MBAbound10 (CGSM fellowship recipient) nefertiti (CGSM fellowship recipient) orky56 seanyc ssantos78 undecided2012 Indiana University-Bloomington, Kelley School of Business Applicants: alwaysmiling Case2010 (CGSM Fellowship recipient) dli1981 EmElleDub gravity1914 honeygirl (CGSM Fellowship recipient) mbahopeful2010 niceguy22 (CGSM Fellowship recipient) orky56 undecided2012 What2Do15 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Stephen M. Ross School of Business Applicants: 2012dreams alws (CGSM Fellowship recipient) cannedmilkman (CGSM Fellowship recipient) dli1981 drmang7 (CGSM Fellowship recipient) EmElleDub gravity1914 idcandy (CGSM Fellowship recipient) JoeMahmah jumpshot maxtor mbachallenge mbahopeful2010 Mystik742 nefertiti theoutlawfades undecided2012 What2Do15 (CGSM Fellowship recipient) New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business Applicants: 2012dreams 2012mbahopeful alwaysmiling AspiringSloanie bschooler Case2010 classof2012 drmang7 giggles2411 HeresHoping ibrokeit007 idcandy JoeMahmah Jupitr84 mbatime Mystik742 onlyneed1 SCBooth seanyc ssantos78 theoutlawfades University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School Applicants: undecided2012 University of Rochester, Simon Graduate School of Business University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business Applicants: Case2010 JoeMahmah Jupitr84 lakai777 seanyc ssantos78 What2Do15 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Applicants: alwaysmiling dli1981 gravity1914 jmoney JoeMahmah lakai777 maxtor MBAbound10 nefertiti RonMexico TxTransPlant University of Virginia, Darden School of Business Applicants: bschooler ibrokeit007 Jupitr84 jumpshot lakai777 MBAbound10 RonMexico theoutlawfades TxTransPlant Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School Applicants: AspiringSloanie Case2010 orky56 MBAbound10 What2Do15 University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business Applicants: gscougar (CGSM Fellowship recipient) jumpshot undecided2012 Yale University, Yale School of Management Applicants: 2012mbahopeful alwaysmiling alws ATCer cannedmilkman classof2012 drmang7 HeresHoping ibrokeit007 JoeMahmah jmoney mbahopeful2010 MBAYear SCBooth shadowsjc ssantos78 theoutlawfades TxTransPlant zippy10 --- I'm wondering whether applying through the Consortium is a good idea. I'm somewhat confused on the review process - Do adcoms treat these applications differently than the general pool? Do adcoms read the core consortium essays (in addition to the school core essays) as part of its review process? Should I go to the traditional application route? For example, my consortium mission essay is not that strong, albeit some experience. The mission of The Consortium is to enhance diversity in business education and leadership by helping to reduce the serious under representation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in both our member schools' enrollments and the ranks of management. What have you done in your business, academic or personal life to demonstrate commitment to this mission? Please provide specific example of your involvement, actions and results.

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What2Do15

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15 Mar 2010, 22:32

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For roll call purposes, I'm in at Tepper, dinged by Kelley.

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16 Mar 2010, 06:07

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For roll call purposes waitlisted at Ross :cry:

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16 Mar 2010, 06:25

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For the roll call

In at Tepper.

gravity1914

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16 Mar 2010, 06:31

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smh... I'm leaning towards declining my fellowship...

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16 Mar 2010, 06:32

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smh... I'm leaning towards declining my fellowship...

Me too

Case2010

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16 Mar 2010, 06:41

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@ JoeMahmah, I think the fact that Texas offered you membership despite your non-URM status speaks to the strength of your app and your work in support of the mission of the Consortium. I wish you the best and hope that Stern will do the same if they offer you an Admit...and per locale, I am from the Buckeye State :wink:

@ ibrokeit007, your comments are on point. All the best...

what2do15 and maxtor, congrats on your Tepper admit!

@ gravity1914, why are you leaning towards declining you fellowship? Please, do tell...

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16 Mar 2010, 06:42

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Does anyone know when waitlisted Stern students will find out about admission decisions?

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16 Mar 2010, 06:43

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smh... I'm leaning towards declining my fellowship...

So I see you're taking my "Follow Your Heart" advice??

gravity1914

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16 Mar 2010, 10:12

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I got into fuqua also... the money from kelley is attractive but..... hmmmm

gravity1914

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16 Mar 2010, 10:14

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gravity1914

smh... I'm leaning towards declining my fellowship...

So I see you're taking my "Follow Your Heart" advice??

following my heart would lead me to hoosierville... my head is pointing to Blue Devil town.. :-D

LatoNY

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16 Mar 2010, 10:26

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HI, I am just finding this group online! I read this morning some of the threads.. I was admitted to my second choice for the Consortium USC but have not heard at all from my first ranked NYU. Im wondering if people are in this same position and if not hearing from your top ranked means that you did not get in after being accepted to your second choice??

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16 Mar 2010, 10:41

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gravity1914

following my heart would lead me to hoosierville... my head is pointing to Blue Devil town.. :-D

if you enjoyed kelley, it is the right fit, and you have the fellowship, i would think very hard about turning down kelley for fuqua (this would be different if your heart was at fuqua). looking at your profile it says you have an interest in marketing, i say duke may have an edge in tech and health care marketing, but other than that, most marketing/CPG brand management opportunities are equal across all the top 20. additionally, marketing is not an area where the brand name of your school is going to make a big difference, and since it is not a typical "high income" field like MC, IB, PE, it makes a full ride that much more appealing - a lot fewer loans to deal with later on.

may i ask why your head is saying fuqua?

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16 Mar 2010, 10:44

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@ gravity1914

Fuqua vs. Fellowship at Kelley....Interesting. I guess your financial situation, area of focus and gut feeling all will play a part. IU's program seems to stand up againt most schools and don't forget the added benefits of being a CGSM fellow, ie..OP and networking. Obviously Duke is a very strong program and has great name recognition. For me, it was hard to pass up a free ride, but money played a role and I'm headed to my #1. I say go with the choice that leaves you with the fewest reasons to regret your decision. Either way, you're in blessed situation. Congrats!!

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16 Mar 2010, 10:51

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gravity1914

following my heart would lead me to hoosierville... my head is pointing to Blue Devil town.. :-D

2012dreams"
That's not entirely true. What about schools that specialize in marketing? An MBA from marketing geared programs does make a big difference in marketing job opportunites. Further, Fuquoa is a much more reputable program than Kelley (Fuquoa is ranked top 10 by BW). But, I understand that a Fellowship is an additional plus for any program.

Good luck with your decision!

gravity1914

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16 Mar 2010, 11:15

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following my heart would lead me to hoosierville... my head is pointing to Blue Devil town.. :-D

I'm actually looking to go into tech marketing...

My head is saying fuqua for a few reasons. I really did like the school and all the people I met. I know a lot more students and recent alums from fuqua, I like to proximity to home, like to overall atmosphere and have a lot of respect for the duke brand. I feel like it makes the most sense for me, my future career and overall "fit".

But

.. I really like kelley also. I developed a great relationship with the faculty/ staff and I know that if I went there, they would provide a lot of personal attention to make sure that I have a good b-school experience. (that is my biggest draw)...and it would be on a full ride :roll:

Downside is of course the midwest location, most of the students I really know well are graduating in may and even though kelley has this reputation of being a top marketing school, they're nowhere to be found on the rankings lists... (i'm not a rankings junkie but I believe they should be a part of the consideration, otherwise I would've just gone to a low ranking bschool and saved myself all of this trouble)

https://www.testpreppractice.net/GMAT/mb ... kings.html
https://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandr ... /marketing

I would be fine with either school but I'm making my final decision based on my visits for admitted student's weekend(s).

Anyone else having this dilemma?

Is membership in the consortium network equal to admittance to another prestigeous b-school (if the consortium school has a ""lesser" name/reputation/ranking)? Will I have to do extra leg work at a lesser "brand name" institution or will the scales be balanced by the orientation program?

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Updated on: 16 Mar 2010, 11:48

Originally posted by 2012dreams on 16 Mar 2010, 11:45.
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You don't need a school that has a strong specialization in marketing to get a good marketing position - plenty of people go to general management schools and still have access to the same opportunities, marketing is just not that cutthroat. Also, my advice was based on his reply that his heart said Kelley (I don't know where Kelley is ranked, I thought it was in the 20-25 range, maybe not), and he has a lot of $$ there, if he said he liked Fuqua more, my post would have never existed.

gravity1914

that makes complete sense. you are in a great place with a dilemma most of us wish we could have. enjoy the admit weekends and good luck on your decision.

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16 Mar 2010, 11:48

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That's a tough one gravity1914.

Can't say I'm in exactly the same position but here are my thoughts, if you're going to be a rockstar at one top school, you'll be a rockstar at any. A recruiter will see that you're someone they want to hire regardless of where you go, as long as you have access to them. Some schools have built in access, organizations like the Consortium provide you access that students even in your own class at Indiana or wherever may not have access to.

Rankings can be important especially in selecting where to apply, but when you're playing at this level and have multiple acceptances, you're not going to make a bad decision. It's just a variation of how right the school can be for you as an individual.

Too many focus on going to a school that isn't the right fit for them just because they think it will be easier or because the brand is stronger even though they won't be as happy. Easy isn't always the best choice. You could blaze a trail and help Indiana become well known for tech marketing by helping recruit and making a name for Indiana where you end up for your internship and fulltime position. It can help you grow more and you'll be more happy. Plus these schools don't just end up being "Great" for one thing or another without students like ourselves to create that reputation and start that trend.

The mind is a funny thing. It can convince you that one school is "the best" for what you want even though you might not be as happy. Logic has it's role in the decision making process, but I feel that's in establishing your consideration set. Follow your heart now that you've narrowed it to a few fantastic options. Either way, you won't go wrong. Be happy.

I will step off my soap box, lol. Sorry for the long post.

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16 Mar 2010, 12:04

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following my heart would lead me to hoosierville... my head is pointing to Blue Devil town.. :-D

Well my friend, I'm sure the decision will come to you once you attend admit weekends. Although I know you'll have a blast at BDW lol. Is it obvious which way I want you to go? lol

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16 Mar 2010, 12:06

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I love how supportive and family-like this board is!

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For those fretting over the decision, I'll tell you what I've heard from recent b-school graduates:

Every single one of the people I talked to said that debt is a HUGE factor post-business school. One had a full fellowship to a school in the 20-25 range and turned it down to pay full price at a top10 school; he says that in retrospect he would ABSOLUTELY take the full ride.

The choice comes down to this, according to them:

Will you be able to get the job you want by going to either of the choices?
Will you be forced to take a higher-paying job that you don't like in order to pay off school loans?

My friends have said that there is simply no comparison to being free and clear of debt upon leaving business school.

It's a good dilemma to have, but it'd be a heck of a lot easier if everyone offered the same money....