sanebr wrote:
Hey guys!
I've been accepted to GT with $$. I'm in real confusion in making the right decision. I also have an admit from Olin with $.
Financing is an important aspect, but would like to choose the better school first (if there's a clear edge) and then work out the finances.
From rankings in the last 10-12 years, there's not much to choose between the schools. Also, the placements rates are pretty even.
I feel, in a good year and economy GT opens more opportunities than Olin does. But in a bad time, GT shuts more doors than Olin (and St.Louis). I'm not keen on finance/ibanking, but looking at consulting roles. Being an international student, i'll not be eligible for federal consulting roles that GT placement is known for.
Any inputs, thoughts you guys would share will be helpful.
Thanks!
my knowledge is limited on this and perhaps a student can better answer you but I think for consulting GT is stronger. It's even better if you are interested in sort of government-ish consulting, because being in DC, it has strong connections to politics. I think a major company that recruits there is Booz Allen?
I also think GT is very strong for international business, one of its specialties. It has a great School of Foreign Policy that you can take classes at, and I believe the curriculum requires you to do an international consulting project.
Also in terms of branding, GT is stronger internationally.
I visited GT and really liked the school. To be fair, I don't know much about Olin though.