Calling all McDonough MBA Applicants: 2023 Intake Class of 2025 : McDonough

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Updated on: 27 Apr 2023, 01:20

Originally posted by rashmi97621 on 27 Apr 2023, 01:19.
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What about you?

Sorry, wrong chat. Please ignore.

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27 Apr 2023, 08:39

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I, too, have not received an interview request. Sadly concerned. But alas, that is the nature of things!

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I have received an admit without scholarship from mcdonough, but i’m in a bit dilemma what should i choose- mcdonough( no scholarship ) or WashU Olin ( 80K ). Any help will be good. Thanks.

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I have received an admit without scholarship from mcdonough, but i’m in a bit dilemma what should i choose- mcdonough( no scholarship ) or WashU Olin ( 80K ). Any help will be good. Thanks.

I think mcdonough without scholarship is too costly in comparison to WashU Olin considering the scholarship you have. Maybe think more about your post mba goals and see if olin can provide you similar opportunities as mcdonough. if it does then choose olin.

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I have received an admit without scholarship from mcdonough, but i’m in a bit dilemma what should i choose- mcdonough( no scholarship ) or WashU Olin ( 80K ). Any help will be good. Thanks.

I just checked US News so I'm basing this off of their information:

McDonough without scholarship is approximately $125k tuition for full program.
Olin is about $50k tuition for full program after your $80k scholarship.

Not accounting for cost of living, it's a $75k difference.

However:

Avg base salary for McDonough grad is $138k
Avg base salary for Olin grad is $117k

So using Avg, it will take approximately 4 years of post grad work for the cost/benefit to be equal.
I assume your career will be much longer than 4 years so consider the cost benefit over the long run if you can!

Just my two cents. I didn't even receive an interview at McDonough but they are a top 25 school and Olin is a top 50. Plus Alumni network at McDonough is larger which is very important. Continue to weigh these facts in line with the idea that there may be one school that is a better fit for your goals and that should be considered above all else!

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I have received an admit without scholarship from mcdonough, but i’m in a bit dilemma what should i choose- mcdonough( no scholarship ) or WashU Olin ( 80K ). Any help will be good. Thanks.

Which round did you apply?

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Updated on: 03 May 2023, 03:12

Originally posted by Sr19 on 03 May 2023, 03:04.
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Which round did you apply in?

2nd round

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I think mcdonough without scholarship is too costly in comparison to WashU Olin considering the scholarship you have. Maybe think more about your post mba goals and see if olin can provide you similar opportunities as mcdonough. if it does then choose olin.

I intend to working in strategy consulting domine post MBA. So i need a strong school with a very good pipeline in consulting.

ahbuchner

I just check US New so I’m basing this off of their information: McDonough without tuition is approximately $125k tuition for full program. Olin is about $50k tuition for full program after your $80k scholarship. Not accounting for cost of living, it’s a $75k difference. However: Avg base salary for McDonough grad is $138k Avg base salary for Olin grad is $117k So using Avg, it will take approximately 4 years of post grad work for the cost/benefit to be equal. I assume your career will be much longer than 4 years so consider the cost benefit over the long run if you can! Just my two cents. I didn’t even receive an interview at McDonough but they are a top 25 school and Olin is a top 50. Plus Alumni network at McDonough is larger which is very important. Continue to weight these facts in line with the idea that there may be one school that is a better fit for your goals and that should be considered above all else!

Thanks for your detailed analysis. Many of the MBA grads from UK and India, emphasized on networking with other graduate school of the university and Alums.
Olin total cost ( tutions + living )- 180k ( without scholarship )
Mcdonough cost ( tutions + living )- 170k ( without scholarship )

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Which round did you apply in?

2nd round

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I think mcdonough without scholarship is too costly in comparison to WashU Olin considering the scholarship you have. Maybe think more about your post mba goals and see if olin can provide you similar opportunities as mcdonough. if it does then choose olin.

I intend to working in strategy consulting domine post MBA. So i need a strong school with a very good pipeline in consulting.

ahbuchner

I just check US New so I’m basing this off of their information: McDonough without tuition is approximately $125k tuition for full program. Olin is about $50k tuition for full program after your $80k scholarship. Not accounting for cost of living, it’s a $75k difference. However: Avg base salary for McDonough grad is $138k Avg base salary for Olin grad is $117k So using Avg, it will take approximately 4 years of post grad work for the cost/benefit to be equal. I assume your career will be much longer than 4 years so consider the cost benefit over the long run if you can! Just my two cents. I didn’t even receive an interview at McDonough but they are a top 25 school and Olin is a top 50. Plus Alumni network at McDonough is larger which is very important. Continue to weight these facts in line with the idea that there may be one school that is a better fit for your goals and that should be considered above all else!

Thanks for your detailed analysis. Many of the MBA grads from UK and India, emphasized on networking with other graduate school of the university and Alums.
Olin total cost ( tutions + living )- 180k ( without scholarship )
Mcdonough cost ( tutions + living )- 170k ( without scholarship )

It seems that you would get more value for your dollar at Olin. Both great programs

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04 May 2023, 07:03

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any idea what time are R3 results going to be announced?

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Just got the phone call!

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Just got the phone call! Admitted.

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I have received decision of "waitlist". Is there anyone else on the same boat?

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Admitted. Saw in portal. no mail/call

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Admitted, saw in portal, but there is no scholarship info.
Can anyone provide their views on which program would be better -
Carlson (with full scholarship) or McDonough (without scholarship)
I personally believe McDonough's alumni network and opportunities are far better, but at the same time the program is very expensive.

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I have received decision of "waitlist". Is there anyone else on the same boat?

I too have been waitlisted. Viewed status in the portal. Now to consider an answer to the waitlist essay question!

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Did you get an email notifying change in status?

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Admitted after I got waitlisted in R2. No call.

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