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Chicago GSB vs. Michigan Ross w/$$ for Consulting

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Chicago GSB vs. Michigan Ross w/$$ for Consulting 05 Mar 2007, 15:18
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Presented with the following hypothetical, which program would you choose with the ultimate aim of a career in management consulting, and a graceful exit to C-level down the road.

GSB -$0-

Ross 50%-75%+ Scholarship
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Chicago GSB vs. Michigan Ross w/$$ for Consulting 05 Mar 2007, 15:21
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I went with Ross coz I like 'em better. But hey, that's just me!
Although I should say that Chicago is higher clustered and could be providing much better chances in average than Ross. Consulting? Dunno anything about it, yet.
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Chicago GSB vs. Michigan Ross w/$$ for Consulting 05 Mar 2007, 15:31
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With that type of money involved, I would go Ross all the way.
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Chicago GSB vs. Michigan Ross w/$$ for Consulting 05 Mar 2007, 15:32
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I voted Michigan because that's where I went for undergrad and I love Ann Arbor. I grew up loving Michigan sports so if you like sports I'd definitely recommend it.
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Chicago GSB vs. Michigan Ross w/$$ for Consulting 05 Mar 2007, 16:32
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If the economy holds up, go with the money, you'll get the same job opportunities. If it starts to go south, I think Chicago brand may carry the day at the margins.
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Chicago GSB vs. Michigan Ross w/$$ for Consulting Updated on: 06 Mar 2007, 05:06
Originally posted by rhyme on 05 Mar 2007, 19:52.
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I'd go GSB.... The $40,000 you save is pittance in comparison to the value of the Chicago name for the rest of your life. I dont know if you intentionally chose Ross to prove a point - as it doesn't get the attention it deserves, despite it's rank. Until that changes, I'd say GSB.
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I'd go GSB.... The $40,000 you save is pittance in comparison to the value of the Chicago name for the rest of your life. I dont know if you intentionally chose Ross to prove a point - as it doesn't get the attention it deserves, despite it's rank. Until that changes, I'd say GSB.
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I second that. It should be GSB. The name will carry you in good stead if you are looking at something like PE after a few years in Consulting.
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MBA is a lifetime investment. I'd go for GSB.
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I would go UMich if you plan on living and working in the East. I'm sure it's a different story in the midwest and west coast, but out here UMich has a ton of buzz (probably more than Chicago in most circles).

No offense to Chicago people, its a great school!
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I would go UMich if you plan on living and working in the East. I'm sure it's a different story in the midwest and west coast, but out here UMich has a ton of buzz (probably more than Chicago in most circles).

No offense to Chicago people, its a great school!
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I work in a consulting firm on the E-Coast and in my experience people's view of different schools generally aligns with the cluster system used on this Board. I'd say Kellogg has marginally more pull than GSB, but GSB is certainly up there with the big names. We would view Ross as on the same level as Duke and Darden. Great schools by any standard, but a notch below the M7.
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I would agree with that for recruiting. But wouldn't you agree that UMich (and Duke for that matter) resonate a great deal with decision makers? I know number senior people who gush over UMich.

Good call on Kellogg, I know people out here that worship the school.
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I would agree with that.
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I'd say Kellogg has marginally more pull than GSB.
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Dont say that!!!! It makes me feel bad about my Kellogg waitlist.
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Dont say that!!!! It makes me feel bad about my Kellogg waitlist.
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Kellogg blows!!! Chicago rules!!!
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Great responses, this is much closer than I had expected!. Polls are supposed to be decisive!

I hadn't really thought of geography, considering they are both in the Midwest. Is it possible Michigan could do better in Chicago than GSB (dime a dozen)?

Also, I wonder how this poll would change if it were for Finance positions, GSB hands down?
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Also, I wonder how this poll would change if it were for Finance positions, GSB hands down?
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Yeah, for finance, GSB is a no-brainer.
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Great responses, this is much closer than I had expected!. Polls are supposed to be decisive!

I hadn't really thought of geography, considering they are both in the Midwest. Is it possible Michigan could do better in Chicago than GSB (dime a dozen)?

Also, I wonder how this poll would change if it were for Finance positions, GSB hands down?
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I dont think michigan would outdo GSB. GSB is not a dime a dozen.
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I dont think michigan would outdo GSB. GSB is not a dime a dozen.
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Yes it is, commoner!
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I dont think michigan would outdo GSB. GSB is not a dime a dozen.

Yes it is, commoner!
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NAW NAW IT TAINT, STOP RAGGING ON MAH SKEWL. YOU AINT KEWL IF YOU RAG ON SCHWEL. WORD.
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I would also consider the role within consulting that you want to take on. Because Chicago is so known for quant, a lot of the consulting firms hire there for people to build models.

Michigan has an excellent reputation among recruiters (WSJ ranking) mainly because the students are people you could sit next to the CEO on the plane ride and not have to worry about carrying a conversation...
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