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­I want to go  into consulting and I have offers with both. Which one would be ideal for me? 
I talked to a few alumni and got mixed responnses from both  ­
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­I want to go  into consulting and I have offers with both. Which one would be ideal for me? 
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Both b-schools should get you into the same consulting firms. You cant go wrong with either, so its more about which b-school speaks more to you at a personal level. I suggest go by these considerations:
1. brand name- which b-school appeals to you more as a name on your resume forever.
2. which b-school's culture do you like more? what were discussions with current students like? which ones did you associate yourself with better? Where did you think you would gel enough to spend two "happy" years?
4. What is the cost difference between the two? How much are you willing to spend?

As you have already talked to students and alumni, go back to those discussions to think deeper about the information you gained from them. Try writing own the positives and negatives from each conversation. That will help you come up with a  list which you can distil further on the parameters that matter most to you.

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Vijayking12   What a problem to have ! :) Many many congratulations

I would suggest that you consider these things surely (among others)

1. Class size- It will not easy being in class with 1500+ folks at Columbia. Think if you would feel more confident and will be able to shine brighter at a relatively smaller class at the NYU (600+). The pain of the class size is real at world's best MBA programs, even more so in the current economy in the US. You should give this a good thought.

2. If consulting does not happen right after college, think which college would be better positioned to put you in an industry (with less competition) where you can leverage your prior experience and still get to your long term goals.

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­Hello, Vijayking12

When comparing the Columbia MBA and the NYU MBA for your career in consulting, here are some key considerations:

1. Class Size: Columbia's larger program versus NYU's relatively smaller program may affect your experience. A smaller class size at NYU could offer more personalized attention and networking opportunities, potentially allowing you to stand out more easily.

2. Career Opportunity: If consulting doesn't immediately pan out post-MBA, evaluate which school could better position you in another industry where you can leverage your skills and progress toward your long-term goals.

These factors, along with your career goals and preferred learning environment, will help guide your decision between the two programs.

If you have any more doubts feel free to ask. All the very best.

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