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06 Oct 2019, 00:03
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Dear fellow students, admission consultants and anyone who is there to share their knowledge and opinions to push each other a step closer to their goals.
I have been looong waiting for my profile to become one of an MBA applicant and you very well know how much effort, time, nerve and luck it requires just to get to the point where you are eligible for Ivy League MBA programs.
Next year, I am planning to apply for either Johnson's MBA, LBS's MBA or any other European top tier MBA programs (Like HEC, Mannheim, Imperial, IMD Lausanne, etc.).
"The huge amount of time-consuming" researches about the Business schools did not really get me a compelling conclusion about what's better and what's worse. So I am asking you for some information, facts, anything that will clear my head from chaos.
To make sure you understand my question I will give you my bio in short.
==> 23 years old Caucasian, GMAT 690, GPA 3.2, 3 years of WE in financial consulting. (and I know the first thing that crossed your mind is that I have rather average profile (maybe not good enough for top tier MBA's) but please omit that part in your responses and just help me to see vividly the pros and cons of the already mentioned business schools).
I come from a developing country with poor prospects and high unemployment rate, what's worse is that average monthly salary is about 300$. Thus, my ultimate goal and a big concern is that after completing the MBA I HAVE to stay in the States, or wherever I do the degree. Otherwise, (in case I will have to return to my home country) the investment I am about to make will simply turn out to be the waste of money. So, I am asking you to help me decide which direction should I aim for. I was anticipating that Cornell would be a good choice and a goal to aim for (in case I manage to get in), but also thought about the risks I may encounter after I complete the degree. With the risks I mean not managing to get a job after the MBA and having to come back to my country.
Of course there is no such thing as being 100% sure of getting employed right after the graduation, but you can recommend me the schools that mostly guarantees a student with a decent job, you also can get me some insights about the BSs and certain cities that would help me to make a right choice.
Thanks in advance, every word from you means a world to me.
I have been looong waiting for my profile to become one of an MBA applicant and you very well know how much effort, time, nerve and luck it requires just to get to the point where you are eligible for Ivy League MBA programs.
Next year, I am planning to apply for either Johnson's MBA, LBS's MBA or any other European top tier MBA programs (Like HEC, Mannheim, Imperial, IMD Lausanne, etc.).
"The huge amount of time-consuming" researches about the Business schools did not really get me a compelling conclusion about what's better and what's worse. So I am asking you for some information, facts, anything that will clear my head from chaos.
To make sure you understand my question I will give you my bio in short.
==> 23 years old Caucasian, GMAT 690, GPA 3.2, 3 years of WE in financial consulting. (and I know the first thing that crossed your mind is that I have rather average profile (maybe not good enough for top tier MBA's) but please omit that part in your responses and just help me to see vividly the pros and cons of the already mentioned business schools).
I come from a developing country with poor prospects and high unemployment rate, what's worse is that average monthly salary is about 300$. Thus, my ultimate goal and a big concern is that after completing the MBA I HAVE to stay in the States, or wherever I do the degree. Otherwise, (in case I will have to return to my home country) the investment I am about to make will simply turn out to be the waste of money. So, I am asking you to help me decide which direction should I aim for. I was anticipating that Cornell would be a good choice and a goal to aim for (in case I manage to get in), but also thought about the risks I may encounter after I complete the degree. With the risks I mean not managing to get a job after the MBA and having to come back to my country.
Of course there is no such thing as being 100% sure of getting employed right after the graduation, but you can recommend me the schools that mostly guarantees a student with a decent job, you also can get me some insights about the BSs and certain cities that would help me to make a right choice.
Thanks in advance, every word from you means a world to me.
07 Oct 2019, 10:18
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Hi RandomStudent, good to hear from you, as it looks like I commented on your profile earlier this year (https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-690-gpa ... l#p2297964).
With your stats, I think you'll want to apply to a range of schools, with something like Cornell being on the reach side. You could find safer options outside the top 15-20 in the US, or in programs in Europe like you pointed out, or I also think programs in Canada are worth considering given your focus on job prospects / visa restrictions. With schools in the US, the higher ranked the program, the less likely they are to be impacted by big swings in the job market but there is always a certain amount of uncertainty. Dig into employment reports / stats from each school based on your target industries, and try to talk to current international students studying at your target schools to see what the recruiting prospects look like. Within the US, it might be smart to look at programs that have a STEM certification, which allows for a 24 month extension on your visa to qualifying students. I know schools like Purdue Krannert, USC Marshall, Vanderbilt Owen, Rochester Simon, and Wisconsin have this option for their MBA program. More info here: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-o ... n-overview
I think another factor worth considering is location. Generally being in/near a large metro is helpful to allow for networking on your own, more internship opportunities, etc. This could also vary by target industry.
Hope that helps and good luck!
Kate
With your stats, I think you'll want to apply to a range of schools, with something like Cornell being on the reach side. You could find safer options outside the top 15-20 in the US, or in programs in Europe like you pointed out, or I also think programs in Canada are worth considering given your focus on job prospects / visa restrictions. With schools in the US, the higher ranked the program, the less likely they are to be impacted by big swings in the job market but there is always a certain amount of uncertainty. Dig into employment reports / stats from each school based on your target industries, and try to talk to current international students studying at your target schools to see what the recruiting prospects look like. Within the US, it might be smart to look at programs that have a STEM certification, which allows for a 24 month extension on your visa to qualifying students. I know schools like Purdue Krannert, USC Marshall, Vanderbilt Owen, Rochester Simon, and Wisconsin have this option for their MBA program. More info here: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-o ... n-overview
I think another factor worth considering is location. Generally being in/near a large metro is helpful to allow for networking on your own, more internship opportunities, etc. This could also vary by target industry.
Hope that helps and good luck!
Kate
RandomStudent
Dear fellow students, admission consultants and anyone who is there to share their knowledge and opinions to push each other a step closer to their goals.
I have been looong waiting for my profile to become one of an MBA applicant and you very well know how much effort, time, nerve and luck it requires just to get to the point where you are eligible for Ivy League MBA programs.
Next year, I am planning to apply for either Johnson's MBA, LBS's MBA or any other European top tier MBA programs (Like HEC, Mannheim, Imperial, IMD Lausanne, etc.).
"The huge amount of time-consuming" researches about the Business schools did not really get me a compelling conclusion about what's better and what's worse. So I am asking you for some information, facts, anything that will clear my head from chaos.
To make sure you understand my question I will give you my bio in short.
==> 23 years old Caucasian, GMAT 690, GPA 3.2, 3 years of WE in financial consulting. (and I know the first thing that crossed your mind is that I have rather average profile (maybe not good enough for top tier MBA's) but please omit that part in your responses and just help me to see vividly the pros and cons of the already mentioned business schools).
I come from a developing country with poor prospects and high unemployment rate, what's worse is that average monthly salary is about 300$. Thus, my ultimate goal and a big concern is that after completing the MBA I HAVE to stay in the States, or wherever I do the degree. Otherwise, (in case I will have to return to my home country) the investment I am about to make will simply turn out to be the waste of money. So, I am asking you to help me decide which direction should I aim for. I was anticipating that Cornell would be a good choice and a goal to aim for (in case I manage to get in), but also thought about the risks I may encounter after I complete the degree. With the risks I mean not managing to get a job after the MBA and having to come back to my country.
Of course there is no such thing as being 100% sure of getting employed right after the graduation, but you can recommend me the schools that mostly guarantees a student with a decent job, you also can get me some insights about the BSs and certain cities that would help me to make a right choice.
Thanks in advance, every word from you means a world to me.
I have been looong waiting for my profile to become one of an MBA applicant and you very well know how much effort, time, nerve and luck it requires just to get to the point where you are eligible for Ivy League MBA programs.
Next year, I am planning to apply for either Johnson's MBA, LBS's MBA or any other European top tier MBA programs (Like HEC, Mannheim, Imperial, IMD Lausanne, etc.).
"The huge amount of time-consuming" researches about the Business schools did not really get me a compelling conclusion about what's better and what's worse. So I am asking you for some information, facts, anything that will clear my head from chaos.
To make sure you understand my question I will give you my bio in short.
==> 23 years old Caucasian, GMAT 690, GPA 3.2, 3 years of WE in financial consulting. (and I know the first thing that crossed your mind is that I have rather average profile (maybe not good enough for top tier MBA's) but please omit that part in your responses and just help me to see vividly the pros and cons of the already mentioned business schools).
I come from a developing country with poor prospects and high unemployment rate, what's worse is that average monthly salary is about 300$. Thus, my ultimate goal and a big concern is that after completing the MBA I HAVE to stay in the States, or wherever I do the degree. Otherwise, (in case I will have to return to my home country) the investment I am about to make will simply turn out to be the waste of money. So, I am asking you to help me decide which direction should I aim for. I was anticipating that Cornell would be a good choice and a goal to aim for (in case I manage to get in), but also thought about the risks I may encounter after I complete the degree. With the risks I mean not managing to get a job after the MBA and having to come back to my country.
Of course there is no such thing as being 100% sure of getting employed right after the graduation, but you can recommend me the schools that mostly guarantees a student with a decent job, you also can get me some insights about the BSs and certain cities that would help me to make a right choice.
Thanks in advance, every word from you means a world to me.
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