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19 Jan 2022, 19:36
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Hello All,
I would love your insights to help me to choose between Darden (70k) and McCombs (120k). I need to make the decision by the end of the month.
Background: I worked in the non-profit sector briefly and started my own real estate business.
Post-MBA Goal: I will continue to develop my business during my two years in business school but I am also open to the idea of working in consulting or Finance after graduating.
Both schools are great schools and I am grateful that I can choose between the two. My only concern about Darden is the location. Charlottesville is such a small city while Austin is much bigger and has a lot of tech companies. I also may consider applying to law school after I enroll.
Thanks
I would love your insights to help me to choose between Darden (70k) and McCombs (120k). I need to make the decision by the end of the month.
Background: I worked in the non-profit sector briefly and started my own real estate business.
Post-MBA Goal: I will continue to develop my business during my two years in business school but I am also open to the idea of working in consulting or Finance after graduating.
Both schools are great schools and I am grateful that I can choose between the two. My only concern about Darden is the location. Charlottesville is such a small city while Austin is much bigger and has a lot of tech companies. I also may consider applying to law school after I enroll.
Thanks
19 Jan 2022, 21:25
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Congrats on your admits!
If you are thinking working on your business, you probably do not need a big ass loan upon graduation. Nothing kills one's interest in being an entrepreneur as a big monthly bill.... that's one thought. Which is a plus for McCombs. Also if you are going to Law School, no need to carry loan baggage....
On the other hand, for tech, I feel McCombs is also a strong contender with a very strong Austin job market. Not as good as Bay Area or Seattle perhaps but still very strong and you will probably make more money due to cost of living.
What I feel Darden has going for it is consulting and case study method. Small town is not a big concern per se since you will be buried in crap most of the time and running on fumes sleeping 5 hours a day at most during the week. You will appreciate the Austin vibe on the weekends I guess and it is definitely a much bigger place and has a Nordstrom's actually
Darden also shines in IB and Finance as well as East Coast alum base if that's a consideration but based on what you have outlined, I am more inclined towards McCombs.
If you are thinking working on your business, you probably do not need a big ass loan upon graduation. Nothing kills one's interest in being an entrepreneur as a big monthly bill.... that's one thought. Which is a plus for McCombs. Also if you are going to Law School, no need to carry loan baggage....
On the other hand, for tech, I feel McCombs is also a strong contender with a very strong Austin job market. Not as good as Bay Area or Seattle perhaps but still very strong and you will probably make more money due to cost of living.
What I feel Darden has going for it is consulting and case study method. Small town is not a big concern per se since you will be buried in crap most of the time and running on fumes sleeping 5 hours a day at most during the week. You will appreciate the Austin vibe on the weekends I guess and it is definitely a much bigger place and has a Nordstrom's actually
Darden also shines in IB and Finance as well as East Coast alum base if that's a consideration but based on what you have outlined, I am more inclined towards McCombs.
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20 Jan 2022, 15:30
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Hi!
I am a current Darden student with startup background, currently exploring to pursue and summer intern in VC/Consulting.
If your concern is to get exposure into tech startups, Darden has Barden Venture Internship program where you can work with selected tech ventures (see: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/batten- ... ip-program)
Also Darden is a consulting/Finance powerhouse, so you can always explore to do a summer in either path as well.
While I cannot say anything about Texas, I do say that Charlottesville is indeed a small college town vibe with limited options for culinary and entertainment option as compared with big cities. But if you like outdoor stuffs (winery, hiking, or golf - this is a great place to be).
Cheers and Congrats!
I am a current Darden student with startup background, currently exploring to pursue and summer intern in VC/Consulting.
If your concern is to get exposure into tech startups, Darden has Barden Venture Internship program where you can work with selected tech ventures (see: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/batten- ... ip-program)
Also Darden is a consulting/Finance powerhouse, so you can always explore to do a summer in either path as well.
While I cannot say anything about Texas, I do say that Charlottesville is indeed a small college town vibe with limited options for culinary and entertainment option as compared with big cities. But if you like outdoor stuffs (winery, hiking, or golf - this is a great place to be).
Cheers and Congrats!
