Hi All,
I am fortunate enough to be in the position to ask this question - but honestly, taking the decision now seems to harder than all other aspects of the applicatioon.
I have been accepted to Emory Goizeuta with $, and Darden with 0$.
Being an international, I do not see myself building a life in US long-term (want to move out 2-4 years after graduating).
Contextually, my goal is Product Management, but if I manage to break into consulting, I am open to it for 1-3 years. I am not looking to take any major risks because of the uncertainty surrounding the H1B visa – but Darden’s overall appeal is really tilting the scale in its favour for me.
Darden - Pros –
• Internationally recognised/ Better reputation
• Case method
• Amazing faculty
• Excellent GM program
Cons –
• Weak in tech
• Location
Emory – Pros –
• Class size
• ROI with scholarship $
• Location
Cons –
• Recognition/ brand value – internationally as I want to move out of the US in the longterm.
• Recognition - even within the US – from what I have gathered, Goizueta is largely a regional school. Many of my friends in the US on the west coast had never heard of the name.
I would truly appreciate any inputs on what your decision would have been in such a case.